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children's rides; Rockville salutes nostalgic days of Texas in the 1950s with
everything from high school gym to corner malt shop. "Rockin' at Rockville
High" show is consistently named one of the top entertainment theme park
shows in America.
Fiesta Bay Boardwalk is a '50s-'60s-era boardwalk that features a 90-ft.
Ferris wheel, an activity pavilion with roller skating, an ADA-approved 18-
hole miniature golf course, a wading pool, paddle boats, a swinging lifeboat,
and a wipe-out ride.
"Lone Star Spectacular" shouldn't be missed! This high-tech show tells
the story of Texas past and present on a cliff-wall "screen" the size of a foot-
ball field. Fireworks, lasers, and a surround sound system bring out the
oohss" and "aahs" nightly from the crowds.
The park, set in a limestone quarry surrounded by 100-foot cliffs, also
features 13 rides, including giant log flume with 100-ft diagonal drop. In
addition to daily shows, special musical events throughout season. For infor-
mation, call 1-800-IS FIESTA (473-4378). Open daily summer; weekends
spring and fall. Closed Dec. - Feb. Special holiday programs and hours late
Nov. - Dec. Off Loop 1604 and 1-10.
Friedrich Wilderness Park-Operated by city of San Antonio as a nature
preserve. Provides nesting habitat for black-capped vireo and golden-
cheeked warbler. Five miles of hiking trails. Open Wed. - Sun. 8 a.m. -
5 p.m. 1-10 west to Camp Bullis exit; west on frontage road to park.
Donations accepted.
General Cos House-Outstanding example of early San Antonio dwelling,
in La Villita (see below). Was scene of signing on Dec. 9, 1835, of Articles of
Capitulation by Gen. Perfecto de Cos after Texans had captured San Antonio
from Mexican forces. Interior not available for public viewing.
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King William District in San Antonio, settled by prominent German
merchants in late 19th century, is Texas' first historic district
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center-Dedicated to the development, preser-
vation, and promotion of Mexican-American arts. Six programs include
dance, literature, media arts, theatre arts, and visual arts. Home of annual
Tejano Conjunto Music Festival and the Cine-Festival Film Festival. 1300
Guadalupe St. 210/271-3151.
Hall of Texas History & Wax Museum-Collection of life-size dioramas
depicting epic moments in the state's colorful history-from the coming of
first Spanish missionaries in the early 1700s, through the turmoil of frontier
violence, revolution, years as an independent republic, and union with the
United States. Open daily at the Lone Star Brewery, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 600
Lone Star Blvd. Admission.
HemisFair Park-Site of 1968 Texas World's Fair, now a focal point of
downtown entertainment and recreation. The 750-foot Tower of the Americas
offers two sky-high dining levels plus an observation deck with panoramic
view of the city; open daily: admission. Location of Institute of Texan
Cultures and Mexican Cultural Institute. (See individual listings of each.)
A water garden, around Tower of the Americas, features calm water flowing
into rushing waterfalls. Walkways, wading ponds, and observation decks.
Hertzberg Circus Museum-Vividly depicts, for "big top" fans of all ages,
evolution of "the greatest show on earth." Festive oil paintings, Mr. and Mrs.
Tom Thumb's carriage, antics of a mechanical Viennese clown! It's all inminiature, but would win P.T. Barnum's unqualified approval. Open daily
except Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Also holidays and Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. June -
Labor Day. 210 W. Market St.
IMAX Theatre-"Alamo ... The Price of Freedom"-45-minute docudrama
sponsored by Luby's begins with arrival of William B. Travis on Feb. 3, 1836,
in San Antonio, and tells story of the 189 defenders who chose to die for
freedom. IMAX Theatre screen, six stories tall. Other IMAX features shown
along with 70mm conventional films. Theater opens daily at 10 a.m. In
Rivercenter Mall, 803 E. Commerce St., across from rear entrance to the
Alamo. For schedule of films, call 210/225-4629.
