There is so much to do and see in the modern yet historic city of San Antonio. Sitting in the middle of downtown San Antonio is the city's most famous landmark, the Alamo. You can tour the museum, church, gardens, and gift shop. Spend some time exploring the Casa Navarro State Historic Site, a museum dedicate to local history as well as the home of the local historical legend Jose Antonio Navarro who gained fame for signing the Texas declaration of independence.  Fort Sam Houston is an active military site, but is also known as the home of Army medicine and the birthplace of military aviation.

Mission San Jose ranks among the top five largest missions in the San Antonio area, and is open for tours, giving visitors the opportunity to view the grape arbor, granary, indian quarters, church, and the famous Rose Window.  The Spanish Governor's Palace is the only remaining site of an early Spanish aristocratic home, and during certain times of the week features live re-enactments with actors in period costumes. You will also want to visit the beautiful Steves Homestead, a stately Victorian-style home that was the first home in the area to have both electricity and a telephone.

The Menger Hotel opened as a boarding house in 1859 and is located within sight of the Alamo. This hotel has grown over the years into one of the most sophisticated and luxurious hotels in the city, and is said by many to be haunted by a woman who was murdered in the hotel in 1876. The Yturri-Edmunds Historic Site is a true gem, standing as a 19th century adobe style house that sits  beside an 1820s mill and an 1880s carriage house. Enjoy your time exploring the sights and sounds of lively San Antonio on  your next trip to the area.