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1 S A N A NT O NI O T h e O f f i c i a l T r ave l & L e i s u r e Gu i d e
Tabl e of Contents
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Authentic Culture
A PROUD HERITAGE: Experience the areas rich
cultural and historic attractions, missions and more.
by Ron Bechtol
50-57
Romance & Relaxation
PASSIONS RUN DEEP: Enjoy a romantic stroll,
dinner or luxurious spa treatment for two!
by Kathryn Jones
40-47
City Nature & Hill Country
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS: Get close to nature, both
in the city and throughout scenic Texas Hill Country.
by Melanie Young
30-37
From Tees to Tip-Off
GET READY TO PLAY: From world-class golf to
world-champion teams, this is the place to play.
by Josh Sens
20-27
Texas-Sized Thrills
BIG FAMILY FUN: Everythings bigger in Texas,
including San Antonios fun-lled family attractions.
by Kathryn Jones
2 Contributors 4-5 Bienvenidos a San Antonio! 6-9 Whats New
Trip Planning
Major Events & Festivals ........................... 58-59
Getting Here & Getting Around ................ 60-61
Accommodations ..................................... 63-75
Index ........................................................ 78-79
Maps ................. ............................................ 80
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Contri butors
KATHRYN JONES is a Texas-based travel writer for
many publications, including Texas Highways and
Texas Journey, and is a former staff writer for The Dallas
Morning News and Dallas Times Herald. She graduated
from college and married her husband in the Alamo City.
RON BECHTOL is a food, wine and travel writer who
happens to hold a real job as an architect. He has
his own rm in San Antonio, counting the Alamo among
his clients, and has written for the San Antonio Express-
News, San Antonio Current, Texas Highways and Zagat.
MELANIE YOUNG is a veteran travel writer whose
work has appeared in Modern Bride, Boston Herald,
Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, San Antonio Express-
News and Frommers guidebooks. In 1995, she won the
Pluma de Plata, Mexicos top award for travel writing.
JOSH SENS is an incognito restaurant critic for San
Francisco Magazine and has written for Travel + Leisure,
Mens Journal, Bon Appetit and Golf Magazine. His Golf
Digest prole of a high Tibetan lama with a golf habit was
anthologized in The Best American Sportswriting of 2003.
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Wel come
Bienvenidos a
It all starts with the river.
San Antonios one-of-a-kind
River Walk is the lifeline of this
charming city anchoring a vibrant
downtown that sits in the very heart
of south Texas. It ows past lively
restaurants and clubs, world-class hotels
and spas, historic villages, museums
and, of course, the iconic Alamo.
And beyond its banks youll nd
an exciting mix of diverse cultures,
big-time attractions and outdoor
recreation stretching well into the
breathtaking Texas Hill Country.
Where will the river take you?
The downtown River Walk,
Spanish missions and a mix of
authentic cultures are among
San Antonios many charms.
S
an Antonio
What s New
Bigger
& Better
Few cities combine the allure of living
history so present at the Alamo and
Spanish Missions with the exhilarating
mood of a party. That festive feeling is
everywhere in San Antonio, and now
theres even more to get excited about ...
Public art installation and new Museum Reach
River Walk entrance to the San Antonio Museum of Art
By Melanie Young
VISITORS ENJOY FLOATING ART CORRIDOR
The most mesmerizing feature of the River Walks new Museum Reach is
the public art installations visitors will pass as they explore this 1.3-mile
expansion. Heres just a sampling of what youll see:
At the Lexington Street Bridge, British artist Martin Richman has
designed an installation of reective, suspended elements that dance
in the breeze, scattering ashes of color.
San Antonio artist Rolando Briseno redesigned dynamic railings on
three bridges at McCullough Avenue, Brooklyn Avenue and Ninth Street.
As visitors pass beneath bridges at McCullough and Brooklyn, groups of
shimmering stainless steel mesh panels on both sides of the river change col-
ors, playing with our perception of color and light as we move. The installation
reects Stuart Allens conceptual creativity combined with smart engineering.
Now based in San Antonio, New York painter Mark Schlesinger uses
the concrete of the Ninth Street underpass and bridge as his canvas for
experimenting with space and perception.
Sequenced speakers under the Jones Avenue Bridge create a owing,
changing river of sound near the San Antonio Museum of Art. Sound artist
Bill Fontana blends recorded and live broadcasts from multiple locations
along the river to engage the auditory senses of passersby with his unique
sound sculptures.
San Antonio sculptor George Schroeder has fashioned intricately forged
native plants and animals from steel to embellish handrails on the Camden
and Newell bridges.
A school of larger-than-life berglass sh crafted by Philadelphia artist
Donald Lipski swim suspended above the river and below the Interstate 35
overpass adjacent to Camden Street.
When visitors reach the turnaround point at the Pearl Brewery complex, theyll
see an enormous, realistic tree at street level by Carlos Cortes, a San Antonio
artist who specializes in faux bois, the art of making concrete look like wood.
Down the river, Cortes has also created a grotto with a lovely waterfall visitors can
stroll behind. He is the third generation of a family famed for this unique type of art.
ART MUSEUM ADDS
RIVERSIDE LANDING
Renowned for its Latin American
folk art collection and stunning
conversion of an old brick brewery
into gorgeous galleries, the
San Antonio Museum of Art
opened a new riverside landing on
the Museum Reach in May 2009.
Flanking the longest stretch of
riverfront property in town, the
landing leads to the River Pavilion,
an expansive patio for hosting
festivals, receptions, lectures
and special events for up to 300
people. A covered walkway links
the pavilion with a large covered
terrace overlooking the river.
IF YOU GO:
San Antonio Museum of Art,
210-978-8100, www.samuseum.org
RIVER WALK OPENS NEW MUSEUM REACH,
CONNECTING MORE ATTRACTIONS
The world-famous River Walk nearly doubled in size with the opening
of the Museum Reach, offering visitors twice the charm and access
to even more attractions.
Following the river north of the Southwest School of Art & Craft, this
lushly landscaped new section connects the River Walk with more shops,
restaurants and art, including the outstanding San Antonio Museum of Art.
Another plus is a new lock and dam system that lets visitors ride river
barges as far as the Pearl Brewery complex.
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Faux bois grotto along the new
Museum Reach of the River Walk
Whats New
FORMER HISTORIC BREWERY HAS MORE ON TAP
The Pearl a former brewery still crowned with its trademark baroque cupola shows
off this citys knack for recycling fabulous old buildings with style. Instead of beer, the
cool loft-like spaces of this former industrial complex hold shops, restaurants, ofces
and a branch of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and theres more to come.
IF YOU GO: Pearl Historic Brewery, 210-212-7260, www.pearlbrewery.com
MORE ART IN THE PARK
AT BRACKENRIDGE
Today Brackenridge Park
blooms not only with bright
owers, but also with ne art.
Visitors are now discovering
these new creations as they
explore the parks grounds:
Forged metal gates by local
sculptor George Schroeder
welcoming visitors at Broadway
and Avenue B.
Glorieta, a bronze sculpture
placed where two park trails inter-
sect, by local artist Anne Wallace.
Fired clay sculptures atop
stacked stone pedestals by
local artist Susan Budge at
several trailheads.
Images that evoke water and
vegetation by local artist Cakky
Brawley covering the top two
stories of the elevator shaft at the
new parking garage near the Witte
Museum. LED lights make the
sculpture glow at night.
IF YOU GO:
Brackenridge Park,
210-736-9534,
www.sanantonio.gov/sapar
Enj oy an expanded Ri ver Wal k, al ong
wi th new publ i c art di spl ays, theme park
attracti ons and worl d-cl ass hotel s.
WIGGLE THROUGH A NEW WORLD AT SIX FLAGS
FIESTA TEXAS
Sing along with Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus and other pals in the new
Wiggles World childrens area of Six Flags Fiesta Texas. This interactive adventure
invites little wigglers to ride along in the Big Red Car and Big Red Planes, have a
blast on the Wiggly Trail Ride and The Romp-Bomp-A-Stomp roller coaster even
climb aboard the S.S. Feathersword Play Ship. Then the entire family can stop by the
interactive childrens show, Get Ready to Wiggle!
IF YOU GO: Six Flags
Fiesta Texas, 210-697-5000, www.sixags.com/estatexas

CHILL OUT WITH NEW THRILLS AT SPLASHTOWN
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Splashtown has unveiled a completely remodeled activity
pool, Crystal Falls, with seven new water slides and 250 feet of twisting chutes through a
mountain of rocks and waterfalls.
On 20 acres just three minutes north of downtown, this exciting water park has the
largest wave pool for body surng in Texas, a quarter-mile lazy river, 40 water slides, a
Kids Kove with 16 slides for smaller guests, plus water and sand volleyball courts. Friday
nights during summer feature outdoor movies guests can watch from the wave pool.
IF YOU GO: Splashtown San Antonio, 210-227-1400, www.splashtownsa.com
Fired clay sculptures atop
stacked stone pedestals
in Brackenridge Park
NEW HOTELS PAMPER GUESTS
The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is
scheduled to open in early 2010 in the scenic Cibolo Canyons
area of the Texas Hill Country. The 1,002-room resort will
include 85 suites, a full-service spa, multiple restaurants and
boutiques, and a pool complex encompassing a 650-foot rap-
id river ride, water slides, owing lazy river with childrens
pools, serene adult pool, and hot and cold plunge pools.
The new Grand Hyatt San Antonio on the River Walk
downtown pampers guests with luxurious rooms, concierge
service, 24-hour tness center and a heated outdoor pool on
the sundeck. It has also become a magnet for foodies with its
exciting fusion of the cuisines of Mexico, South and Central
America, and the Caribbean in the Achiote River Caf over-
looking the River Walk.
IF YOU GO: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country
Resort & Spa, 210-403-3434, www.jwsanantonio.com.
Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 210-224-1234,
www.grandsanantonio.hyatt.com
VALERO TEXAS OPEN CHANGES COURSE
The PGA TOURs top tournament in charity giving now takes place in spring instead of
fall. Since 1922, the Valero Texas Open has brought four days of excitement and some of
golfs brightest stars to The Resort Course at La Cantera. But in May 2010, the Valero Texas
Open will move to the AT&T Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio adjacent to the JW Marriott
San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.
IF YOU GO: Valero Texas Open, www.golfsanantonio.org
AT&T Oaks Course, 210-507-4191, www.tpcsanantonio.com
TEXAS GOLF HALL OF FAME IN THE WORKS
Adjacent to Brackenridge Golf Course, the new Texas Golf Hall of Fame and
Museum is taking shape in the original Brackenridge clubhouse, built in 1923.
The 1885 stone building next to it will be restored as an events pavilion but
will also showcase museum pieces. A new Texas Golf Walk of Fame will
connect the two buildings. The museum is scheduled to open in 2010.
IF YOU GO: Texas Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, 210-226-5612
BRACKENRIDGE GOLF
COURSE SPRUCES UP
When the city renovated Brackenridge
Park, it didnt forget its legendary golf
course created by renowned designer
A.W. Tillinghast and the rst public course
in Texas. With fairways lined by majestic
pecan and oak trees and a back nine
re-routed to better incorporate the
San Antonio River into play, the par-71
course is again getting great reviews.
IF YOU GO: Brackenridge Park
Golf Course, 210-226-5612.
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
NCAA

WOMENS FINAL FOUR

COMING TO TOWN
Nothing captivates the nation like March Madness coming to town, and all eyes will be
on San Antonio for the 2010 NCAA
Womens Final Four
when it is hosted at the

Alamodome April 4 and 6.
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A Proud
Heri tage
San Antonio wears
its culture proudly.
You might sense it
rst in the buildings
and public places
that began to shape
this stately city over
300 years ago: Te
Alamo of myth and
martyrdom, La Villita
evoking a charming
18th century village,
San Fernando
Cathedral marking
the spiritual center of
the original Canary
Islanders settlement,
the cypress-shaded
River Walk. All are
part of the citys
cultural DNA.
An evening of mariachi
music at Mi Tierra Cafe
and Bakery
by Ron Bechtol
Authentic Culture
Faces of
San Antonio
T
hese must-sees and more are
evocative and inspirational
on their own, but the citys
places and spaces truly come alive
with the seasonal celebrations that
are presented in and around them.
CULTURAL FESTIVALS
Art invades the streets in early
spring during Luminaria, Fiesta takes
over the entire city in April, HemisFair
Park is the setting for the annual Texas
Folklife Festival, the Fall Art Festivals
encompass opportunities from accor-
dion extravaganzas to Day of the Dead
celebrations and the River Walk sees
the lighting of millions of lights for the
December holiday season and bevies of
river cruisers at almost every moment.
HISTORIC ROOTS
San Antonio began simply, but
quickly became the most important
city in an infant Texas as it embraced
a multitude of cultures.
Te genesis of it all is the modest
settlement founded in 1718 alongside a
spring in what is now San Pedro Park,
the second-oldest park in the nation.
Later moving south, the city soon began
to build in stone, both around squares in
the new city center and along the
San Antonio River with a string of
missions whose elds were irrigated
by a system of channeled acequias.
Todays Mission Trail links four
of the evocative missions: San Jos,
Concepcin, San Juan and Espada,
with its nearby aqueduct. Te
fth is the Alamo itself rmly
xed in the minds of millions as
the scene of a battle that helped
secure Texas independence
from Mexico.
Enhanced from its modest be-
ginnings in 1738, San Fernando
Cathedral nally has the framework
it deserves in the form of a newly
renovated Main Plaza (originally
Plaza de las Islas in honor of the
15 families from the Canary Islands
who arrived in 1731).
Just a block farther west is the
Spanish Governors Palace
dating from 1749. Dont expect
gilt and glitter; this is a building
that both breathes with the spirit
of the times and resonates with
strains of the fandangos (candle-lit
estas) once held here.
Te palace faces Military Plaza,
also called Plaza de Armas, now
dominated by City Hall but once
one of the liveliest spots in Texas
due to activities that ranged from
hangings to haggling over produce
and late-night revels revolving
around the stands of the legendary
Chili Queens.
Restaurateur Cappy Lawton still
speaks with the same enthusiasm
that led him to open his rst
place, a college pub, in 1973.
A lot has changed since then,
he says. Thirty-ve years later,
Lawton can look back on having
opened 29 establishments and
introducing San Antonio to
the concepts of daily fresh sh,
rotating art shows on restaurant
walls and inventive daily specials.
Theres almost nothing you
could name we havent cooked.
Focused now on three restaurants
Cappys (the agship), Cappyccinos
(an upscale pub) and La Fonda on
Main (both Tex-Mex and interior
Mexican) Lawton muses that
there are a lot more people in
San Antonio interested in food
these days. In the beginning it
was almost impossible to nd
culinary grads, and now we
have 12.
A longtime advocate of
culinary education, Lawtons
efforts helped convince the
prestigious Culinary Institute
of America to open a branch at
the Pearl Complex.
IF YOU GO (as referenced in text)
San Pedro Park,
www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/sanpedrohis.asp
Mission Trail, 210-932-1001, www.nps.gov/saan/
San Fernando Cathedral, www.sfcathedral.org/
Spanish Governors Palace, 210-224-0601,
www.sanantonio.gov/dtops/SpanGovPal.asp
(Check operating hours before you go.)
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CAPPY LAWTON,
Restaurateur
Luminaria Arts Night,
210-207-6960, www.luminariasa.org
Texas Folklife Festival, 210-458-2224,
www.texancultures.com/tff/tff2009.index.html
F all Arts Festival, www.fallartsfestivals.com
San Antonio River Walk, 210-227-4262,
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
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Sure, there are T-shirts some even
unique to San Antonio but you
can do better. Heres a sampling:
ART
Garcia Art Glass
(unique mouth-blown works)
Southwest School of Art & Craft
(contemporary crafts)
Stonemetal Press (prints)
MUSEUMS
San Antonio Museum of Art
(art guides, gifts)
Witte Museum (South Texas gifts)
McNay Art Museum
(signature items, posters, etc.)
The Alamo
(Alamo-themed everything)
Museo Alameda
(unique Hispanic gifts)
FOLK ART & LOCAL GIFTS
San Angel Folk Art
(local and folk artists)
Institute of Texan Cultures
(unique Texas gifts)
Fiesta on Main
(cascarones, piatas, party props)
Interartisan International
Folk Art (Mata Ortiz pottery,
Oaxacan carvings)
Market Square
(working artists, unique shops)
La Villita (numerous shops with
folk art, ne art, ethnic clothing)
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
Te citys museums help put all of this history into perspective.
Te Texas Ranger Museum has relocated adjacent to the Buckhorn Saloon
& Museum downtown and documents the history of the fabled institution.
Ranger memorabilia formerly shared space with the Texas Pioneer Museum
on Broadway, which has expanded to include exhibits of notable Texans.
Next door at the Witte Museum, reconstructed log cabins from pioneer
times can be seen outdoors, and permanent exhibits plus special shows on
science and local history are displayed inside. (Dont miss the fanciful
H-E-B Science Treehouse that contains interactive kid-friendly exhibits.)
For more family-friendly fun, visit the San Antonio Childrens
Museum where 80 exhibits provide engaging, hands-on experiences.
Te San Antonio Museum of Art converted a 19th-century brewery into a
showcase for Latin American art across the centuries, along with Asian, Greek
and Roman collections, and American art from Colonial times to the present.
Te Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum, with its focus on 19th-
and 20th-century works, evolved from a 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival-
style villa and just completed an extensive addition for traveling exhibitions.
Another contemporary structure, located at the foot of Market Square just west
of downtown, houses the Smithsonian-a liated Museo Alameda, its shows
dedicated to presenting the Latino experience in San Antonio and beyond.
Te Southwest School of Art & Craft occupies a former convent built in
1851 for the Ursuline Academy of French nuns, and now includes classrooms,
a gift shop, cafeteria and gallery space.
Rounding out the conversions, a group of industrial buildings south of
King William Historic District now houses the Blue Star Contemporary
Art Center, with thriving galleries like UTSA Satellite Space, San Angel
Folk Art and the Joan Grona Gallery.
SOUVENIRS
Signature
The Museo Alameda at night
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Blue Star Arts ComplexS
AUTHENTIC
Tastes
Enjoy the unique avors of
San Antonio while youre here,
but dont forget to take those great
tastes home with you.
Mi Tierra Caf & Bakery
(Mexican pastries and more),
218 Produce Row,
210-225-1262
www.mitierracafe.com
Segovia Mexican Candy
(complete line of locally
made candies),
1837 Guadalupe St.,
210-225-2102,
www.algodulce.com
Delicious Tamales
(nationwide shipping), several
locations, 1-800-TAMALE-1,
www.delicioustamales.com
Als Gourmet Nuts
(Texas pecans and more),
210-822-9121, 1-877-822-NUTS,
www.alsgourmetnuts.com
Santitos Salsa (and others); visit
any H-E-B grocery outlet for
locally made salsas.
Catch a truly cinemascopic glimpse into San Antonio and the rest
of Texas at the Institute of Texan Cultures on the eastern edge of
HemisFair Park. Within this distinctive structure, the fascinating stories
of all the ethnic groups that make up the states storied history come
convincingly to life.
Visit Fort Sam Houston to experience the history of San Antonios
landmark Army post at the Quadrangle, the Fort Sam Houston Museum,
and discover the history of military medicine at the U.S. Army Medical
Department Museum.
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum & Texas Ranger Museum,
210-247-4000, www.buckhornmuseum.com
T exas Pioneer Museum, 210-822-9011
W itte Museum, 210-357-1900, www.wittemuseum.org
San Antonio Childrens Museum, 210-212-4453, www.sakids.org
San Antonio Museum of Art, 210-978-8100, www.samuseum.org
M arion Koogler McNay Art Museum, 210-824-5368, www.mcnayart.org
M useo Alameda, 210-299-4300, www.thealameda.org
Sout hwest School of Art & Craft, 210-224-1848, www.swschool.org
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, 210-227-6960, www.bluestarart.org
Blue St ar Arts Complex, 210-225-6742, www.bluestarartscomplex.com
Ins titute of Texan Cultures, 210-458-2300, www.utsa.edu
Fort Sam Houston Museum, 210-221-1886,
http://ammeddregiment.amedd.army.mil/fshmuse/fshmuse.htm
U.S. Army Medical Department Museum, 210-221-6358,
http://ameddmedregiment.amedd.army.mil/tour4.htm
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SAN ANTONIO:
One of the Top 25 Arts
Destinations in the U.S.
American Style
magazine
Clockwise from top left: San Fernando
Cathedral, San Antonio Museum of Art
along the new River Walk Museum Reach,
Institute of Texan Cultures Asian Festival,
McNay Art Museum
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Pearl Historic Brewery, 210-212-7260 (ex. 205),
www.pearlbrewery.com
Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio Campus,
210-222-1113, www.ciachef.edu/sanantonio/
T exas Farm to Table, 210-444-1404, www.texasfarmtotable.com
P earl Farmers Market, www.pearlfarmersmarket.com
King William Association,
210-227-8786, www.kingwilliamassociation.org
Guent her House, 210-227-1061, www.guentherhouse.com
Steves Homestead Museum,
210-227-9160, www.saconservation.org
Sout htown Arts District, 210-226-0888, www.southtown.net
San Antonio Central Library,
210-207-2500, www.sanantonio.gov/Library/central
Southwest School of Art & Craft, 210-224-1848, www.swschool.org
A lamo, 210-225-1391, www.thealamo.org
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ARCHITECTURE/HISTORIC TOURS
San Antonio may be known for its Colonial missions,
but some serious touring will reveal more contemporary
treasures, too.
Te old Pearl Brewery complex just north of downtown,
the most ambitious repurposing project in years, now includes
a spa, cooking store and branch of the Culinary Institute of
America. Restaurants at the Pearl include Texas Farm to Table
and, soon, two by super-chef Andrew Weissman, Il Sogno and
Sandbar Fish House & Market. Te Saturday-morning Pearl
Farmers Market debuted in May 2009, featuring only goods
produced within a 150-mile radius.
Back in the center of town youll nd King William
Historic District, once home to German families who
helped dene the city in the mid-19th century. Pioneer
Flour Mills, on the opposite bank, is one such institution,
and its Guenther House museum and restaurant is a perfect
place to refuel. Oak-shaded strolls along the areas streets are
the best ways to appreciate the stately architecture. A visit
to Steves Homestead museum gives you an inside look
and side trips to anking Southtown a thriving area of
restaurants and galleries, especially alive during First Friday
celebrations provide colorful contrast.
For additional contrast,
check out the enchilada red
San Antonio Public Library.
Located next to the Southwest
School of Art & Craft housed
in the 150-year-old Ursuline
Academy, the librarys bold
forms and colors speak to the
citys contemporary connection
to Mexico.
Visitors to the Alamo
may pick their own path
through the shrines history
by attending a talk, given every
30 minutes, and referencing its Wall of History.
Turn your iPod, MP3 player or other listening device
into a virtual tour guide and learn about San Antonios
Arts and Culture or History and Heritage. Purchase
a pre-loaded tour at the Visitor Center across from
the Alamo.
Oak-shaded strol l s al ong the area s streets
are the best ways to appreci ate statel y archi tecture.
Steves Homestead Museum
San Antonio Central Library
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Culture
DOWNTOWN
Start with the Alamo. After your
homage to history, visit the
Silver Spur in the Menger Hotel
for glittery Texas-style apparel,
then head for Houston Street at
Broadway and its collection of
unique shops. Next, descend to
the River Walk: in one direction
theres Rivercenter Mall and
the grotto providing a passage
into HemisFair Park; in another,
a way up through the Arneson
River Theatre into historic La
Villita with restaurants and shops
offering folk art, jewelry, textiles
and more. And all along the way
are spots offering River Walk
dining, such as Boudros, Las
Canarias, Paesanos, Rio Rio
Cantina and Zuni Grill.
NORTH
Start the day with breakfast
tacos at Taco Taco Caf, then
take Broadway to the Pearl
Brewery Complex (a dont-miss
detour: the one-of-a-kind leaning
Liberty Bar on Josephine Street),
then continue to Brackenridge
Park with its zoo and Japanese
Tea Garden. (Another detour: the
San Antonio Botanical Garden
and the Witte Museum are near-
by.) Turn right on Austin Highway
to North New Braunfels Avenue
for edifying art at the McNay
Art Museum, or continue up
Broadway to Basse Road for
The Alamo Quarry Market
and shops like Lucchese Boots.
Conclude your day with dinner
at Cappys or Paloma Blanca in
Alamo Heights.
RECAP
Spend today catching other
attractions you couldnt squeeze in
before. Missed the Latin American
folk art at the San Antonio Museum
of Art? Its spectacular, as are the
remodeled galleries of Greek and
Roman antiquities. On the East
side of town, check out St. Paul
Square and the meticulously
restored 1902 Sunset Station.
Or head west to historic Market
Square for seductive pan dulce at
Mi Tierra and a side trip to nearby
Casa Navarro, the 19th-century
adobe home of Tejano patriot Jos
Antonio Navarro. For a farewell
dinner, consider spirited Biga on
the Banks or much-lauded Le Rve;
theyll both send you home in style.
SOUTH
Head into Southtown for
restaurants (Azuca, La Frite,
Madhatters, Oloroso,
El Mirador and Rosarios) or
galleries (El Sol Studios, Garcia Art
Glass, the Blue Star Contemporary
Art Center). Then swing south
along S. St. Marys Street to
Mission Trail. Follow it to as
many missions as you have time
for: Concepcin, San Jos, San
Juan Capistrano, Espada and
return via the hike-and-bike trail
that hugs the San Antonio Rivers
west bank; it will soon be part
of a cultural corridor linking
missions in the south to museums
in the north. Enjoy dinner at Blue
Star Brewing Company.
San Antonio has so much more to
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THEY CAME FROM
ALL OVER
AND YOU SHOULD TOO.
The Alamo and the Riverwalk are already on your list. Now experience the essence of Texas
with a visit to the Institute of Texan Cultures, a 65,000 square foot cultural experience
museum featuring family-friendly exhibits, programs, and special events. Its the people that
make Texas great. Learn their stories.
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San Antonio is a
great destination
for big family fun.
Whether youre
sliding down chutes
or oating through
lagoons at water
parks, marveling
at killer whales
and zoo animals,
riding horses at a
dude ranch, testing
your mettle on a
thrilling roller-
coaster or exploring
mysterious caves,
Texas-sized thrills
will keep your
adrenaline pumping.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
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rom soaring coasters to
exploring caves, San Antonio
is ready to thrill.
THEME & WATER PARKS
Big fun awaits at theme and water
parks where you can play all day.
World-famous killer whale Shamu
and friends put on a dazzling show
at SeaWorld San Antonio. Take a
dip with a California sea lion, feed
the dolphins, see sharks, encounter
penguins and gawk at alligators.
With 11 roller-coasters, block-
buster shows and a free water park,
Six Flags Fiesta Texas delivers
super-sized fun along with Texas
culture and history. Wiggles World
and ve new rides for kids are also
on tap this year.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
in New Braunfels oers three miles of
tubing adventures, 17 water slides, the
worlds rst surng machine and three
uphill water coaster blasters. Enjoy
pools, lazy rivers and swim-up bars.
Splashtown San Antonio marks
its 25th anniversary in 2009 with an
improved activity pool, seven new
water slides and more than 20 acres
of lagoons, coves, picnic areas and
volleyball courts. Tejano music will
be presented on select weekends.
ZOO, WILDLIFE
& CAVERNS
Natural wonders, from big cats to
enormous caverns, are ready to wow
you with wild beauty.
Ranked among the Top 10 Best Zoos
for Kids by Parents Magazine, the San
Antonio Zoo and Aquarium is the na-
tions third-largest zoo. It began in 1914
with just a small collection of animals.
Now its home to more than 3,500 wild
creatures and 750 species. Te newly
renovated Friedrich Aquarium features
24 tanks of tropical sh.
Located in wooded Brackenridge
Park, the zoo prides itself on natural-
looking habitats and conservation
programs. Te miniature train is a
big hit with kids and adults alike. In
2010 the zoo unveils its Africa Live!
expansion, including an aviary and
habitats for African wildlife.
Natural Bridge Caverns, a half-
hour north of San Antonio in New
Braunfels, is a vast limestone cavern
carved millions of years ago by under-
ground water. Marvel at huge under-
ground chambers with formations of
long soda straw stalactites, waves of
cave ribbon and hanging chandeliers.
Test your climbing skills on the
manmade Watchtower, get hitched to
a zip line or crawl, climb, hike, rappel
and explore the caverns natural beauty
for yourself on a guided adventure tour.
Cascade Caverns in Boerne, just
north of San Antonio, is Texas only
cavern with a 100-foot waterfall.
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
lets you take an African-safari, Texas-
style. You can view, photograph and
feed zebras, giraes and more than
500 animals from 40 species of native,
exotic and endangered wildlife right
from the comfort of your vehicle.
Anita Balan opens a pen
at the San Antonio Zoo
and Aquarium to check on
George, the oldest endangered
tapir in captivity.
Hes a really cool animal.
To help relieve aging joints,
the 38-year-old tapir has
undergone acupuncture.
Hes denitely babied.
As the Supervisor of Large
Mammals, Anita also over-
sees a diverse department
of smaller otters, squirrel
monkeys, black-footed cats,
African crested porcupines
and more. Her job is to help
the zoo-keepers. Together,
they plan and adjust animals
diets, make sure they are
enriched with toys and
problem-solving exercises
to keep them engaged, and
train them to be handled.
I really feel at home in San
Antonio, Anita says. I love
the climate and the small-
town atmosphere.
And the animals, of course.
ANITA BALAN, Supervisor,
San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium
SeaWorld San Antonio, 800-700-7786,
www.seaworld.com/sanantonio
Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 210-697-5000,
www.sixags.com/estaTexas
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort,
830-625-2351, www.schlitterbahn.com
Splashtown San Antonio, 210-227-1400,
www.splashtownsa.com
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Wild Animal Orphanage provides a permanent home and lifetime care
to abandoned animals in a 10-acre park open for guided educational tours.
WonderWorld Park in San Marcos calls itself the only real earth-
quake cave that gives viewers a tour of a cave along the Balcones Fault
Line. Other attractions include an observation tower, anti-gravity house
and petting park, where kids can feed and pet deer and other critters.
Carousel at Kiddie Park
Some of the worlds most thrilling
rides can be found in San Antonio.
GOLIATH, Six Flags
Fiesta Texas
Inverted coaster climbs 10 stories
in a vertical loop and boasts ve
more inversions and two cork-
screws at speeds of 50 mph.
GREAT WHITE, SeaWorld
San Antonio Southwests rst

