The Best Sight in San Antonio, Texas

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Much of downtown San Antonio can be explored on foot or by way of the trolley system that runs frequently between points of interest .

Depending on whom you ask, the number of neighborhoods in San Antonio varies. The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau breaks the city into quadrants—Northside, Eastside, Southside, and Westside, with museums in the north, heritage sites on the east and west, and missions in the south.

Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle and Museum

Alamo Heights

Visit this U.S. Army military history museum on a self-guided tour to learn the story of Fort Sam Houston from the late-19th century to the present. Exhibits describe the site's early days, with displays including old uniforms, firearms, vehicles, and personal papers. The museum is located in the Quadrangle, once an outdoor prison but now a site where dozens of peacocks, deer, ducks, and other wildlife roam freely. Fort Sam Houston is a National Historic Landmark. Note: Without a military ID, you will be directed to the visitor center to obtain a pass with a verifiable ID.

1405 E. Grayson St., San Antonio, TX, 78234, USA
210-221–1886
Sight Details
Free
Closed weekends

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