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In the same vicinity of the Alamo are such attractions as Ripley's Haunted Adventure (a multi-million-dollar haunted house), the Guinness World Records Museum, the Tomb Rider 3D adventure ride, the Ultimate Mirror Maze and Laser Vault Challenge, the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum (which houses intriguing Old West and wildlife exhibits), and the Texas Ranger Museum.
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All along this new stretch are fascinating public art installations designed by renowned local, national and international artists. Integrating sound, waterfalls, architecture, light and movement, they're fun to view via a river taxi tour or more casually on a self-guided walking tour.
This $72 million investment marks another milestone of the San Antonio River Improvements Project, a decade-long partnership plan by local authorities to create a 15-mile linear park through the heart of the city. All the project's many enhancements will benefit San Antonio for generations to come by encouraging new economic development, cultural resources and recreational opportunities.
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