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Paddle-boarding was allowed on the River Walk in the 1960’s and 70’s, see the Evolution of the River Walk.

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Association Board of Directors President Justin Holley, Wyndham Garden River Walk President Elect Tammy Peacock-Werline, Hard Rock Café Vice Presidents John Carbajal, Paesanos Restaurant Group Terry Corless, Mad Dogs Andy Hearon, El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel Cece Smith, SmithPrint Secretary/Treasurer Joe Melton, Embassy Suites Chair, Operation Committee Andreas Esparza, Boudro’s Restaurant Executive Director Nancy D. Hunt, Paseo Del Rio Association Ex-Officio Anthony Piazzi, Centro SA Jim Mery, Center City Development and Operations Department Steve Schauer, San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors John Beauchamp, Hixon Properties Mark Bohanan, Bohanan’s Prime Steaks

and Seafood Kevin Donohue, Donohue Media Mae Escobar, aMaezing Marketing Group Ben Garcia, Silver Eagle Distributors Jesse Holguin, Pepsi Bottling Group Nancy Kilpo, Grand Hyatt Teresa Johnson, Broadway Bank Tom Lawrence, Don’s & Ben’s &

Gabriel Liquor Joe Melton, Embassy Suites Shanon Miller, Office of Historic

Preservation, COSA Andres Munoz, San Antonio Convention

& Visitors Bureau Pierre Olivier, Casa Rio Restaurant Chris Oviatt, River Center Mall John Seabers, Sinclair Broadcasting Laurence Seiterle, Zurich Properties Beth Ticku-Smith, Hotel Emma Mike Teran, Swig Martini Bar

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The Official Magazine of the River Walk

Happy New Year!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to start the New Year fresh! In this issue, we look back at the history of our city and the river walk. The river walk evolved into what it is today largely due to the vision of architect Robert H. H. Hugman, learn about his legend in our river walk story. Also, learn about the historic Main Plaza and San Fernando Cathedral. Developed in 1730 by Spanish settlers, it has recently been revived into a bustling park with many activities including the awe-inspiring SAGA. South of downtown, the historic King William neighborhood also offers unique events and art galleries. Moving north of downtown, we invite you to explore the Broadway Reach where there are many family friendly activities including the San Antonio Zoo which celebrated its centennial in 2014. Even further north, we invite you to see how San Antonio transformed its quarries into elegant shopping malls, parks, and golf courses in the surrounding areas story. San Antonio is a unique city with a rich history, pay attention to the historical markers as you stroll through downtown and discover a bit of our history. Thanks for visiting and come back soon!

¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

Espero que hayan tenido unas maravillosas fiestas y estén listos para comenzar el nuevo año con energía. En esta edición, miramos hacia atrás a la historia de

nuestra ciudad y el Paseo del Río. El Paseo del Río se convirtió en lo que es hoy en gran parte debido a la visión del arquitecto Robert H. H. Hugman, aprende sobre su leyenda en nuestro artículo sobre el Paseo del Río. También, aprende acerca de la histórica Main Plaza y Catedral de San Fernando.

Desarrollada en 1730 por los colonos españoles, recientemente ha sido revivida y convertida en un parque vivaz con muchas actividades, entre ellas el show imponente SAGA. Al sur de la ciudad, el histórico barrio de King William también ofrece eventos y galerías de arte. Al norte del centro, te invitamos a explorar el alcance de Broadway, donde hay muchas actividades familiares como el zoológico de San Antonio que celebró su centenario en el 2014. Aún más al norte, te invitamos a ver cómo San Antonio transformó sus canteras a elegante centros comerciales, parques y campos de golf. San Antonio es una ciudad única con una historia incomparable, preste atención a los marcadores históricos mientras pasea por el centro y descubra un poco de nuestra historia. ¡Gracias por visitarnos y vuelva pronto!

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Throughout its long history, many people have contributed to the San Antonio River, but no one has been quite as influential as Robert H. H. Hugman.

A San Antonio native, Hugman was born in 1902 and graduated from Brackenridge High School. He went on to study at the School of Architecture and Design at the University of Texas at Austin. After spending three and a half years in New Orleans, Hugman returned to San Antonio, inspired by New Orleans’ exploitation of its French roots.

Hugman’s newly founded San Antonio architecture firm geared itself towards embracing the Spanish heritage of the area.

Hugman first conceived his River Walk plan in 1929, after a series of floods prompted the city to consider paving the river channel, creating a concrete storm sewer. In opposition, Hugman proposed “The Shops of Romula and Aragon,” a tourist attraction that would beautify the river while also creating flood-control systems. His grand plan imagined the river being lined with water-level apartments, parks and restaurants, and containing Venetian-style boat rides. Hugman designed everything to great detail, including 31 unique staircases, bridges, water elements, an outdoor theater, and even the landscaping.

When first proposed in 1929, it was only his earth-lined bypass channel that was built due to limited funding, but Hugman continued to push his project for the next seven years, until the Works Progress Administration and determined hotel owner Jack White made funding available in 1938.

On March 25, 1939, construction broke ground on the river project with Hugman as the architect.

Unfortunately, due to disagreements, Hugman was fired in 1940, and even though the project was completed a year later, it was largely unused and became a popular location for crime and vandalism. It wasn’t until 1961 when the city brought in the major designers of Disneyland to determine the commercial potential of the river. While their plan was not adopted, improvements were made incorporating some of Hugman’s original details, and the river was slowly transformed into the River Walk we know today.

In 1946, Alfred F. Beyer excavated the basement of his appliance storeSchuler- and opened a Mexican restaurant- Casa Rio. Today, his grandson

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Bill Lyons is a co-owner of the restaurant and he recalls the evolution of the river walk.

“It didn’t happen overnight,” Lyons said. “My grandfather was a hardworking guy, he started with a Xochimilco style gondola and offered a ride with dinner, then he teamed up with the Kiwanis Club that had Fiesta Noche del Rio and offered a boat ride to the show, then it evolved to having meals on the boat.”

For many years, Casa Rio was the only restaurant on the river until the 1968 World Fair which brought the construction of the750 foot Tower of the Americas and the new concrete lined extension of the river bend. The 10 million dollar project allowed for barge traffic into the new exhibit hall and the convention traffic flourished.

“It [HemisFair] was a turning point for the river walk,” Lyons said. “People were finally willing to make an investment in the river walk.”

Today, Casa Rio serves more than half a million patrons a year and the river walk hosts more than 11 million visitors. The river walk has been expanded to more than 15 miles to cover the Mission Reach and the Museum Reach.

The Mission Reach is an eight-mile trek that was carefully restored and converted into a beautiful park full of life and activity. Kayaking can be enjoyed on this section of the river. The Museum Reach is the newest extended section of the river walk featuring colorful art and sound installations. The San Antonio Museum of Art, The VFW Post 76, and the shop and restaurant-filled complex The Pearl Brewery are all accessible via the Lock and Dam system.

In recent years, the City of San Antonio installed more than 50 plaques along the River Walk identifying original Hugman-designed features, in recognition of his original vision. To further honor his legacy, the Paseo del Rio Association is working to erect a statue of Hugman on the River Walk.

To contribute to the Hugman bust installation project, donate at www.powerofpreservation.org/tickets

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FOOD & DRINK ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// CASUAL Bier Garten 124-150 Losoya St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-7299 www.alamobiergarten.com German Boudro’s Texas Bistro 421 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-8484 www.boudros.com American Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen 103 9th Street San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 301-0066 bourbonstreetseafoodkitchen.com Seafood, Cajun Charlie Wants a Burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer DURTY Nelly’s IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-3343 www.durtynellyspub.com Irish Pub JUICE CENTRAL 315 E. Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9398 www.juice-central.com Juice Bar, Salads

The Republic of Texas 429 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-6256 therepublicoftexas restaurant.com American

Las Ramblas 306 W. Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9222 www.thehotelcontessa.com Spanish

Q on the Riverwalk 123 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-1234 www.qriverwalk.com BBQ

The River’s Edge Café & Patio Bar 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.riversedgecafesa.com American

Mad Dogs 123 Losoya Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 maddogs.net British Pub

Rio Rio Cantina 421 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com Tex-Mex

Saltgrass Steak House 502 River Walk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-9092 www.saltgrass.com Steakhouse

Tony Romas Rivercenter 849 E Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-7662 tonyromas-sanantonio.com Ribs, Seafood, Steak

Acenar 146 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2362 www.acenar.com Mexican Barriba Cantina 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 228-9876 www.barribacantina.com Mexican La Paloma 215 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-0566 www.lapalomariverwalk.com Mexican Landry’s Seafood House 517 N. Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-1010 www.landrysseafood.com Seafood

Texas Land & Cattle 201 N. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2263 www.texaslandandcattle.com Steakhouse Tex’s Sports Bar 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.palaciodelrio.com Americana Iron Cactus 200 River Walk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-9835 www.ironcactus.com Tex-Mex

Zocca 420 W. Market San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 444-6070 www.zoccariverwalk.com Italian

FAMILY Dick’s Last Resort 406 Navarro San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-0026 www.dickslastresort.com American Hard Rock Café 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-7625 www.hardrock.com American

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Had Boudro’s been serving on the River Walk back then, Jim Bowie could have carved his Center Cut Top Sirloin with a butter knife. Prime steaks, Gulf Coast seafood and the best Margaritas around have made Boudro’s one of the Alamo City’s most loved restaurants. Frommers says “Everybody loves this old standby on the River Walk.”

