The Alamo The Alamo originally served as a home to missionaries for nearly seventy years. Construction began on the present site in 1724. The Alamo is famously known as the scene of a pivotal battle in the fight for the independence of Texas from Mexico that came to an end on March 6, 1836. While the facts surrounding the siege of the Alamo continue to be debated, there is no doubt about what the battle has come to symbolize. People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle against impossible odds a place where men made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. For this reason, the Alamo remains hallowed ground and the Shrine of Texas Liberty. www.thealamo.org The Alamo The Alamo originally served as a home to missionaries for nearly seventy years. Construction began on the present site in 1724. The Alamo is famously known as the scene of a pivotal battle in the fight for the independence of Texas from Mexico that came to an end on March 6, 1836. While the facts surrounding the siege of the Alamo continue to be debated, there is no doubt about what the battle has come to symbolize. People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle against impossible odds a place where men made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. For this reason, the Alamo remains hallowed ground and the Shrine of Texas Liberty. www.thealamo.org
State Capitol The Texas Capitol is an extraordinary example of late 19th century public architecture and is widely recognized as one of the nation s most distinguished state capitols. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986 for its significant contribution to American history. The 1888 Texas Capitol is the largest in gross square footage of all state capitols and is second in total size only to the National Capitol in Washington, D.C. Like several other state capitols, the Texas Capitol surpasses the National Capitol in height, rising almost 15 feet above its Washington counterpart. Texas paid for the construction not in dollars, but in land: some three million acres in the Texas Panhandle that would later become the famous XIT Ranch. State Capitol The Texas Capitol is an extraordinary example of late 19th century public architecture and is widely recognized as one of the nation s most distinguished state capitols. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986 for its significant contribution to American history. The 1888 Texas Capitol is the largest in gross square footage of all state capitols and is second in total size only to the National Capitol in Washington, D.C. Like several other state capitols, the Texas Capitol surpasses the National Capitol in height, rising almost 15 feet above its Washington counterpart. Texas paid for the construction not in dollars, but in land: some three million acres in the Texas Panhandle that would later become the famous XIT Ranch.
NASA Houston, Texas is Space City, USA and Space Center Houston is America s gateway to the Universe! As the Official Visitor Center for NASA s Johnson Space Center, Space Center Houston is the only place on Earth that gives guests an out-of-thisworld journey through human adventures in space. Since 1992, this $75 million, 180,000 square foot, edu-tainment complex has entertained and informed over 15 million star-struck guests from every corner of the globe. Space Center Houston features a multitude of permanent exhibits, attractions, theatres, and exhibits. In addition, the venue presents an amazing array of traveling exhibits that astounding events created exclusively by SCH s own creative exhibit team. NASA Houston, Texas is Space City, USA and Space Center Houston is America s gateway to the Universe! As the Official Visitor Center for NASA s Johnson Space Center, Space Center Houston is the only place on Earth that gives guests an out-of-thisworld journey through human adventures in space. Since 1992, this $75 million, 180,000 square foot, edu-tainment complex has entertained and informed over 15 million star-struck guests from every corner of the globe. Space Center Houston features a multitude of permanent exhibits, attractions, theatres, and exhibits. In addition, the venue presents an amazing array of traveling exhibits that astounding events created exclusively by SCH s own creative exhibit team.
Bob Bullock Museum Since 2001, The Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin has been engaging audiences, to interpret for themselves, the continually unfolding Story of Texas. One of the most popular attractions in Central Texas, the Museum has been visited by over 5 million people coming from every state in the United States and every continent on Earth. Guests can explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibits that showcase artifacts from around the state; immersive special-effects films on history and culture in the Texas Spirit Theater; and Austin s premier IMAX Theater. Bob Bullock Museum Since 2001, The Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin has been engaging audiences, to interpret for themselves, the continually unfolding Story of Texas. One of the most popular attractions in Central Texas, the Museum has been visited by over 5 million people coming from every state in the United States and every continent on Earth. Guests can explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibits that showcase artifacts from around the state; immersive special-effects films on history and culture in the Texas Spirit Theater; and Austin s premier IMAX Theater.