inverted, hang-ride coaster has soar-
ing vertical loops, spirals and cork-
screws with a 4.6 positive G-force.
SCREAM, Six Flags
Fiesta Texas
This oorless, free-fall machine
takes riders on a 20-story plunge.
STEEL EEL, SeaWorld

San Antonio Coaster offers
periods of weightlessness and
speeds up to 65 mph, with an
initial drop of 15 stories.
SUPERMAN:
KRYPTON
COASTER,
Six Flags
Fiesta Texas
Southwests largest steel
coaster rises 16 stories
and has no oor.
Riders y through
twists and turns at
speeds up to 70 mph.
WILD SIDE
Ride on the
San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, 210-734-7183, www.sazoo-aq.org
Nat ural Bridge Caverns, 210-651-6101,www.naturalbridgedaverns.com
C ascade Caverns, 830-755-8080, www.cascadecaverns.com
Nat ural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, 830-438-7400, www.wildliferanchtexas.com
W ild Animal Orphanage, 210-688-9038, www.wildanimalorphanage.org
W onder World Park, 512-392-3760, www.wonderworldpark.com
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DUDE RANCHES
Dozens of dude ranches and hundreds of real cowboys make their home in
Bandera, the so-called Cowboy Capital of the World, about an hours drive
from San Antonio. Many are working ranches that oer horseback riding,
shing, cookouts, hayrides and Western entertainment.
Rodeos are held at least twice weekly from Memorial Day weekend
through Labor Day weekend, and heres just a taste of what else awaits.
Tour a working longhorn cattle ranch at the LH7 Ranch.
Take a wildlife tour through the 9,000-acre Flying A Ranch,
featuring exotic and native species.
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Enchanted Springs Ranch, originally designed for Western movies

Bandera Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau, 800-364-3833,
www.banderacowboycapital.com
L H7 Ranch, 830-796-4314
F lying A Ranch, 830-796-4750, www.yingaranch.net
Dix ie Dude Ranch, 830-796-7771, www.dixieduderanch.com
Enchant ed Springs Ranch, 830-249-8222, www.enchantedspringsranch.com
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Dixie Dude Ranch dates to 1937 and has 725 acres for guests to
explore on foot or horseback. Stay overnight in cabins or a lodge, hike
nature trails and enjoy an authentic ranch experience complete with a
cowboy breakfast cooked outside.
Experience the Old West only 25 minutes from San Antonio at
Enchanted Springs Ranch in Boerne. Tis 86-acre working ranch has
rugged natural beauty, exotic animals and a Western town right out of
the 1800s. Originally designed for Western movies, the town provides a
hands-on experience of Texas heritage and oers cabins for rent.
KIDFRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS
Take the kids or tap into your own inner child for family fun.
Kids play to learn and adults learn to play at Te San Antonio
Childrens Museum. Kids ages 2 to 12 can pilot an imaginary ight, zoom
to the top of the museums Tower of the Americas in a kid-powered elevator,
see how the human skeleton moves on a bike or explore a kid-friendly cave.
Te Magik Teatre brings works such as Dr. Seuss books and Beauty
and the Beast to life for young audiences and their families.
MORE TO DO
at the Zoo
Check out these fascinating
exhibits at the San Antonio Zoo.
AFRICA LIVE! The zoos new-
est expansion opens in 2010,
but visitors can already see
hippos and crocodiles swim-
ming in a manmade stream
from an underwater window.
AMAZONIA Amazon
creatures such as sloths,
spider monkeys, giant
anteaters, big and small cats
like the jaguar and ocelot,
and many rare tropical plants
live in a lush setting.
GIBBON FOREST Observe
gibbons interacting, raising
their families and playing in
a naturalistic setting among
limestone walls.
LORY LANDING Australian
rainforest environment where 53
species of lories,
or brightly col-
ored parrots, hang
upside down,
perform aerial
acrobatics and
eat a cup of
nectar while
perched on
visitors shoul-
ders or hands.
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Clockwise from top left: Schlitterbahn
Waterpark, SeaWorld, H-E-B Treehouse at
The Witte Museum, Natural Bridge Caverns
SAN ANTONIO ZOO:
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Zoos for Kids
Parents
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San Antonio Childrens Museum, 210-212-4453,
www.sakids.org
The M agik Theatre, 210-227-2751, www.magiktheatre.org
Imax Theatre Rivercenter, 210-247-4629, www.imax-sa.com
Plaza Wax Museum & Ripleys Believe It or Not, 210-224-9299,
www.plazawaxmuseum.com
Ripleys Haunted Adventure, Guinness World Records Museum and
Tomb Rider 3D, 210-226-2828, www.alamoplazaattractions.com
Kid die Park, 210-824-4351, www.kiddiepark.com
W itte Museum, 210-357-1900, www.wittemuseum.org
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, 210-247-4000,
www.buckhornmuseum.com
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With an eight-story-high screen and dazzling special
eects, the IMAX Teatre in the River Walks Rivercenter
Mall shows Hollywood movies, documentaries and
special lms such as Alamo, Te Price of Freedom.
View more than 250 lifelike gures of Hollywood stars
and historical gures at Louis Tussauds Plaza Wax
Museum. At the same location, Ripleys Believe It
or Not features oddities like a hand-carved miniature
circus, animated T-Rex dinosaur and an interactive time
travel center.
Teres more interactive fun at a three-in-one attraction
across from the Alamo. Ripleys Haunted Adventure
features live actors and animatronics; the Guinness
World Records Museum brings the famous book to life
with artifacts, exhibits, videos, games and more; and
Tomb Rider 3D is an adventure ride loaded with
special eects.
Te retro-feeling Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest
original childrens amusement park in America. Ride the
gorgeous 1918 vintage hand-carved merry-go-round.
Te Witte Museum is another kid-friendly spot.
Children can explore the lives of prehistoric creatures in
Dino Hall, then learn about science while playing in the
H-E-B Science Treehouse.
Te Buckhorn Saloon & Museum amazes visitors with
its collection of more than 1,200 trophy mounts including
a 78-point buck! a Texas history wax museum, an old-
fashioned curio store and a caf in the Western saloon. Also,
dont miss the Texas Ranger Museum at the same location.
The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum amazes visitors with a
Texas history wax museum and a caf in the Western saloon.
Viewing hippos at the San Antonio Zoo, Louis Tussauds Plaza Wax Museum
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Texas Thrills
TAKE A WILD RIDE
Spend the day at Six Flags
Fiesta
Texas and check out several new
rides and Wiggles World. On your
way back, stop for great home-
cookin at The Barn Door
restaurant, then continue down-
town to shop for Mexican pottery,
folk art, toys and that all-important
sombrero at the colorful shops at
Market Square. Need a late-night
snack? Savor excellent nachos,
tacos, enchiladas and pralines
at Mi Tierra, a local institution
since 1941.
WATERY WONDERS
Spend the day at SeaWorld

San Antonio. Before dinner,
ride up to the top of the 750-
foot Tower of the Americas for
a panoramic view of the city,
and then enjoy the Skies over
Texas 4-D Theatre Ride. Have
dinner and watch the sunset at the
towers Chart House Restaurant,
which revolves 360 degrees, or
on one of the dinner barges that
cruise the San Antonio River.
CHILDS PLAY
The San Antonio Childrens
Museum is a place where kids
can touch everything! Afterward
drop by the H-E-B Science Tree-
house at the Witte Museum. End
your San Antonio thrill-ride with
dinner at the fanciful Magic
Time Machine Restaurant. Then
say hasta la vista until your
next visit.
DAY TRIPPIN
See real cowboys and take a
horseback ride at one of the
dozens of dude ranches in
Bandera, about an hours drive
away. Alternate day trip during
summer: Drive a half-hour to
New Braunfels and slide down
the chutes at Schlitterbahn
Waterpark. If you have time,
check out Natural Bridge Caverns
or Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch.
On the way back to San Antonio,
stop at Rudys Country Store and
Bar-B-Q (with locations in New
Braunfels, Selma and two in San
Antonio) or enjoy Texas barbecue
at the County Line Restaurant on
the River Walk.
San Antonio has so much more to oer!
For more information, including listings
of attractions, accommodations, restaurants
and shops, check out visitsanantonio.com.
Here are some sample itineraries to get you
thinking about the thrills that await ...
Four
Days of
Tower of the Am
ericas
Te 35-acre zoo houses more than 3,500 animals of 600 species. Te
newest exhibit, Africa Live!, features close-up views of hippo and Nile
crocodiles. And, dont forget to take a train ride on Te San Antonio
Zoo Eagle, a miniature train powered by a replica of an 1863 Central
Pacic Huntington steam locomotive, which travels less than two miles
around Brackenridge.
3903 N. St. Marys St.
210 734-7184
www.sazoo-aq.org
S A N A NT O NI O ZO O
WILD ANIMAL ORPHANAGE
Take a walk on the wild side!
Visit with approximately 150
animals; featuring lions, tigers,
cougars, bobcats and monkeys.
Educational and enjoyable!
9626 Leslie Rd.
210-688-9038
www.wildanimalorphanage.org
Reach for the Heights - BALCONES HEIGHTS
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CONVENIENCE & SAVINGS!
For hotel specials and more information,
call or visit our website:
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Visit the all new 3-story worlds largest Ripleys
Believe It or Not! Odditorium! Experience
250 life like wax figures in themed settings
in Louis Tussauds Wax Works!
Fun for all ages!
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For a taste of the Old West and wildlife exhibits from
all over the world, visit San Antonio's classic 1881
saloon and museum. Visit the Texas Ranger
Museum and experience the vast history of the
world's most famous law enforcement agency.
318 E. Houston St.
Phone: 210-247-4000
Saddle-up & ride to OPRAHS #4 Pick
for Best Attraction in the U.S.
Experience the Old West, Active Movie Set
& Wild Animal Park, on this 86-acre ranch,
just 25 miles N.W. of San Antonio.
The citys newest attractions are
all in one location- directly across from the
Alamo! Guinness World Records Museum
Ripleys Haunted Adventure
Tomb Rider 3D - Adventure Ride & Arcade
20 acre Family Waterpark including 40 slides,
million gallon wave pool, mile long lazy river,
activity pool, kiddie pool and more!