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Café Ole 527 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 223-2939 www.cafeole.us Tex-Mex

Citrus 150 E. Houston San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-9700 hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com American

RAINFOREST CAFé 110 E. Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 277-6300 www.rainforestcafe.com American

Casa Rio 430 E. Commerce San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-6718 www.casa-rio.com Tex-Mex

figtree 515 Villita Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 224-1976 www.figtreerestaurant.com

County Line Barbeque sports bar 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 229-1941 www.countyline.com BBQ

Rio Rio Cantina 421 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com Tex-Mex

Charlie Wants a Burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer Michelino’s 521 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 223-2939 www.michelinos.us Italian Maria Mia 849 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 272-0403 mariamiamexicanbistro.com Mexican

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Rita’s 245 E. Commerce Suite #100 San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-7482 www.ritasontheriver.com Tex-Mex The Original Mexican Restaurant 528 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 224-9951 www.originalmexican.com Tex-Mex

FINE DINING Biga on the Banks 203 S. St Mary’s San Antion, TX 78205 (210) 225-0722 www.biga.com American

Las Canarias 112 College Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 518-1000 www.omnilamansion.com American Luke 125 E. Houston San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-5853 www.lukesanantonio.com French/American Bella on the River 106 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 404-2355 www.bellaontheriver.com Mediterranean/Southern European

Paesanos Paesanos River Walk 111 W. Crockett #100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-2782 www.paesanosriverwalk.com Paesanos Lincoln Heights 555 East Basse Rd. (210) 828 5191 Paesanos 1604 3622 Paesanos Parkway (210) 493 1604 Italian Little Rhein Steakhouse 231 S. Alamo San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-2111 www.littlerheinsteak house.com Steakhouse Ruth’s Chris 600 E. Market San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-8847 www.ruthschrissa.com Steakhouse

Ostra 212 W. Crockett San Antonio TX 78205 (866) 605-1212 www.mokarahotels.com Seafood

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La Villita 418 Villita Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Collection of Unique Local Shops

Nueva Street Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-229-9810 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Lone Star Mercantile La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-8893 www.lavillita.com General Merchandise

Artistic Endeavors La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-2497 www.artend.com Art

River Art Group La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8752 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Copper Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Art Collectibles

Starving Artist Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Originals Jewelry, Beads & Gifts La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-7625 www.lavillita.com Jewelry & Beads

Galleria II La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Village Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-0404 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Little Studio Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-8893 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Bonsai Harbor La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5770 www.bonsaisanantonio.com Bonsai Trees

Monte Wade Fine Arts La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-8838 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Scentchips USA La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Candles

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Casa Manos Alegres La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5107 www.lavillita.com Mexican Cultural Gifts Village Weavers La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-0776 www.lavillita.com Woven Art & Rugs Alice Knight La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-930-5527 www.aliceknight.com Equinox La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com

Mustang Greyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-221-1894 www.lavillita.com Angelita La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210- 224-8362 www.lavillita.com Womens Fashions & Jewelry Aeropostale Rivercenter Mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.aeropostale.com Clothing Foot Locker Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8383 www.footlocker.com Athletic Shoes Hot Topic Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-7680 www.hottopic.com Clothing Langford Market Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-0200 www.langfordmarket.com Clothing

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//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// U.S. Polo Assn Rivercenter mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-444-1040 www.uspoloassn.com Clothing

Aerosoles Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-354-1840 www.aerosoles.com Shoes

Sunglass Icon Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-3942 www.sunglassicon.com Sunglasses

FOUND La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Unique Items

Primarily Purple Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 General Merchandise

Claire’s Rivercenter Mall - Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.claires.com Shoes

Gamestop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-4412 www.gamestop.com Video Ganmes & Equipment

Spencers Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-6898 www.spencersonline.com

Journeys Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level 210-224-6898 www.journeys.com Shoes

Express Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-5212 www.express.com Clothing

The Body Shop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5446 www.thebodyshop-usa.com Gift for Body Fletchers Jewelry Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-299-5240 www.fletchersjewelers.com Jewelry Harris Jewelry Rivercenter Mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.harrisjewelry.com Jewelry Zales Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-270-7770 www.zales.com Jewelry

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Shoe Palace Rivercenter Mall - Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-527-9700 Shoes Champ’s Sports Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.champssports.com Sportswear Sunglass Hut Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-271-7550 www.sunglasshut.com Sunglasses

Wandering Cowboy Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3434

Victoria’s Secret Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-7072 www.victoriassecret.com Womens Lingerie Papaya Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2100 www.papaya.com Shasha Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-4772 www.shasha.com

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SportS BAr SPORTS BAR

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Blue Box 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 227-2583 www.blueboxbar.com Bar

Kremlin/ Havana Ultra Lounge 212 College St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-1972 www.kremlinsa.com Dance Club

Blue Star Brewing Company 1414 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 212-5506 www.bluestarbrewing.com Brewery

Liquid Monkey Lounge 248 Losoya, Suite B San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4980 Bar

The Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 271-3811 www.bonhamexchange.net Dance Club The Brooklynite 516 Brooklyn Avenue San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 444-0707 www.thebrooklynitesa.com Wine Bar

San Antonio’s most mouth-watering burgers and much more!

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner DAILY • Happy Hour 3pm – 6 pm DAILY • Texas-inspired fresh dishes using locally grown seasonal ingredients.

• Full bar with craft, draft and bottled beers, handcrafted margaritas, sangrias and mojitos • 11 mega-TVs–Catch all the sports at Charlie Wants A Burger!

charlie wants a burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer Coyote Ugly Saloon 409 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 465-8459 www.coyoteuglysaloon.com Bar The Davenport 203 N Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-5635 www.the-dav.com Dance Club dick’s last resort 406 Navaro St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-0026 www.dickslastresort.com Gastro Pub Drink Texas 200 Navarro, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-1031 www.drinktexas.com Bar

Cut Our Coupon in Back for Savings That’ll Have Your Tail Wagging!

Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub 200 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-1400 www.durtynellspub.com Pub Esquire Tavern 155 E Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2521 www.esquiretavern-sa.com Gastropub

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SPORTS BAR

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The Friendly Spot 943 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2337 www.thefriendlyspot.com Icehouse

The Local Bar 600 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 267-9885 www.thelocalbarsa.com Bar Mad Dogs British Pub 123 Losoya, Suite 19 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 www.MadDogs.net Pub, Live Music the naked iguana lounge 421 East Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com/ Naked_Iguana Margaritas, Well Drinks, & Beer 1919 1420 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 227-1420 Bar SoHo Wine & Martini Bar 214 W Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 444-1000 www.sohomartinibar.com Bar Swig 111 W. Crocket St, Suite 205 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 476-0005 www.swigmartini.com Martini Bar The Ticket 420 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-9722 www.ticketsportspub.com Sports Bar Waxy O’Connors 234 Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9299 www.waxyoconnors.com Pub The Worm 123 Losoya, River Level San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-7266 facebook.com/TheWormTequilaBar Tequila Bar Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar 207 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2900 www.zincwine.com Wine Bar

Howl at the Moon 111 W. Crockett St, Suite 201 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4695 www.howlatthemoon.com Piano Bar

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SHOPPING ///////////////////////////// Zumiez Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9373 www.zumiez.com

Five & Dime General Store 512 Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4825 www.fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise

Pearl Brewery 250 E Grayson San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-7260 www.atpearl.com Unique Local Shops & Restaurants

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The Strauss Festival at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Cowboy’s Alamo City Harley Davidson 111 West Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4461 cowboysalamocityharley.com/ boutique General Merchandise/Clothing

MUSIC

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ATTRACTIONS ///////////////////////// MUSEUMS Briscoe Western Art Museum 210 W Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 299-4499 www.briscoemuseum.org

TOURS

city sightseeing double decker san antonio (210) 224-8687 city-sightseeing.com grand double decker tours (210) 492-4144 citytoursinc.com

Rio San Antonio Cruises 205 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-5700 www.riosanantonio.com P A S E O

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1/7, Wed @ 7:30pm Strauss Festival-Chamber Music Masters Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 1/8-11, Thurs.-Sun. @ 7:30pm Opera San Antonio: Salome HEB Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 1/16-17, Fri. and Sat. @ 8pm Strauss: Requiem SA Symphony HEB Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

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January 16-19 RiverFest Arts & Crafts Show - River Walk – Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Walk, stop to talk to our vendors who are anxious to share information about their craft, and take home an item that will enhance your home, wardrobe or garden. Participating vendors display some of the most unique handmade merchandise available anywhere. Whether its jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you are sure to find what you’re looking for! For more information, visit www.

TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com or call 210.227.4262 January 31 Bud Light RiverFest - Battle of the Bands - Arneson River Theatre – Four local bands compete for the title of The Official Band of the River Walk and $1,000 cash! FREE to the public. 1pm-7pm. For more information, visit www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com or call 210. 227. 4262

1/23-24, Fri.-Sat. @ 8pm Strauss Festival – Don Juan HEB Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 1/30-3,1 Fri.-Sat. @ 8pm Strauss Festival-La Valse HEB Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 1/2, Fri. @ 7pm Marcia Ball CD Release Show Aztec Theater 1/9, Fri. @ 7pm British Rock Royalty Aztec Theater 1/10, Sat. @ 7pm Shine On! The Pink Floyd Experience Aztec Theater 1/11, Sun. @ 6pm The Spirit of Michael Aztec Theater 1/29, Thurs. @ 6:30pm Big Head & the Monsters Aztec Theaters

live theater

RiverFest Arts & Crafts Show

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1/17-18, Sat.-Sun. Various Times One Drop of Love Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

1/28-2/8, Wed.-Mon. @ 8pm True West Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

dance 1/10-11, Sat.-Sun. Various Times A’Lante Flamenco Prophecies Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 1/13, Tues @ 7:30pm Ballroom with a Twist HEB Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

comedy 1/9, Fri. @ 8pm Kathleen Madigan HEB Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 1/1-4, Thur.-Sun @ 8:30pm Kristin Key River Center Comedy Club 1/6, Tues. @ 8:30pm Kool Aid & the Gang River Center Comedy Club 1/7-10, Wends.-Sun. @ 8:30pm Jason Russell River Center Comedy Club 1/11 Sun. @ 6pm Mick Foley River Center Comedy Club 1/14-18, Wed.-Sun. @ 8:30pm Brad Upton River Center Comedy Club 1/21-25, Wed. - Sun. @ 8:30pm Marvin Bell River Center Comedy Club 1/28-31m Wed.-Sat. @ 8:30pm Slade Ham River Center Comedy Club

children’s 1/18, Sun., Various Times Dino Train Live! Buddy’s Big Adventure HEB Performance Hall Tobin Center for the Performing Arts RIO Magazine 19

Tour San Antonio Like A Local

ATTRACTIONS

Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk

Alamo Helicopter Tours With Alamo Helicopter Tours, you can take in an exciting and breathtaking view of San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country like you’ve never seen before.

Enjoy a sky high tour of sites like the San Antonio River, Downtown, The San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld, The Botanical Gardens and Mission Espada, or if nature is more your thing, immerse yourself in the beautiful landscape as you fly high over the Texas Hill Country. Open 6 days a week, Monday – Saturday, (Reservations required) (210) 287-5797 8535 Mission Road www.alamohelicoptertours.com GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM TOMB RIDER 3D RIPLEY’S HAUNTED ADVENTURE Experience the best Alamo Plaza has to offer. See the Amazing Book come to life in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM! Adventure Seekers... this one’s for you - TOMB RIDER 3D, a Journey down into the tomb of Anubis for an action-packed adventure you won’t soon forget! For the fearless, we dare

you to visit RIPLEY’S HAUNTED ADVENTURE. This multi-million dollar haunted house includes special effects, live actors and animatronics that are sure to leave you thrilled from the moment you enter until the time you escape!. Open Daily at 10:00 a.m.

Directly across from the Alamo • (210) 226-2828 www.AlamoPlazaAttractions.com The Amazing Mirror Maze— A 4D Experience San Antonio’s newest attractions are located across from the Alamo! Ultimate Mirror Maze Challenge – a unique, eyepopping experience that is fun for any age. Explore endless hallways and thousands of mirrors as you try to find the end and go back again – it is never the same experience twice. Can you find your way out of a maze composed entirely out of mirrors?

The Vault Laser Challenge – It is a Mission Impossible themed game. A state of the art laser alarm system, your challenge is to make it through without setting off any of the lasers. Will you make it on our top 10 list? Hours of Operation: Open Daily at 10AM (210) 226-2828 • www.amazingmazes.com

AngelBuys.com – the best discounts on local hotels, restaurants and attractions.

Briscoe Western Art Museum The Briscoe Western Art Museum features nine galleries spread across three floors featuring art in the form of artifacts, paintings, and sculptures.

