The Alamo is perhaps one of the most famous battlefields in the U.S. and attracts several million visitors every year. This was a former Spanish colonization, Roman Catholic mission, and a fortress during the legendary Battle of the Alamo in 1836 when the Texans were attacked by the Mexican Army. Learn about the battle, history of the building, and Texas history.

The McNay Art Museum preserves and shares the works and estate of painter Marion Koogler McNay for the education and enjoyment of the public. In addition to McNay's original 700 works of modern art (which created the first modern art museum in Texas) there are now almost 20,000 works in the museum including 19th-21st century American and European sculpture, paintings, and photographs, the Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts, Jeanne and Irving Matthews Art Glass collection, Medieval and Renaissance art, and more.

The Texas Transportation Museum collects and displays vehicles, related artifacts and the history of transportation in Texas, and runs a passenger train for visitors. Some items on display include early model Ford trucks, a steam pumper fire truck from 1898, horse-drawn carriages, railroad cars and locomotives, various antique tractors, and many more.

The Cathedral of San Fernando was built in 1731 and is the oldest church building in Texas and also one of the state's longest in-use churches as well. The baptismal font is widely believed to be a gift from the King Charles of Spain in the early 1700s. This architecturally intricate cathedral is still in use, offers event rooms for rent, and is the home of many special events and services throughout the year.

The San Antonio Children's Museum is a place especially for kids from 0-10 years old where they can play as they learn through interactive exhibits focused on specific principles, like teamwork and critical thinking. Play with a pulley-system elevator, bank account and ATM, climbing tree, Victorian parlor, or in the bubble room!

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park contains the other 4 San Antonio missions (besides the Alamo) that were constructed in the 17th-18th centuries; Missions Concepcion, Espada, San Jose, and San Juan Capistrano. The missions gave San Antonio its start as a city and contributed to many of the traditions and culture it still retains today.