Institute of Texan Cultures-Here's history not concerned with dry
events, but with the people who accomplished them-people who created
the robust kaleidoscope that is Texas today. Twenty-six ethnic and cultural
groups featured in a rich variety of exhibits-where they came from and
what they did, their food and clothing, their music and festivals. Don't miss
the multimedia show four times daily in the Institute's central dome. It's a
great place to discover the roots of Texas, and it's free; open Tues. - Sun.,
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. HemisFair Park.
Jose Antonio Navarro State Historic Site-Three limestone structures,
circa 1850-the home, office, and separate kitchen of Navarro, prominent
Mexican-Texan patriot who was among signers of Texas Declaration of
Independence. Restored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.: authentic period
furnishings, personal memorabilia. Open Wed. - Thurs. 1 - 4 p.m., Fri. - Sat.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 228 S. Laredo St. Admission.
King William District-Area settled by prominent German merchants in
late 19th Century, designated state's first Historic District. Virtually all homes
and mansions have been or are being restored. The Steves Homestead,
preserving elegant furnishings in Victorian mansion of 1870s, is open daily
10 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. 509 King William St. Admission.
The Guenther House was built by Carl Hilmar Guenther, founder of
Pioneer Flour Mills, in 1860. Restored by the company as a museum, restau-
rant, and retail store. Open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. -
2:30 p.m. Restaurant hours similar. 205 E. Guenther St. Tel. 210/227-1061.
District walking tour available from Conservation Society office,
107 King William St.
Lakes-Braunig, Calaveras, Canyon, Medina. See LAKES listing.
La Villita-(The Little Village) Restored Mexican village captures charm of
the past amid narrow streets, shaded patios, and authentic adobe houses
with small restaurants, arts, and craft shops. Beside the river in heart of
downtown, a romantic setting for city fiestas and cultural events. Bounded
by S. Alamo and Nueva Sts.
Arneson River Theatre in the open air presents Latin-flavored and other
performances several times weekly during much of the year.
McNay Art Museum-Works of artists who charted course of 20th-Century
painting. Once occupied by Marion Koogler McNay, patroness of modern art,
museum houses post-Impressionistic paintings of Cezanne, Gauguin (one a
self-portrait), Toulouse-Lautrec, and Van Gogh. Winslow Homer and John
Marin number among Americans, but the international collection also
includes works of Diego Rivera and El Greco. Two galleries devoted to
Indian arts and crafts from New Mexico. Open Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.:
Sun. noon - 5 p.m. 6000 N. New Braunfels St.
Majestic Theatre--Opened in 1929; closed in 1974; reopened in 1989 as a
performing arts center, the Majestic is said to be one of the finest "atmos-
pheric" theatres ever built. Completely restored, and entered on the National
Register of Historic Places, the theatre combines Baroque, Spanish Mission,
and other motifs from Greek and Roman traditions to create a fantasy envi-
ronment. For performance schedules call 210/226-3333. 212 E. Houston St.
El Mercado-Like a typical market from the interior of Mexico: local handi-
crafts and imports including wrought iron, pottery, wood carvings, leather
and straw goods, and colorful stalls featuring farm-fresh produce. Santa Rosa
and Commerce Sts.
Mexican Cultural Institute-Exhibits of work by contemporary Mexican
artists. Open Tues. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat., Sun. noon - 6 p.m.
HemisFair Park.
Military Bases Complex-Since San Antonio's founding as a presidio
more than two centuries ago, the military has been an integral part of the
city. Most military installations require a visitor's pass, which usually may be
obtained at the gate. For security reasons, some areas are restricted.
Brooks Air Force Base-Founded in 1918 and scene of history's first
mass paratroop drop. Headquarters of Aerospace Medical Division with USAF
School of Aerospace Medicine, first institution of its kind in world, and USAF
Occupational and Environmental Health Laboratory, and the USAF Human
Resources Laboratory.
Hangar 9/Edward H. White H Memorial Museum is Air Force's
oldest wooden hangar and is its sole remaining hangar from World War I
construction inventory. Named for the first man to walk in space and native
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