242 State Highway 46 W. Boerne, TX
Phone: 830-249-8222
329 Alamo Plaza
Phone: 210-226-2828
3600 North I-H 35
Phone: 210-227-1100
www.enchantedspringsranch.com
www.plazawaxmuseum.com
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd.
Phone: 210-651-6101
www.naturalbridgecaverns.com
www.buckhornmuseum.com
www.AlamoPlazaAttractions.com
Texas largest underground adventure,
offering 4 unique cavern tours, a gem
panning sluice, climbing tower, butterfly
gardens, gift shops & snack bar.
The San Antonio Childrens Museum,
where kids play to learn and adults learn
to play! With more than 80 interactive
exhibits, science and arts activities
designed for children ages 2 10.
305 E. Houston St.
Phone: 210-212-4453
www.sakids.org
Opened in 1976, The Carver is a multiethnic and
multicultural performing and visual arts center
with a primary focus on the artistic achievements
of African Americans. For more information on
upcoming performances, please visit our website.
226 N. Hackberry
Phone: 210-207-2234
www.thecarver.org
www.RRranch.com
Bandera's most historic ranch experience. With scenic
hill country, home-cooked meals and a taste of Texas
culture and hospitality, the Dixie Dude Ranch has
provided special memories and warm, friendly smiles
to people from all over the world. No matter where
youre from, youll say "now that's Texas!"
www.dixieduderanch.com
833 Dixie Dude Ranch Rd., Bandera
Phone: 830-796-7771
301 Alamo Plaza
Phone: 210-224-9299
Enjoy Texas from horseback! Learn about the native landscape and nature as
you bond with your family and watch your children enjoy real freedom as they
truly use their imaginations. Youll come as a guest and leave as a friend.
9059 Bandera Creek Road, Bandera
Phone: 830-796-3984
ENCHANTED
SPRINGS RANCH
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Historic
San Antonio
is renowned for
preserving its
vibrant past, but
theres no time
like the present
in this scenic
city where sports
and recreational
activities abound.
You can tee o
in the morning
where the pros
play, take in a
rodeo in the
afternoon and
watch the NBAs
best tip-o
that night.
Sand trap at Brackenridge
Park Golf Course
by Josh Sens
to Pl ay
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Faces of
San Antonio
R
emember the Alamo?
We know you will, but
dont forget your irons
or your appetite for excitement.
In San Antonio, the fun doesnt
end on the 18th hole.
WHATS NEW
Golf boomed in San Antonio in
the early 1990s and has echoed with
activity and accolades ever since.
Heres the latest on the game here:
Two New TPCs Otherwise
known as Tournament Players Clubs,
TPCs represent the highest standard
in golf course design. In 2010, San
Antonio will christen two of these
gems, AT&T Oaks and AT&T
Canyons, along with a luxury JW
Marriott San Antonio Hill Country
Resort & Spa. Te Oaks was
conceived with input from golf icon
Greg Norman and current TOUR
player Sergio Garcia; the Canyons is
the creation of veteran star Bruce Lietz-
ke and celebrated architect Pete Dye.
Te Top 40 When they
open, the TPCs will join a stellar
constellation of public and resort
courses that already brighten the
local scene; more than 40 altogether
in the San Antonio area all superb,
all varied in their scenery and style.
Because of the great weather, you
can play pretty much year 'round,
says Reid Meyers, president of the
San Antonio Municipal Golf
Association. But because the choices
are so diverse, youre guaranteed to
never get bored.
THE CLASSICS
For golf history bus, San Antonio
has lots of courses. But youll need
your A-game to pass their tests.
Here are two that top the list:
Brackenridge Park Golf Course
Known to locals as Ol Brack, it
hosted the rst Texas Open in 1922
and is the oldest public track in the
state. Nearly a century after it opened,
Ol Brack remains a purists paradise
but it hasnt remained trapped in time.
A.W. Tillinghast designed it in 1915,
and the city blessed it with $6 million
in upgrades just last year. Te course
will also serve as the tting home to
the Texas Golf Hall of Fame.
Pecan Valley Golf Club Tis
tight, tree-lined layout hosted the 1968
PGA Championship, where Julius
Boros edged Arnold Palmer in one
of golf s most compelling nal rounds.
Tanks to $5.5 million in recent
improvements, this old-school course
stays in mint condition year 'round.
I cant get enough of golf,
so its a good thing I live in
San Antonio, says George
Iceman Gervin, former
shooting guard for the San
Antonio Spurs. I wont go
out if its colder than 50
degrees, but around here
that means I can pretty
much play year round.
The variety and quality of
the courses is just over-the-
top. Youve got the Resort
Course at La Cantera, where
the TOUR plays, and the
Palmer Course, which is just
about as hilly and scenic as
any course youll nd.
Thats what I love about
golf: the challenge and the
beauty. Ill play a course
like The Quarry, which has
a 205-yard par three on the
back thats just a beast, or
drive out to Horseshoe Bay
in the Hill Country, then
cap it off with dinner on
the River Walk.
Thats what I call a great
day in my hometown.
GEORGE ICEMAN GERVIN,
NBA Hall of Famer
AT&T Oaks Course and AT&T Canyons Course
210-507-4191, www.tpcsanantonio.com
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Brackenridge Park Golf Course,
210-226-5612, www.playsanantoniogolf.com
Pecan Valley Golf Club, 210-333-9018,
www.pecanvalleygc.com
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THE CONTEMPORARY
Even throwback golfers enjoy
modern-day indulgence, and
San Antonio doesnt disappoint.
Consider these luxurious destinations:
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort
and Spa Tis resplendent retreat, just
down the road from SeaWorld
San Antonio, sports 27 scenic golf holes
by acclaimed architect Arthur Hills.
Awash in rainbow-colored wildowers
in the spring, the surrounding hillsides are a sight for sore eyes. As for the
on-property spa, its just the thing for other aches and pains.
Westin La Cantera Resort Another A-list destination, this 508-
room resort sports two championship layouts: the challenging Palmer
Course and the award-winning Resort Course, which was designed by
architect Jay Moorish and PGA TOUR star Tom Weiskopf and was
host to the PGA TOURs Valero Texas Open. Both courses stretch
alongside the Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park. You can even see the
spines of thrill rides from several fairways and tees.
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa Oaks Course
Home to such rst-rate golf
tournaments as the Valero Texas
Open and the AT&T Championship,
San Antonios courses have seen
their share of champions.
ARNOLD PALMER, winner of
three straight Valero Texas Open
(then Texas Open Invitational)
titles from 1960 to 62
CHI-CHI RODRIGUEZ, the
rst Puerto Rican inducted into the
World Golf Hall of Fame, won the
AT&T Championship (then Vantage
at The Dominion) in 1987
ZACH JOHNSON, two-time
Valero Texas Open champion, won
his second consecutive title in
2009 after a sudden-death playoff
JOHN COOK, won the last two
AT&T Championships at Oak
Hills Country Club
TOURNAMENTS
City of Champion
The Q uarry Golf Club, 210-824-4500, www.quarrygolf.com
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A COURSE THAT ROCKS
San Antonio can do classic and it can do contemporary. It can
also do quirky, with a course thats unlike any youve ever played.
True to its name, Te Quarrys unique layout was carved from
grounds once operated by the Alamo Cement Plant. Nevermind the
golfers workers here once did some serious hacking. On the back
nine, steep quarry walls rise dramatically above fairways and greens.
H yatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, 210-647-1234, www.hillcountry.hyatt.com
W estin La Cantera Resort, 210-558-6500, www.westinlacantera.com
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The Quarry
From Tees to Tip-O
Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
TITLE
Town
For a city that loves its sports as
much as San Antonio does, its no
surprise fans have cheered many a
team to championship titles.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS,
four-time NBA Champions
SAN ANTONIO SILVER STARS,
2008 WNBA Western Conference
Champions
SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS,
11-time Texas League Champions
2008 ROCK N ROLL
SAN ANTONIO MARATHON &
1/2 MARATHON, largest inaugural
marathon in Texas history
SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW
& RODEO, Professional Rodeo
Cowboys Associations four-time
Largest Indoor Rodeo of
the Year
THE SPORTING NEWS
San Antonios sports scene also boasts other stars thanks to two stellar
basketball franchises and a top-notch facility.
Top Tournaments Te Alamodome has been selected as the site of
the 2010 NCAA Womens Final Four, April 4-6.
San Antonio Spurs Te four-time NBA Champions are the
citys beloved heroes of the hardwood. Spurs home games are held
in the AT&T Center, just east of downtown, a spectacular arena
where frequent sellout crowds and scintillating play make for great
family-friendly entertainment.
San Antonio Silver Stars Owned and operated by the Spurs,
and sharing the same arena, the Silver Stars are the citys entry into
the Womens NBA. And, like the Spurs, theyre bent on building a
winning tradition.
Stellar Football Every winter, the Alamodome downtown welcomes
the Valero Alamo Bowl, a prestigious tete-a-tete between two top college
football squads. It also hosts the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, as well
as the Texas Football Classic to kick o the high school football season.
And on Oct. 31, 2009, Notre Dame plays its rst home game outside
of South Bend, Ind., taking on Washington State.
San Antonio Spurs, 210-444-5000, www.attcenter.net, www.nba.com/spurs
San Antonio Silver Stars, 210-444-5050, www.wnba.com/silverstars
A lamodome, 800-884-3663, www.alamodome.com
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SAN ANTONIO:
One of the Top Golf
Cities in America, #7
ForbesTraveler.com
Clockwise from top left:
NCAA Womens Final Four,
San Antonio Missions,
San Antonio Spurs,
Westin La Cantera Resort.
From Tees to Tip-O
Charro Ranch, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
MINOR LEAGUES, MAJOR EXCITEMENT
Get in touch with our national pastime through the
San Antonio Missions. A AA-a liate of the San Diego
Padres, they play home games at Nelson W. Wol
Municipal Stadium just west of downtown. During the
seventh inning stretch, Henry the Puy Taco mascot
races children around the bases.
If you want to watch something really fast-moving, follow
the action when the AHLs San Antonio Rampage lace up
their skates. Teyre the hottest local show on ice.
San Antonio Missions, 210-672-7275, www.samissions.com
San Antonio Rampage, 210-444-5554, www.sarampage.com
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San Antonio Rodeo, 210-225-5851, www.sarodeo.com
San Antonio Charros, 210-846-8757, www.sacharro.com
T ejas Rodeo Company, 830-980-2226, www.tejasrodeo.com
visitsanantonio.com
For a colorful encounter with bucking bronco culture, check
out a charreada. Packed with pageantry and action, they feature
events like bull-riding by vaqueros dressed in vibrant garb. Te
San Antonio Charros hold charreadas throughout the year at
dierent locations, and Tejas Rodeo Company oers events
Saturday nights March through November.
Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon,
800-311-1255, www.rnrsa.com
visitsanantonio.com
RIDE EM COWBOYS
Whether youre a seasoned rodeo fan or newcomer
looking to learn the ropes, San Antonio is the place for
you. Saddle up for a wild ride at the San Antonio Stock
Show & Rodeo, held each February at the AT&T Cen-
ter and Freeman Coliseum Grounds. Some of the worlds
best cowboys compete for big money, and music industry
stars compete to entertain enthusiastic crowds.
ROCK N RUN
Held in November, the always-entertaining Rock n
Roll San Antonio Marathon and Marathon features
scores of live bands, thousands of runners and even greater
numbers of cheering fans along its route.
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HISTORIC SAN ANTONIO
Play your way through the past at
Brackenridge, the oldest public
course in Texas and the original
host of the Texas Open. Its the
granddaddy of San Antonio golf
courses, but its looking pretty
youthful these days, thanks to
a $6 million renovation. After
wrapping up, have lunch at
Rosarios in Southtown and move
on to the missions or a much-
deserved siesta. Wrap up the
day in Southtown at Casbeers at
the Church for some of the best
burgers in town and live music.
HILL COUNTRY COOKING
What could be better than great
golf and grub? Start your day at
the Hyatt Hill Country Resort
and Spas scenic 27-hole facility
designed by acclaimed architect
Arthur Hills. Feast your eyes on
ancient oaks and vibrant elds
of wildowers, then indulge
in an authentic Texas dinner at
Rudys BBQ just up the road.
Still hungry? Head to Texas Pride
Barbecue for more.
COWBOY UP
Saddle up and head out to the
Hill Country for a round at
Bandit Golf Club, a sweetly
rolling course that basks in a
tranquil air of rural remove. That
afternoon, keep up the rustic
theme by arranging for a horse-
back ride at Twin Elm Ranch, a
real-life dude ranch that stages
rodeos every Friday night. After
all that outdoor fun, cool off and
watch the sunset at The Oasis at
Medina Lake.
PGA PAIRING
San Antonio has a long-lasting
relationship with the PGA TOUR.
Celebrate that tie with a morning
round at Pecan Valley, a tight,
tree-lined course that hosted the
1968 PGA Championship, then
zip out to the Hill Country for a
round at the Resort Course at La
Cantera, the nely manicured
home of the Valero Texas Open
until 2010. Nearby Loop 1604
boasts numerous stellar restau-
rants, such as Brasserie Pavil,
Eddie Vs Wildsh Grill and La
Hacienda de los Barrios.
For more information, including listings of
attractions, accommodations, restaurants and
shops, check out visitsanantonio.com. You cant
play every course in one visit, but you sure can get
a taste of San Antonios incredible golf courses
and resorts on this suggested four-day trip ...
Four
Days of
Pecan Valley Golf Course
If John Wayne, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans and Hank Williams are names you
admire, a visit to Bandera is a must. Less than an hour from San Antonio
in the Texas Hill Country, Bandera oers year-round cowboy fun and still
lives the cowboy way. Enjoy horseback riding, summer rodeos and country
music with the locals. Visit for a day or a week. You will leave a friend.
Bandera County Convention & Visitors Bureau
800-364-3833 830-796-3045
www.banderacowboycapital.com
BA NDE RA , T E XA S
Fredericksburg, just an hour northwest of San Antonio, makes a great
base for exploring the Texas Hill Country wine region, now with over 30
wineries. Shopping, art galleries, museums, golf, natural wonders, festivals,
live Texas music and romantic accommodations add to the fun! Finish your
days with dinners inspired by our German and Texan heritage. So come,
savor and enjoy.
Visitor Information Center
302 E. Austin St.
866-997-3600 830-997-6523
www.FredTexLodging.com
F RE DE RI C KS BU RG , T E XA S
San Antonio has a dynamic and
diverse economy. From a rapidly
growing bioscience industry to
high-tech manufacturing, the
city is strategically located for
a variety of industry sectors.
We are committed to providing
an excellent quality of life and
friendly business environment.
Tats why major corporations
like Valero Energy, Kinetic
Concepts, USAA, Rackspace,
Zachry Construction and Clear
Channel Communications call
San Antonio home.
City of San Antonio
210-207-8080
sanantonio.gov/edd
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Savor the unique avor of Historic Downtown San Marcos by dining in a
restored funeral parlor or the vault of a celebrated bank. Select from a medley
of food choices, from Texas cuisine to traditional American dishes. In addition
to dining, stroll the picturesque streets lled with fashionable boutiques,
Texas-sized gift shops, and legendary music venues and pubs.
617 IH 35 North
888-200-5620 512-393-5900
www.toursanmarcos.com
DOWNT OWN S A N MA RC O S
Te heart of the Texas Hill Country, Kerrville is a scenic one hour drive
west of San Antonio on I-10. Enjoy the beautiful Guadalupe River, an array
of galleries and boutiques, along with year-round events and attractions.
Kerrville is an ideal base for exploring the treasures of central Texas. Visit
our website for a calendar of events or call for a visitors guide.
2108 Sidney Baker
800-221-7985 830-792-3535
www.kerrvilletexascvb.com
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Ci ty Nature & Hi l l Country
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Natural
Attracti ons
A trip
combining
outdoor fun in
the city with
exploring the
nearby Texas
Hill Country
is a guaranteed
recipe for a great
vacation. From
the urbane
River Walk
and world-class
museums to
spring-fed rivers
and elds awash
in wildowers,
this beautiful
region of Texas
knows how to
show visitors a
great time.
San Antonio River Walk
by Melanie Young
Faces of
San Antonio
W
hether your passion is
wine, antiques, horse-
back riding, water sports
or live music, youll nd it all here.
THE RIVER WALK
Open-air cafs along the river, big
shady trees, music mingling with the
bustle of people owing past no
wonder everyone falls in love with
San Antonios famed River Walk.
Over the years this popular gather-
ing place has continued to grow and
add new attractions, most recently the
new Museum Reach section head-
ing north from downtown toward
Brackenridge Park. With the opening
of this rst extension in May 2009,
you can ride river cruisers as far as the
Pearl Brewery complex to shop or
dine. And getting there is half the fun:
along the way, youll pass a dozen new
public artworks by gifted creators.
To learn more about the River Walk
extension and new public art, go to
visitsanantonio.com and click on
Play and then River Walk.
Of course, everyone discovers their
own special places along the Paseo del
Rio, the River Walks Spanish name.
Here are just a few:
Toasting friends with prickly-pear
margaritas as your waiter makes fresh
guacamole table-side at Boudros.
Being mesmerized by the belly dancers
and talented musicians who perform
nightly at Dolores del Rio, where the
Italian fare is as rich as the ambiance.
Shopping for unique art and hand-
made crafts at La Villita, a village of
stone and stucco cottages that began
when the rst Spanish soldiers made
their homes there in the 1700s.
Taking a river cruiser tour around
the River Walk and learning about its
history and special places.
Watching a Mexican folkloric dance
troupe perform in rainbow-hued
costumes at the Arneson River Teatre.
Catching a swinging performance
of jazz at Jim Cullums Landing.
Adjacent to the River Walk, Main
Plaza is a perfect place to spend time
outdoors while being entertained. Watch
interactive fountains under the shade of
centuries-old live oaks. Or come for free
concerts ranging from blues and jazz to
country and Latin. Tis historic plaza
was laid out in 1731 by Spanish settlers
from the Canary Islands.
One of eight artists chosen to
create public art for the River
Walks new Museum Reach,
38-year-old Stuart Allen also
has one of his striking works
at the San Antonio Museum
of Art. Suspended above the
museums atrium lobby, white
bands of sailcloth seem to
oat in the lofty space as they
span it.
But rather than light, airy
materials, his new works
on the Museum Reach are
fabricated with ve layers
of stainless steel mesh set in
large steel frames. The mesh
reveals different colors as the
viewer moves. The concept is
dynamic, based on the viewer
being in motion, he says.
Stuart and his wife moved to
San Antonio ve years ago after
living in Mexico and California.
I like the pace here, the
lifestyle. Its amazing how
welcoming the art community
is. I felt integrated within
a year. San Antonio is a
delightful place.
STUART ALLEN,
Artist
NATURE IN THE CITY
With San Antonios sunny weather
and mild winters, outdoor fun beckons
year round. In fact, the city oers so
many beautiful parks and open-air
attractions, that your only challenge is
deciding where to go rst.
Te San Antonio Botanical Garden
is a world in itself, where you could
easily spend an entire day and
evening during special events. Designed
by world-famous architect Emilio
Ambasz, the sparkling glass pyra-
mids and cones of the Lucile Halsell
Conservatory contain a fascinating
array of plants and trees from dierent
Boudros: A Texas Bistro, 210-224-8484,
www.boudros.com
Dolores del Rio Ristorante, 210-222-9998,
www.doloresdelrioristorante.com
La Villita, 210-207-8610, www.lavillita.com
Arneson River Theatre, 210-207-8610,
www.lavillita.com/arneson
Jim Cullums Landing, 210-223-7266,
www.landing.com
Main Plaza, 210-225-9800,
www.mainplaza.org
For complete listings and a video about City
Nature & Hill Country, visitsanantonio.com
Hill Country fun in the San Marcos River
San Antonio offers a grand array
of outdoor places right in town.
Bike the Mission Trail
Ride the miniature train
around Brackenridge Park
Picnic at the
San Antonio Zoo
Admire the restored Victorian-
era mansions and homes
of the shady King William
Historic District
Walk around the historic
Quadrangle at Fort Sam
Houston, where you can
feed deer, birds and rabbits
that wander freely
Stroll along the River Walk
to savor tropical plants, water
birds, mosaic tile murals, arched
bridges and architectural details
Meander among the soothing
fountains and cooling water
features in HemisFair Park
Take to the air on a thrilling
Alamo Helicopter Tour or an
Incredible Jour-
neys Hot Air
Balloon ride
ESCAPES
City
climates. Concerts Under the Stars and the Magik Teatres Shakespeare
in the Park and are among the special events held on evenings throughout
the year.
Brackenridge Park, San Antonios equivalent to New Yorks Central
Park, is better than ever after recent renovations. Restored to its former
glory, the Japanese Tea Garden is lled with color owers blooming
throughout the former rock quarry and a pond where koi ash their
scarlet, gold and orange markings as they cruise among the water lilies.
Te San Antonio Zoo, the third-largest in the nation, is like a journey
through some of the worlds most intriguing ecosystems via its
Amazonia, Butteries! and Africa Live! exhibits.
Te Witte Museum at the edge of Brackenridge Park has changing
exhibits ranging from natural history to Texas furniture, as well as permanent
exhibits such as the rock art of Early Texans of the Trans-Pecos region.
Scobee Planetarium at San Antonio College provides star-studded
celestial entertainment on Friday nights. After the last show, visitors may
view the night sky (weather permitting) through the Observatory Telescope.
San Antonio Botanical Garden, 210-207-3250, www.sabot.org
Brack enridge Park, 210-736-9534, www.sanantonio.gov/sapar
Japanese Tea Garden, 210-736-9534, www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/japanhis.asp
San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, 210-734-7184, www.sazoo-aq.org
W itte Museum, 210-357-1900, www.wittemuseum.org.
Scobee Planetarium, 210-733-2910,
www.accd.edu/sac/ce/scobee/publicshows2.html
For complete listings and a video about City Nature & Hill Country,
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Hikers at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
COUNTRY
Pursuits
From equestrian adventures
to scenic drives, you could
enjoy a different excursion
every day in the Hill Country.
Zoom down the Tube
Chute on the Comal River
in New Braunfels
Tube or raft on the
Guadalupe River
Take a wild game photo
safari on the Y.O. Ranch
near Mountain Home
Cruise the Devils Backbone
R.M. 32, a scenic road along
a twisty ridge between R.R. 12
(south of Wimberley) and Blanco
Gaze at sh on a glass-
bottom boat tour at Aquarena
Center in San Marcos
Bike the Willow Loop
near Fredericksburg
Savor the spectacular
fall foliage at Lost Maples
State Natural Area
HILL COUNTRY ESCAPES
In San Antonio you dont have to go far to nd trails that lead through
untrammeled natural landscapes. Here are some favorite outdoor escapes:
Government Canyon State Natural Area oers a wealth of winding
trails for hiking and mountain biking on its 8,622 acres.
At 600-acre Emilie and Albert Friedrich Park, trails meander through
woods, grasslands and canyons, while some lead to sweeping vistas.
Te 1,200-acre Mitchell Lake Audubon Center has trails and 215
acres of wetlands and ponds that attract a great variety of birds.
Te Guadalupe River lls Canyon Lake, one of the deepest in Texas,
with clear water that makes it popular with scuba divers.
Guadalupe River State Park has four miles of frontage on the green
Guadalupe River, one of Texas most popular for swimming and tubing.
Horseback riders should trot over to Hill Country State Natural Area
near Bandera, where guest ranches oer equestrian rentals and tours of
the parks 40 miles of trails, which also accommodate hiking and biking.
Stretching more than 1,600 acres near Big Sandy Creek, Enchanted
Rock State Natural Area oers hiking, camping, rock climbing and more.
Government Canyon State Natural Area, 210-688-9055,
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/ndadest/parks/government_canyon
Emilie and Albert Friedrich Park, 210-564-6400, www.sanaturalareas.org/fp
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 210-628-1639, www.tx.audubon.org/Mitchell.html
(Conrm operating hours before you go.)
