Interesting...

Here's a few random interesting things about San Antonio.


The Tower of the Americas is USA's second highest concrete tower (behind the Stratoshpere in Las Vegas). It has a revolving restaurant that takes 2 hours to complete a full rotation.



The Friendship Torch was given to Texas by Mexico as a gift. Locals hate it because it is ugly, doesn't match the decor, and the Mexican gov't demanded where it be placed. It was to honour the free trade agreement in the 1990's.


The Emily Morgan hotel is named after Emily Morgan (aka the Yellow Rose of Texas) who revealed Santa Ana's position to Sam Houston who defeated the Mexicans and reclaimed Texas following the battle at the Alamo.



The Buckhorn Saloon is about 130 years old. Historically, the owner would give the locals a free beer in exchange for a set of antlers. There are thousands of antlers and animal heads. It is now a saloon and a museum. Perhaps if I would have brought a set of antlers with me, I could have received my $3 Margarita for free.




The Tower Life Building is apparently the only building known to have 8 sides. It was used in the filming of Ghostbusters. Following the stock-market crash in 1929, people (including one of the owners) jumped from the top.