Enjoy 33 acres of display gardens, fountains and natural areas (major
walkways are wheelchair accessible). Included is the Lucile Halsell
Conservatory, a 90,000-square-foot complex of below-ground houses that use the
earth's insulation to limit plant exposure to the elements. Only the pyramidal
glass roofs are visible from above ground. Sixteen feet below ground several
ecosystems surround a courtyard and pond. Includes a restaurant and gift shop.
Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission charge.
555 Funston at North New Braunfels (just north of Fort Sam Houston).
210/207-3255. www.sabot.org.
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
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