Video interviews with artists, collectors, and others can be found throughout. Collection highlights include fine saddles and spurs; pieces from the Spanish colonial era; Pancho Villa’s last known saddle; diorama of the Alamo; and Santa Anna’s sword. The adjacent Jack Guenther Pavilion serves as an event space and visitors can enjoy the lush Sculpture Garden during Museum hours.

Buckhorn Saloon & Texas Ranger Museum The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is proud to welcome a new generation of visitors. San Antonio’s oldest Saloon has recently completed a major renovation. Explore the remodeled animal halls and prepare yourself for a Texas-sized adventure!

Practice your sharp shooting skills in our Shooting Gallery and see hundreds of handguns, badges and photographs from famous rangers in The Texas Ranger Museum. Open daily at 10AM. (210) 2474000 www.buckhormuseum.com The Edward Steves Homestead This elegant mansion, located in the King William neighborhood, was built in 1876 for the founder of San Antonio’s first lumber company. The Homestead offers visitors the rare opportunity to imagine living the lifestyle of German settlers of this era. Contact: The Edward Steves Homestead 509 King William (210)-225-5924 www.saconservation.org

Some things are not to be missed.

R I S TOR A N T E

S a n a n to n i o

The River Walk. The Alamo.

And the Shrimp Paesano

at Ristorante Paesanos.

For more than 40 years, locals and visitors alike have enjoyed the contemporary setting, Italian/Mediterranean cuisine and Old World service of these culinary landmarks. Join us on the River Walk, near the Quarry Market in Lincoln Heights or at Loop 1604 Northwest.

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North Central North West Paesanos LincoLn HeigHts Paesanos 1604 555 East Basse Road 3622 Paesanos Parkway (210) 828-5191 (210) 493-1604 Downtown Paesanos RiveRwaLk 111 West Crockett Street (210) 227-2782 Complimentary House Dessert* with order of an Entrée.

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La Villita A Historic Arts Village since 1939. More galleries & shops in one square block than anywhere else in San Antonio. Unique art by local & regional artists featuring oil paintings, sculpture, watercolors, metal art, rock art, textiles, copper work, pottery, jewelry, stained glass & regional folk art. La Villita is a cluster of small buildings in downtown San Antonio. Once a residential district beginning in the late 1700’s, the area now houses specialty shops filled with unique gifts, restaurants, and beautiful plazas. In 1939 Mayor Maury Maverick spearheaded a project to establish La Villita as an area for arts and crafts with the help of Works Progress Association funding in the early 1940’s. La Villita is also famous for the many festivals that take place here year-round including the world famous A Night in Old San Antonio. For more information, visit us at www. lavillita.com or call us at (210) 207-8614 Louis Tussaud’s Wax Works Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Ripley’s Moving Theatre 4D Located at 301 Alamo Plaza (Corner of Alamo Plaza and Crockett Street).

LOUIS TUSSAUD’S WAX WORKS Features over 200 life-like wax figures in themed settings of Hollywood,History, Children’s Land of Make Believe, Heroes of the Lone Star, Horror, Heroes of Mexico, Passion of Christ and much more!

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Odditorium is one of the newest, largest and most i nteractive in the United States featuring over 500 unique one-of-a-kind exhibits on three floors.

RIPLEY’S MOVING THEATER 4D— Cutting edge technology and incredible six channel digital surround sound. Ride the movie and experience every bump, dip and turn! State-of-theart motion simulator! Get your hand cast in wax at our wax hand booth! Take a photo of yourself in a themed setting! Shop in our cargo hold gift shop for unique, unusual gifts. Snack bar and arcade on premises. Ripley’s outdoor patio can accomodate up to 250 people. 301 Alamo Plaza (corner of Alamo Plaza and Crockett Street) • 210-224-9299 • www. sanantonio.ripleys.com

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Natural Bridge Caverns Natural Bridge Caverns is so much more than one of the most treasured natural attractions Texas has to offer. This beautiful and historical cavern system offers an experience that is high energy, educational, fun and family oriented. Whether you are a first timer, an avid caver or someone in between, Natural Bridge Caverns awaits with a once in a lifetime experience you’ll never forget.

26495 Natural Bridge Cavern Road • Natural Bridge Caverns, TX 78266 (210) 651-6101 • www.naturalbridgecaverns.com SeaWorld of San Antonio This year, SeaWorld of San Antonio enjoys a Sea of Surprises during SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration with new interactive pathway experiences, more upclose animal encounters and the Surprise Squad, treating guests with prizes and special experiences every day. Plus, enjoy thrilling rides, animal attractions and our newest attraction, Roa’s Aviary, at Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark.

Tower of the Americas The Tower of the Americas offers the most breathtaking view of the Alamo City - from 750 feet high! Visitors can enjoy fine dining at the Chart House revolving restaurant or enjoy the scenery from the Flags Over Texas observation deck while learning about the history of Texas The Tower of the Americas’ newest addition is the Skies Over Texas 4-D theater ride that will stimulate all your senses as you see, hear, and feel all Texas has to offer. 600 Hemisfair Park • (210) 223-3101 www.

TowerOfTheAmericas.com

ENTERTAINMENT Coyote Ugly Saloon The most famous bar on the planet with a spectacular view of the river from an outside patio. We offer food until 7pm and happy hour drinks from 4pm 8pm. Available for all party needs. Hours: Mon - Sun 11am - 2am (210) 465-8459 • 409 E Commerce.

Howl at the Moon Live nightly entertainment with dueling baby grand pianos, today’s popular songs, parodies and audience participations. Come early to enjoy the evening festivities and imbibe your favorite libations. Always guaranteed to have a very amusing time. Reservation packages are available.

Please call (210) 212 - 4770 to book yours. Hours: Sun-Thurs: 7pm-2am • Fri: 5pm-2am Sat: 6pm-2am • (210) 212-4695 111 Crockett St. West, Ste. 201 Mad Dogs British Pub Indulge in servings of cool refreshments, delicious fare and energetic entertainment all wrapped in lavish servings of fun. During the day, breathe in spectacular views from our tropical terrace, while sipping on award winning margaritas and watching the river flow by. Later, party on with non-stop entertainment from ‘the pub that thinks it’s a club’, with nightly action featuring live bands, DJ’s and a daringly different karaoke crew. (210) 222-0220 123 Losoya Street Suite 19 • www.MadDogs.net

FOOD & DRINK Barriba Cantina The Barriba Cantina located above the famous County Line Barbeque is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week, featuring Mexican street food that is available until closing time, along with an endless list of handmade seasonal cocktails. Barriba also offers live local music seven days a week, from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., AND during the day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There is no cover charge for the music. The restaurant and bar for Barriba Cantina is located on the street level with balconies and patios overlooking the River Walk. The top floor contains a large meeting space with balconies and patios overlooking the River Walk, and the covered outdoor patio with view of San Antonio’s downtown skyline and the river. 111 W Crocket Street • 210228-9876 www.barribacantina.com

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk Bella On the River Bella is an independent and locally-owned restaurant on the River Walk featuring Southern European, mostly Mediterranean food. Food. Chef Sean Fletcher’s menu features the signature Eggplant Josephine, Fresh Mussels, Carpaccio, Antipasto, Frito Misto, Fresh Salads, Seafood Paella, Texas Red Fish, Pasta, Lamb, Duck, Steak, Tournedos Rossini, Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Virginia’s Pistachio Cake. The Bella Bar features Prosecco and Port Cocktails, Sangria, Ports and Sherry, ice cold Beer, over twenty Wines-bythe-Glass, and a gently-priced and well-paired Wine List. Atmosphere. Bella’s small, intimate dining room is one of the most unique and special on the River Walk. It’s like walking into a small Spanish bistro or Tuscan grotto, with its natural limestone rock walls, candle-lit tables, and casual, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere. Service. Bella’s service staff is friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable, with a “we’re really glad you’re here” attitude. Dinner: Monday – Saturday 5 - 10pm | Closed Sunday Bella On the River, 106 River Walk | 210-404-2355 | HYPERLINK “http:// www.bellaontheriver.com/”www.bellaontheriver.com Reservations Strongly Encouraged

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house smoked shrimp and gulf crab enchiladas and more. Finish with a trio of summer sorbets and a fine cognac. River barge dining available by reservation. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-midnight (210) 210 224-8484 • 421 East Commerce www.boudros.com Café Ole The ultimate: beef, chicken or shrimp fajitas served on a sizzling skillet with all the traditional condiments. Flavorful quesadillas, enchiladas, chicken Acapulco, fried ice cream, and awardwinning margaritas. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11am10:30pm • Fri-Sat: 11am-12am. • 527 River Walk (210) 223-2939 Casa Rio San Antonio-style Mexican food. Serving on the banks of the River Walk since 1946. Dinner boat parties and banquet facilities available.

Hours: Daily: 11am-11pm (210) 225-6718 • 430 E. Commerce • www.casa-rio.com Charlie Wants a Burger Sports Bar Charlie Wants a Burger Sports Bar is a sports bar that’s unique to the River Walk. Dishing up homemade American food, we’re family-friendly and dogs are welcome on our outdoor patio.

Handcrafted margaritas, draft beer and more.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Happy Hour 2 – 6 daily. 223 Losoya on the River Walk • 210-227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com

biga on the banks Chef Bruce Auden’s award winning Biga on the Banks sits above a tree lined bend of the River and within easy walking distance of all hotels and the convention center. Fine dining does not mean fussy at Biga the ambiance is definitely upscale but relaxed- San Antonio style. Serving dinner nightly with a daily changing menu to highlight the bounty of the season and the State, usually featuring beef, seafood and wild game options, Sticky toffee pudding for dessert is a must. Extensive wine list and hand crafted cocktails. Private event rooms with views and terraces. Reservations recommended www.biga.com. 210.225.0722 203 S St Marys at Market

Chart House at the Tower of the Americas With its carefully crafted menus, impeccable service, and a 360-degree revolving vista offering guests the most magnificent views of the Alamo City, the Chart House restaurant at Tower of the Americas is in a class by itself. Enjoy our award-winning menu featuring top of the catch seafood, succulent steaksand decadent desserts. 600 Hemisfair Park • (210) 223-3101

Boudro’s on the River Walk Paris has the romantic Left Bank. The River Walk has Boudro’s. Enjoy guacamole prepared tableside,

County Line Barbecue Serving up the biggest, leanest, most consistently delicious barbeque in San Antonio for over 30 years. On the scenic Riverwalk in the South Bank Complex (next to The Hard Rock), The County Line is a great place to enjoy an ice cold beer or a frosty margarita at the open-air bar. Inside the funky Texas roadhouse atmosphere and friendly service will make you feel like you’ve wandered out into the Texas Hill Country. Private Party Barges are also available. At the County Line they’ll tell you its barbeque so good you’ll want to “Get it all over ya’!” Hours: Open Daily 11am (210) 229-1941 • 111 West Crockett.

