Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio

Name: Fort Sam Houston
Address: San Antonio, United States
Telephone: +1 210 221 1886

#111 among attractions in San Antonio

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Fort Sam Houston is a U.S. Army post in San Antonio, Texas. Known colloquially as "Fort Sam," it is named for the U.S. Senator from Texas, U.S. Representative from Tennessee, Tennessee and Texas Governor, and first President of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1876 (148 years ago)Coordinates: 29°27'27"N, 98°26'23"W

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Central City (Fort Sam Houston)San Antonio United States

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+1 210 221 1886

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Fort Sam Houston – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Splashtown San Antonio, San Antonio Botanical Garden, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, United States Army Medical Department Museum.

1.1 miSE
Amusement park, Water park, Swimming
Splashtown San Antonio, San Antonio
28 min walk • Splashtown San Antonio was a water park located in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Its most recent name was "Splashtown USA". The park opened in 1985 as Water Park USA. It was sold to Wave Management, its second owner, in 1989. Its third owner since it opened was Chrismari Inc. of San Antonio.
1.1 miW
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
San Antonio Botanical Garden, San Antonio
28 min walk • The San Antonio Botanical Garden is a 33-acre, non-profit botanical garden in San Antonio, Texas, United States, and the city's official botanical garden.
1.6 miNE
Cemetery
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio
41 min walk • Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery in the city of San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 154.7 acres, and as of 2014, had over 144,000 interments.
~1500 ftN
Museum, Science museum
United States Army Medical Department Museum, San Antonio
8 min walk • The U.S. Army Medical Department Museum — or AMEDD Museum — at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, originated as part of the Army's Field Service School at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. It moved to Fort Sam Houston in 1946. It is currently a component of the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School.
0.7 miN
29°28'6"N • 98°26'20"W
Fort Sam Houston Golf Course, San Antonio
20 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
0.6 miNW
Skyscraper
Towers at Park Lane, San Antonio
15 min walk • The Towers on Park Lane is a 23-story building in the Brackenridge Park area of San Antonio, Texas, USA. It is the tallest residential building in the city and the tallest building outside of Downtown.

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Which popular attractions are close to Fort Sam Houston?

Nearby attractions include United States Army Medical Department Museum, San Antonio (8 min walk), Towers at Park Lane, San Antonio (15 min walk).

Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio

Facts and practical information

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Fort Sam Houston – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Splashtown San Antonio, San Antonio

San Antonio Botanical Garden, San Antonio

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio

United States Army Medical Department Museum, San Antonio

Fort Sam Houston Golf Course, San Antonio

Towers at Park Lane, San Antonio

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Sam Houston?