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There are more impressive NBA arenas than AT&T Center. But there aren't many that have four championship banners and five retired jerseys hanging from the rafters. The Spurs have won three of those four NBA titles since moving into AT&T Center in 2002. With Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili locked up for the next few years, the Black & Silver should be well positioned to try and hang some more banners.
San Antonio Missions, Nelson Wolff Stadium5757 Highway 90 WestSan Antonio, TX 78227210-675-PARK
In 2005, Major League Baseball's Florida Marlins flirted with the idea of relocating to San Antonio. That dance ended and the Marlins remain in Miami. There is, however, plenty of baseball in the Alamo City. The San Antonio Missions hung their own championship banner in 2007, securing their third Texas League title since 2002. The Missions are the AA affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
The notion that everything is bigger in Texas throws some folks off when they catch their first glimpse of this historic and world famous mission. For locals, the Alamo has become a background for Fiesta parades and other events. But for those with any passion for history, this San Antonio shrine is a must see. The most renowned stretch of the San Antonio River meanders a short stroll away from the Alamo. The River Walk, like the Alamo, is one of Texas' most visited attractions. The waterway is lined with entertainment venues and curio shops. For those who'd rather sail than stroll, river barge rides are just the ticket.
Luckenbach General Store and Dance Hall4212 Luckenbach Town LoopFredericksburg, TX 78624830-997-3224 or 888-311-8990
Located roughly an hour away (and the interesting Hill Country drive makes the time seem to pass much quicker), Luckenbach is the town made famous by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. On any given afternoon or evening, guitar pickers will break out into an impromptu performance under the old oaks or inside the tiny store next to the wood-burning stove. The dance hall is just a few boot steps away from the historic store and routinely hosts some of the bigger names in Texas music.
Buckhorn Museum318 E. Houston StreetSan Antonio, TX 78205210-247-4000
This truly unique museum/saloon is located in the heart of downtown and treats guests to more than 125 years worth of Lone Star history. The venue includes two floors of exotic animal collections, plenty of cowboy memorabilia and what Buckhorn officials tout as the world’s only wax museum of Texas history. Visitors can even test their skills in an authentic shooting gallery and arcade.