Dick’s Last Resort This is the joint your mama warned you about. Dick’s serves up buckets of barbecued ribs, chicken, catfish, shrimp and crab legs. Platters include steaks, crabby cakes, salmon and even salads for the wimpy eater.

Lunch includes sandwiches, salads and buckets of good food. The wait staff is irreverent by design, and the decor is local garage-sale stuff. Seventy-four kinds of beer. Live music, no cover, no dress code and definitely no class. Billed as “The Rowdy of the River.” Admission: None • Hours: Daily, 11am-2am (210) 224-0026 • 406 Navarro St. Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub Sing along to your favorite songs with one of our crowd pleasing piano players. Established in 1974, Durty Nelly’s features imported and domestic pints as well as a full bar. Fish & Chips, Grilled Reuben’s & Capt. Robbie’s Fried Shrimp Basket served until 7:00pm with an appetizer menu served until 11:00pm nightly. You haven’t been to San Antonio until you visit World Famous Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub Durty Nelly’s is located on the River Walk at the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel.

Hard Rock Café “Remember the Hard Rock!” While we’ve never been under siege like Davy Crockett and his men, we always strive to be memorable here in Texas.

So why not lead the charge to our accommodating, three-story Hard Rock Cafe in San Antonio?

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Situated along the city’s famous Riverwalk area, we have three floors of patios where you can be on the lookout for the slow moving tourist boats below. Inside you’ll find gourmet meals in hefty servings, so huge you can cut ‘em with a Bowie knife, and our collection of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia is big enough to fill a Spanish mission. So stop battling those hunger pangs and march ondown to the Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio. 111 W. Crockett St. • 210-224-7625 www.hardrock.com Iron Cactus A great place to relax along the Riverwalk. With our swanky Agave Room bar enjoy tasting one of over 80 differenttequilas or feast on extraordinary Mexican food in our contemporary dining room. Watch the boats go by with the family on our beautiful Patio or join us for a Tequila Dinner Cruise.

With private party rooms, we have something for everyone! The Iron Cactus is the destination for fine Mexican cuisine on the River! 200 River Walk • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 224-9835 www.ironcactus.com Landry’s Seafood House Landry’s Seafood House echoes the sights, sounds and sensations of a 1940’s seafood house, with its classic, fresh seafood and spectacular scenery. The mouthwatering menu offers the very best - from irresistible appetizers like oyster-bar trash (a delicious combination of blackened shrimp and crabmeat) to fresh salads and their world famous seafood specialties, such as freshly prepared Gulf Snapper, Stuffed Flounder and Shrimp Fresca. For those who desire non-seafarer, Landry’s offers tempting steaks and chicken delicacies. Open Daily. Join us at our 517 lounge. Located right on the River Walk. (210) 229-1010 517 N Presa

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Lone Star Café The only authentic Texas-style steakhouse on the River Walk. Texassized steaks, chicken-fried steak, baked potatoes and onion rings served with your favorite Texas beer or wine. Daily specials. Private party room available. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. • Fri.-Sat. 11a.m.-11:30 p.m. (210) 223-9374 • 237 Losoya Mi Tierra Since 1941, a lively, family-owned Mexican restaurant in the heart of Market Square. Open 24 hours a day with live Mariachi music nightly. Onsite bakery sells fresh Mexican pastries and candies. (210) 225-1262 • 218 Produce Row Michelino’s Enjoy authentic tastes of Italy’s country kitchen. Italian specialties, pasta and pizza made from the freshest poultry, beef and seafood are complemented by flavorful sauces, tantalizing desserts and superb, yet affordable wine selections. Hours: Sun-Thur: 11am-11pm Fri-Sat: 11am12am • (210) 223-2939 • Fax: (210) 224-8209 521 River Walk Omni La Mansion del Rio/Las Canarias Omni La Mansion del Rio is ideally nestled along the historic River Walk among the banks--of the Paseo del Rio in downtown San Antonio, where it is perfectly situated for any visitor seeking to explore all of San Antonio’s extensive range of tourist attractions. It is within easy walking distance of the fabled Alamo, El Mercado, La Villita District, Spanish Governors Palace, San Antonio Convention Center and other well-known landmarks.

Our San Antonio River Walk accommodations provide a haven for guests with graceful service and tranquil surroundings. Built on three levels that descend to San Antonio’s festive River Walk, the Las Canarias Restaurant offers a romantic atmosphere of graceful palms, flowing waters and scenic views. Dining beyond your expectations with renowned Executive Chef Benjamin Knack. His enthusiasm for the rich history and vibrant culinary scene of San Antonio is captured in the menu at Las Canarias, continuing to delight regulars as well as new guests. 112 College Street • (210) 5181000 San Antonio, TX 78205 • Fax: (210) 226-0389 www.omnilamansion. com Paesanos River Walk Classic Mediterranean and contemporary Italian dining on the San Antonio River Walk. Whatever your inspiration, your guests will enjoy the comfortable contemporary ambience at our unique enclave at the bend in the River Walk. Paesanos River Walk breaks the boundaries of traditional Italian cuisine to explore modern Mediterranean specialties. Enjoy the legendary Shrimp Paesano or Oven-Baked Pizzas piled high with grilled chicken and artichokes, or venture forth to Lemon Peppered Salmon or to our tempting Daily Specials. Choose from inside or terrace seating and enjoy views of the famed San Antonio River Walk. Enjoy a selection from one of the River’s most impressive wine lists, perfectly paired to complement your meal. 111 W. Crocket #100 • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 227-2782 • paesanosriverwalk.com Pico de Gallo Serving authentic Mexican fare popular with tourists and locals alike.

Mariachi music on the patio, piano in the dining room. Hours: Mon-Thur: 7am-10pm • Fri-Sat: 7am- 2pm Sun: 8am-10pm • (210) 225-6060 • 111 S. Leona St. PizzaRita’s At PizzaRita’s we combine classic old world Italian flavors with our signature blend of cheese and premium meats, to create authentic mouth watering handmade pizzas. Whether you are in the mood for pizza or a gourmet sub, PizzaRita’s has something for every taste bud. We are located on Crocket St. directly above Ritas on the River. Come by and see us for some delicious www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk fresh food on the quick! 245 E. Commerce #200 San Antonio, Texas 78205 • (210) 293-7482 • pizzaritas. com Pat O’Brien’s San Antonio Pat O’s Courtyard Restaurant offers a unique dining experience as only Pat O’Brien’s can provide. Rain or shine, we offer outdoor dining in a lush, tropical garden. Complete with trees, indigenous foliage, shade umbrellas, and its own Flaming Fountain, the Courtyard is a memorable experience for the whole family. The Menu has something for everyone, including several New Orleans favorites for those with a sense of adventure. To compliment your visit, Pat O’s Courtyard has a full bar, complete with our trademark Specialty drinks, including the Hurricane.

The friendly wait staff is always available to help with your selection if you find the choices too overwhelming! Whether searching for a romantic evening under the stars, a fun night out with friends, or an afternoon meal with the kids, Pat O’s Courtyard Restaurant is ready to serve your needs! When a special occasion comes up, Pat O’s Courtyardis available for Private Parties. Hours: Mon-Sun: 11 am-2 am • (210) 220-1076 121 Alamo Plaza • www.

PatOBriens.com The Original Mexican Restaurant The Original Mexican Restaurant offers San Antonio style Tex-Mex specialties and beverages on a large patio with riverside seating, in a festive dining room or at a lively bar. OPEN 24/7 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE! Breakfast available from 2 am to noon. Hours: 24-hour hospitality! (210) 224-9951 • 528 Riverwalk Rainforest Cafe - RiverWalk You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rain forest atmosphere. Our menu includes a variety of specialty items from seafood, beef and chicken topastas, sandwiches and pizza. Younger guests can enjoy items from our exciting kids’ menu!

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Cafe, A WILD PLACE TO SHOP AND EAT! (210) 2776300 • 110 E. Crockett Street The Republic of Texas Restaurant Texas-style restaurant that tempts tourists with delectable food and scrumptious drinks. Don’t leave without trying the 46-ounce margarita. Southweststyle cuisine is served at this hot spot on the River.

Just look for the Texas-colored umbrellas. Hours: Mon-Sun: 11am-2am, Sat: 9am-2am (210) 226-6256 • 429 E Commerce Rio Rio Cantina Rio Rio Cantina, where California Tex-Mex is the specialty--The best of all that “Mexican” food has to offer. Rio Rio is a colorful fiesta of freshness and that South-of- the-Border flavor, in portions so generous guests often gasp when their order arrives. Dine San Antonio style and start off with Rio’s signature margarita to lift your spirits. Try the Enchiladas Suizas, the Beef and Chicken Fajitas, or the Queso Flameado. If you want a little bit of everything, go for the Botana Grande, a sampling of several Rio Rio items. 421 E. Commerce • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-8462 • Fax: 210-226-8443 www. rioriocantina.com Rita’s Rita’s on the River is a Tex-Mex and margarita bar locally owned and operated that specializes in cold drinks and hot food. Enjoy your cold beverage in the atmosphere of good music or appreciating the outdoors by the river on our patio. If you’re an early bird, come and enjoy breakfast from 9:00-11:00 AM Saturdays and Sundays. You will come for the food but stay for the ‘ritas. 245 E. Commerce Suite #100 • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 227-7482 • www.ritasontheriver.com Schilo’s German and American deli favorites since 1917.

House specialties include homemade root beer, split pea soup, bratwurst, Reuben sandwiches, wienerschnitzel and cheesecake. Hours: Mon-Sat: 7am-8:30pm (210) 223-6692 • 424 E. Commerce.

www.schilos.com Saltgrass Steak House For campfire style Texas fare, head to Saltgrass Steak House – the original Texas Steakhouse serving Certified Angus Beef® steaks. Entrées include Pat’s Ribeye, Maudeen’s Center Cut Filet, Gulf Coast Steak and Shrimp, Chicken Fried Steak and BBQ Baby Back Ribs. If you can,leave room for Saltgrass’ homemade Two-Fork Cheesecake. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Spacious banquet room at Riverwalk location, seats 120 people. Great view, air conditioned, groups welcome! www. saltgrass.com Three Saltgrass locations to serve you: 502 Riverwalk, corner of N. Presa at Crockett 210-222-9092 11745 IH-10 West in the Huebner Oaks Shopping Ctr,. 210-641-6447 16910 U.S. Hwy. 281 between Donella and Thousand Oaks.

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SHOPPING River Center Mall Rivercenter mall, located in the heart of downtown on the riverwalk, features over 100 stores, restaurants andentertainment. The mall offers several unique shops for the entire family such as Macy’s, The Disney Store, Express, The Dallas Cowboy Proshop and our newest additions to the mall; U.S. Polo Assn. and Journey Kidzs. Dine at Luciano’s Ristorante Italiano, Tony Roma’s Fogo de Chao or Morton’s Steakhouse. Catch a movie at the newly remodeled AMC theater and try their reclining seats and dining options or the larger-than-life IMAX experience featuring a screen over six stores high. Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am9pm, Sun: noon-6pm • (210) 225-0000 • www.