River Walk The San Antonio River Walk is a public park, open 365 days a year. It is a network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River, one story beneath approximately 5 miles of downtown San Antonio. Lined by bars, shops and restaurants, the River Walk is an important part of the city s urban fabric and a tourist attraction in its own right. The River Walk winds and loops under bridges as two parallel sidewalks, lined with restaurants, shops, hotels and more. It connects the major tourist draws from the Alamo to Rivercenter Mall, Arneson River Theatre and La Villita, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the Pearl Brewery. Over 20 events take place on the River Walk every year. River Walk The San Antonio River Walk is a public park, open 365 days a year. It is a network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River, one story beneath approximately 5 miles of downtown San Antonio. Lined by bars, shops and restaurants, the River Walk is an important part of the city s urban fabric and a tourist attraction in its own right. The River Walk winds and loops under bridges as two parallel sidewalks, lined with restaurants, shops, hotels and more. It connects the major tourist draws from the Alamo to Rivercenter Mall, Arneson River Theatre and La Villita, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the Pearl Brewery. Over 20 events take place on the River Walk every year.
Enchanted Rock Enchanted Rock State Natural Area consists of 1,643.5 acres on Big Sandy Creek, north of Fredericksburg, on the border between Gillespie and Llano counties. It was acquired by warranty deed in 1978 by the Nature Conservancy of Texas, Inc., from the Moss family. The state acquired it in 1984, added facilities, and re-opened the park in March 1984, but humans have visited here for over 11,000 years. Enchanted Rock was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1970 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The Rock is a huge, pink granite exfoliation dome, that rises 425 feet above ground, 1,825 feet above sea level, and covers 640 acres. It is one of the largest batholiths (underground rock formation uncovered by erosion) in the United States. Enchanted Rock Enchanted Rock State Natural Area consists of 1,643.5 acres on Big Sandy Creek, north of Fredericksburg, on the border between Gillespie and Llano counties. It was acquired by warranty deed in 1978 by the Nature Conservancy of Texas, Inc., from the Moss family. The state acquired it in 1984, added facilities, and re-opened the park in March 1984, but humans have visited here for over 11,000 years. Enchanted Rock was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1970 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The Rock is a huge, pink granite exfoliation dome, that rises 425 feet above ground, 1,825 feet above sea level, and covers 640 acres. It is one of the largest batholiths (underground rock formation uncovered by erosion) in the United States.
Congress Bats When engineers reconstructed downtown Austin s Congress Avenue Bridge in 1980 they had no idea that new crevices beneath the bridge would make an ideal bat roost. As the city came to appreciate its bats, the population under the Congress Avenue Bridge grew to be the largest urban bat colony in North America. With up to 1.5 million bats spiraling into the summer skies, Austin now has one of the most unusual and fascinating tourist attractions anywhere. The Austin American-Statesman created the Statesman Bat Observation Center adjacent to the Congress Bridge, giving visitors a dedicated area to view the nightly emergence. It is estimated that more than 100,000 people visit the bridge to witness the bat flight, generating ten million dollars in tourism revenue annually. Congress Bats When engineers reconstructed downtown Austin s Congress Avenue Bridge in 1980 they had no idea that new crevices beneath the bridge would make an ideal bat roost. As the city came to appreciate its bats, the population under the Congress Avenue Bridge grew to be the largest urban bat colony in North America. With up to 1.5 million bats spiraling into the summer skies, Austin now has one of the most unusual and fascinating tourist attractions anywhere. The Austin American-Statesman created the Statesman Bat Observation Center adjacent to the Congress Bridge, giving visitors a dedicated area to view the nightly emergence. It is estimated that more than 100,000 people visit the bridge to witness the bat flight, generating ten million dollars in tourism revenue annually.
