Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things San Antonio and Alamo Heights have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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Alamo Heights Independent School District - 7101 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-2483
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Boerne ISD - Boerne Independent School District
123 West Johns Road Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 357-2000
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Comal ISD - 1404 IH 35 North
New Branfels, Texas, 78130
830-221-2000
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Judson Independent School District - 8012 Shin Oak Drive
Live Oak, Texas 78233
(210)-945-5100
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Northeast Independent School District - 8961 Tesoro Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78217
(210)-804-7000
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Northside Independent School District - Northside Independent School District
5900 Evers Rd. San Antonio, TX 78238-1699
(210) 397-8500
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Private Schools - Information on local private schools
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San Antonio ISD - 141 Lavaca St.
San Antonio, Texas 78210
(210) 299-5500
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Schertz-Cibolo ISD - 1060 Elbel Road, Schertz, TX 78154
(210) 945-6200
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Southwest I.S.D. - 11914 Dragon Lane San Antonio, TX 78252 Phone: (210) 622-4300 Fax: (210) 622-4301
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| Area Information | |
| City of San Antonio - Services, Neighborhoods, Businesses, Government, Recreation, and more | |
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| Attractions | |
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum - The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is proud to have been voted "2002 Best Attraction" by the Downtown Alliance/San Antonio. Discover more than 120 years of history.... Texas style. Marvel at two stories of the most exotic collections you have ever seen, from our unique horn collection, to cowboy memorabilia and fish from the Seven Seas. See a two headed calf and a lamb with eight legs! Test your hand in our authentic shooting gallery and arcade.
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Casa Navarro State Historical Park - The home site of Jose Antonio Navarro (1795-1871), a Texas legislator under Mexico, the Republic of Texas and the U.S. The site of Navarro's furnished house, first residence, and store. Navarro¿s life illustrates Texas¿ rich Mexican history and heritage. Conversational tours and exhibits are provided. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. Admission: $2, children 12 and under free. Adult group rate $1; school groups 50 cents per person.
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King William Historic Area - A 25-block area near downtown on the south bank of the San Antonio River. In the late 1800's the King William District was the most elegant residential area in the city. Prominent German merchants originally settled the area. It was zoned as the state's first historic district, and has once again become a fashionable neighborhood. The area includes the following attractions.
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| La Villita - A unique arts and crafts community with shops, working artists, restaurants and a post office. The Old San Antonio Exhibit (located in Bolivar Hall) houses a collection of art objects, artifacts and symbols relevant to the history. This beautifully landscaped historic district offers leisurely shopping, dining and five rental venues for special events. Shops open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. Closed holidays. | |
| Louis Tussaud's Plaza Wax Museum & Ripley's Believe It or Not! - The Plaza Wax Museum and Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Two premiere attractions located in the heart of downtown - just across the street from historic Alamo Plaza., the RiverCenter Mall and the famous River Walk. | |
Majestic Theater - Named a State and National Historic Landmark. One of the few remaining vintage, atmospheric vaudeville movie palaces. Home to the San Antonio Symphony and the AT&T Broadway Series. Individual concerts and events also showcased.
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| Market Square - El Mercado - From early morning until late at night, Market Square is alive with activity. Visitors browse through the 32 shops at "El Mercado," an area patterned after an authentic Mexican market. In addition, there are 80 specialty shops in Farmers Market Plaza. Market Square is also the scene of many Hispanic festivals where food and beverage booths spring up alongside the Guadalajara lamps and the strains of mariachi music blend with the excitement of Mexican dances. | |
Mission Concepción - 807 Mission Rd. at Felisa St. (78210)
210-534-1540
This handsome church looks essentially as it did 200 years ago. From 1731, religious festivals were held as friars strove to replace traditional Native American ritual by the demonstration of Christian ideals. Remnants of wall and ceiling paintings in the surviving rooms of the mission¿s convento have been conserved. Wayside exhibits lead visitors around the grounds and through the various rooms.
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| Mission Espada - 10040 Espada Rd. (78214) 210-627-2021 In 1731, after their retreat from East Texas, the founders of San Francisco de los Tejas moved the mission to the San Antonio River and renamed it San Francisco de la Espada. Espada appears as remote today as it did in the mid 1700s. | |
Mission San José - 6701 San Jose Dr. (78214)
210-932-1001
Founded in 1720 by Fray Antonio Margil de Jesús, San José became the largest and best known of the Texas Missions and was viewed as the model among Texas missions. After early setbacks, 300 inhabitants were sustained by the vast fields and herds of livestock. A visitor in 1777 referred to the structure as the "Queen of the Missions." The carvings on the church are notable features.
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Mission San Juan - 10040 Espada Rd. (78214)
210-627-2021
In 1731, after their retreat from East Texas, the founders of San Francisco de los Tejas moved the mission to the San Antonio River and renamed it San Francisco de la Espada. Espada appears as remote today as it did in the mid 1700s. It boasts the best preserved segments of the historic acequias (the irrigation system designed to provide water for crops) part of which includes the still working Espada dam and aqueduct.