C anyon Lake Chamber of Commerce, 800-528-2104, www.canyonlakechamber.com
Guadalupe River State Park, 830-438-2656, www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/ndadest/parks/guadalupe_river
Hill Country State Natural Area, 830-796-4413, www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/ndadest/parks/hill_country
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 830-685-3636, www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/ndadest/parks/
enchanted_rock
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Clockwise from top left: Rafting near
New Braunfels, San Antonio Botanical Garden,
Hill Country relaxation, San Antonio River Walk
SAN ANTONIO:
One of the Best
Southern Cities, #7
Southern Living
magazine
Beckner Vineyards
COLORFUL CULTURES
Postcard-perfect scenery and outdoor fun arent the
only reasons visitors come to the Texas Hill Country. Its
charming small towns, culture and traditions, live music,
wineries and shopping are also big draws.
Te Sunday houses of Fredericksburg were built by
German farmers in the late 1800s so they could bring their
produce and livestock to market on Saturday and stay over for
church on Sunday before going home. You can also see one
along with other historic buildings at the Pioneer Museum
complex in Fredericksburg.
Conservation Plaza and Heritage Village in New Braunfels
both feature restored homes and other structures built by its
early German settlers, complete with handmade furnishings
and the Biedermeier furniture prized by antique collectors
today. On the edge of New Braunfels, the town of Gruene
boasts the oldest operating dance hall in Texas (the wood-
oored Gruene Hall) as well as Gruene Market Days, oering
everything from handmade jewelry to heirloom antiques.
Te Boerne Village Band, possibly the oldest in Texas,
sometimes plays their German oompah music at the
Victorian bandstand/gazebo on the Main Plaza in Boerne.
Te band was founded by German settlers in the 1860s and
has continued its tradition unbroken as the instruments are
passed down through generations.
Comforts historic Faltin Mercantile Building sells
beautiful antiques and gifts.
TEXAS WINE TRAILS
Folks in the territory that eventually became Texas have
been making wine since Franciscan priests turned native
grapes into communion wine in the 17th century. Today
the ourishing Hill Country wine industry, with more
than 20 wineries, has made wine-tasting tours quite
popular. With a winery map you can take a self-guided
tour or sign up for a guided tour by limo or van.
In April, when bluebonnets and wildowers blanket
the hillsides, theres an o cial Wine and Wildower
Trail.Tere are also special tours in the fall and holidays,
plus events like the Hill Country Wine & Food Festival
and San Antonio New World Wine & Food Experience,
where chefs, restaurants and wineries celebrate this great
culinary destination.
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, 888-997-3600,
830-997-6523, www.fredericksburg-texas.com
New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, 800-572-2626,
830-625-2385, www.nbcham.org
Gruene, 830-629-5077, www.gruenetexas.com
Boerne Convention & Visitors Bureau, 830-249-7277,
www.visitboerne.org
Comfort Chamber of Commerce, 830-995-3131,
www.comfort-texas.com
For complete listings and a video about City Nature & Hill
Country, visitsanantonio.com
Wine and Wildower Trail, 866-621-9463,
www.texaswinetrail.com
Hill Country Wine & Food Festival, 512-249-6300,
www.texaswineandfood.org
San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival, 210-822-9555,
www.nwwff.org
T exas Wine Tours, 877-TEX-WINE, www.texas-wine-tours.com
Wine Tours of Texas, 512-458-LIMO, www.winetoursoftexas.com
For complete listings and a video about City Nature & Hill
Country, visitsanantonio.com
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City & Country
OUTDOOR FUN
Savor breakfast at Le Peep
before spending the morning
at the McNay Art Museum or
San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Then head north on Highway
281 and make a stop to check
out the unique shops at Artisans
Alley before moving on to
Blanco River State Park to tour
a nearby lavender farm. Venture
north to Johnson City for lunch
at the Friendly Bar Bistro, the
Historic Pearl Antique Mall or
the Silver K Caf. Visit galleries
in Johnson City, then head west
toward Fredericksburg, stopping
at Becker Vineyards along
the way. Spend the night
in a quaint Fredericksburg inn
or B&B.
MISSION: SHOPPING
Begin with breakfast at the
Magnolia Pancake Haus or
the Taco Taco Caf, then go
shopping at Alamo Quarry
Market or The Shops at La
Cantera, both of which excel
with good bets for lunch. Spend
the afternoon exploring the four
Spanish missions south of down-
town. Come evening, continue
the Spanish theme with tapas
at 20nine, Carmens de la Calle
Caf, Copa Wine Bar, Espaa
Bar de Tapas, or Las Ramblas in
Hotel Contessa.
MUSEUMS
Start your day with breakfast at
Mi Tierra in Market Square,
and then visit the adjacent
Museo Alameda, followed by
the cutting-edge ArtPace
Gallery downtown. Enjoy lunch
at the Copper Kitchen Caf in
the Southwest School of Art &
Craft, and be sure to visit the gift
shop and exhibits. Take a river
taxi to the San Antonio Museum
of Art. Immerse yourself in great
exhibits, then take a river taxi
back downtown for live music at
Azuca or Jim Cullums Landing
along the River Walk.
IN THE COUNTRY
Get up early for pastries and
coffee at Rather Sweet in
Fredericksburg, then drive west
to the Y.O. Ranch (about 40
miles) for the 10 a.m. wildlife
tour, where you can photograph
some of the 50 exotic animal
species. (Lunch after the tour is
included, but make tour
reservations in advance.) Drive to
Kerrville to visit the Museum of
Western Art and the Hill Country
Museum, the latter in the Captain
Charles Schreiner Mansion.
For more information, including listings of
attractions, accommodations, restaurants and
shops, check out visitsanantonio.com. Enjoy
rst-class wining, dining, culture and recreation
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Days of
Mission Concepcin
Escape to one of San Antonios
lovely Bed & Breakfasts. Be
transported to a slower pace
while relaxing and reecting in
picturesque settings. Historic
homes and small inns open their
doors to create a restful stay
during your travels. Some inns
have historic signicance but
all have modern conveniences
to provide you a unique and
delightful experience.
For a complete list
of San Antonio
Bed & Breakfasts, go to
visitsanantonio.com
ENCHANTING BED & BREAKFASTS
Rivercenter features more than 100 stores, including Macys, Mortons
Steakhouse, Chicos, American Eagle, Gap, Brookstone, Foot Locker,
Forever 21, and Express. Dine along the River at Chilis or Lucianos
Ristorante Italiano, catch an IMAX movie or enjoy daily live entertainment
in the Lagoon. Pick up your complimentary coupon sheet when you visit
the Guest Services Booth.
849 E. Commerce
210-225-0000
www.shoprivercenter.com
RI VE RC E NT E R
Featuring the nest in handcrafted western boots for men and women.
Apparel for men and women includes shirts, vests, and jackets. Exotic and
smooth leather belts, sterling buckle sets, Stetson hats, wallets and money
clips. In San Antonio since 1883. Boots of choice by Kings, Presidents and
Famous Celebrities. Special orders available.
255 E. Basse Rd.
800-548-9755 210-828-9419
www.lucchese.com
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SEE OUR STORY
Te San Antonio Story, a
three-minute video of
San Antonio, tells a beautiful
and emotional story about
a truly authentic, all-American
destination.
It is available online at
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Passions
Run Deep
Slip away for a
while and into
something more
comfortable
San Antonio.
Tis colorful
citys vibrant,
yet serene,
atmosphere
beckons
those seeking
a romantic
getaway with
someone special
or a relaxing
vacation with
family, friends
or just you and
your thoughts.
A romantic stroll
through Texas Hill
Country vineyards
by Kathryn Jones
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San Antonio
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troll hand-in-hand along the
River Walk. Relax at a spa.
Check into historic hotels and
charming B&Bs. Savor award-winning
cuisine. Stroll in tropical gardens and
take time for yourself and each other.
HISTORIC HOTELS
If the walls of San Antonios most
storied downtown hotels could talk,
theyd speak of history, luxury,
architecture and a strong sense of place.
Built in 1909 on the site of the Alamo
battleeld, the Crockett Hotel, a cozy
romantic getaway, is on the National
Register of Historic Structures.
Across from historic Travis Park and
near the River Walk, the St. Anthony
Hotel, a Wyndham Historic Hotel,
welcomes guests with 1909 grandeur.
Built in 1859, the Menger Hotel
welcomes guests with a Victorian
lobby, secluded courtyard and historic
photographs of Teddy Roosevelt, who
recruited Rough Riders from the bar
to ght in the Spanish American War.
A luxurious boutique property, the
Emily Morgan Hotel is in the 1924
Medical Arts Building. Legend says
Emily Morgan was the heroine of the
Texas Revolution and inspiration for
the song "Yellow Rose of Texas."
On the National Register of Historic
Places, the Sheraton Gunter Hotel
retains its grace of the early 1900s.
Te boutique Fairmount Hotel,
built in 1909, is a National Trust
Historic Hotel. Moved in 1984, it's
noted in the Guinness Book of World
Records as the largest structure ever
moved on wheels.
Te Drury Plaza Hotel is an elegant
property housed in the beautifully
restored Alamo Bank Building.
As head chef of Brasserie
Pavil, Scott Cohen blends his
love of French cooking with
his love for San Antonio. The
result is a cozy spot where
you can enjoy a romantic
dinner for two or relax with
friends and family.
Its really a style of comfort
food, Cohen says of his food
that is anything but fussy.
Classic French dishes such as
coq au vin and cassoulet are
on the menu, but so are
burgers, sandwiches and
steaks. Afternoon and late-
night happy hours feature food
pairings with wine or beer.
Cohen studied cooking in
Provence, France, and worked
in his native New York before
coming to San Antonio in
1997. He previously cooked
at two stellar River Walk
restaurants, Las Canarias and
Pesca on the River.
I fell in love with San Antonio.
Theres so much to do. Theres
lots of history here, lots of
authenticity and, of course,
lots of great food.
SCOTT COHEN,
Head Chef of Brasserie Pavil
RIVER WALK
Immerse yourself in the charm of
San Antonios famous River Walk,
just a few steps from many hotels.
Here are a few.
Bestowed with the coveted Mobil
Four-Star rating, the Watermark
Hotel & Spa is a downtown oasis. Its
restaurant, Pesca on the River, ies in
fresh sh daily from around the world.
Dating to 1852, the Omni La
Mansin del Rio blends Spanish colonial
architecture with elegant rooms and the
top-ranked Las Canarias restaurant.
Te chic Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
combines modern luxury with the
contemporary Citrus Restaurant, serving
eclectic cuisine with local ingredients.
Built in 1914 in Mediterranean
Revival style, Havana Riverwalk Inn is
a premier boutique hotel with 28 rooms
individually decorated with period
furnishings from around the world.
Chic and elegant, Te Westin
Riverwalk oers oversized rooms and
suites decorated in a style reminiscent
Crockett Hotel, 210-225-6251,
www.crocketthotel.com
The St. Anthony A Wyndham Historic
Hotel, 210-227-4392,
www.wyndham.com/hotels/SATST/main.wnt
Menger Hotel, 210-223-4361,
www.mengerhotel.com
Emily Morgan Hotel, 210-225-5100,
www.emilymorganhotel.com
Sheraton Gunter Hotel, 210-227-3241,
www.gunterhotel.com
Fairmount Hotel, 210-224-8800,
www.thefairmounthotel-sanantonio.com
Drury Plaza Hotel, 210-270-7799,
www.druryhotels.com
For complete listings and a video about "Romance
& Relaxation," visitsanantonio.com
The Watermark Hotel & Spa
San Antonio turns up the romance
and excitement after dark. Check
out these great places:
Zinc Champagne and Wine Bar
serves wine from all over the
world, ne champagnes, vintage
ports and specialty cocktails in
a stylish Southwestern bistro.
The Menger Bar at the Menger
Hotel is a replica of the House
of Lords Pub in London, with a
paneled cherry-wood ceiling,
French beveled mirrors and
glass cabinets.
The ambiance is classy 1940s
at the urbane Swig Martini Bar
(think Cary Grant-meets-
Cameron Diaz style). Specialty
cocktails, ne cigars and live
music are on tap indoors and out.
At Carmens de la Calle Caf, live
jazz, amenco dancing, tapas
and sangria share the stage.
Azuca Cocina Latina offers
salsa and merengue classes, in
addition to Latin cuisine and
cocktails.
Hip Rosarios in
Southtown blends
traditional Mexican
dishes with live music.
Dance the night away
at Acapulco Sams or
Coyote Ugly Saloon.
AFTER DARK
R&R
of historic Texas. Te hotels Zocca restaurant serves rustic-style
Italian cuisine.
Te Hyatt Regency San Antonio connects the River Walk and
Alamo through a 16-story atrium. In addition to convenience, the hotel
oers casual dining and the Jim Cullums Landing jazz club.
Te Grand Hyatt San Antonio, one of the citys largest hotels, blends
modernism and Latin culture. Te bold avors of its Achiote River Caf
feature pan-Latino food and Bar Rojo oers live Latin jazz nightly.
Te San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter connects to Rivercenter Mall,
and its Sazos Latin Grill fuses Latin and Spanish avors.
Te newly renovated, AAA Tree Diamond-rated Riverwalk Plaza
Hotel puts you right in the heart of the city's vibrant downtown.
A gorgeous and luxurious retreat right on the River Walk, Hotel
Contessa was named one of the 100 Best Hotels in the World in 2009
by Conde Nast Magazine.
W atermark Hotel & Spa, 866-605-1212, www.watermarkhotel.com
Omn i La Mansion del Rio, 210-518-1000, www.omnihotels.com
H otel Valencia Riverwalk, 210-227-9700, www.hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com
Havana Riverwalk Inn, 210-222-2008, www.havanariverwalkinn.com
The Westin Riverwalk, 210-224-6500, www.starwoodhotels.com
H yatt Regency San Antonio, 210-222-1234, sanantonioregency.hyatt.com
Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 210-224-1234, grandsanantonio.hyatt.com
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, 210-223-1000, www.marriott.com
Riv erwalk Plaza Hotel, 210-225-1234, www.riverwalkplaza.com
For complete listings and a video about "Romance & Relaxation," visitsanantonio.com
Carriage ride
SAN ANTONIO
Award-Winners
The AAA travel club has named
20 San Antonio hotels among its
prestigious Four Diamond award
winners for 2009:
Crowne Plaza
San Antonio Riverwalk
Emily Morgan Hotel
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
Hilton Palacio del Rio
Hotel Contessa
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk,
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort
Hyatt Regency San Antonio
Marriott Plaza San Antonio
Noble Inns - The Jackson House
Noble Inns - The Og House
Omni La Mansion del Rio
Omni San Antonio Hotel
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk
Sheraton Gunter
The St. Anthony Hotel
The Westin La Cantera Resort
The Westin Riverwalk
The Watermark Hotel & Spa
B&BS AND INNS
Transport yourself to a slower-paced time at one of the citys lovely
B&Bs. Many are in the King William Historic District near downtown.
Te stately Brackenridge House in the King William neighbor-
hood beckons guests to sit on the front veranda in a rocking chair, soak
in the rear gardens hot tub or heated pool, enjoy gourmet breakfasts
and relax in rooms equipped with antiques and modern amenities.
Surrounded by manicured grounds, rose gardens and expansive verandas, the
Og House is steeped in romance. Exquisite rooms are furnished with period
antiques and you can enjoy a little R&R in the hammock under tall oak trees.
King William Manor, completely renovated in 2008, welcomes
guests to its 1892 Greek Revival-style mansion and 1901 guest house
with spacious gardens, a pool and luxurious queen or king beds. Each
renovated room has its own bath and all are tastefully furnished.
Brackenridge House, 210-271-3442, www.brackenridgehouse.com
The Og House, 210-223-2353, www.nobleinns.com/oge.html
King William Manor, 210-222-0144, www.kingwilliammanor.com
San Antonio Bed & Breakfast Association, www.sanantoniobb.org
For complete listings and a video about "Romance & Relaxation,"
visitsanantonio.com
RESORTS & SPAS
Energize body and spirit, or take a dip in the pool.
Lift your spirits with Te Watermark Hotel & Spas Spanish rose-
mary massage or the Texas Two Step, a dual massage for couples.
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River Walk dining at Las Canarias at Omni La Mansion del Rio, Rosario's
Watermark Hotel & Spa, 866-605-1212, www.watermarkhotel.com
Westin La Cantera Resort, 210-558-6500, www.westinlacantera.com
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa, 210-647-1234,
www.hillcountry.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa,
210-403-3434, www.jwsanantonio.com
For complete listings and a video about "Romance
& Relaxation," visitsanantonio.com
Enjoy a treatment at the world-class Castle Rock Health
Club & Spa at Te Westin La Cantera Resort.
Located on 300 rolling acres, Windower Te Hill
Country Spa at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort
draws its inspiration from Texas herbs and wildowers.
Te JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
opens in early 2010 amidst the clear streams and tall oaks in Cibolo
Canyons. Te resort will feature hacienda-style architecture, two
golf courses, a pool and a man-made river for tubing.
If youre thinking of tying the knot, many couples exchange
vows at Marriage Island on the San Antonio River Walk, or
at the Little Church of La Villita downtown.
Admire the view from the overlook at the San Antonio
Botanical Garden, said to be the highest point in the city.
Te Japanese Tea Garden oers a serene escape with walk-
ways, stone-arch bridges, Japanese pagoda and koi ponds.
And who doesnt love shopping? Everything,s bigger in Texas,
including the stores. Check out North Star Mall (home of the
worlds largest cowboy boots) and Te Shops at La Cantera in
San Antonio, Tanger Factory Outlets and Prime Outlets in San
Marcos, and Round Rock Premium Outlets in Round Rock.
Fig Tree Restaurant, 210-224-1976, www.gtreerestaurant.com
Marriage Island, 210-207-7275, www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
L ittle Church La Villita, 210-226-3593, www.lavillita.com
San Antonio Botanical Garden, 210-207-3250, www.sabot.org
Japanese Tea Garden, 210-736-9534,
www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/japanhis.asp
Nor th Star Mall, 210-340-6627, www.northstarmall.com
The Shops at La Cantera, 210-582-6255,
www.theshopsatlacantera.com
T anger Factory Outlets, 512-396-7446, www.tangeroutlet.com
Prime Outlets at San Marcos, 512-396-2200, www.primeoutlets.com
Round Rock Premium Outlets, 512-863-6688, www.premiumoutlets.com
For complete listings and a video about "Romance &
Relaxation," visitsanantonio.com
DIVERSIONS & HIDEAWAYS
Rev up the romance with these delightful diversions.
With its tiered patio oering a one-of-a-kind view of the
River Walk, the Fig Tree Restaurant is a romantic spot and
table #701 upstairs has been the setting of many proposals.
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A DAY DOWNTOWN
Stroll along the River Walk and
then have a leisurely lunch at
Houston Street Bistro or
Omni La Mansin del Rios
Las Canarias. In the afternoon,
explore the King William District
by foot or from a horse-drawn
carriage. Later, drop by Zinc
Champagne & Wine Bar for
a glass of vino or bubbly and
tapas. Ride up to the top of the
Tower of the Americas to watch
the sunset. Afterwards, enjoy
a cozy dinner at Pesca on the
River or have ne Mexican
cuisine on the terrace at cenar.
REJUVENATE
Start the day with a massage,
facial or other spa treatment.
Then explore the San Antonio
Botanical Garden and have a
lunch of roasted pork loin or sh
and chips at the Carriage House
Bistro on the grounds. Spend the
afternoon immersed in the history
and beautiful architecture of San
Antonio Missions National Park.
Enjoy a candlelight dinner on one
of the barges that cruise the river.
AT THE MUSEUMS
Spend the morning exploring
the grounds of the McNay
Art Museum, which boasts a
strong collection of works from
European and American masters.
Have lunch in the upscale Alamo
Heights area at Cappys
Restaurant, which features
contemporary American cuisine,
then explore the San Antonio
Museum of Art and the new
Museum Reach of the River
Walk. End the day with dinner
at new restaurant Brasserie Pavil
on the northwestern side of town
or stay downtown for Tex-Mex at
Aldaco's at Sunset Station.
WINE COUNTRY
In the afternoon take a short drive into
the Texas Hill Country and browse
the shops and wineries in the quaint
German town of Fredericksburg.
Book a half-day wine tour or visit
tasting rooms on your own. While
in the Hill Country, Francescas at
Sunset at the Westin La Cantera
Resort or The Vineyards both offer
gourmet dinners with a view of the
sun setting in the rolling hills.
San Antonio has so much
more to oer! For more in-
formation, including
listings of attractions,
accommodations,
restaurants and shops, check
out visitsanantonio.com.
Here are just a few ways
to enjoy a little R&R while
you're here ...
Four
Days of
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa
To avoid inconveniences, please reconrm dates.
Maj or Events & Festi val s
Art, music, food,
culture, festivals,
sports and more . . .
San Antonio has it all!
Luminaria: Arts Night in San Antonio
AUGUST 2009
AUG. 15
FORD CANOE CHALLENGE
Watch canoe teams featuring local
celebrities, city ofcials, and Boy
and Girl Scouts, all competing on
the San Antonio River.
AUG. 27-29
TEXAS FOOTBALL CLASSIC
Watch the states top high school
football teams duke it out for Texas
bragging rights.
www.alamodome.com
SEPTEMBER 2009
FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA
This international photography festival
is a unique, eclectic, monthlong
celebration of the photographic arts.
www.fotoseptiembreusa.com
SEP. 11-13, 16
DIEZ Y SEIS EVENTS
Marking Mexicos independence
from Spain, San Antonio marks Sept.
16 with a street parade, gala and
several events at Market Square.
www.marketsquaresa.com
SEP. 19-20
JAZZSALIVE
This outdoor festival features some of the
nations top jazz entertainers, along with
regional and local talent, in Travis Park.
www.saparksfoundation.org
OCTOBER 2009
OCT. 2-3, 9-10
OKTOBERFEST SAN ANTONIO
Head over to the Beethoven Halle
& Garten to enjoy music, food and
dancing, plus German specialties
like bratwurst, reubens and beer.
www.beethovenmaennerchor.com
OCT. 9-11
INTERNATIONAL
ACCORDION FESTIVAL
A festival of music, dancing,
food and fun celebrating the
versatility of the accordion.
www.internationalaccordionfestival.org
OCT. 10 & 11, 22
TASTE OF SAN ANTONIO
Restaurants strut their stuff and
a celebrity chef prepares a meal
showcasing the citys culinary range.
www.sarametro.com
OCT. 31
NOTRE DAME VS. WASHINGTON
STATE FOOTBALL GAME
The Fighting Irish play their rst home
game outside of South Bend, taking on
Washington State in the Alamodome.
www.alamodome.com
NOVEMBER 2009
NOV. 2
EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Also known as the Day of the Dead,
creative and respectful altars are set
up to honor those who have passed.
www.sacalaveras.com
NOV. 10-15
THE NEW WORLD WINE &
FOOD EXPERIENCE
The areas premier wine and food event
includes a black-tie gala, grand tasting,
winemaker dinners and more.
www.nwwff.org
NOV. 15
SAN ANTONIO ROCK N ROLL
MARATHON & 1/2 MARATHON
This marathon features more than
70 bands along the course and
wraps up at the Alamodome.
www.rnrsa.com
NOV. 27
FORD HOLIDAY RIVER PARADE
AND LIGHTING CEREMONY
This annual ceremony kicks off
the holidays with a spectacular
river parade and 122,000 lights
that illuminate the River Walk.
DECEMBER 2009
DEC. 4-20
FORD FIESTA DE LAS LUMINARIAS
The banks of the San Antonio River
are guided by more than 6,000
luminarias starting at dusk, on Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays in December.
To avoid inconveniences, please reconrm dates.
DEC. 31
CELEBRATE SAN ANTONIO
Ring in the new year with spectacular
reworks, live music, food and more.
JANUARY 2010
JAN. 2
VALERO ALAMO BOWL
Major college football comes to
the Alamodome with teams from
the Big 12 and Big Ten conferences.
www.alamobowl.com
JAN. 9
U.S. ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL
Watch the nations top high
school football players showcase
their skills at the Alamodome.
www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com
FEBRUARY 2010
FEB. 4-21
SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO
Star-studded concerts, a carnival,
livestock centers and professional
rodeo performances.
www.sarodeo.com
FEB. 20
ASIAN FESTIVAL AT THE
INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES
This event honors Asian cultures
and traditions from the Middle
East to the Pacic Rim.
www.texancultures.com
MARCH 2010
CONTEMPORARY ART MONTH
This celebration of the arts features
more than 400 exhibitions at galleries,
museums, neighborhoods and studios.
www.contemporaryartmonth.com
LUMINARIA
ARTS NIGHT IN SAN ANTONIO
Explore the local arts scene during
this annual spectacle featuring
artists, musicians, performers
and cultural organizations.
www.luminariasa.org
SEAWORLD
SAN ANTONIO,
SIX FLAGS
FIESTA TEXAS
SEASON OPENINGS
SeaWorld
San Antonio, the worlds