USS Lexington Commissioned in 1943, she set more records than any other Essex Class carrier in the history of naval aviation. The ship was the oldest working carrier in the United States Navy when decommissioned in 1991. An Essex-class carrier, Lexington was originally named the USS Cabot. During World War II, final construction was being completed in Massachusetts Fore River Shipyard when word was received that the original carrier named USS Lexington, CV-2, had been sunk in the Coral Sea. The new carrier s name was changed to Lexington. During the 1980 s the U.S. Navy came to realize that keeping in service its last remaining World War II Essex Class aircraft carrier was becoming increasingly expensive and that the USS Lexington would have to be replaced by a more modern ship. It is now a museum in Corpus Christi. USS Lexington Commissioned in 1943, she set more records than any other Essex Class carrier in the history of naval aviation. The ship was the oldest working carrier in the United States Navy when decommissioned in 1991. An Essex-class carrier, Lexington was originally named the USS Cabot. During World War II, final construction was being completed in Massachusetts Fore River Shipyard when word was received that the original carrier named USS Lexington, CV-2, had been sunk in the Coral Sea. The new carrier s name was changed to Lexington. During the 1980 s the U.S. Navy came to realize that keeping in service its last remaining World War II Essex Class aircraft carrier was becoming increasingly expensive and that the USS Lexington would have to be replaced by a more modern ship. It is now a museum in Corpus Christi.
Texas State Aquarium The Texas State Aquarium is a nonprofit aquarium located in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is dedicated to promoting environmental conservation and rehabilitation of the wildlife of the Gulf of Mexico. Originally conceived by a coalition led by the Junior League of Corpus Christi and named the Gulf Coast Zoological and Botanical Society, the organization changed its name to the Corpus Christi Aquarium Association in 1978, and then to the Texas State Aquarium Association in 1986 after the Texas State Legislature designated it the Official Aquarium of Texas. After more than 20 years of fundraising, planning, and building, the Texas State Aquarium opened its first exhibit to the public on July 6, 1990. In 1993 the aquarium became a federally-permitted animal rehabilitation center. Texas State Aquarium The Texas State Aquarium is a nonprofit aquarium located in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is dedicated to promoting environmental conservation and rehabilitation of the wildlife of the Gulf of Mexico. Originally conceived by a coalition led by the Junior League of Corpus Christi and named the Gulf Coast Zoological and Botanical Society, the organization changed its name to the Corpus Christi Aquarium Association in 1978, and then to the Texas State Aquarium Association in 1986 after the Texas State Legislature designated it the Official Aquarium of Texas. After more than 20 years of fundraising, planning, and building, the Texas State Aquarium opened its first exhibit to the public on July 6, 1990. In 1993 the aquarium became a federally-permitted animal rehabilitation center.
San Jacinto Monument The 1,200 acre San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, which is also a national Historic Landmark, consists of the Battleground, Monument, and Battleship TEXAS. It is located within minutes of downtown Houston and a short distance to the beaches of Galveston Island. Millions of visitors come to this area each year to enjoy the mild costal climate and cultural and sports activities. The famous Battle of San Jacinto that brought Texas its independence was fought on this site. Visitors can take the elevator up to the Monument s Observation floor, 489 feet above the Battleground, with outstanding views of the city and the busy Houston Ship Channel and harbor. San Jacinto Monument The 1,200 acre San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, which is also a national Historic Landmark, consists of the Battleground, Monument, and Battleship TEXAS. It is located within minutes of downtown Houston and a short distance to the beaches of Galveston Island. Millions of visitors come to this area each year to enjoy the mild costal climate and cultural and sports activities. The famous Battle of San Jacinto that brought Texas its independence was fought on this site. Visitors can take the elevator up to the Monument s Observation floor, 489 feet above the Battleground, with outstanding views of the city and the busy Houston Ship Channel and harbor.