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| Mission Trails - Park Headquarters: 2202 Roosevelt Ave. (78210) 210-534-8833 | 210-932-1001 | Fax: 210-534-1106 The chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century are reminders of one of Spains most successful attempts to extend its New World dominion from Mexico. | |
| Natural Bridge Caverns - Come experience one of the world's premier caverns, Natural Bridge Caverns. Take the North Cavern Tour and see what millions of others have seen - an incredible underground world of natural beauty. This 75-minute tour travels through a half-mile of the largest and most spectacular show cavern in Texas. Other cavern tours include the Jeremy Room Flashlight Tour and the South Cavern Adventure tour. | |
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch - Have you ever dreamed of going on an African Safari? Well ... Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is your dream come true, only Texas Style. With hundreds of animals from all over the world roaming freely in the picturesque Texas Hill Country. Animals are enticed to come up for nose to nose encounters with the complimentary feed given upon entrance.
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| Old Spanish Trail - During the 1920s San Antonio's Gunter Hotel was the headquarters for the building of the southern U.S. transcontinental Auto Highway commemorated by the 0-Mile Stone on City Hall lawn. From St. Augustine, Florida to San Diego, California, the Old Spanish Trail links cities of Spanish conquest and settlement. | |
| San Antonio IMAX Theatre At River cCnter - "Alamo - The Price of Freedom," is a 45-minute docudrama about the 13-day siege and fall of the Alamo. Watch the battle unfold, where 189 defenders who fought and died for the cause of Texas liberty. The immense screen and magnetic stereo sound system places the viewer in the middle of the action. Other IMAX features showing, Journey into the world of IMAX 3-D images so real, you actually feel like you are inside the film. | |
San Antonio River Walk - Paseo Del Rio in the heart of downtown, is the pride of the city. Lush green foliage lines the banks of this peaceful, historic river. Cobblestone walkways lead visitors to the river-level restaurants and shops. The river bubbles to the surface on the grounds of the University of the Incarnate Word and flows to downtown, threading its way through the city one level below the hustle and bustle of city streets.
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Sea World - SeaWorld San Antonio, the world's largest marine life adventure park and family entertainment showplace, presents "Believe," a captivating and visually stunning new Shamu show that will take you on a sensational, breathtaking journey of curiosity and wonder. The show will be presented in a completely enhanced Shamu Stadium and will feature new music, video and animal behaviors in a more synchronous presentation than trainers and whales have ever presented before.
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Six Flags-Fiesta Texas - Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a theme and water park that reflects the heritage and culture of its Southwest roots. The park occupies approximately 200 acres and feature numerous adult and children's rides.
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The Alamo - On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the most famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna¿s army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city¿s first mission. The chapel, one of the most photographed facades in the nation, and the Long Barracks are all that remain of the original fort
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The Guinness World Records Museum, - San Antonio's newest attractions are all three in one location directly across from the Alamo! The Guinness World Records Museum is a state of the art, interactive experience that brings the world famous book to life. Explore 16 themed galleries spread over 10,000 sq. feet featuring exhibits, artifacts, videos, and games all showcasing exciting world records. Ripley's Haunted Adventure is a multi -million dollar special effect haunted house.
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Tower Of The Americas - The Tower, 750 ft. tall, offers a panoramic view of San Antonio and the surrounding area. Glass-walled elevators ascend over 500 feet to the restaurant and observation level. It was the theme structure for HemisFair in 1968, and symbolizes the progress made by the confluence of civilizations in the Western Hemisphere.
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| Colleges & Universities | |
Alamo Community College - The Alamo Community Colleges, 201 W. Sheridan, San Antonio, TX 78204-1429. (210) 208-8000
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St. Mary's University - St. Mary's University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, Texas 78228
(210) 436-3011
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Texas State University - Texas State University-San Marcos | 601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666 | 512.245.2111
Texas State University-San Marcos is a member of the Texas State University System
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Trinity University - Trinity University
One Trinity Place San Antonio, TX 78212-7200 210.999.7011
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University of Texas San Antonio - 7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
Telephone: 210-567-7000
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University of the Incarnate Word - 4301 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209 210-829-6000 1-800-749-WORD
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UT Austin - (512) 475-7348.
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Wayland Baptist University - Wayland Baptist University 1900 W. 7th Street Plainview TX 79072 806-291-1000
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| Entertainment | |
San Antonio Spurs - San Antonio Spurs ...
Several Championships
Awesome Coach
Go and Check it Out
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| San Antonio Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
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| Tax Information | |
| Bexar County Appraisal District - Your home's tax value | |
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| Tax Exemptions - Save money! File for an exemption! | |
