Discover how Home and Abroad can make your travel planning easy! Explore sites, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, and shopping.

Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle

Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle
click for credits
X Image Credits
Type of Site
Buildings & Monuments
Neighborhood
North
Interests That Apply
History, Architecture
More information here...
Price: Free
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
Map this attraction
View this attraction's website



Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle

Historic attraction on base


Family Time Off The Beaten Path

Address: Phone:
S4 Rd
(Building 123)
San Antonio, TX 78234
+1 210 221 1151

Description

Constructed in 1870, this post became a permanent home for the US Army. The Quadrangle, with its impressive clock tower, was originally built as a supply depot. In 1886, however, it served as prison grounds for Apache Chief Geronimo and his warriors. Much to the delight of children and adults alike, the facility now houses flocks of deer, rabbits, chickens, geese and ducks, which have occupied the grounds for over 100 years. The animals are tame enough to hand-feed and occasionally pet. Admission is free.


What you should know before visiting Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle

Times & Dates

Open Hours: 8a-6p Mon-Fri; 12p-6p Sat & Sun
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free

Exposure

Outdoor with little or no covering.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Families

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Taxi
Notes: Bus service to and through the Fort stopped after 9-11.
Parking Availability: Yes


If you like this site, you might also like this:


While you're in the neighborhood, visit: