We must have hit a bad day.. 2 hour wait to get our visitor pass.. Not sure if there is a way to…read moresee the wait list before showing up???

A cool slice of Air Force history. If you find yourself on Lackland Air Force base, like history…read moreand enjoy interesting tidbits of trivia this is a cool visit. Took about 15 minutes to pan through and read about the evolution of hats & uniforms, see some plane info and catch good USAF facts.

all I have to say is that I was here for Nurse Summer Training Program in 2023 and then for Basic…read moreOfficer Leadership Course in 2024. this was specifically in Camp Bullis, BSA Freedom. It was a time. Yeah.

If Hunt Family homes offers you a house on Infantry Post Road don't take it. I've never felt more…read moredisappointed and underwhelmed in 17 years of on post housing. I just moved in and roaches are here. There is a plethora of moths too. I even found a bat! They moved 7 people into a home that can barely fit 5. They don't provide measurements and the layouts are extremely deceitful online. I've never been more let down. Unfortunately I am stuck here for a year but I hope I can save someone from this poor excuse of family housing.

I was directed to go to the Visitor Center to get access for the museum located about a mile away…read moreon the other side of Fort Sam Houston -- but the whole experience felt like trying to join a covert government program, not visit a history museum. The "Visitor Center" isn't what it sounds like. It's a plain brick cube with little to no signage -- more like a contractor entrance than an entry point for curious civilians. You're queued into one of four reflective glass windows with a mic, camera, and a speaker loud enough to echo down the street. After almost thirty minutes of standing in line, my number was finally called. The voice on the other side was polite, but the process was eerie and drawn-out. Over the next thirty minutes I was asked for my driver's license, Social Security number, a photo, and fingerprints (both index fingers). Long silent pauses between each request made it feel like some dystopian ritual. When they finally asked for my rental car registration and proof of insurance, I walked away. In fairness, Fort Sam Houston itself has deep historical roots -- the post dates back to the 1840s and has housed key Army units through many conflicts, and it's home to the Fort Sam Houston Museum and the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum, which trace military and medical history from the 18th century to today. The Quadrangle, a National Historic Landmark built in the late 1800s, is also part of that story. But as of right now, trying to visit as a civilian feels like an exercise in patience and frustration. Security requirements on a military base are understandable, yet the way they're enforced here makes it clear the Army doesn't actually want walk-in museum visitors -- even if they won't say that outright. If you're a history buff, this place should be on your list -- just call ahead, prepare to jump through hoops, and maybe bring a sponsor with military ID to make entry easier.

100% 5 star rating all the way! Obviously you're only getting here if you've got some sort of…read moremilitary affiliation but wow oh wow is this place amazing! You have no idea that what you are about to enter could even be on the inside of this fort. From the time you enter it's just silent and peaceful. The peacocks, the deers and the ducks are all astoundingly beautiful! March-May is the best time with it being mating season for the peacocks. Their feathers in full is breathtaking!

The Spanish Governor's Palace is in Downtown San Antonio, Texas…read more Our Sisters Grimm tour guide encouraged us more than once to go back and visit in the daytime since it was only $5 per adult for entry. Those wooden doors were magnificent. We didn't get the chance to stay, but I was taken aback by how well-maintained this piece of history was back on May 26, 2025. Back in 2018, the king and queen of Spain even made an appearance here - there's a plaque commemorating this on the outside of the building. Additionally, this is a stop where several ghost sightings have occurred. Our guide spoke about a "little girl murdered by robbers at the courtyard well." What a heinous crime that we were not expecting to learn about - but it is forever cemented in my mind and synonymous with this "palace." My daughters hoped for a chance to see her because she was after all a young girl like them, but they didn't capture anything. For more info, visit: https://www.spanishgovernorspalace.org/

