Brooks Air Force Base

Brooks Air Force Base was founded in 1918 and the scene of history’s first mass paratroop drop. It includes USAS School of Aerospace Medicine, Air Force Medical Support Agency, the Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence, among others. It is a blending of scientific medical, environmental, acquisition and instructional expertise.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Mission San Francisco de la Espada

Established 1731, favorite of many students of Spanish period in Texas, and popular with photographers.…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Guinness World Records Museum & Ripley’s Haunted Adventure

San Antonio's two newest attractions are both in one location - directly across from the…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Alamo Cenotaph

Dominating the plaza in front of the Alamo, the monument was designed by Pompeo Coppini,…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Alamo Museum – D.R.T. Library

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library, located inside the Alamo walls and south…

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