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The Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe Western Art Museum The story of the West comes alive on the iconic River Walk. Highlighting the Spanish and Mexican Colonial era, visitors can experience paintings, sculptures, artifacts and more that focus on the art, history and culture of the American West.

Now featuring a new Sculpture Garden!

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Envision your next special event at our sophisticated, customizable, one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor spaces along the historic River Walk. A perfect setting for any occasion including weddings, galas, luncheons and cocktail parties.

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River Walk

A Tropical Paradise on the River Walk When it opened in 1962, The El Tropicano was the first hotel on San Antonio’s famed Riverwalk. Hip and fashionable from the start, the “El Trop” was inspired by the popularity and casual glamour of Acapulco beach resorts. The hotel quickly gained a reputation with movie stars, rock legends and at least one U.S. president from Texas, who all loved the hotel for its unique, tropical appeal.

Today, the El Tropicano is fashionably updated with a fun, retro twist that pays respect to the hotel’s original style. Nestled in the heart of the Riverwalk, on the progressive Museum Reach guests are minutes from exciting restaurants attractions and museums on the original section of the Riverwalk, the Pearl Brewery and the “South Bank.”

For over 50 years the El Trop has been a part of the very fabric of San Antonio that sets the River City apart from any other in the state. The hotel mission has remained consistent over the past 52 years: Give back to the community that has given us so much over the years. The El Trop supports and partners with the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, Arts SA and many other organizations throughout the community. For many reasons, specifically its generosity to the art community, the hotel has gained the unofficial designation as “Hotel to the Arts”.

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As part of the El Trop’s sponsorship of the 2014 Luniaria the famed artist, Basco Vazko, was commissioned to paint a 5 story mural on the hotels south tower exterior. The work will accent the culture of San Antonio and the history of the hotel.

Basco Vazko lives and works in Santiago, Chile. Born 1983 Basco Vazko works as a painter and collagist in different mediums, places and surfaces ranging from vintage magazines, paper, stones and shells. Since 1998 has painted public pieces in Santiago, Valparaíso, Sao Paulo, Provo, Utah; New York, Nantes, Portland and his work has been exhibited in Beijing, Paris, San Francisco, Valencia, LA, Portland and Santiago. The local work will be a welcome addition to the Riverwalk’s picturesque Museum Reach.

The hotel continues to be one of the most well known and popular venue’s for social, cultural and political events in the city. One of the largest facilities in San Antonio, according to San Antonio Business Journal, the central location and 308 guestrooms make the El Tropicano a tradition that will last another 50 years.

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A Prime Experience in the Heart of San Antonio

Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood The moment you step through the doors of Bohanan’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, it’s as though you have stepped back in time as you realize this is not your typical watering hole or touristy restaurant. With an atmosphere that is simultaneously elegant, sophisticated and cozy, this long-standing San Antonio favorite is a “must try” according to locals and Texas Monthly alike.

Named one of Yahoo Travel’s 10 classic steakhouses to visit in the United States, Bohanan’s Prime Steaks is known for its juicy and flavorful cuts paired with old-world charm and Texas spirit, making it the perfect setting for enjoying a civilized evening of cocktails and conversation.

Yahoo Travel described Bohanan’s as “old-school New York” and acknowledged the restaurant as the first to use Akaushi beef in the U.S. Special mention was also made that everything is mesquite grilled, Texas style, over an open flame. The restaurant was also recognized by USA Today in honor of Father’s Day, listing the restaurant as a terrific place to take dads who love steak and praising its craft cocktails, Akaushi beef and overall atmosphere.

“The cattle are raised on a healthy diet that creates superior marbling and texture,” Executive Chef and Owner Mark Bohanan said. “We love it because it’s very tender, juicy and flavorful, all perfect complements to the atmosphere I set out to create 12 years ago.”

In addition to exceedingly high standards when it comes to steak, Bohanan’s features an unparalleled bar experience that offers the highest quality cocktails, beers and spirits. Craft cocktails and music are key elements of the restaurant and bar’s atmosphere and accompany the savory steak aroma with smooth and soulful notes. A range of ambient tunes can be heard from American standards, jazz, cool bossa nova beats and R&B, while live jazz is also featured weekly.

Come to Bohanan’s and take a table, perch at the bar or have a seat in the deep comfort of a leather club chair and let the lively atmosphere take you back to old world times as the quiet and professional staff serves you delicious steak and classic cocktails. Linger over lunch or enjoy dinner—no matter what time of day, Bohanan’s will delight your taste buds and remind you of good times.

Bohanan’s offers Akaushi beef in addition to USDA prime to create a tasty and memorable experience for guests. Many beef experts believe Akaushi meat to be the most palatable and healthy in the world.

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Downtown San Antonio is full of interesting history, markets, sights, shopping and dining experiences. The locations included in this section of the magazine are all just a few blocks off of the River Walk and easy accessed with a short walk.

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Tasha Polizzi • Dian Malouf • Consuela • Free People Virgins, Saints & Angels • Juan Antonio • Cut Loose Flax • XCVI • Sterling and Turquoise by Gundi In Historic La Villita just steps from the Riverwalk 418 Villita St. • www.angelitasa.com (210) 224-8362 www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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Downtown

Historic Main Plaza

by Leandra Hernandez

No visit to San Antonio is complete without a visit to historic Main Plaza. Here is where the past meets the present in the surrounding of structures old and new and a vibrant, bustling atmosphere of culture, art and music come together making it very much a part of our local, downtown scene.

Main Plaza or Plaza De Las Islas was developed in 1730 when Spanish urban planners in the New World hoped to create an area that would reflect the community interests of the people which would include a church and a civic center. The plan began with San Fernando De Bexar, (San Antonio) and the formation of the iglesia, our 18th century church, now a Cathedral. From its front door, surveyors marked off surrounding streets to form the plaza whereupon government buildings, stores and housing were planned and built in an interlocking pattern forming a grid that placed the church at the center of a ‘cross pattern’. The plaza became a lively walkable area and atmosphere of burgeoning shops, festivals, parades, rallies and more until the introduction of the streetcar which put a damper on pedestrian-enabled street-life. Soon the development of the railroad and trolleys in 1890 led people out of the area and into suburbs. As the city continued to grow, so did the structures in the plaza which finally forced most local merchants away and the area soon transcended into a park.

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It wasn’t until the late twentieth century that revitalization efforts were made to bring back the civic, social and cultural force the plaza once had. Since 2006, major changes have taken place with programs featuring concerts, farmers markets, community events, riverwalk activities and more in hopes of making Main Plaza a destination point for tourists and locals alike. Main Plaza, one of only four colonial plazas in the United States and the only one with a cathedral was back on the map and in our heart.

Currently, a few big programs have been developed and featured in the plaza making a large impact on our city’s heritage and urbanization.

The first, SAN ANTONIO | THE SAGA is a twenty-four minute video art installation projected 7,000 sq ft on the façade of The San Fernando Cathedral. Produced by renowned French artist, Xavier De Richemont, the installation is colorful, vibrant and breathtaking with custom choreographed music in surround sound which narrates the historical discovery, settlement and development of San Antonio. Admission is free and showtimes are Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9pm, 930pm and 10pm. The second, Mujeres Mercado, a night market in the plaza features objets d’art handmade by all-female artisans.

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the month from 7pm to 11pm. This ‘market under the stars’ hopes to bring locals and visitors the ultimate urban evening experience to enjoy the rich culture, beautiful evening lit backdrop of the plaza and craft-making skills of local artisans for a fun shopping experience for all.

Lastly, a Famer’s Market held in the plaza every Tuesday from 10:00am-1:00pm on 115 North Main Avenue is a chance to buy, eat and enjoy fresh and locally-grown vegetables and fruits from local vendors in this open-air downtown famer’s market. Healthconscious focused and a great alternative to your everyday lunch, local chefs working with the San Antonio Foodbank change the menu weekly offering up delicious food and drink all budgetfriendly. Come and experience the variety of food options, vendors, music, cooking demonstrations and more that highlight San Antonio’s focus on eating and living healthy while on a lunch break or- for life.

While these are a smattering of the events in Main Plaza, many other programs are on offer such as Bike|Beat, Cycle-In Cinema, Picnic on the Plaza, holiday events and others to captivate and delight individuals and families alike. “Our concentration is to draw anyone and everyone from all demographics to enjoy great neighborhood experiences with long lasting impressions. Whether it’s combining state of the art technology with history and heritage or creating an awareness to support local musicians and artists, our vision is to provide a space where visitors become natives and natives come to visit.”– Ashley Quinn, Programs Manager, Main Plaza Conservancy.

The growth and revitalization of Main Plaza is in full force and you should definitely get in on the action or even just drop by for a slice of (healthy!) pie in the farmers market, buy a handmade plate to put it on in the night market and then sit down and enjoy the video amongst the stars- all available in San Antonio’s historic Main Plaza.

For more information visit: www.mainplaza.org

JAN. 19-24 2015

Restaurant Week is our celebration of amazing San Antonio restaurants – and your chance to try out one, two or many more of those restaurants that you’ve always wanted to try or to visit an old favorite.

Participating restaurants will offer a prix-fixe menu – encompassing a three-course lunch and dinner – for one of two different tiers: TIER 1: $15 lunch and $35 dinner TIER 2: $10 lunch and $25 dinner

Reservations are not required to participate – but, are a good idea – and can be booked directly with the restaurants.

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For a complete list of participating restaurants and more information on Culinaria’s charitable programs, visit www.culinariasa.org.