Thing Two and I came in last weekend. It's was many moons ago since I was here but wanted to take…read moreThing Two so she could get a history lesson. This is what I told her (and now you) about this structure: The Spanish Governor's Palace was constructed in the early 18th century and restored in the 1930s. This National Historic landmark represents the last visual remnants of the Presidio San Antonio de Béjar. The Presidio was established as the result of a rivalry between Spain and France in the early 1700s for dominance of the territory that is now a part of the southwestern United States.To protect his claim against French encroachment, King Philip V of Spain ordered the governor of Coahuila and Texas, Don Martín de Alarcón, to build a mission and presidio at the headwaters of the San Antonio River and San Pedro Creek. The palace is located in between Market Square and the San Antonio River Walk near the current city hall. The one-story masonry and stucco structure features ten rooms, a grand courtyard and a fountain, and is alleged to be haunted. We didn't feel any ghostly presence while we were there. While this is a neat place to see, it's not as 'authentic' as some of our or other Central TX landmarks like the Alamo, etc. However, for those who like to take a step back into history even though there are missteps in the historical accuracy of its set up even for a few minutes, this may be a place to add to your list.

Stopped here with a ghost bus tour about a week and a half ago. We were learning about the history…read moreof the family Navarro, and the lesser known Eugenio and his story. Great and fascinating. I didn't take any photos but another gal on the bus did and shared a photo that caught a glimpse of what could have been Eugenio. Was he see through? yes. He was wearing a flat old timey hat and was sitting in the courtyard. It was very strange that he was sitting there for so long. Long enough for a photo to be taken and for the whole bus to come and stare at him and for us to drive away. I even came back 2 days later during the day to debunk there wasnt a new statue added to the courtyard that we werent aware of. there wasnt... I cant wait to come back and visit this place during operating business hours. I watched a few youtubes about the casa navarro and love the rich Tejano history.

The original house complex was the residence of Texas patriot José Antonio Navarro (1795-1871), a…read morerancher, merchant, leading advocate for Tejano rights, and one of only two native-born Texans to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence. Navarro first bought the property, about 1.5 acres, in 1832. Beautifully maintained and air conditioned, we were the only visitors and spent some time resting and discussing Navarro and his life with each other. Ring the bell to get in if it is not open. There is a small gift shop on site.

It was fabulous and FREE. This living, breathing history is presented in such beautiful sound and…read morelight. So wish my town had this!

We absolutely loved this. How fun that you can see a free light show and get a history lesson at…read morethe same time. The church itself is beautiful and provides the perfect backdrop to the images. The music that goes along with it seemed to match up and provide the right mood. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the sound system was. At 25 minutes long it was just right for hanging out in the square to check it out. There are small tables - try to get an upfront one for the best view. 100% Recommended!

Preserved mission - like it was before San Antonio became a big city. Everything is within brick…read morewalls with a big courtyard and rooms that were kitchens and sleeping areas. There's even the wells where they drew their water. You get to see the church from the outside as well as inside. There are interpretive signs throughout. Well-maintained; feel like you're back 100 years ago. It is right off a trail system that connects the parks through San Antonio. One small thing. We got there at 9:00 when they open - but the gift shop didn't open until 10:00.

FREE This place is huge and still in great shape, took them…read moreover 38 years to build. Native Americans were not allowed to pass through the arches until they converted to Catholicism.. a lot of history here. The grounds are kept up very nice. The people that work inside were absolutely wonderful, quite kind and very helpful. Unfortunately we didn't have time to do it all before it closed. Note to self they close at five. Have a video and there is a lot of stuff to look at in the gift shop.. Plan a couple hours. I WOULD RECOMMEND

This truly is a fantastic place to see how far the United States Army and Army medicine has come…read moresince the days of the revolutionary war.

Great museum! You do need to go through the Fort Sam Houston Visitor Center off I35 to get a pass…read moreif you are not a service member or retiree. This museum is well laid out with great displays both indoor and outdoor. I had no idea how much civilian medical care has been positively impacted by Army medicine over the years. Must see if you are in San Antonio.