Tag: San Antonio

Five Spanish Mission Churches

Five Spanish Mission Churches

Five Spanish mission churches were built along the San Antonio River during the Eighteenth Century.   Everyone knows The Mission San Antonio de Valero as The Alamo.  The remaining four missions, where Catholic mass is still said, are part of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.   All five missions have been designated as a World Heritage Site. World … Continue reading Five Spanish Mission Churches

The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum in San Antonio, Texas

The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum in San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio has a number of offbeat, upbeat and can't be beat landmarks. One such example is The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum. I've been to The Buckhorn on different occasions to eat, drink beer, shop the gift shop and see the museums. After all, it is in my hometown and I used to work within … Continue reading The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum in San Antonio, Texas