largest marine life adventure park,
features more than 25 major shows,
rides, exhibits and attractions.
www.seaworld.com
Six Flags
Fiesta Texas offers themed

rides, thrilling coasters, attractions
and shows for every age in a
gorgeous 200-acre park.
www.sixags.com
ST. PATRICKS DAY CELEBRATIONS
Celebrate with a 5K run, golf
tournament and river parade.
www.harpandshamrock.org
APRIL 2010
SCHLITTERBAHN
WATERPARK RESORT,
SPLASHTOWN SAN ANTONIO
SEASON OPENINGS
Schlitterbahn boasts more than 65
acres of tube rides, water slides,
uphill water coasters and more.
www.schlitterbahn.com
Splashtown features 20 landscaped
acres of cool, clean water fun just
three minutes north of downtown.
APRIL 4 & 6
2010 NCAA
WOMENS FINAL FOUR
Find out who will be the Division I

womens college basketball
champions as the top teams battle
it out at the Alamodome.
www.NCAA.com/FinalFour
APRIL 15-25
FIESTA SAN ANTONIO
An 11-day citywide party featuring
carnivals, ethnic feasts, art exhibits
and parades that glide down the
River Walk and nearby streets.
www.esta-sa.org
MAY 2010
MAY 5
CINCO DE MAYO
Market Square hosts festivals,
music and concerts to
commemorate the Mexican
Armys defeat of the French
on May 5, 1862.
www.marketsquaresa.com
MAY 14-17
VALERO TEXAS OPEN
The third-oldest tournament on
the PGA TOUR, the Valero Texas
Open originated in San Antonio
and has been played here every
year since 1922.
www.golfsanantonio.org
MAY 15-16
SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL & GOSPEL
ON THE PLAZA COMPETITION
Enjoy a gospel choir competition
plus amazing food, arts, crafts and
more at La Villita.
www.lavillita.com/soulfoodfest
JUNE 2010
JUNE 11-13
TEXAS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
Celebrate the diverse ethnic
and cultural groups that settled
Texas with stories, crafts, music,
dances and food.
www.texasfolklifefestival.org
JULY 2010
JULY 4
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Show your patriotism at this
free festival with a childrens
parade, live music, food and
a reworks spectacular.
JULY 4
FREEDOM FEST
Celebrate freedom with music
from country to rock n roll and
oldies, plus food, a childrens area
and a family scavenger hunt.
www.sarametro.com
For a comprehensive calendar of events, visitsanantonio.com.
River Walk holiday lights
Getti ng Here & Getti ng Around
Downtowns o cial Visitor Center, between the
Alamo and River Walk, is a great place to start your
trip. Pick up maps, audio tours, brochures, coupons,
San Antonio & Beyond Prepaid Passes and more,
and talk with knowledgeable sta members.
(Ambassador Amigos downtown, easily spotted in
their bright turquoise shirts, also provide directions
and information.) Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. seven days
a week. (Closed or adjusted hours on holidays.)
317 Alamo Plaza, 800-447-3372, visitsanantonio.com
Tours
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour available from the Visitor
Center, or walk alongside a professional guide to hear the
stories that make up this charismatic city. Hop on a helicopter
or Segway for a moving experience, or slow things down on a
trolley or horse-drawn carriage. Charter tours also oer
daytrips to surrounding areas.
Alamo Battleeld Tours, 210-521-8675
Alamo City Ghost Tours, 210-336-7831, alamocityghosttours.com
Alamo Helicopter Tours, 210-287-5797, alamohelicoptertours.com
Alamo Trolley, 210-225-8587, sacitytours.net
Avelan Adventours, 210-367-3955, sanantoniotourguide.com
Ghost & Legends of San Antonio, 210-967-8780,
sanantoniotourguide.com
Incredible Journeys Hot Air Balloons, 210-349-6991,
ballooningsa.com
Lone Star Carriage, 210-656-7527, lonestarcarriage.com
Mission Trail Tours, 210-336-7831, missiontrailtours.com
Neighborhood Discovery Tours, 210-207-6961
San Antonio City Tours, 210-228-9776, sacitytours.net
SegCity San Antonio, 210-224-0773, segcitysanantonio.com
Yellow Rose Carriage, 210-225-6490, yellowrosecarriage.com
Si ghtseer Speci al
Board the Sightseer Special (Bus #7) to visit many of San
Antonios must-see stops along one line! VIA Bus Route 7
runs daily between the citys favorite sites, including VIAs
River Walk streetcar station, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention
Center, Alamo, San Antonio Museum of Art, Japanese
Tea Garden, Brackenridge Park, San Antonio Zoo, Trinity
University, University of the IncarnateWord, Witte Museum
and San Antonio Botanical Garden.
An unlimited one-day pass allows you to ride as much
as you want all day long on the VIA Streetcar or bus route,
and gives discounts at a rea attractions. Te passes are available
for purchase at the VIA Information Center (211 West
Commerce St.) or at selected attractions on the route.
viainfo.net
On the Ri ver
RIO SAN ANTONIO CRUISES & TAXI
Enjoy an up-close view of the San Antonio River Walk
from an open-air riverboat with Rio San Antonio Cruises.
Operating daily, tours oer a narrative of the River Walk
Downtown Reach. Ticket booths are located at Rivercenter
Mall, across the river from the Hilton Palacio del Rio hotel,
at the river level of the Aztec Teater, and at the new Lock
and Dam on Brooklyn Ave. Rio also oers river taxi service
throughout the River Walk, including the Museum Reach,
for a unique way to get from place to place. Drivers have
tickets on board. Call 210-244-5700.
www.RioSanAntonio.com
The octagonal Tower Life building
Nearby Communities
Balcones Heights Convention & Visitors Bureau
4522 Fredericksburg Rd., #A37 Balcones Heights,
TX 78201 210-732-0055 reachfortheheights.org
Ad page 28. Reader Response 10.
Bandera Texas Convention & Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 171 Bandera, TX 78003 800-364-3833
banderacowboycapital.com
Boerne Convention & Visitors Bureau
1407 S. Main St. Boerne, TX 78006 888-842-8080
visitboerne.org
Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau
101 N. Shoreline Blvd., Ste. 430 Corpus Christi, TX 78624
800-678-6232 visitcorpuschristitx.org
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau
302 E. Austin St. Fredericksburg, TX 78624
830-997-6523 fredericksburg-texas.com
Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau
2108 Sidney Baker St. Kerrville, TX 78028
800-221-7958 kerrvilletexascvb.com
New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 311417 New Braunfels, TX 78131
800-572-2626 nbcham.org
Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce
404 Broadway Rockport, TX 78382
361-729-6445 www.rockport-fulton.org
San Marcos Convention & Visitor Bureau
202 N. C.M. Allen Pkwy. San Marcos, TX 78667
512-393-5900 sanmarcostexas.com
San Antoni o
Internati onal Ai rport
9800 Airport Blvd., sanantonio.gov/aviation
Ground Transportation, 210-207-3423
Information/Paging, 210-207-3411
Parking, 210-207-3465
San Antonio International Airport is located in the
north-central part of the city, approximately eight miles
from downtown and easily accessible from major local
highways. Twenty-one airlines operate out of two terminals,
providing more than 100 ights daily to and from domestic
and international destinations. On arrival, you will nd
several transportation options: nine on-site rental car
agencies, taxis, shuttles, city bus service and more.
Transportation information is available from the booths
located curbside in front of both terminals.
SATrans Ai rport Shuttl e
800-868-7707, saairportshuttle.com
Service from the airport to downtown hotels runs from
7 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.; service to the airport begins at 4 a.m.
A reservationist is available 24 hours a day, and mini-buses
are ADA accessible.
VIA Streetcar Routes
Check the Visitor Center for current routes.
RED ROUTE: The Alamo, Convention Center, Market Square,
HemisFair Park, La Villita, Rivercenter Mall, San Antonio
YELLOW ROUTE: The Alamodome, Convention Center,
Market Square, Ellis Alley Park & Ride, Institute of Texan
Cultures, Rivercenter Mall, St. Paul Square, Sunset Station,
Tower of the Americas
PURPLE ROUTE: The Alamodome, Convention Center,
Market Square, HemisFair Park, Institute of Texan Cultures,
La Villita, Rivercenter Mall, Tower of the Americas
BLUE ROUTE: The Alamo, Blue Star Arts Complex, Central
Library, Convention Center, HemisFair Park, King William
Historical District, La Villita, Municipal Auditorium, Rivercenter
Mall, San Antonio Visitor Information Center, Southtown
Publ i c Transportati on
San Antonios metropolitan transit system, VIA, serves the city
with an extensive bus and streetcar system. Te VIA Streetcar,
a reproduction of an authentic San Antonio railcar dating back
more than 50 years, makes downtown travel a breeze with
its open-air design and four routes delivering passengers to
popular stops. VIA also oers 88 regular bus routes to locations
throughout the city, as well as express routes from downtown to
theme parks.
VIAs Downtown Information Center (211 West Commerce
St.) is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other VIA Information
Centers are located throughout the city. For more information,
visit viainfo.net.
VIA Streetcar Service, 210-362-2020
VIA Metropolitan Transit Service, 210-362-2020
VIA Trans (mobility-impaired riders), 210-362-5050
WATERMARK HOTEL & SPA
San Antonios only Mobil Four-
Star Hotel and Spa, featuring
98 rooms, rooftop pool, tness
center and the award-winning
Pesca Restaurant.
212 West Crockett St.
866-605-1212 210-396-5800
www.watermarkhotel.com
Rent a Harley! Our Rental Department is now open and we have 15
rental units available for you to choose from. We are San Antonios premier
Harley-Davidson Dealership and located only 10 minutes from Downtown
and 5 minutes from Lackland.
Party on the Plaza, every Saturday from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Enjoy great live
music from San Antonios top local bands. We are open from 8:00 am - 8:00
pm Monday thru Saturday and 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Sundays.
7230 NW Loop 410 @ Culebra, Exit 10
210-681 (CALI) 2254
www.calienteharley.com
C A L I E NT E HA RL E Y- DAVI DS O N
OMNI LA MANSIN DEL RIO
Nestled on the banks of the
historic River Walk, this Spanish
colonial hotel oers 338 rooms,
heated courtyard pool and Las
Canarias Restaurant.
112 College St.
800-830-1400 210-518-1000
www.omnilamansion.com
THE GUENTHER HOUSE
A San Antonio legend since
1988, the scenic Guenther
House creates a unique and
relaxing atmosphere in which
to enjoy breakfast and lunch.
205 E. Guenther St., San Antonio
800-235-8186 210-227-1061
www.guentherhouse.com
GUADALAJARA GRI LL
Since 1991
Traditional Mexican cuisine in

