Opened in 1964 to help preserve artifacts and information about the varied elements of San Antonio’s fascinating transportation history. In 1967 the museum moved to is present location on 40 acres in McAllister Park, just north of the International Airport on Wetmore Road. The museum’s mission statement is “Texas Transportation Museum is a volunteer lead
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San Antonio Missions – The United States newest UNESCO World Heritage site
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and by sure luck the day before our visit the park became the newest USESCO world Heritage site in the United States. The group of former missions includes not just active churches, but also farmlands, living quarters, granaries,
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The California Grill —
A full-service dining restaurant located at the top (15th floor) of the Contemporary Resort’s tower, formerly the Top of the World restaurant. The California Grill offers views of the Magic Kingdom, the Seven Seas Lagoon, Bay Lake, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and Disney’s Polynesian Resort. In addition, it offers a view of the Magic Kingdom’s
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Diseño old vine Malbec 2013
Two of Argentina’s most highly respected vignerons supply Diseño Malbec from old growth vineyards in Mendoza. Vines grow in fertile soil; rich with old mineral deposits, irrigated by heavy winter snow melt from the Andes glaciers. Diseño is the example from the Mendoza region, the Uco Valley and Lujan do Cuyo areas, of Argentina. The
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McManis Merlot 2012
The grapes for this 2012 Merlot were harvested between August 24 – Oct.1, 2012, this Youthful bright purple hues highlight the medium ruby color of the 2012 McManis Family Vineyards Merlot. Fruit forward with pretty Blackberry aromas surround a bouquet of cream and a hint of baking spices. Juicy and concentrated, the lively mix of
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KA-BAR Brown Ale – Railhouse Brewery, Aberdeen NC
KA-BAR Brown Ale won First Place: English Brown Ale, North Carolina Brewer’s Cup 2013 I was in the grocery store tonight, and saying I wish they would carry the local brew from Railhouse and I looked up in beer isle and there it was. The brewery was founded December 1, 2010 by military veterans with
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