Tower of the Americas Arguably the most popular attraction in all of San Antonio, the Tower of the Americas is a must-visit for your group. This 750-foot icon located downtown holds an observation deck, revolving restaurant, bar, and even a 4D Adventure Ride (Skies over Texas). See Flags Over Texas on the observation deck, this platform…
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Battle of the Beaches: Honolulu vs Miami Beach
Beachy, busy, and beautiful beyond belief, both Honolulu and Miami Beach are excellent areas to vacation, both considered to be within the top 5 most popular beaches in America. Honolulu provides eager beachgoers with some of the most gorgeous natural scenery, with white sand beaches and heavily forested hikes near the shoreline, not to mention…
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Witte Museum
Witte Museum Where Nature, Science, and Culture Meet [caption id="attachment_25614" align="alignright" width="425"] Credit Witte Museum[/caption] Located within Brackenridge Park, Midtown San Antonio, the beloved Witte Museum will provide your group with several different tours and exhibits regarding natural history, and Texas heritage. The museum recently completed a $100 million transformation of the museum’s cultural and…
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Cathedral of San Fernando
Cathedral of San Fernando [caption id="attachment_38805" align="alignright" width="425"] San Fernando Cathedral courtesy of visitsanantonio.com[/caption] The Cathedral of San Fernando is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church in downtown San Antonio, the mother church of the archdiocese of the San Antonio seat of Archbishop. This absolutely stunning historic building faces the main plaza downtown and…
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Spanish Governor’s Palace
Spanish Governor's Palace Welcome to the Spanish Governor's Palace, the historic adobe structure dating back to the Spanish Colonial period. Located in San Antonio's Downtown District amidst Plaza De Armas, this residence was first built in 1749 for the Captain of Presidio San Antonio de Bexar (Bejar). Also known as the 'comandancia', this spot also served…
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San Antonio Missions National Historic Park
San Antonio Missions National Historic Park [caption id="attachment_38790" align="alignright" width="425"] Mission Espada Exterior Credit Bob Howen visitsanantonio.com[/caption] Welcome to the iconic San Antonio Missions National Historic Park, one of the most historically educational, culturally insightful, and refreshingly entertaining sites you can visit with your student group while in San Antonio. This UNESCO World Heritage Site holds…
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Alamo City Ghost Tours
Alamo City Ghost Tours Twisted History, Gruesome Tales, and Ghost Hunting [caption id="attachment_25421" align="alignright" width="425"] Alamo City Ghost Tour[/caption] As one of the oldest ghost tours in San Antonio, Alamo City Ghost Tours is sure to please all the history lovers and ghost hunters in your group, no doubt about it! Presenting a truly 'twisted…
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GO RIO River Cruise
GO RIO River Cruise [caption id="attachment_38819" align="alignright" width="425"] Riverboat Visitors courtesy of visitsanantonio.com[/caption] For one of the most unique and relaxing ways to see the river head for the GO RIO dock on the Riverwalk. One-of-a-kind San Antonio experiences, well beyond just dinner cruises and history tours. GO RIO is the newest river cruise experience…
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UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures
UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures [caption id="attachment_25503" align="alignright" width="425"] Credit UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures[/caption] Located on the UTSA Hemisfair Campus sits the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures, the cultural heritage museum focusing on Texas peoples and their stories. The institute provides guests with historic and cultural exhibits, festivals and events, and educational resources for…
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Jackson Square
Jackson Square [caption id="attachment_25403" align="alignright" width="425"] Andrew Jackson Statue Canons President's Park Lafayette Square Autumn Washington DC 1850 Clark Mills Sculptor[/caption] Welcome to Jackson Square, or Place d'Armes, one of the most popular places to visit in all of New Orleans! This park is located in the historic French Quarter, the area first recognized as…
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