Get ready to open the door to various dimensions of ancient culture through UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures and watch it come to life through simulations and shows that provide insight into the past, present, and future. Immerse yourself in an interactive Texas history by exploring the ethnic and cultural history of the state through educational exhibits, programs, and special events created to entertain, inspire, and educate.
Step into the world-famous John T. Floore’s Country Store and Dance Hall, and find out why this Texas Honky Tonk is known as the musical birthplace of Willie Nelson and why Texas Monthly listed it as one of the 50 Things Every Texan Should Do. Several legendary performers such as Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dwight Yoakam, Lyle Lovett, B.B. King, and Little Richard have all performed live. Floore's is also known for its delicious tamales and homemade bread and offers a full menu of great Texas Cafe-style food, ice-cold beer, and a unique Texccentric atmosphere.
Hitch your wagon and saddle up your ride as you head over to Bandera, The Cowboy Capital of the World, where you can enjoy the great outdoors and one of the top-rated scenic drives in the beautiful Hill Country. Giddyup and live the cowboy lifestyle where you will find good eats and entertainment galore in Bandera lassoed in a mishmash of facts, folklore, and half-forgotten fables, held together by little more than rope and baling wire. It'll be crystal clear why the cowboy mystique draws many who want to return to the early days when they still say 'howdy' and ride real horses. Check out bicycling, golf, horseback riding, hunting, museums, music and nightlife, scenic drives, rodeos, shopping, wineries, and craft beer tours nestled in the picturesque Hill Country.