the heart of Old San Antonio.
Elegant private dining, meeting
space available. Across from the
convention center.
301 South Alamo St.
210-222-1992
www.guadalajaragrill.us
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: R = Resort, H = Hotel, M = Motel, B = Bed & Breakfast, V = Vacation Rental
POOL: I = Indoor Pool, O = Outdoor Pool. RESTAURANT: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
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J =Pet Friendly b =Free Breakfast
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COURTYARD SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK (Opening August 2009) 207 N. St. Marys St., 210-223-8888 www.marriott.com/satcr
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CROWNE PLAZA SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK 111 E. Pecan St., 800-2CROWNE www.crowneplaza.com/sariverwalk
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201 N. St. Marys St., 800-325-0397,
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105 S. St. Marys St., 800-325-0397,
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Located on the River Walk. Enjoy free hot breakfast, free evening beverages, free
wireless Internet and at-screen TVs. Enjoy the rooftop outdoor pool, indoor pool
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EL TROPICANO RIVERWALK HOLIDAY INN 110 Lexington Ave., 800-972-3480 www.eltropicanohotel.com
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Located on the River Walk. Tropical, Latin and glitzy. Meetings up to 1,000 people.
EMBASSY SUITES RIVERWALK (Opening June 2010) 123 E. Houston St., 318-527-9257 www.embassysuitesriverwalk.com
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GRAND HYATT SAN ANTONIO 600 E. Market St., 800-233-1234 www.grandsanantonio.hyatt.com
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Located on the Paseo Del Rio Riverbank, offering stunning city views. J Ad Page IBC, Reader Response 41.
HAVANA RIVER WALK INN 1015 Navarro St., 888-224-2008 www.havanariverwalkinn.com
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27 rooms, individually decorated. Martini and cigar lounge. Rooftop garden.
HILTON PALACIO DEL RIO
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200 S. Alamo St., 800-HILTONS
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Perfect River Walk location, two blocks from the Alamo and across from HemisFair
Park. Enjoy Durty Nellys Irish Pub & Texs Riverwalk Sports Bar. AAA Four
Diamond Award winner with private balcony in every room.
HOLIDAY INN RIVERWALK 217 N. St. Marys St., 888-615-0726 www.hi-riverwalk.com
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Newly renovated, located in the heart of downtown directly on the River Walk.
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON - RIVER WALK 432 W. Market St., 210-222-1515 www.homewoodsuitesriverwalk.com
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HOTEL CONTESSA 306 W. Market St., 866-435-0900 www.thehotelcontessa.com
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HOTEL INDIGO SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK 830 N. St. Marys St., 210-527-1900 www.hotelndigo.com
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Located on the north end of the river, a short walk to the central area.
HOTEL VALENCIA RIVERWALK 150 E. Houston St., 866-842-0100 www.hotelvalencia.com
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Nestled along the River Walk, ideal for access to the convention center.
HYATT PLACE RIVERWALK 601 S. St. Marys St., 888-478-8952 www.sanantonioriverwalk.place.hyatt.com
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HYATT REGENCY SAN ANTONIO 123 Losoya St., 800-233-1234 www.sanantonioregency.hyatt.com
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Hyatt Regency San Antonio is located on the River Walk across from the Alamo. Ad Page IBC, Reader Response 40.
INN ON THE RIVERWALK 129 Woodward Pl., 800-730-0019 www.innontheriverwalksa.com
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THE OG HOUSE INN ON THE RIVERWALK 209 Washington St., 800-242-2770 www.nobleinns.com
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Four-star elegance on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk, Omni La Mansion. J Ad Page 62, Reader Response 30.
RIVERWALK PLAZA HOTEL 100 Villita St. at Main Plaza, 800-554-HOST www.riverwalkplaza.com
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Guest rooms newly renovated in summer 2008. Free Wi-Fi, cable, much more. b Ad Page 76, Reader Response 35.
SAN ANTONIO MARRIOTT RIVERCENTER 101 Bowie St., 800-831-4004 www.marriott.com/satrc
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SAN ANTONIO MARRIOTT RIVERWALK 889 E. Market St., 800-648-4462 www.marriott.com/satdt
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Located in the heart of downtown offering sweeping balcony views of the city and the River Walk. J Ad Page 77, Reader Response 45.
THE WATERMARK HOTEL & SPA 212 W. Crockett St., 866-605-1212 www.watermarkhotel.com
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San Antonios only four-star, four-diamond hotel and spa on the River Walk. J Ad Page 62, Reader Response 33.
THE WESTIN RIVERWALK SAN ANTONIO 420 W. Market St., 210-224-6500 www.westin.com/riverwalk
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AARON PANCOAST CARRIAGE HOUSE 202 Washington St., 800-221-4045 www.nobleinns.com
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ALAMO STREET VICTORIAN INN 951 S. Alamo St., 800-630-3722 www.alamostreetvictorianinn.com
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ARBOR HOUSE INN & SUITES 109 Arciniega, 800-272-6700 www.arborhouse.com
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Historic eight-suite bed and breakfast located in downtown San Antonio. J b
BEAUREGARD HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST INN 215 Beauregard St., 888-667-0555 www.beauregardhouse.com
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BECKMANN INN AND CARRIAGE HOUSE 222 E. Guenther, 800-945-1449 www.beckmanninn.com
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BEST WESTERN ALAMO SUITES 1002 S. Laredo St., 888-432-1233 bwalamosuites.com
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BEST WESTERN SUNSET SUITES RIVERWALK 1103 E. Commerce St., 877-775-0700 www.bestwesternsunsetsuites.com
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BRACKENRIDGE HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST 230 Madison, 800-221-1412 www.brackenridgehouse.com
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COMFORT SUITES ALAMO/RIVERWALK 505 Live Oak St., 800-SATEXAS www.comfortsuites.com
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CONDOMINIUMS BY TEXAS VACATION RENTALS 220 Beauregard St., 210-885-4310 www.texasvacrentals.com
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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT - MARKET SQUARE 600 S. Santa Rosa Ave., 800-648-4462 www.courtyarddowntownmarketsquare.com
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320 Bonham St., 800-292-1050,
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Providing true Texas hospitality since 1909. This historic boutique hotel overlooks
the Alamo. The Crockett is a perfect choice with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, pool
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DAYS INN ALAMO/RIVERWALK 902 E. Houston St., 210-227-6233 www.daysinn.com
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DAYS INN DOWNTOWN/RIVERWALK AREA 1500 IH-35 S., Exit 154-B Upper Level, 877-643-9898 www.salodging.com
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FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN/MARKET SQUARE 620 S. Santa Rosa, 800-228-2800 www.marriott.com/sat
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FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON SAN ANTONIO DOWNTOWN 524 S. St. Marys St., 888-652-4938 www.fourpoints.com
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A Mediterranean oasis near the convention center and the River Walk.
GARDENIA INN 307 Beauregard, 800-356-1605 www.gardenia-inn.com
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HAMPTON INN SAN ANTONIO DOWNTOWN 414 Bowie St., 210-225-8500 www.sanantoniodowntown.hamptoninn.com
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Built in 1859, this structure is an important part of Texas history.
HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN/MARKET SQUARE 318 W. Durango Blvd., 800-HOLIDAY www.holiday-inn.com/sat-downtown
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Fresh from a multimillion-dollar renovation, ideal for your next vacation.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES MARKET SQUARE AREA 102 El Paso St., 800-472-1985 www.hiexpdowntown.com
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALAMO/RIVER WALK 120 Camaron St., 800-465-4329 www.ihg.com
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES DOWNTOWN RIVERCENTER AREA 1309 E. Commerce St., 800-906-4855 www.holidayinnexpress.com
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HOTEL INDIGO AT THE ALAMO (Opening summer 2009)105 N. Alamo St., 877-846-3446 www.hotelindigo.com
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JOSKE HOUSE 241 King William, 210-271-0706 www.joske.com
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This large apartment occupies the second oor of the 1910 rose-colored brick carriage house.
KING WILLIAM MANOR 1037 S. Alamo St., 800-405-0367 www.kingwilliammanor.com
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LA QUINTA INN - MARKET SQUARE 900 Dolorosa, 210-271-0001 www.lq.com
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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES DOWNTOWN 100 W. Durango Blvd., 210-212-5400 www.lq.com
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MARRIOTT PLAZA SAN ANTONIO 555 S. Alamo St., 800-421-1172 www.marriott.com/satpl
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MICROTEL INN & SUITES DOWNTOWN 1025 S. Frio St., 210-226-8666 www.microtelinns.com
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MOTEL 6 DOWNTOWN 211 N. Pecos La Trinidad, 800-466-8356 www.motel6.com
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Free HBO and ESPN; free local calls, coffee and Wi-Fi. J
NOBLE INNS - THE JACKSON HOUSE 107 Madison St., 800-221-4045 www.nobleinns.com
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THE OBRIEN HISTORIC HOTEL 116 Navarro St., 800-257-6058 www.obrienhotel.com
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THE PAINTED LADY INN BED & BREAKFAST 620 Broadway St., 210-220-1092 www.thepaintedladyinn.com
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RADISSON HOTEL DOWNTOWN MARKET SQUARE 502 W. Durango Blvd., 800-333-3333 www.radisson.com/sanantoniotx
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Easy access to theme parks and attractions. Free shuttle to River Walk and downtown. J b
RAMADA LIMITED WEST 1122 S. Laredo St., 210-229-1133 www.the.ramada.com/sanantonio02395
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Free continental breakfast, high-speed Internet, exercise and business center. J b
RED ROOF INN DOWNTOWN 1011 E. Houston St., 800-733-7663 www.redroof-san-antonio-downtown.com
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RESIDENCE INN SAN ANTONIO DOWNTOWN/ALAMO PLAZA 425 Bonham St., 800-648-4462 www.residenceinnalamoplaza.com
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Near River Walk. Free breakfast, high-speed Internet. Free on-site parking. J b
RIVER HAUS 107 Woodward Pl., 210-225-7595 www.riverhaus.com
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THE RIVERWALK VISTA 262 Losoya St., 866-898-4782 www.riverwalkvista.com
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RODEWAY INN DOWNTOWN 900 N. Main Ave., 210-223-2951 www.rodewayinn.com/hotel/tx211
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SHERATON GUNTER HOTEL 205 E. Houston St., 800-325-3535 www.gunterhotel.com
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THE ST. ANTHONY - A WYNDHAM HISTORIC HOTEL
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300 E. Travis St., 800-WYNDHAM,
www.thestanthonyhotel.com, Reader Response 54.
San Antonios premier hotel since 1909 is rated four-diamond by AAA and is
located just one-and-a-half blocks from the famous River Walk. Offers newly
renovated guest rooms and suites, featuring wireless Internet service.
STAYBRIDGE SUITES DOWNTOWN SUNSET STATION
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123 Hoefgen Ave., 800-238-8000,
www.staybridge.com/sunsetstation, Reader Response 55.
Upscale all-suites, fully equipped kitchens, DVD players, high-speed Internet and
sofa sleepers. Outdoor pool and barbecue grills. Complimentary breakfast buffet,
tness center and self-serve laundry. Located two blocks from the River Walk. J b
SUPER 8 DOWNTOWN RIVER WALK 1614 N. St. Marys St., 800-290-1407 www.super8hotelsanantonio.com
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A VICTORIAN LADY INN 421 Howard St., 800-879-7116 www.viclady.com
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YELLOW ROSE BED & BREAKFAST 229 Madison, 800-950-9903 www.ayellowrose.com
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AIRPORT
123 POOL HOUSE 123 Beechwood Ln., 210-618-1501 www.sanantonioexecutiverental.com
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Family vacation rentals. Five homes available. View website for details.
AIRPORT TOWN HOUSE MOTEL 942 N.E. Loop 410, 210-826-6311 www.townhouseairport.com
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Non-smoking rooms, high-speed wireless Internet, cable/satellite TV and more.
ALOFT SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT 838 N.W. Loop 410, 877-GOALOFT www.aloftsanantonioairport.com
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Centrally located from the airport in the thriving and eclectic Park North retail center. J
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN 1259 Austin Hwy., 888-315-2378 www.americasbestvalueinn.com
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Wi-Fi. Free parking, cable and local calls. Restaurant next door. J
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN - SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT 2635 N.E. Loop 410, 210-447-2222 www.americasbestvalueinn.com
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ATRIUM HOUSE 613 Oblate, 210-618-1501 www.sanantonioexecutiverental.com
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BEST WESTERN CASA LINDA HOTEL 8818 Jones Maltsberger Rd., 210-366-1800 www.bestwestern.com
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BEST WESTERN HILL COUNTRY SUITES
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18555 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., 866-784-8346,
www.bestwesternsuitessa.com, Reader Response 56.
All-suites upscale hotel offering hot breakfast, evening receptions, high-speed
Internet, pool and Jacuzzi, tness and business centers; minutes from Six Flags

Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld
San Antonio, Alamo/River Walk and the airport. b

BEST WESTERN POSADA ANA INN - AIRPORT 8600 Jones Maltsberger Rd., 800-325-0397 www.bestwestern.com
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CAMBRIA SUITES SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT 8505 Broadway, 210-822-1554 www.cambriasuites.com
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Conveniently located one mile from airport. Free airport shuttle service.
CHICKEN PARADISE 606 Jackson Keller Rd., 210-340-0648 www.chickenparadise.com
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COMFORT INN & SUITES AIRPORT 8640 Crownhill Blvd., 800-4-CHOICE www.comfortinnsuitesairport.com
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Free continental breakfast, cable TV, high-speed Internet and tness room. J b
COMFORT SUITES AIRPORT NORTH 14202 San Pedro Ave., 888-727-8483 www.choicehotels.com
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COMFORT SUITES STONE OAK/NORTHWOODS 1754 N. Loop 1604 E., 210-495-5557 www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/txb21
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Newly opened all-suite hotel located in the heart of Stone Oak and Northwood. J b
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT - AIRPORT 8615 Broadway St., 800-706-0241 www.marriott.com/satca
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Restaurant, business center and spacious guest rooms.
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT - AIRPORT/NORTHSTAR 80 N.E. Loop 410, 210-530-9881 www.marriott.com/satcy
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Indoor pool and tness center. Complimentary Internet. Ten miles to downtown.
CROWNE PLAZA SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT 1111 N.E. Loop 410, 800-2CROWNE www.crowneplaza.com/sanantonioapt
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Upscale, full-service hotel located one mile from San Antonio International Airport.
DAYS INN AIRPORT 542 N.E. Loop 410, 210-930-3300 www.daysinn.com
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DOUBLETREE HOTEL SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT 37 N.E. Loop 410, 800-222-8733 www.sanantonioairport.doubletree.com
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DRURY INN & SUITES AIRPORT 95 N.E. Loop 410 at Jones Maltsberger, 800-325-0397 www.druryhotels.com
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Free QUIKSTART
breakfast. Beverages and snacks served daily 5:30-7:30 p.m. J b

DRURY INN & SUITES NORTH 801 N. Loop 1604 E., 800-325-0397 www.druryhotels.com
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Free QUIKSTART
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EL MONTAN MOTOR HOTEL 6806 San Pedro Ave., 210-826-2349
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Close to airport. Reasonable rates.
EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT 10110 N. U.S. Hwy. 281, 800-EMBASSY www.sanantonioairport.embassysuites.com
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FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT AIRPORT/NORTH STAR 88 N.E. Loop 410, 800-228-2800 www.marriott.com
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Continental breakfast, indoor pool and whirlpool, wireless HSIA. b
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON - SAN ANTONIO NORTH (Opening July 2011) Intersection of Patheon Way and Hwy. 281 www.fourpoints.com/sanantonionorth
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GLASS HOUSE 615 Oblate, 210-618-1501 www.sanantonioexecutiverental.com
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HAMPTON INN & SUITES AIRPORT 8902 Jones Maltsberger Rd., 877-818-5300 www.hamptonsanantonio.com
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Offering all the comfort, convenience and services found in luxury hotels.
HAMPTON INN NORTHWOODS 2127 Gold Canyon Dr., 800-426-7866 www.hamptoninn.com
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HILL COUNTRY INN & SUITES AT SALADO CREEK VILLAS 2383 N.E. Loop 410, 800-314-3424 www.stayhci.com
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HILTON GARDEN INN AIRPORT 12828 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., 877-782-9444 www.sanantonioairport.stayhgi.com
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Convenient to all points of interest in the exciting city of San Antonio.
HILTON SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT HOTEL 611 N.W. Loop 410, 888-728-3031 www.sanantonioairport.hilton.com
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Located 2.5 miles from the airport and a half-mile from North Star Mall. J b
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AIRPORT 91 N.E. Loop 410, 210-308-6700 www.hiexpress.com
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Express Start
breakfast. Beverages and snacks Mon.-Thurs. evenings and more. J

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AIRPORT NORTH 16315 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., 210-402-3300 www.homelivinghospitality.com
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HOLIDAY INN SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 77 N.E. Loop 410, 800 HOLIDAY www.hiselect.com/sat-intlapt
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Newly renovated full-service hotel. Free transportation to airport and North Star Mall. J
HOMEGATE STUDIOS & SUITES 11221 San Pedro Ave., 210-342-4800 www.homegatehotel.com
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HOMESTEAD STUDIO SUITES SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT 1015 Central Pkwy. S., 210-491-9009 www.extendedstay.com
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Located near airport. Daily, weekly and monthly rates. Kitchenettes in rooms. J
HYATT PLACE SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT 7615 Jones Maltsberger Rd., 888-HYATTHP www.hyattplacesanantonioairport.com
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INTOWN SUITES 6923 San Pedro Ave., 210-344-1691 www.intownsuites.com
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Affordable rates, minutes from airport, free Wi-Fi.
KNIGHTS INN FORT SAM HOUSTON 1131 Austin Hwy., 210-828-8881 www.knightsinn.com
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Motel is brick with rod iron railings. Five miles from airport and downtown. J
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT 850 Halm Blvd., 210-342-3738 www.lq.com
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MICROTEL INN & SUITES - AIRPORT 15314 Hwy. 281 N., 800-771-7171 www.microtelinn.com
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Non-smoking rooms, free airport transportation and expanded cable TV with HBO. J b
PEAR TREE INN BY DRURY - AIRPORT 143 N.E. Loop 410, 800-325-0397 www.druryhotels.com
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Near the airport. Free breakfast and beer/wine and snacks from 5:30-7 p.m. J b
QUALITY INN & SUITES, NORTHWOODS, NORTH AIRPORT 1505 Bexar Crossing St., 800-350-7626 www.qualityinnsuitessa.com
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Featuring business, tness centers. Interior corridors. Laundry facilities. J b
RED ROOF INN AIRPORT 333 Wolf Rd., 800-REDROOF www.redroof.com
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Nine miles to downtown, River Walk, Alamo and Tower of the Americas. J
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT AIRPORT 1014 N.E. Loop 410, 800-331-3131 www.marriott.com/satap
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Free hot breakfast and free high-speed Internet access. All-suite hotel. J b
ROYAL HAWAIIAN CONTINENTAL INN 9735 IH-35 N., 210-569-6791 www.the-continental-inn.com
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Outdoor pool. Wi-Fi access. Laundry facilities. Restaurant on-site. J
SKYLINE MOTEL 1401 Austin Hwy., 210-824-2305
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Across the street from Super Wal Mart and restaurants. Near Fort Sam Houston.
SPRINGHILL SUITES SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT 514 N.E. Loop 410, 210-804-2266 www.marriott.com/satsa
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STAYBRIDGE SUITES AIRPORT 66 N.E. Loop 410, 877-238-8889 www.staybridge.com
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Free airport shuttle. Breakfast buffet, evening happy hour on Tues.-Thurs. J b
STOCKTON HOUSE 526 Stockton Dr., 210-340-6634
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Beautiful vacation rental home, family friendly, free Wi-Fi.
STONE HOUSE 609 Oblate, 210-618-1501 www.sanantonioexecutiverental.com
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SUPER 8 MOTEL AIRPORT 11355 San Pedro Ave., 210-342-8488 www.super8.com
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Smoking and non-smoking rooms, high-speed Internet and free airport shuttle.
TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT 214 N.E. Loop 410, 210-695-5510 www.marriott.com/satts
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TRAIL HOUSE 611 Oblate, 210-618-1501 www.sanantonioexecutiverental.com
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FIESTA TEXAS
BEST WESTERN FIESTA INN 13535 IH-10 W., 800-662-9607 www.bwestainn.com
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BEST WESTERN POSADA ANA INN MEDICAL CENTER 9411 Wurzbach Rd., 866-691-9550 www.bestwestern.com
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COMFORT INN FIESTA PARK 6755 N. Loop 1604 W., 210-696-4766 www.comfortinnesta.com
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Courtyard is the frequent business travelers oasis on the road.
DAYS INN FIESTA PARK 11790 IH-10 W., 800-329-7466 www.daysinn.com/hotel/04228
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ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES FIESTA PARK 13575 IH-10 W., 800-424-6423 www.econolodgeesta.com
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Located by Six Flags
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EXTENDED STAY AMERICA DELUXE 4331 Spectrum One, 210-694-1229 www.extendedstay.com
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Fiesta Texas. All rooms have kitchens. Weekly and monthly rentals. J b
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON - SAN ANTONIO NORTHWEST 6809 N. Loop 1604 W., 888-627-8268 www.fourpoints.com/sanantonionorthwest.com
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Full-service hotel. Wi-Fi, Four Comfort beds, restaurant, lounge.
HAMPTON INN SIX FLAGS 11010 IH-10 W., 210-561-9058 www.hamptoninn.com
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Cloud Nine - the Hampton bed experience; free hot breakfast; Internet access. J b
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - NORTHWEST 4800 Woodstone Blvd., 210-877-2500 www.hiexpress.com
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HOMEGATE STUDIOS & SUITES FIESTA PARK/MEDICAL CENTER
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10950 Laureate Dr., Bldg. C, 800-701-4501,
www.homegatesuites.com, Reader Response 57
All-suite hotel with living area, and some rooms with kitchenette. Located within
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HOMEWOOD SUITES HOTEL NORTHWEST 4323 Spectrum One, 210-696-5400 www.homewoodsuites.com
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HOWARD JOHNSON FIESTA 13279 W. IH-10, 210-558-7152 www.hojo.com
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Business and tness centers, Wi-Fi and complimentary hot breakfast. J b
KNIGHTS INN FIESTA 9447 IH-10 W., 800-757-4707 www.knightsinnesta.com
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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES FIESTA TEXAS 5622 Utex Blvd., 210-696-0100 www.lq.com
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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES NORTH STONE OAK 18502 Hardy Oak Blvd., 210-497-0506 www.lq.com
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MOTEL 6 FIESTA 16500 IH-10 W., 210-697-0731 www.motel6.com
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OMNI SAN ANTONIO HOTEL AT THE COLONNADE
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9821 Colonnade Blvd., 800-THE OMNI,
www.omnisanantonio.com, Reader Response 58.
Alive with the spirit of San Antonio, this four-diamond hotel captures the essence
of the city with impeccable service and Texas charm. Visit our website for more
information. Omni Hotels, a total departure. J
QUALITY INN & SUITES BANDERA POINTE
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9522 Brimhall Rd., Loop 1604 W., 210-372-9900,
www.choicehotels.com/hotel/txa56, Reader Response 59.
Award-winning Quality Inn & Suites conveniently located minutes from Six Flags

, La Cantera Shopping Mall, downtown River Walk and

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QUALITY INN & SUITES FIESTA PARK
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10950 Laureate Dr., 877-925-4200,
www.choicehotels.com/hotel/tx859, Reader Response 60.
Unique all-suite hotel with efciency rooms. Located less than three miles from
Fiesta Texas, UTSA, Medical Center. Minutes from River Walk, SeaWorld
and more.
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RESIDENCE INN NORTH/STONE OAK 1115 N. Loop 1604 E., 210-490-1333 www.marriott.com/satmr
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RESIDENCE INN NORTHWEST 4041 Bluemel Rd., 800-371-6947 www.marriott.com/sattx
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All-suite, residential-style hotel located in the Medical Center area. J b
RODEWAY INN SIX FLAGS 19793 IH-10 W., 210-698-3991 www.rodewayinn.com/hotel/tx188
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SIX FLAGS SUPER 8 5319 Casa Bella, 210-696-6916 www.super8.com
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Guest laundry, bus/truck parking and free high-speed Internet. J b
SLEEP INN & SUITES AT SIX FLAGS 5042 Beckwith Blvd., 210-561-6100 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/txb46
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STAYBRIDGE SUITES SAN ANTONIO - LA CANTERA 6919 N. Loop 1604 W., 800-238-8000 www.staybridge.com/lacanteratx
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Heated pool, free continental breakfast. Call hotel directly for rates. J b
STUDIO 6 11802 IH-10 W., 888-897-0202 www.staystudio6.com
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All rooms with kitchens, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards and Wi-Fi. J
TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT SAN ANTONIO NORTHWEST 5014 Prue Rd., 210-694-5100 www.marriott.com/sattn
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All studio suites with king size beds, living room area, full kitchen and Wi-Fi. J
THE WESTIN LA CANTERA RESORT 16641 La Cantera Pkwy., 800-WESTIN1 www.westinlacantera.com
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Renovated guest rooms and suites, spa services and championship golf courses. Ad Page 77, Reader Response 39.
MEDICAL CENTER
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN 3782 N.W. Loop 410, 210-736-9054 www.americasbestvalueinn.com
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Convenient to all San Antonio attractions. Jacuzzi rooms. Wi-Fi. Coffee.
BAYMONT SAN ANTONIO WURZBACH/MEDICAL CENTER 9542 I-10 W., 210-593-0338 www.baymontinns.com
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Free continental breakfast and high-speed Internet access. In-room coffee. J b
BUDGET SUITES OF AMERICA 7880 Fredericksburg Rd., 210-568-8000 www.budgetsuites.com
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DSL Internet access. Free coffee until noon. Close to medical center. J
CAMBRIA SUITES - SAN ANTONIO MED PARK (Opening Spring 2011) 210-807-5140 www.cambriasuites.com
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CARRIAGE HOUSE 8910 Callaghan Rd., 210-344-8910 www.8910callaghanroad.com
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COMFORT INN MEDICAL CENTER
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4 Piano Pl., 210-684-8606,
www.choicehotels.com/hotel/tx322, Reader Response 61.
Newly renovated Comfort Inn is conveniently located for both business and leisure
guests. Nearby attractions include SeaWorld
, Six Flags
, River Walk and more.