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Rosario’s 910 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-1806 www.rosariossa.com Mexican

The Granary 602 Avenue A San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 228-0124 www.thegranarysa.com Barbeque Houston Street Bistro 204 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 476-8600 houstonstreetbistro.com American

DENNY’S 903 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210 223 4321 www.dennys.com American 24 hours

El Mirador 722 South St. Mary’s St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-9444 elmiradorrestaurant.com Mexican

Lulu’s Bakery & Café 918 N. Main San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 222-9422 lulusbakeryandcafe.com Bakery/Café

The Little Aussie Bakery & Café 3610 Avenue B San Antonion, TX 78209 (210) 826-7877 thelittleaussiebakery.com Bakery/Café

Fuddruckers 115 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9944 www.fuddruckers.com Burgers

Pat O’Brien’s 121 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-1076 www.patobriens.com Cajun/New Orleans Luciano Ristorante 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-0500 lucianorestaurants.com Italian Sazo’s Latin Grill 101 Bowie St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 554-6180 www.sazoslatingrill.com Latin American Mi Tierra 218 Produce Row San Antonio TX 78207 (210) 225-1262 www, mitierracafe.com Mexican Pico de Gallo 111 S. Leona San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 225-6060 www.picodegallo.com Mexican Hooters 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9464 www.hooters.com Sports Bar Sushi Zushi 203 S. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 472-2900 www.sushizushi.com Sushi La Margarita 800 Dolorosa San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 227-7140 www.lamargarita.com Mexican

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La Villita Café 418 Villita St. #900 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-4700 www.lavillitacafe.com Café Schilo’s 424 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-6692 www.schilos.com Deli Jerry’s Chicago StyleHot Dogs 149 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 465-8200 Hot Dogs PizzaRita’s 245 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 293-7482 www.pizzaritas.com Italian Mexican Manhattan 110 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3913 mexicanmanhattan.com Mexican

FINE DINING Azuca Nuevo Latino 713 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-5550 www.azuca.net Latin American chart house Tower of the Americas 739 East Cesar E. Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-1700 www.chart-house.com Seafood/Steakhouse Texas de Brazil 313 E. Houston San Antonio., TX 78205 (210) 299-1600 www.texasdebrazil.com Brazilian Steakhouse

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Kings X 206 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-7000 www.kingsx.com Antique Soldier Collectibles Debra Benditz Art Studios Artist Atelier 237 West Travis St. Suite 103 W. Travis at Navarro San Antonio 78205 512-588-2606 www.debrabenditz.com Fine Art Collection Del Sol of San Antonio 321 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-231-0900 www.delsol.com Clothing Paris Hatters 119 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3453 www.parishatters.com Cowboy Hats Marti’s 310 West Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9100 www.martis.com Fine Mexican Gifts

Casa Salazar 216 E. Houston San Antonio, 78205 210-472-2272 themajestic.com/casa Fine Mexican Imports

Gallery Vetro Creative Artglass 250 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-354-0001 Glass Art, Jewelry, Gifts

Flag World 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX, 78205 210-229-1935 Flags

Penners Downtown 311 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2487 www.pennersinc.com Iconic Men’s Clothing Store

Five & Dime General Store 101 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-233-0166 www.fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise

De Jeunes Jewelry 123 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-2427 Jewelry Classic Old Time Photos 123 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-475-9899 Photos

Texas Accent General Store 803 S. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78207 210-435-2446 General Merchandise Walgreens 300 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-424-3462 www.walgreens.com General Merchandise and Pharmacy

Alamo Plaza Shirts 325 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-2347 Shirts 77T’s Souvenirs & T-Shirts 207 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-549-1279 www.77tshirts.com T Shirts

El Mercado 514 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78207 210-207-8600 www.sanantonio.gov/ marketsquare Traditional Mexican Market TPJ Gift Shop 849 E. Commerce #673 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-9066 Dos Carolinas 303 Pearl parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 224-7000 www.doscarolinas.com Custom Handmade Guayaberas

Out West 215 1/2 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, Texas 78205 Phone (210) 224-8804 Clothing & Gift Shop Rocket Fizz 513 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-229-1077 www.rocketfizz.com Soda Pop & Candy Shop

Melissa Guerra 303 Pearl Parkway #104 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 293-3983 www.melissaguerra.com Latin Kitchen Market

SERVED 24/7.

San Angel Folk Art 110 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-6688 www.sanangelfolkart.com Mexican Cultural Arts Tienda La Garza 110 Broadway, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2133 Mexican Folk Art, Books and Apparel

Garcia Art Glass 715 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-1400 www.garciaartglass Hand Blown Glass

TIMELESS FAVORITES.

The Twig Book Shop 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com Locally Owned Book Store

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Adina DeZavala Marker In 1889, Miss Adina erected Texas’ first historical markers and helped preserve San Antonio’s Spanish missions.

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music 1/2-4 @ Various times Disney Presents The Lion King Majestic Theater 1/17-18 @ Various times ZZ Top Majestic Theater 1/27-2/1@ Various times Chicago the Musical Majestic Theater

Alamo Plaza

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Alamo Funeral Pyre On this spot bodies of approximately 200 heroes slain at the Alamo were burned on a funeral pyre.

East Commerce Street east of South Alamo Street

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Robert H. H. Hugman Office The “Father of the River Walk,” Hugman, moved his office to the Clifford building long before the river walk was a successful commercial area.

Now thru 1/4 Intimate Impressionism from the National Gallery of Art SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN

The Cos House- La Villita The site of General Perfecto Cos’s signing of the Articles of Capitulation, General Cos was Santa Anna’s brother in law and some believe the actions of the Texans against Cos would later lead to the bloody battle of the Alamo.

Now thru 1/4 Nature Conects: Art with Lego ® Bricks

503 Villita St

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Now thru 1/31 Art in the Garden 2014 (In conjunction with Blue Star Contemporary Art Center)

River Walk- Losoya St. at Commerce St. Bridge

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Barbed Wire Demonstration In 1876, McManus and Gates, made their first demonstration of the barbed wire, they set up a corral and then drove cattle into the pen, under the astonished eyes of cowboys and cattlemen.

SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART Diego Rivera in San Antonio: A Small Focus Exhibition

Mid-October – February Racies Americanos: Recent Acquisitions of Pre-Columbian Art SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ART Now thru 1/9 Corona: Kate Ritson WITTE MUSEUM Now thru 1/4 Two Women Look West: Photographs of King Ranch by Rancher Helen C. Kleberg and NY Fashion H-E-B Body Adventure Now Open

miscellaneous Now thru 12/31, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun @ 9pm San Antonio-The Saga San Fernando Cathedral Main Plaza 1/15-1-18 The San Antonio Cocktail Conference Various Establishments sanantoniococktailconference.com 1/29, Thur @ 7pm Harlem Globetrotters AT&T Center

Menger Hotel, 204 Alamo Plaza

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Alamo Cenotaph

His practice of letting his cattle run about unbranded gave English language the word “maverick,” meaning an independent person, as well as unbranded animal.

105 N. Alamo St.

In memory of the heroes of The Alamo, “They chose never to surrender nor retreat; these brave hearts with flag still proudly waving, perished in the flames of immortality that their high sacrifice might lead to the founding of this Texas.”

Alamo Plaza

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Casas Reales Site chosen July 2, 1731, for “government houses” for newlyarrived settlers from the Canary Islands. Santa Anna arrived here February 23, 1836, to press the siege of the Alamo. The bloody “Council House Fight” between Texian leaders and Comanche chiefs occurred here on March 19, 1840.

Main Plaza, San Antonio (faces Market St.)

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Confederate Monument Dedicated in 1900, the monument was the first one ever erected in San Antonio, the park has undergone many renovations and is now a bustling city park.

Travis Park- 301 E. Travis

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Toribio Losoya Statue Losoya was one of many Mexican soldiers who opposed Santa Ana’s despotic rule in 1835, he deserted the Mexican army to enlist as a private in Seguin’s company, he died in the final battle of the Alamo.

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ING WILLIAM Neighborhood

In the 1800s, the grandly ornamented residential area just south of downtown San Antonio was pure potential in the form of wide-open farmland. Once the property of the area’s missions, the land later was portioned out and bought by settlers such as the influential Carl Guenther, who made his fortune by operating Pioneer Flour Mills on the lower bend of the San Antonio River.

He and other successful German immigrants brought European architectural flourishes to the area in the mid-century as they built large mansions in the Greek Revival, Victorian and Italianate styles — and they granted the area its European name, after King Wilhelm I, who ruled Prussia from 1861 to 1888.

The neighborhood’s development in the 1840’s gave way to decline by the 1920’s, when wealthy residents began moving out to North San Antonio, leaving the mansions to be segmented into apartments. Forty years after that, the international attention brought to the city by the six-month-long 1968 World’s Fair, known as HemisFair ‘68, served to launch a resurgence of interest in King William. A new generation of creative young professionals discovered the neighborhood and began to move in.

“In the 1960s, there was a resurgence of wanting to save our history through the built environment,” said King William Association executive director Cherise Bell.

The King William neighborhood proves that what rises and falls can certainly rise again.

Once again, it was recognized as a treasure. Neighbors petitioned to have the neighborhood designated as a National Register Historic District, and in 1972 it became the first such residential district in Texas. By 1984, the district’s boundaries were widened to include an eclectic mix of nearby cottages built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

These days, residents and visitors can enjoy the river walk beyond the downtown area and explore the inviting neighborhood’s historic homes, acclaimed eateries and contributions to San Antonio’s arts scene. Step out of downtown to enjoy a stroll down the well-kept streets of what’s known as the Mission Reach, the section of the San Antonio River extending south of downtown and dotted with five historic missions. Drop by the King William Association headquarters — an 1880s house at 1032 S. Alamo St., that stands near a convent-turned-bar — and snap up one of two free brochures on walking tours that outline the history of the neighborhood’s architecturally notable houses. In addition to two homes preserved as museums — Villa Finale, the only National Trust for Historic Preservation Museum in Texas, and Steves Homestead, owned by the San Antonio Conservation Society — the neighborhood is home to several galleries.

Or you can rent a B-Cycle and ride along the river or stop in at one of King William’s award-winning destination restaurants, such as Hot Joy, Monterrey, Tito’s, El Mirador, Rosario’s, Madhatters Tea House & Cafe and The Friendly Spot.

For more information, visit kingwilliamassociation.org or call (210) 227-8786.

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FEDERICKSBURG San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the United States and has numerous shopping, dining and entertainment experiences for those travelers willing to explore beyond downtown. These areas of the city can be reached easily by Yellow Cab or local bus.

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A CENTURY OFF BROADWAY SEGUIN

by Rita Zenzen Heck

Known as River Avenue before it became Broadway in 1925, it has been one of San Antonioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important corridors since the mid-1800s when brewers like August Busch built elaborate facilities off Broadway which have since recycled into cultural, retail and residential venues.Many of its jewels will be celebrating Centennial-plus birthdays (San Antonio Zoo was 100 in 2014) while new apartments and retail centers are adding vibrancy to the area, just north of downtown.

Brackenridge Park In 1899 George Washington Brackenridge donated 199 acres along the San Antonio River and an additional 144 acres to the City for parkland. Named for him, Brackenridge Park opened to the public in 1901. Work began on transforming quarries on the site into the Sunken Garden Theatre in 1915 with the San Antonio Civic Opera Company performimg the Pirates of Penzance at the grand opening.

From Brewery to SAMA SAMA (San Antonio Art Museum), at 210 W. Jones off Broadway, is housed in the former Lone Star Brewery buildings which were constructed between 1894 and 1904. Moving to new headquarters on the River south of downtown, Lone Star used the original buildings for storage and warehousing until the 1970s when the San Antonio Museum Association acquired the complex and opened the Museum of Art in 1981. In 1994 the association was desolved and it became SAMA, a world class art museum that has expanded several times over the years. Free on Tuesdays from 4 to 9pm and Sundays from 10am to Noon. 210.978.8100; www.samuseum.org.

The Japanese Tea Gardens opened in 1918 and was maintained by caretaker/artist Kimi Eizo Jingu and his family. Recently restored with the new Jingu House restaurant overlooking the magical gardens and ponds. www.jinguhousessa.com

The Pearl The Pearl Brewery was established in 1883 in San Antonio with elaborate buildings resembling castles in a complex off Broadway.

Silver Ventures, Inc. purchased it in 2001 and transformed it into a well rounded community of education (American Culinary Institute), retail, restaurants and residential housing, recycling all of the buildings on the property and recently opening a hotel in the palatial brew house. Farmers markets and many special events are held on the property which can be reached by Barge Taxi, car or bus. www. atpearl.com/map www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

The first official municipal golf course in Texas opened in Brackenridge Park in 1916. The golf clubhouse replaced the existing Jockey Clulb in 1923.

