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AAA Annual Meeting
San Antonio – Sites to See
- The Alamo (Live WebCam)
- “Remember the Alamo” with a visit
to San Antonio’s most famous attraction. Built
in 1744 by Spanish missionaries, the Alamo became
a stronghold for the Texas revolution and site of
the famous battle between Mexican General Santa Anna
and the young Republic of Texas.
- Alamo History (from the Daughters
of the Republic of Texas Library)
- Brackenridge
Park – This park is home to the San Antonio
Zoo as well as native waterfowl enjoying the 343 acres
and meandering San Antonio River.
- Riverwalk
– A unique and romantic setting that is famous
worldwide, this beautiful jewel is one of San Antonio’s
most popular attractions. Located in the heart of
downtown, this unique setting offers world-famous
river barges, shopping, theaters, and a variety of
restaurants and night clubs.
- The
de la Peña Diary (controversial diary of
Col. José Enrique de la Peña, a Mexican
officer who fought at the Battle of the Alamo)
- Texas Trivia
(facts about Texas, the Alamo and the men who fought
in the Texas Revolution)
- Texas History 101
(and more!)
- King
William Historic District (an idyllic neighborhood
of large, impressive houses shaded by enormous pecan
and cypress trees)
- La
Villita (the original "Heart of San Antonio")
- El Mercado (the largest Mexican marketplace
outside of Mexico)
- San
Antonio Botanical Gardens (33-acre garden showcasing
the diverse Texas landscape)
- Fiesta Texas (a
Six Flags Theme Park)
- Sea
World at Texas – Educational exhibits, theatrical
performances, rides, trained sea creatures, and of
course Shamu are all on tap at this aquarium-theme
park.
- Hemisfair
– Built for the World’s Fair in 1968, the
750-foot Tower of the Americas offers an open-air
observation deck and a spectacular view of the San
Antonio skyline after dark.
Community
Events
Concert: San Antonio Botanical Society (San Antonio)
Concert Under the Stars
Date: Thursday, 8/15/02
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free
Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston
@ N New Braunfels
Contact: Phone: 210-829-5100
Festival:
Oak Hills Rotary “Shrimp Fest” (San Antonio)
Food booths and live entertainment.
Dates/Time: Friday, August 16, 5-11pm; Saturday, August
17, 3-11pm
Location: UTSA Convocation Center, 6900 N Loop 1604
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Contact: Phone: 210-682-5900
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