Free deluxe breakfast, free wireless Internet, outdoor pool and hot tub. J b
COMFORT INN AND SUITES IH10W/VANCE JACKSON/MEDICAL AREA
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6039 IH-10 W., 210-733-8080,
www.choicehotels.com/hotel/txa49, Reader Response 62.
Opened winter of 2008, on-site 24-hour IHOP. Located minutes from the River Walk,
the Alamo and Six Flags
Fiesta Texas. Free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, hot tub and

business center. Great location and superior amenities make this a perfect stay. J b
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT - MEDICAL CENTER 8585 Marriott Dr., 800-706-8869 www.marriott.com/satmc
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Newly renovated, includes restaurant, free high-speed Internet and parking.
DAYS INN NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER 6023 I-10 W., 800-DAYS INN www.daysinn.com
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Close to Six Flags
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DRURY INN & SUITES NORTHWEST 9806 IH-10 W., 800-325-0397 www.druryhotels.com
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Free hot QUIKSTART
breakfast. Beverages and snacks served 5:30-7:30 p.m. J b

ECONO LODGE CENTRAL 6015 W. IH-10, 210-737-1855 www.econolodge.com/hotel.tx590
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Continental breakfast, wireless Internet, cable TV and HBO. J b
EMBASSY SUITES NORTHWEST 7750 Briaridge Dr., 800-EMBASSY www.sanantonionw.embsuites.com
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 102 Spencer Ln., 210-738-2200 www.hiexpress.com
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New hotel with all the latest amenities. Near medical center and attractions. b
HOME AWAY FROM HOME - MEDICAL CENTER 5911 Aspen Park, 800-565-1052 www.vrbo.com/160424
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A gorgeous home with all the amenities of home, yet simple and well-priced.
HOWARD JOHNSON ALL SUITES MOTEL 6901 IH-10 W., 877-738-1101 www.hojo.com
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Complimentary continental breakfast, tness room, free parking. J b
HYATT PLACE SAN ANTONIO - NORTHWEST/MEDICAL CENTER 4303 Hyatt Place Dr., 888-492-8847 www.hyattplace.com
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Hyatt Grand beds, 42inch plasma HDTV, free Wi-Fi and free continental breakfast. b
LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES CONFERENCE CENTER 4431 Horizon Hill Blvd., 210-525-8090 www.sanantoniolaquintahotel.com
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The enticing pool area and tness center is complimentary to guests.
LA QUINTA INN - VANCE JACKSON 5922 I-10 W., 800-531-5900 www.lq.com
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The spacious rooms surround a lushly landscaped courtyard with a picnic gazebo. J b
MOTEL 6 - SAN ANTONIO MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH 7500 Louis Pasteur Dr., 888-325-7821 www.smartmotel6.com
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Located in the heart of the South Texas medical center; nearby all attractions. J
MOTEL 6 NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER 9400 Wurzbach Rd., 800-466-8356 www.motel6.com
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Clean, comfortable rooms with wireless Internet access. J
OAK HILLS INN 7401 Wurzbach Rd., 800-468-3507 www.samedcenterhotel.com
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A complimentary, full American breakfast daily to registered guests. J b
REGENCY INN & SUITES 9727 Fredericksburg Rd., 210-690-2255
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SAN ANTONIO MARRIOTT NORTHWEST 3233 N.W. Loop 410, 800-228-9290 www.marriott.com/satnw
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A non-smoking hotel. Centrally located between the airport and the River Walk.
SIESTA INN AND SUITES 4441 Fredericksburg Rd., 800-894-0806 www.siestainnandsuites.com
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SLEEP INN MEDICAL CENTER N.W. 8318 IH-10 W., 800-893-9912 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/tx623
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Renovated in 2008, free continental breakfast and high-speed Internet access. b
SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT 3636 N.W. Loop 410, 800-287-9400 www.marriott.com/satnl
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SPRINGHILL SUITES HOTEL MEDICAL CENTER 11426 IH-10 W., 800-306-1837 www.marriott.com
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STAYBRIDGE SUITES NORTHWEST - COLONNADE 4320 Spectrum One, 800-238-8000 www.staybridge.com/sanantonionnw
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An innovative all-suite hotel meeting the needs of the extended-stay guest. J b
SUPER 8 SEAWORLD/MEDICAL CENTER 5336 Wurzbach Rd., 210-520-0888
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AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN - LACKLAND A.F.B. 2435 Pinn Rd., 210-673-2100 www.americasbestvalueinn.com
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Free continental breakfast and wireless Internet access. b
BEST WESTERN ATREA HOTEL & SUITES
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3635 Crooked Trl., 210-298-8880
www.bestwestern.com, Reader Response 63.
Escape to this new contemporary San Antonio hotel located near SeaWorld
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BEST WESTERN SEAWORLD/LACKLAND A.F.B. 6855 N.W. Loop 410, 888-889-3444 www.sanantoniobestwestern.com
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CAREFREE INN LACKLAND 100 Valley Hi Dr., 877-675-9550 www.carefreeinnlackland.com
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COMFORT SUITES - SEAWORLD 8021 Alamo Downs Pkwy., 210-681-6000 www.sacomfortsuites.com
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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SEAWORLD 6738 N.W. Loop 410, 800-614-2900 www.sanantoniocourtyard.com
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Centrally located to SeaWorld
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DAYS INN SEAWORLD 6010 N.W. Loop 410, 210-522-1995 www.the.daysinn.com/sanantonio02602
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ECONO LODGE INGRAM PARK 6360 N.W. Loop 410, 800-424-6423 www.econolodgeseaworld.com
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ECONO LODGE LACKLAND SEAWORLD 6301 Old Hwy. 90 W., 210-645-1430 www.econolodge.com
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Free continental breakfast, wireless Internet access and coin-operated laundry. J b
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES SAN ANTONIO SEAWORLD 4026 Wiseman Blvd., 888-236-2427 www.marriott.com/satsw
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FIESTA INN & SUITES 4934 N.W. Loop 410, 800-267-3605 www.estasuites.com
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HAMPTON INN NORTHWEST/SEAWORLD 4803 Manitou, 210-684-9966 www.hamptoninn.com
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Near SeaWorld
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HILTON SAN ANTONIO HILL COUNTRY HOTEL AND SPA 9800 Westover Hills Blvd., 210-509-9800 www1.hilton.com
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Full-service Hilton hotel nestled in the hills of northwest San Antonio.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES SEAWORLD/LACKLAND A.F.B. 2861 Cinema Ridge, 877-292-1400 www.holidaysanantonio.com
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HOLIDAY INN LACKLAND (SEAWORLD AREA) 6502 Old Hwy. 90 W., 888-568-8860 www.holiday-inn.com/sat-lackland
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Lackland AFB (SeaWorld
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HOWARD JOHNSON INN & SUITES LACKLAND 6815 W. U.S. Hwy. 90, 210-675-9690 www.howardjohnsonlackland.com
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For family fun near SeaWorld
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HYATT REGENCY HILL COUNTRY RESORT AND SPA 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr., 800-55HYATT www.hillcountry.hyatt.com
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Offers championship golf, world-class spa and a four-acre water playground. Ad Page 76, Reader Response 37.
HYATT WILD OAK RANCH 9700 W. Military Dr., 210-647-9300 www.hyatt.com
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Indoor/outdoor heated pools, free Wi-Fi, restaurant on-site.
KNIGHTS INN LACKLAND 6735 Hwy. 90 W., 800-843-5644 www.knightsinn.com
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Free continental breakfast and local calls. Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby. J b
LA QUINTA INN - LACKLAND 6511 W. Military Dr., 800-SLEEPLQ www.lq.com
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South of downtown on Military Drive adjacent to Lackland Air Force Base. J
LA QUINTA INN - SEAWORLD/INGRAM PARK 7134 N.W. Loop 410, 800-531-5900 www.lq.com
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Features all-new rooms with free high-speed Internet access and more. J b
MOTEL 6 SEAWORLD 2185 S.W. Loop 410, 210-673-9020 www.motel6.com
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Clean, comfortable rooms with wireless Internet access. J
QUALITY INN SEAWORLD 323 S.W. Loop 410, 800-4-CHOICE www.choicehotels.com
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Free continental breakfast, high-speed Internet, exercise facility and business center. b
RAMADA SEAWORLD 7043 Culebra Rd., 888-889-8771 www.the.ramada.com/sanantonio14894
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Near SeaWorld
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RED ROOF INN LACKLAND 6861 W. U.S. Hwy. 90, 800-733-7663 www.redroof.com
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Located 1.8 miles from Lackland AFB. Free continental breakfast. J b
RED ROOF INN SEAWORLD 6880 N.W. Loop 410, 210-509-3434 www.redroof.com
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Ten miles from downtown, River Walk and airport; ve miles to SeaWorld
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RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT SEAWORLD 2838 Cinema Ridge, 800-236-2427 www.residenceinn.com
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Extended-stay all-suite hotel with all of the comforts of the modern home. J b
RODEWAY INN LACKLAND/SEAWORLD 6500 W. U.S. Hwy. 90, 800-228-2000 www.rodeway.com/hotel/tx554
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Free hot continental breakfast and high-speed Internet. b
SPRINGHILL SUITES SEAWORLD/LACKLAND (Opening Spring 2010) 100 Richland Hills Dr., 888-236-2427 www.marriott.com
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SUPER 8 MOTEL NEAR SEAWORLD 2211 S.W. Loop 410, 210-678-0888 www.super8.com
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Near SeaWorld
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TRAVELODGE - LACKLAND 120 Rustleaf Dr., 800-489-1563 www.travelodge.com
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SURROUNDING AREAS
1908 AYRES INN BED & BREAKFAST 124 W. Woodlawn Ave., 210-736-4232 www.1908ayresinn.com
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1908 Ayers Inn Bed & Breakfast is one of the best romantic getaways in Texas. b
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN - AT&T CENTER 3645 N. Pan Am Expwy., 210-223-0001 www.bestvalueinn.com
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Cable TV with HBO, A/C, free high-speed Internet and complimentary breakfast. b
ANTONIAN HOTEL 2131 IH-35 N., 800-905-2676 www.antonianhotel.com
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Full hot American breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a tness room. J
BEST WESTERN GARDEN INN 11939 IH-35 N., 800-937-8376 www.bestwestern.com
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North of downtown, high-speed Internet, pet-friendly up to 10 lbs. with a fee. J b
BEST WESTERN SAN ANTONIO EAST INN & SUITES 8669 I-10 E., Converse, 210-661-8669 www.bestwestern.com
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BEST WESTERN SHETLAND INN & SUITES 3602 S.E. Military Dr., 210-798-5000 www.bestwestern.com
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Open suites with microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer and iron. Free continental breakfast. b
BEST WESTERN WINDSOR POINTE HOTEL & SUITES - AT&T CENTER 4639 Rittiman Rd., 210-655-6800 www.bestwestern.com
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Five miles north of downtown. Continental breakfast. Wi-Fi.
BONNER GARDEN BED & BREAKFAST 145 E. Agarita Ave., 800-396-4222 www.bonnergarden.com
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Bonner Garden Bed & Breakfast is conveniently located minutes from downtown. b
BULLIS HOUSE INN 621 Pierce Ave., 877-477-4100 www.bullishouseinn.com
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A Texas State Historic landmark, family-friendly, affordable, near downtown.
CANDLEWOOD SUITES 9350 I-10 W., 210-615-0550 www.candlewoodsuites.com
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Midscale extended-stay hotel located on northwest side of San Antonio. J
CHRISTMAS HOUSE 2307 McCullough Ave., 800-268-4187 www.christmashousebnb.com
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A bed and breakfast that enjoys the Christmas spirit year round. b
COMFORT INN & SUITES AT&T CENTER 4038 I-10 E., 210-447-2000 www.comfortinn.com/hotel-san_antonio-texas-txa92
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Conveniently located on Interstate 10. b
COMFORT SUITES NORTH 11526 I-35 N., 210-656-4600 www.choicehotels.com
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Exceptionally clean hotel. Staff is friendly and dedicated to their customers. b
COMFORT SUITES SAN ANTONIO AT RITTIMAN 6350 IH-35 N. at Rittiman Road, 800-519-3442 www.comfortsuites.com
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Fully renovated suites, king or queen beds. Wi-Fi. Complimentary hot breakfast. b
DAYS INN AT&T CENTER 4039 E. Houston St., 888-268-0818 www.daysinn.com
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Centrally located on I-10 and only minutes from major attractions. J b
DAYS INN COLISEUM/AT&T CENTER 3443 IH-35 N., Exit 160, 800-548-2626 www.salodging.com
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Complimentary continental breakfast, Wi-Fi and on-site parking. J b
DAYS INN NORTH 11202 IH-35 N., 210-655-4311 www.daysinn.com
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Centrally located near attractions. Deluxe continental breakfast and wireless Internet. b
DAYS INN SOUTHEAST 5003 Rigsby Ave., 210-648-3297 www.daysinn.com
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Near AT&T Center. Continental breakfast and high-speed Internet.
DAYS INN WINDCREST 9401 IH-35 N., 210-650-9779 www.daysinn.com/hotel/05663
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Great location in San Antonio. Easy access to New Braunfels and San Marcos. b
DIXIE DUDE RANCH 833 Dixie Dude Ranch Rd., Bandera, 800-375-9255 www.dixieduderanch.com
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725-acre working ranch, horseback riding in Hill Country, heated pool, hot tub, shing and hiking. Ad Page 29, Reader Response 20.
DR. YRIZARRYS INN 115 W. Ashby Pl., 866-589-4571 www.historicsanantoniobandb.com
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One of San Antonios oldest, most elegant neighborhoods. b
DRURY INN & SUITES SAN ANTONIO NORTHEAST 4900 Crestwind Dr., 800-DRURYINN www.druryhotels.com
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Near Americas largest water park, Schlitterbahn Water Park, New Braunfels. J b
ECONO LODGE EAST 218 S. W.W. White Rd., 800-55ECONO www.econolodge.com
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ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES 2755 N. Pan Am Expwy., 866-313-1210 www.choicehotels.com
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Enjoy newly renovated rooms just three miles from downtown. J b
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES STONE OAK 80 Trailcrest St., 800-MARRIOTT www.marriott.com/satfn
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New hotel. Rooms and suites. Hot breakfast. Wi-Fi. Indoor pool. Fitness room. b
GALAXY INN MOTEL 1242 W. Hollywood Ave., 210-732-5800
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Close to downtown location with restaurants and attractions nearby.
GUEST HOUSE INN AND SUITES AT BRAUNIG LAKE 13800 IH-37 S., 210-633-1833 www.sanantonioguesthouse.com
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15 minutes from downtown San Antonio. Continental breakfast and Wi-Fi. J b
HALLMARK INN & SUITES 6370 IH-35 N., 210-646-6336 www.hallmarkinnsa.com
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Microwave and refrigerator units. Free continental breakfast. Kids stay free. J b
HAWTHORN NORTHEAST 13101 E. Loop 1604 N., 210-655-9491 www.sanantoniohawthornsuites.com
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Newly renovated, full-sized suites, high-speed Internet, free hot breakfast. J b
HAWTHORN SUITES LTD. NORTH 6900 IH-35 N., 800-210-4255 www.hawthorn.com
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Free Wi-Fi access, hot breakfast buffet and social hour 5 - 7 p.m. Wed. b
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - SAN ANTONIO SOUTH 11400 S.E. Loop 410, 210-293-5800 www.hiexpress.com
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HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES - SAN ANTONIO/NORTHEAST 3855 IH-35 N., 800-HOLIDAYINN www.holidayinn.com/sat-northeast
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HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON NORTH STONE OAK 125 N. Loop 1604 W., 210-497-8200 www.sanantonionorth.homewoodsuites.com
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HOWARD JOHNSON INN & SUITES 3817 IH-35 N., 800-446-4656 www.gohojosat.com
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INN AT CRAIG PLACE 117 W. Craig Pl., 877-427-2447 www.craigplace.com
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INTOWN SUITES 9530 Perrin Beitel Rd., 210-590-8190 www.intownsuites.com
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JW MARRIOTT SAN ANTONIO HILL COUNTRY RESORT & SPA 1717 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 310 (Pre-Opening Ofces), 210-403-3434 www.jwsanantonio.com
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LA PALMERA HOTEL 10815 IH-35 N., 210-637-3372 www.lapalmerahotel.net
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LA QUINTA INN - I-10 EAST 6075 IH-10 E. , 210-661-4545 www.lq.com
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LA QUINTA INN - I-35 NORTH AT TOEPPERWEIN 12822 I-35 N., 210-657-5500 www.lq.com
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LA QUINTA INN - RITTIMAN 6410 I-35 N., 210-653-6619 www.lq.com
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LA QUINTA INN - SOUTH PARK 7202 S. Pan Am Expwy., 800-531-5900 www.lq.com
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LA QUINTA INN ALAMODOME SOUTH 3180 Goliad Rd., 800-367-4667 www.lq.com
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LAMBERMONT PRIVATE HOTEL AND EVENTS 950 E. Grayson, 210-271-9145 www.lambermontevents.com
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MI CASA INN & SUITES 11591 IH-35 N., 210-654-9111
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MICROTEL INN & SUITES N.E. 3911 N. Pan Am Expwy., 866-553-0744 www.microtelsanantonio.com
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MOTEL 6 ALAMODOME SOUTH 748 Hot Wells Blvd., 210-533-6667 www.motel6.com
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MOTEL 6 FORT SAM HOUSTON 5522 IH-35 N., 210-661-8791 www.motel6.com
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MOTEL 6 SOUTH 7950 S. Pan Am Expwy. (IH-35 S.), 210-928-2866 www.motel6.com
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OCASEYS BED & BREAKFAST 225 W. Craig Pl., 800-738-1378 www.ocaseybnb.com
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PEAR TREE INN NORTHEAST 8300 I-35 N., 210-654-1144 www.druryhotels.com
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QUALITY INN 606 Division Ave., 210-927-4800 www.choicehotels.com
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QUALITY INN & SUITES EAST 222 S. W.W. White Rd., 210-359-7200 www.choicehotels.com
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RED ROOF INN 4403 IH-10 E., 800-456-9345 www.redroof.com
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REST INN 5530 IH-10 E., 210-662-6691 www.restinn.net
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ROSE PARK INN 312 S. W.W. White Rd., 210-359-6767 www.roseparkinn.com
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RUNNING R GUEST RANCH 9059 Bandera Creek Rd., Bandera, 830-796-3984 www.sanantoniofamilyvacations.com
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SAN ANTONIO FAMILY VACATIONS Northeast San Antonio, 817-346-0820 www.sanantoniofamilyvacations.com
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THE SERENGETI RESORT 408 Fuller Dr., Bergheim, 830-816-3600 www.serengetiresort.com
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At Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa
in San Antonio, exciting adventures await you and
your family. Embark on a playful family oat down
the Ramblin River or gather up your group and
head out to nearby SeaWorld. Just be back in time
for a Smores toast by the re pit and experience
family togetherness like never before. Visit our
website to explore our terric vacation packages.
Feel the Hyatt touch.
9800 Hyatt Resort Drive
800 55 HYATT
www.hillcountry.hyatt.com
HYAT T RE G E NC Y HI L L C O U NT RY RE S O RT A ND S PA
RIVERWALK PLAZA HOTEL
Our downtown Riverwalk
location puts you in the heart of
all major area attractions. Newly
renovated rooms, Spring 2008.
AAA Rated-Tree Diamond.
100 Villita St.
800-554-4678 210-225-1234
www.riverwalkplaza.com
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With the charm of a boutique property, the Emily Morgan is a perfect
spot for everything from a corporate retreat to a weekend getaway. Te
Riverwalk, Alamo, Convention Center and Market Square are only
steps from your front door. Our 177 guest rooms combine luxury and
functionality. Tink of it as a corner o ce with a feather bed.
705 E. Houston
800-824-6674 210-225-5100
www.emilymorganhotel.com
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capture the warmth and spirit of San Antonio.
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123 Pool House......................................... 66 ........
1908 Ayres Inn Bed & Breakfast ............... 73 ........
A Victorian Lady Inn .................................. 66 ........
Aaron Pancoast Carriage House ............... 64 ........
Airport Town House Motel ........................ 66 ........
Alamo Street Victorian Inn ........................ 64 ........
Aloft San Antonio Airport .......................... 66 ........
Americas Best Value Inn ........................... 66 ........
Americas Best Value Inn ........................... 70 ........
Americas Best Value Inn - AT&T Center ... 73 ........
Americas Best Value Inn - Lackland AFB .. 71 ........
Americas Best Value Inn - San Antonio Airport 66.........
Antonian H otel .......................................... 73 ........
Arbor House Inn & Suites ......................... 64 ........
Atrium H ouse ........................................... 66 ........
Baymont San Antonio Wurzbach/
Medical C enter ......................................... 70 ........
Beauregard House Bed and Breakfast Inn .......64 ........
Beckmann Inn and Carriage House .......... 64 ........
Best Western Alamo Suites ...................... 64 ........
Best Western Atrea Hotel & Suites .......... 71 ........
Best Western Casa Linda Hotel ................ 66 ........
Best Western Fiesta Inn ........................... 68 ........
Best Western Garden Inn ......................... 73 ........
Best Western Hill Country Suites ............. 66 ........
Best Western Posada Ana Inn - Airport ..... 66 ........
Best Western Posada Ana Inn Medical Center . 68.........
Best Western San Antonio East Inn & Suites ...73 ........
Best Western SeaWorld/Lackland A.F.B. ... 71 ........
Best Western Shetland Inn & Suites ........ 73 ........
Best Western Sunset Suites Riverwalk .... 64 ........
Best Western Windsor Pointe Hotel
& Suites - AT&T Center............................. 73 ........
Bonner Garden Bed & Breakfast .............. 73 ........
Brackenridge House Bed and Breakfast .....54, 64 ........
Budget Suites of America ......................... 70 ........
Bullis House Inn ........................................ 73 ........
Cambria Suites - San Antonio Med Park
(Opening in the Spring of 2011) ................ 70 ........
Cambria Suites San Antonio Airport ......... 67 ........
Candlewood Sui tes ................................... 73 ........
Carefree Inn Lackland ............................... 71 ........
Carriage H ouse ......................................... 70 ........
Chicken P aradise....................................... 67 ........
Christmas H ouse ...................................... 73 ........