San Antonio Zoo In 1914, Brackenridge deeded an additional scenic plot of land in Brackenridge Park for the public viewing of elk, buffalo, deer, monkies, two lions and four bears which has become the 56 acre San Antonio Zoo. With the forming of the San Antonio Zoological Society in 1928, the introduction of revolutionary cageless exhibits and rare animal species, made it one of the leading zoos in the country.

In 1956, it made headlines as the first zoo in the nation to exhibit a whooping crane and in 1972, the first white rhino to be born outside of Africa. An $8 million expansion includes Zootennial Plaza commemorating its first RIO Magazine 41

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A CENTURY OFF BROADWAY continued 100 years with a brass carousel featuring popular animails. Open 9am to 5pm 365 days a year. www.sazoo-aq.org More Off Broadway Located on Broadway, just outside Brackenridge Park, Kiddie Park was opened in 1925, the oldest children’s amusement park in the US. All of the original rides including a 1918 Herschell Spillman carousel and ferris wheel have been refurbished and are still in use.

A real treat for young and old. 210.824.4351 Further down, on the right, is Do Seum. The greatly expanded children’s museum, currently located at 305 E. Houston St., will open in June. Concentrating on interactive science, technolgy, art and literacy, their invitation is: Please Touch. Please Experience.

210.212.4453.

Open 9 AM Daily.

Ticket/Boarding Locations:

Historia

(Market St. & Alamo)

Rivercenter Mall (Commerce & Bowie)

Aztec Theatre @riosanantonio

(St.Mary’s & Crockett)

www.riosanantonio.com

(210) 244-5700

A recent Smithsonian Affiliate, The Witte opened to the public in 1926, and is in the midst of a $100 million rennovation. Named for Alfred Witte, it contains art, science and nature exhibits and recently opened HEB Children’s Body Adventure. 210.357.1900 www.wittemuseum.org Botanical Gardens, 555 Funston off Broadway, was developed on 38 acres at an abandoned quarry donated by George Washington Brackenridge in 1899. It features Texas Native Trail; formal, old fashioned and sensory gardens; the Kumamoto En Japanese garden; bistro and gift shop. 210.207,3250 www.sabot.org McNay Museum is housed in a former 1926 donated mansion with 700 pieces and has since doubled its space opening to lush sculpture gardens. Focusing primariliy on 19th and 20th century European and American art, the collection now consists of over 14,000 objects and a 50,000 volume research library and recongnized nationwide. www.mcnayart.org

Broadway Corridor Specials For $4, you can purchase a one-day pass on VIA’s #7 Sightseer Special that will chauffeur you up the Broadway Corridor. Starts at Market and Presa downtown.

210.362.2020 The $44 (children $22) Broadway Reach ticket offers admission to most of the Corridor’s attractions and is good for seven days, an approximate $20 savings. www.broadwayreach.org A $15 Barge Taxi pass good for 24 hours also stops at most of the locations.

San Antonio Conservations Society’s self-guided drive tour up Broadway lists 26 historical sites with a printable photo/notes map. www.saconservation.org/events.

Now’s the time to cruise San Antonio’s Broadway Corridor.

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FOOD & DRINK ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// casual Boardwalk Bistro 4011 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-0100 www.boardwalkbistro.net American Josephine Street Café 400 East Josephine San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-6169 www.josephinestcafe.com American Restaurant Gwendolyn 152 East Pecan Street #100 San Antono, TX 78205 (210) 222-1849 restaurantgwendolyn.com American Arcade Midtown Kitchen 303 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 369-9664 www.arcademk.com American Two Brothers 12656 West Avenue San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 496-0222 twobrosbbqmarket.com Barbeque Guenther House Restaurant 205 E. Guenther San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 227-1061 www.guentherhouse.com Breakfast & Lunch Cured 306 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 314-3929 www.curedatpearl.com Charcuterie Formosa Garden 1011 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9988 www.formosagarden.com Chinese Golden Wok 8822 Wurzbach San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-8282 www.golden-wok.com Chinese The Monterey 1127 South St. Mary’s Street San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 745-2581 www.themontereysa.com Eclectic Hoffbrau 7310 Jones Maltsberger San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 209-8066 quarryhofbrau.com German-American Mimi & Dimi’s Greek House 7159 US Highway 90 San Antonio, TX 78227 (210) 674-3464 www.agreekhouse.com Greek Big Bob’s Burgers 447 West Hildebrand San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 734-2627 www.bigbobsburgers.com Hamburgers

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Sam’s Burger Joint 330 East Grayson San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 223-2830 www.samsburgerjoint.com Hamburgers

Two Step 9840 Loop 1604 San Antonio, TX 78254 (210) 688-2686 twosteprestaurant.com Southwestern

Boiler House 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 354-4644 www.boilerhousesa.com American

India Palace 8474 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 692-5262 indiapalacesanantonio.com Indian

Barn Door 8400 North New Braunfels San Antono, TX 78209 (210) 824-0166

Cappy’s 5011 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9669 cappysrestaurant.com American

Aldino at the Vineyard 1203 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 340-0000 www.aldinos.com Italian

Koi Kawa 4051 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-8111 Sushi

Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano 8539 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 696-2536 www.aldos.us Italian Piatti’s 255 East Basse Road #500 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 832-0300 www.piatti.com Italian Tre trattoria 4003 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-0333 www.tretrattoria.com com Italian Fujiya 9030 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-7553 fujiyajapanesegarden.com Japanese La Fogata 2427 Vance Jackson Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 340-1337 www.lafogata.com Mexican La Fonda on Main 2415 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 733-0621 www.lafondaonmain.com Mexican Paloma Blanca 5800 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-6151 www.palomablanca.net Mexican Taco Haven 1032 South Presa San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 533-2171 www.tacohaven.info Mexican The Fruteria 1401 South Flores San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 251-3104 www.thefruteria.com Mexican Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 76 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 340-7143 www.pappadeaux.com Seafood

thebarndoorestaurant.com Steakhouse

Green Vegetarian Cuisine 200 East Grayson #120 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 320-5865 www.eatatgreen.com Vegetarian

family DeWese’s Tip Top CAFE 2814 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 732-0191 www.tiptopcafe.com American Magnolia Pancake Haus606 Embassy Oaks #100 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 496-0828 magnoliapancakehaus.com American Earl Abel’s 1201 Alamo Highway #175 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-3358 www.earlabelssa.com Diner Food Chris Marid’s 1900 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 735-3552 www.chrismadrids.com Hamburgers Longhorn Café 17625 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 492-0301 www.thelonghorncafe.com Hamburgers Beto’s 8142 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 930-9393 www.betosinfo.com Barbeque Henry’s Puffy Tacos 6030 Bandera Road San Antonio, TX 78238 (210) 432-7341 www.henryspuffytacos.com Mexican

CHEZ Vatel Bistro 218 East Olmos Drive San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 828-3141 www.chezvatelbistro.com European Fleming’s 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-9463 flemmingssteakhouse.com Steakhouse La Frite Belgian Bistro 728 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-7555 www.lafritesa.com Belgian Silo 434 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 483-8989 siloelevatedcuisine.com American Silo 1133 Austin Highway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8686 siloelevatedcuisine.com American Feast 1024 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 354-1024 www.feastsa.com Small Plates Kirby’s Steakhouse 123 Loop 1604 NE San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 404-2221 www.kirbyssteakhouse.com Steakhouse Myron’s Prime Steakhouse 10003 NW Military Hwy, Suite 2101 San Antono, TX 78231 (210) 493-3031 www.myronsprime.com Steakhouse Perry’s 15900 La Cantera Pkwy #2200 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6161 www.perryssteakhouse.com Steakhouse

Dough Pizzeria Napoletana 6989 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 979-6565 www.doughpizzeria.com Pizza

fine dining Bliss 926 South Presa San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 225-2547 www.foodisbliss.com American

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The original Joskeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store opened in 1887 on the corner of Alamo and Commerce.

Today, River Center mall is undergoing renovations and is set to debut itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new look this spring.

View from Houston Street down St. Mary's Street to the Tower of Life building, it was built in 1927.

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& NOW The Clifford Building built in 1893 is where Robert H. H. Hugman opened his architecture firm office.

The new Tobin Center for the Performing Arts kept the original Municipal Auditorium facade and added a world-class facility.

The Ford Holiday River Parade is a tradition in San Antonio since 1981.

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SHOPPING ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Alley on Bitters 42555 West Bitters Road San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 585-3550 www.alleyonbitters.com Unique collection of shops and artists Lucchese Boot Company 255 East Basse Road #800 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9419 www.lucchese.com Custom Boots and Western wear JR Mooney Galleries of Fine Art 305 South Main #400 Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-5106 www.jrmooneygalleries.com Fine Art Gallery Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art 6496 North New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-6491 greenhousegallery.com Fine Art Gallery

Calliente Harley Davidson 7230 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78245 (210) 681-2254 www.calienteharley.com Harley Davidson Rentals

The Vineyard 1207 North Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 408-7200 thevineyardshopping center.com Shopping Center

Shops of La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com Shopping Mall

Kendra Scott 310 East Basse Road #101 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 591-7980 www.kenrascott.com Jewelry

Alamo Quarry Market 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8885 www.quarrymarket.com Shopping Center

North Star Mall 7400 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 340-6627 www.northstarmall.com Shopping MalL

Kathleen Sommers 2417 North Main San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 732-8437 kathleensommers.com Local Fashions & Jewelry

Huebner Oaks 11745 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 867-1846 shophuebneroaks.com Shopping Center

Fiesta on Main 2025 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 738-1188 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas

The Collection 7959 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3130 thecollectionsanantonio.com Shopping Center

Sloan Hall 5922 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-7738 www.sloanhall.com Unique Gifts, Accessories & Jewelry

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sports San Antonio Spurs Basketball 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 ww.nba.com/spurs San Antonio Rampage Hockey 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 www.sarampage.com San Antonio Silver Stars Basketball 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 www.sastars.com San Antonio Talons Arena Football 100 Montana St. San Antonio, TX 78203 (210) 207-3663 sanantoniotalons.com

missions

MOrgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888. morganswonderland. com

Mission Concepcion 807 Mission San Antion, TX 78210 9am-5pm Daily (210) 534-1540 www.nps.gov/saan

SeaWorld of San Antonio 10500 Seaworld Drive San Antonio, TX 78251 (800) 700-7786 www.seaworld.com

Mission San Jose 6701 San Jose Drive San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan

Six Flags Fiesta Texas 17000 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 697-5050 www.sixflags.com/ fiestatexas Splashtown 3600 IH 35 North San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 227-1400 www.splashtownsa.com

Los Patios 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-6171 www.lospatios.com Unique local shops

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1/19-24, Lunch and Dinner San Antonio Restaurant Week Benefiting Culinaria Various Locations 1/25-28, Wed-Sun @ 8pm Chris Fonseca Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 1/31, Wed @ 8pm Alex Reymundo Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

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For those travelers that enjoy off the beaten path experiences the areas surrounding San Antonio are known for their history, small towns, antiques, wineries, scenic views and unique travel experiences. These areas surrounding San Antonio are easily accessed by car or bus.