Comfort Inn & Suites Airport .................... 67 ........
Comfort Inn & Suites At Vance Jackson ... 70 ........
Comfort Inn & Suites AT&T Center .......... 73 ........
Comfort Inn Fiesta Park ............................ 68 ........
Comfort Inn Medical Center ..................... 70 ........
Comfort Suites - SeaWorld ....................... 72 ........
Comfort Suites Airport North .................... 67 ........
Comfort Sui tes Alamo/Riverwalk .............. 64 ........
Comfort Suites North ............................... 73 ........
Comfort Suites San Antonio at Rittiman ... 73 ........
Comfort Suites Stone Oak/Northwoods ... 67 ........
Condominiums by Texas Vacation Rentals 64 ........
Courtyard by Marriott - Airport .................. 67 ........
Courtyard by Marriott - Airport/Northstar .. 67 ........
Courtyard by Marriott - Market Square ..... 64 ........
Courtyard by Marriott - Medical Center .... 70 ........
Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio
North/Stone Oak at Legacy ...................... 69 ........
Courtyard by Marriott Seaworld ................ 72 ........
Courtyard San Antonio Riverwalk
(Opening Spring 2009) .............................. 63 ........
Crockett Hotel ..................................... 52, 64 ........
Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport ............ 67 ........
Crowne Plaza San Antonio Riverwalk ....... 63 ........
Days Inn Airport ........................................ 67 ........
Days Inn Alamo Riverwalk ........................ 64 ........
Days Inn AT&T Center .............................. 73 ........
Days Inn Coliseum/AT&T Center .............. 73 ........
Days Inn Downtown/Riverwalk Area ........ 64 ........
Days Inn Fiesta Park ................................. 69 ........
Days Inn North .......................................... 73 ........
Days Inn Northwest Medical Center ........ 70 ........
Days Inn SeaWorld ................................... 72 ........
Days Inn Southeast................................... 73 ........
Days Inn Windcrest................................... 73 ........
Dixie Dude Ranch ..................................... 73 ....29
Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Airport ...... 67 ........
Dr. Yrizarrys Inn ........................................ 73 ........
Drury Inn & Suites Airport ........................ 67 ........
Drury Inn & Suites North .......................... 67 ........
Drury Inn & Suites Northwest .................. 70 ........
Drury Inn & Suites Riverwalk ................... 63 ........
Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Northeast 73 ........
Drury Plaza Hotel Riverwalk ............... 52, 63 ........
Econo Lodge Central ................................ 70 ........
Econo Lodge East ..................................... 73 ........
Econo Lodge Ingram Park......................... 72 ........
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites ......................... 74 ........
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fiesta Park ..... 69 ........
Econo Lodge Lackland SeaWorld ............. 72 ........
El Montan Motor Hotel ............................. 67 ........
El Tropicano Riverwalk Holiday Inn ........... 63 ........
Embassy Suites Hotel San Antonio Airport ......67 ........
Embassy Suites Northwest ...................... 70 ........
Embassy Suites Riverwalk
(Opening June 2010) ................................. 63 ........
Emily Morgan Hotel ............................ 52, 64 .... 76
Extended Stay America Deluxe ................ 69 ........
Faireld Inn & Suites by Marriott
Downtown/Market Square ....................... 64 ........
Faireld Inn & Suites San Antonio SeaWorld....72 ........
Faireld Inn & Suites Stone Oak .........................74.........
Faireld Inn by Marriott Airport/North Star 67 ........
Fairmount Hotel .................................. 52, 64 ........
Fiesta Bed & Breakfast ............................. 65 ........
Fiesta Inn & Suites ................................... 72 ........
Four Points by Sheraton -
San Antonio North (Opening in July 2011) 67 ........
Four Points by Sheraton -
San Antonio Northwest ............................ 69 ........
Four Points by Sheraton
San Antonio Downtown ............................ 65 ........
Galaxy Inn Motel ........................................ 74 ........
Gardenia I nn ............................................. 65 ........
Glass H ouse ............................................. 67 ........
Grand Hyatt San Antonio ................ 9, 53, 63 .. IBC
Guest House Inn and Suites at Braunig Lake ....74.........
Hallmark Inn & Suites ................................ 74 ........
Hampton Inn & Suites Airport .................. 67 ........
Hampton Inn Northwest/SeaWorld .......... 72 ........
Hampton Inn Northwoods ........................ 67 ........
Hampton Inn San Antonio Downtown ...... 65 ........
Hampton Inn Six Flags .............................. 69 ........
Havana River Walk Inn .................. 52, 53, 63 ........
Hawthorn N ortheast .................................. 74 ........
Hawthorn Suites Ltd. North ....................... 74 ........
Hill Country Inn & Suites at Salado Creek Villas 67.........
Hilton Garden Inn Airport .......................... 67 ........
Hilton Palacio del Rio ................................ 63 ........
Hilton San Antonio Airport Hotel ............... 67 ........
Hilton San Antonio Hill Country Hotel and Spa .72 ........
Historic Menger Hotel .............................. 65 ........
Holiday Inn Downtown/Market Square ..... 65 ........
Holiday Inn Express - Northwest .............. 69 ........
Holiday Inn Express - San Antonio South .. 74 ........
Holiday Inn Express & Suites ................... 71 ........
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Market Squar e Area .................................. 65 ........
Holiday Inn Express Airport ...................... 67 ........
Holiday Inn Express Airport North ............ 67 ........
Holiday Inn Express Alamo/River Walk ..... 65 ........
Holiday Inn Express Hotel &
Suites Downtown Rivercenter Area ......... 65 ........
Holiday Inn Express Hotel &
Suites Sea World/Lackland A.F.B. .............. 72 ........
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites -
San Antonio/Northeast .............................. 74 ........
Holiday Inn Lackland (Seaworld Area) ....... 72 ........
Holiday Inn Riverwalk ............................... 63 ........
Holiday Inn San Antonio International Airport ...68 ........
Home Away From Home - Medical Center ......71 ........
Homegate Studios & Suites ..................... 68 ........
Homegate Studios &
Suites Fiesta Park/Medical Center ............ 69 ........
Homestead Studio Suites San Antonio Airport . 68.........
Homewood Suites by Hilton - River Walk .........63 ........
Homewood Suites by Hilton North Stone Oak ..74.........
Homewood Suites Hotel Northwest ........ 69 ........
Hotel Contessa ......................................... 63 ........
Hotel Indigo at the Alamo ......................... 65 ........
Hotel Indigo San Antonio Riverwalk ......... 63 ........
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk ............... 52, 53, 63 ........
Howard Johnson All Suites Motel ............ 71 ........
Howard Johnson Fiesta ............................ 69 ........
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites ................... 74 ........
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites Lackland ... 72 ........
Hyatt Place Riverwalk ............................... 63 ........
Hyatt Place San Antonio -
Northwest/Medical Center ....................... 71 ........
Hyatt Place San Antonio Airport ................ 68 ........
Hyatt Regency Hill Country
Resort and Spa ....................... 32, 33, 56, 72 .... 76
Hyatt Regency San Antonio ................ 53, 63 .. IBC
Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch ............................... 72 ........
Inn at Craig Place ....................................... 74 ........
Inn on the Riverwalk ................................. 63 ........
Intown Suites ...................................... 68, 74 ........
Joske House ............................................. 65 ........
JW Marriott San Antonio
Hill Country Resort & Spa ................ 9, 56, 74 ........
King William Manor ................................... 65 ........
Knights Inn Fiesta ..................................... 69 ........
Knights Inn Fort Sam Houston.................. 68 ........
Knights Inn Lackland ................................. 72 ........
La Palmera Hotel ....................................... 74 ........
La Quinta Inn - I-10 East ............................ 74 ........
La Quinta Inn - I-35 North at Toepperwein . 74 ........
La Quinta Inn - Lackland ........................... 72 ........
La Quinta Inn - Market Square .................. 65 ........
La Quinta Inn - Rittiman ............................. 74 ........
La Quinta Inn - Seaworld/Ingram Park ...... 72 ........
La Quinta Inn - South Park ......................... 74 ........
La Quinta Inn - Vance Jackson .................. 71 ........
La Quinta Inn & Suites Convention Center .......65 ........
La Quinta Inn & Suites Downtown ........... 65 ........
La Quinta Inn & Suites Fiesta Texas ......... 69 ........
La Quinta Inn & Suites North Stone Oak .. 69 ........
La Quinta Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport .....68 ........
La Quinta Inn Alamodome South .............. 74 ........
La Quinta Inn and Suites Conference Center ...71 ........
Lambermont Private Hotel and Events ...... 74 ........
Marriott Plaza San Antonio ....................... 65 ........
Menger Hotel ..................................... 52, 53 ........
Mi Casa Inn & Suites ................................. 74 ........
Microtel Inn & Suites - Airport .................. 68 ........
Microtel Inn & Suites Downtown ............. 65 ........
Microtel Inn & Suites N.E. ......................... 74 ........
Motel 6 - San Antonio Medical Center South ...71 ........
Motel 6 Alamodome South ....................... 74 ........
Motel 6 Downtown................................... 65 ........
Motel 6 Fiesta .......................................... 69 ........
Motel 6 Fort Sam Houston ........................ 74 ........
Motel 6 Northeast ..................................... 74 ........
Motel 6 Northwest Medical Center .......... 71 ........
Motel 6 SeaWorld ..................................... 72 ........
Motel 6 South ........................................... 75 ........
Noble Inns - The Jackson House ............... 65 ........
Northeast Pear Tree Inn .........................................
Oak Hills Inn ............................................. 71 ........
OBrien Historic Hotel ............................... 65 ........
OCaseys Bed & Breakfast ....................... 75 ........
Oge House Inn on the Riverwalk ...... 54, 63 ........
Omni La Mansin del Ro ............. 52, 53, 64 ....62
Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade.......69 ........
Painted Lady Inn Bed & Breakfast ............ 65 ........
Pear Tree Inn by Drury - Airport ................. 68 ........
Pear Tree Inn Northeast ............................ 75 ........
Quality Inn ................................................ 75 ........
Quality Inn & Suites Bandera Pointe ......... 69 ........
Quality Inn & Suites East .......................... 75 ........
Quality Inn & Suites Fiesta Park ............... 69 ........
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Quality Inn SeaWorld ................................ 72 ........
Radisson Hotel Downtown Market Square ...... 65.........
Ramada L imited West .............................. 65 ........
Ramada S eaWorld .................................... 72 ........
Red Roof Inn ............................................. 75 ........
Red Roof Inn Airport ................................. 68 ........
Red Roof Inn Downtown .......................... 65 ........
Red Roof Inn Lackland .............................. 72 ........
Red Roof Inn SeaWorld ............................ 72 ........
Regency Inn & Suites ............................... 71 ........
Residence Inn by Marriott Airport ............. 68 ........
Residence Inn by Marriott
Downtown/Market Square ....................... 66 ........
Residence Inn By Marriott SeaWorld ........ 72 ........
Residence Inn North/Stone Oak ............... 69 ........
Residence Inn Northwest ......................... 70 ........
Residence Inn San Antonio
Downtown/Alamo Pl aza............................ 65 ........
Rest Inn .................................................... 75 ........
Rittiman Inn & Suites ................................ 75 ........
River H aus ................................................ 66 ........
Riverwalk Plaza Hotel ......................... 53, 64 .... 76
Riverwalk Vista ......................................... 66 ........
Rodeway Inn ............................................. 75 ........
Rodeway Inn D owntown .......................... 66 ........
Rodeway Inn Fort Sam Houston ............... 75 ........
Rodeway Inn Lac kland/SeaWorld .............. 72 ........
Rodeway Inn N ortheast ............................ 75 ........
Rodeway Inn Six Flags .............................. 70 ........
Rose Park Inn............................................ 75 ........
Royal Hawaiian Continental Inn ................ 68 ........
Ruckman Haus Bed & Breakfast ............... 75 ........
Running R Guest Ranch ............................ 75 ....29
San Antonio Family Vacations ................... 75 ........
San Antonio Marriott Northwest ............... 71 ........
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter ....... 53, 64 ....77
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk ................ 64 ....77
Serengeti R esort ....................................... 75 ........
Sheraton Gunter Hotel ........................ 52, 66 ........
Siesta Inn and Suites ................................ 71 ........
Six Flags Super 8 ...................................... 70 ........
Skyline Motel ............................................ 68 ........
Sleep Inn & Suites at Six Flags ................. 70 ........
Sleep Inn Medical Center N.W. ................ 71 ........
Springhill Suites by Marriott ...................... 71 ........
SpringHill Suites Hotel Medical Center .... 71 ........
SpringHill Suites San Antonio Airport ....... 68 ........
SpringHill Suites SeaWorld /
Lackland (Opening Spring 2010) ............... 72 ........
St. Anthony - A Wyndham Historic Hotel .... 52, 66.........
Staybridge Sui tes Airport .......................... 68 ........
Staybridge Suites Downtown Sunset Station ..66 ........
Staybridge Suites Northwest - Colonnade ........71 ........
Staybridge Suites San Antonio - La Cantera .....70 ........
Stockton H ouse ........................................ 68 ........
Stone H ouse ............................................. 68 ........
Studio 6 .................................................... 70 ........
Super 8 - San Antonio ............................... 75 ........
Super 8 Downtown River Walk ................. 66 ........
Super 8 Motel - AT&T Center/Coliseum Area ...75 ........
Super 8 Motel Airport ............................... 68 ........
Super 8 Motel Alamodome South ............ 75 ........
Super 8 Motel East ................................... 75 ........
Super 8 Motel Near SeaWorld .................. 73 ........
Super 8 Motel Riverwalk Area .................. 75 ........
Super 8 SeaWorld/Medical Center ........... 71 ........
Tapatio Springs Golf Resort ...................... 75 ........
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
San Antonio Airport................................... 68 ........
Towneplace Suites by Marriott
San Antonio Northwest ............................ 70 ........
Trail H ouse ................................................ 68 ........
Travel Inn ................................................... 75 ........
Travelodge - Lackland ................................ 73 ........
Travelodge AT&T Center / I-10 East .......... 75 ........
Travelodge Inn & Suites - Ft. Sam AT&T Center..... 75.........
Watermark Hotel & Spa ................ 53, 56, 64 ....62
Westin La Cantera Resort ......... 9, 33, 56, 70 ....77
Westin Riverwalk San Antonio ........... 53, 64 ........
Yellow Rose Bed & Breakfast ................... 66 ........
ATTRACTIONS
Alamo ........................................................16 ........
Alamodome .............................................. 34 ........
Arneson R iver Theatre .............................. 42 ........
Blue Star Arts Complex .......................13, 14 ........
Brackenridge Park ..................... 8, 9, 22, 43 ........
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum .......13, 14, 26 ....29
Caliente Harley-Davidson ..................................62
Carver Center ...................................................29
Cascade Caverns ................................ 22, 23 ........
Culinary Institute of America,
San Antonio Campus .................................16 ........
Emilie and Albert Friedrich Park ................ 44 ........
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area .......... 44 ........
Enchanted Springs Ranch ......................... 24 ....29
Fall Art F estivals .........................................12 .... 19
Flying A Ranch .................................... 23, 24 ........
Fort Sam Houston Museum ......................14 ........
Government Canyon State Natural Area ... 44 ........
Guadalupe River State Park ...................... 44 ........
Guenther H ouse ........................................16 ....62
Guinness World Records Museum ....................29
Hill Country State Natural Area ................. 44 ........
Hill Country Wine & Food Festival ............ 46 ........
Imax Theatre R ivercenter .......................... 26 ........
Institute of Texan Cultures .........................14 ....18
Japanese Tea Garden .......................... 43, 56 ........
Jim Cullums Landing................................ 42 ........
Kiddie P ark ................................................ 26 ........
King William Association ............................16 ........
La Villita ..................................................... 42 ........
LH7 Ranch .......................................... 23, 24 ........
Little Church La Villita ................................ 56 ........
Louis Tussauds Wax Works ..............................29
Luminaria Arts Night ..................................12 ........
Magik Theatre, The .............................. 24, 26 ........
Main Pl aza ................................................ 42 ........
Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum ...13, 14 ........
Marriage Island ......................................... 56 ........
Mission Trail ...............................................12 ........
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center ................. 44 ........
Museo Alameda ..................................13, 14 ........
Natural Bridge Caverns ....................... 22, 23 ....29
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch ............. 22, 23 ........
Pearl Farmers Market ................................16 ........
Pearl Historic Brewery ..................7, 8, 13, 16 ........
Plaza Wax Museum & Ripleys Believe It or Not.... 26.....29
Ripleys Haunted Adventure, Guinness World
Records Museum and Tomb Rider 3D ...... 26 ....29
Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon
and 1/2 Marathon ..................................... 36 ........
San Antonio Botanical Garden ...... 43, 56, 62 ........
San Antonio Central Library .......................16 ........
San Antonio Charros ................................. 36 ........
San Antonio Childrens Museum ...13, 14, 26 ....29
San Antonio Missions ............................... 36 ........
San Antonio Museum of Art .............7, 13, 14 ........
San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival . 46.........
San Antonio Rampage .............................. 36 ........
San Antonio River Walk..............................12 ........
San Antonio Rodeo ............................. 34, 36 ........
San Antonio Silver Stars ........................... 34 ........
San Antonio Spurs .................................... 34 ........
San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium .. 22, 23, 24, 43 ....28
San Fernando Cathedral.............................12 ........
San Pedro Park ..........................................12 ........
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort ................ 22 ........
Scobee Pl anetarium ................................. 43 ........
SeaWorld San Antonio ........................ 22, 23 ... BC
Six Flags Fiesta Texas ..................... 8, 22, 23 .. IFC
Skies Over Texas .................................................2
Southtown Arts District .............................16 ........
Southwest School of Art & Craft.... 13, 14, 16 ........
Spanish Governors Palace ........................12 ........
Splashtown San Antonio....................... 8, 22 ....29
Steves Homestead Museum .....................16 ........
Tejas Rodeo Company .............................. 36 ........
Texas Farm to Table ...................................16 ........
Texas Folklife Festival .................................12 ........
Texas Golf Hall of Fame and Museum ........ 9 ........
Texas Pioneer Museum .......................13, 14 ........
Texas Ranger Museum .....................................29
Texas Wine Tours ...................................... 46 ........
Tomb Rider 3D ...................................................29
Tower of the Americas .........................................2
U.S. Army Medical Department Museum .14 ........
Wild Animal Orphanage ............................ 23 ....28
Wine and Wildower Trail ......................... 46 ........
Wine Tours of Texas .................................. 46 ........
Witte Museum ........................13, 14, 26, 43 ........
Wonder World Park ................................... 23 ........
DINING
Boudros: A Texas Bistro ........................... 42 ........
Chart House ........................................................2
Dolores del Rio Ristorante ........................ 42 ........
Fig Tree Restaurant ................................... 56 ........
Guadalajara Grill ................................................62
La Margarita .......................................................3
Mi Tierra ..............................................................3
Paesanos ..........................................................18
Pico de Gallo ........................................................3
Rio Rio Cantina ..................................................18
Zuni Grill .............................................................18
GOLF
AT&T Oaks Course &
AT&T Canyons Course .......................... 9, 32 ........
Brackenridge Park Golf Course ............. 9, 32 ........
Resort & Spa .......................... 32, 33, 56, 72 .... 76
Pecan Valley Golf Club .............................. 32 ........
Quarry Golf Club, The ............................... 33 ........
Texas Golf Hall of Fame and Museum ........ 9 ........
Valero Texas Open, AT&T Oaks Course 9, 33 ........
Westin La Cantera Resort ......... 9, 33, 56, 70 ....77
SHOPPING
Lucchese Boot Company ..................................48
North Star Mall ......................................... 56 ........
Prime Outlets at San Marcos ................... 56 ....49
Rivercenter Mall ...............................................48
Round Rock Premium Outlets .................. 56 ....49
Shops at Artisans Alley, The ..............................49
Shops at La Cantera, The ......................... 56 ........
Tanger Factory Outlets ............................. 56 ........
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Resort & Spa .......................... 32, 33, 56, 72 .... 76
Watermark Hotel & Spa .......... 52, 53, 56, 64 ....62
Westin La Cantera Resort ............. 33, 56, 70 ....77
VISITOR SERVICES
Balcones Heights ....................................................... 28
Bandera TexasCVB ............................................24 .... 38
Boerne Convention & Visitors Bureau ...............46 ........
Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce ..............44 ........
Comfort Chamber of Commerce ......................46 ........
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Center ................................................46 .... 38
Gruene ...............................................................46 ........
Kerrville Visitor Information Center ............................ 39
New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce ...........46 ........
San Antonio Bed & Breakfast Association ........54 .... 48
San Antonio Vacation Experience .............................. 39
San Antonio Visitors Center .........................16, 60 ........
San Marcos CVB ..........................................................39
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