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For the past century, San Antonio has skillfully taken huge holes in the ground and transformed them into places of pride, beauty and enjoyment.

Such a stellar reputation for recycling rests on a foundation that’s literally rock-solid.

Both residents and visitors alike express surprise when they learn many of their favorite fun spots were once quarries. Through trial, error and inspiration, San Antonio quarry “recyclers” took those ragged chunks of real estate and created a zoo, two theme parks, stadiums, golf courses, shopping centers, a resort, dozens of dining spots and the like.

To see how San Antonio became a rock star, take a quarry safari. Begin just north of downtown where German masons in the 1840s extracted abundant limestone and used it in the construction of landmarks such as the Menger Hotel next to the Alamo. Four decades later, quarrying intensified after a geologist discovered that limestone in what is now Brackenridge Park’s Japanese Tea Garden contained the proper proportions of lime and clay for manufacturing Portland cement in massive kilns.

Founded in 1880, Alamo Cement mined that area and then moved farther north in 1908 to Alamo Heights as San Antonio’s growth started to encroach. Surveying the huge holes left behind, Parks Commissioner Ray Lambert incorporated the steep quarry walls into the San Antonio Zoo, which opened in 1914 as one of the world’s first “cageless” zoos.

Then from 1917 to 1919, Lambert supervised construction of the Japanese Tea Garden, which he envisioned as an oriental flower garden in the quarry pit. Today the Garden with its lush landscaping and koi ponds offers a quiet www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

respite in contrast to the non-stop hum of traffic on nearby U. S. 281. The renovated Jingu House, named for a former Japanese-American caretaker, Kimi Eizo Jingu, offers visitors a chance to rest and enjoy snacks, salads and desserts.

Neighboring landmarks – the Sunken Garden Theater, Alamo Stadium and Trinity University – also emerged from the quarry rubble. The outdoor theater hosts concerts under the stars as well as the Taste of New Orleans festival during Fiesta San Antonio each April.

To the west across U. S. 281 sits 23,000-seat Alamo Stadium, also known as The Rock Pile, completed in September 1940. Then there’s Trinity University and its two-tiered Skyline Campus, named for the dramatic view of downtown, particularly at night.

locomotive and rotary drill stand like sentries at entrances to the Market’s parking lots, and a massive generator used in powering the quarry dominates the lobby of the Regal 16-plex Cinemas.

Several hundred yards away from the Market lies the Quarry Golf Club and its distinctive, 90-acre back 9 in the quarry pit where errant golf balls ricochet with regularity. Residents of Lincoln Heights in stately homes and apartments overlooking the cratered course watch from the quarry rim above as golfers struggle to break par below.

In 1986, Alamo Cement ended operations in Alamo Heights in favor of another site farther north, so the company formed a team to plan a 475-acre development that introduced the Quarry Golf Club in 1993 and Alamo Quarry Market in 1998. The first task was to examine the company town of Cementville – 135 structures in all – to see what could be salvaged and retained in the development’s design.

Another massive makeover occurred in the early 1990s at the former Redland-Worth Quarry along the city’s IH 10 West gateway and Loop 1604. United Services Automobile Association (USAA) formed a subsidiary to create La Cantera (The Quarry) and fill up that gaping 215-acre chasm with the Fiesta Texas theme park, the La Cantera Hill Country Resort, two signature golf courses, a golf academy and the Shops at La Cantera retail center with 165 stores, shops and eateries.

Shopaholics also can explore The Rim, a 100-store complex in the former Martin Marietta Quarry across from Six Flags on IH 10.

Locating Alamo Quarry Market and its 75 shops and restaurants isn’t difficult at all because of five 201-foot-tall chimneys still standing just off U. S. 281 between downtown and San Antonio International Airport. Other pieces of quarry heavy equipment such as a steam

Two Six Flags rides – The Iron Rattler roller coaster and the park’s railway – actually penetrate the 100-foot-tall quarry wall, and a football-field-sized section serves as a giant screen for an evening laser and fireworks finale. The theme park also figures into golf RIO Magazine 47

continued experiences at La Cantera’s The Resort Course.

The par-4 7th hole offers a panoramic view of Six Flags and a 60-foot plunge from tee to green.

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Have a classic cocktail at the first-floor Bar at Bohanan’s, then join us upstairs for the best steak you’ve ever eaten.

The most-recent recycling project has focused on Longhorn Quarry in Northeast San Antonio.

In 2010, philanthropists Gordon and Maggie Hartman opened Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first theme park designed with special-needs individuals in mind and built for everyone’s enjoyment.

The completely wheelchair-accessible park has become the anchor of Wonderland, Texas, a family fun destination that also features the STAR (South Texas Area Regional) Soccer Complex, with 13 fields for tournaments and league play; Toyota Field, home of the 2014 North American Soccer League champions, the San Antonio Scorpions; and Monarch Academy, a school for students with special needs.

Neighbors include the Children’s Rehabilitation Institute of Teletόn USA, which helps youngsters overcome physical challenges, and North East Independent School District’s Heroes Stadium.

To call attention to its quarry heritage, Morgan’s Wonderland incorporated historical photos into the design of the Wonderland Express train station. The mile-long train ride circles an 8-acre lake, a quarry holdover that has become quite popular because of the catch-and-release fishery of mostly catfish and bass.

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distillery Rebecca Creek Distillery 26606 Bulverde Road San Antonio, TX 78260 (830) 714-4581 12pm-5pm Sat rebeccacreekdistillery.com

entertainment Morgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888 morganswonderland.com

glider rides San Antonio Soaring Society 400 Boerne Stage Airfield Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 981-2345

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golf courses Cedar Creek Golf Course 8250 Vista Colina San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 695-5050 alamocitygolftrail.com Tapatio Springs Resort & Golf Couse 1 Resort Way Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-4197 tapatio.com/golf Canyon Springs 24400 Canyon Golf Road San Antonio, TX 78260 (210) 558-2365 lacanteragolfclub.com TPC Golf Course 23808 Resort Parkway San Antonio, TX 78261 (210) 558-2365 www.tpc.com/ tpc-san-antonio

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Applies to Cheese or Pepperoni slices.

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.

Available for delivery and in-house.

Visit Us At The Republic of Texas Restaurant & Nightclub and receive a complimentary order of Chips & Queso.

526 Riverwalk • 210-226-6256 Minimum purchase of $25.00.

Not valid with any other offers. Subject to Blackout Dates.

One Coupon per table. Expires 01/31/15

FREE BASKET OF HAND BATTERED FRIED PICKLES With the purchase of TWO dinner menu entrees.

237 Loyosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-9374 www.riverrestaurants.com Limit one coupon per table. Expires 01/31/15

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On the San Antonio Riverwalk 223 Losoya Street (210) 227-0864 SPORTS BAR

FREE Homemade Potato Chips in a basket served with avocado crèam dipping sauce.*

10% MILITARY DISCOUNT

to those in uniform or with an active duty military ID.**

charliewantsaburger.com Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily.

Dog-Friendly Patio, Restaurant & Sports Bar. *With purchase of any entrée.

One per table of 4. **Military discount on food only.

$

3

Complimentary House Dessert with order of an entrée.

111 W. Crockett Street, Suite 101 (210) 227-2782 paesanosriverwalk.com Not valid with any other offer or discount.

Offer only valid at Paesanos Riverwalk location.

Save up to

$

10% OFF regular priced entrée.* FREE Guacamole & Chip Appetizer per table with purchase of entrée.**

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily. Texas-Sized Mexican Food.

*Limit 2 customers per coupon. Does not include daily specials, appetizers, happy hour, buffet, alcohol or desserts. **One complimentary order of Guacamole and Chips per table.

Valid with 10% off regular priced entrée offer.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily.

OFF

ADULT OR CHILD TICKET

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On the San Antonio River Walk 421 E. Commerce St. (210) 226-8462 rioriocantina.com

111 W. Crockett Street, Located on the River Walk (210) 224-ROCK Hardrock.com

Texas-sized Mexican Food

50% OFF*

MILITARY PERSONNEL WITH VALID ID

20% OFF* FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

RIPLEYS.COM/SANANTONIO

PRESENT THIS AD AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY HARD ROCK SOUVENIR WITH $20 PURCHASE

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Valid only at San Antonio Location. Not valid with other offers.

One person per visit.Expires 01/31/15.

*Does not include daily specials, appetizers, happy hour, buffet, alcohol or desserts.

Not to be used in conjunction with other coupons.

301 Alamo Plaza •210-224-9299

On The Riverwalk 421 East Commerce • (210) 226-8462

Tower of the Americas

Parties of LESS than 8

FREE FLAUTAS

(seasoned chicken rolled up in a tortilla)

with the purchase of 1 entrée Parties of 8 or MORE

LA PACHANGA APPETIZER (Cup of Queso, beef tacos and flautas)

with the purchase of 2 entrées Coupon not valid with other offers or coupons.

Please present coupon to server at time of ordering.

110 E. Crockett on the Riverwalk 210-277-6300

FREE CHEF’S APPETIZER OF THE DAY

2

$

OFF TOWER TICKET

701 Bowie, San Antonio, TX 78205

210.223.310

Toweroftheamericas.com Ticket includes unlimited access to Observation Deck, Flags over Texas & 4-D Theater Ride. Not valid with any other offer or discount. Limit one $2.00 off coupon per person. No cash Value.

Expires 01/31/15.

$

2

FREE DESSERT

With a purchase of 2 Entrees & 2 Beverage Riverwalk level of the Hyatt Regency Maddogs.net • (210) 222-0220 One Coupon per table per visit.

OFF

an Adult Entrée with this ad Ice Cold Drinks & Good Texas Food Breakfast Fri-Sun from 9am-11am Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm

With the purchase of an adult entrée.

245 E. Commerce River Level at Navarro & Crockett 210-227-RITA • www.ritasontheriver.com

One coupon per table per visit. Offer at Riverwalk location only.

Must present coupon. Expires 01/31/15.

Valid only for lunch and Dinner, coupon good for up to 2 entrees at a table

FREE APPETIZER

With purchase of an entrée

200 River Walk Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-9835 • ironcactus.com Max value $7.99, not valid with any other offer, one per table, not valid during happy hour. Expires 01/31/15.

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Tour San Antonio Like A Local

The Fourth Annual

San Antonio Cocktail Conference

Crafting the perfect, quality cocktail relies on assembling just the right ingredients, and meticulously blending them in such a way that something special is created.

The same can be said of crafting the San Antonio Cocktail Conference (SACC). This four-day extravaganza assembles all the right ingredients, combining equal amounts of education and expertise, fun and philanthropy, and blends them together to create what Fodor’s Travel has deemed one of the “Best Cocktail Festivals” in the country.

This year’s Cocktail Conference will take place Jan. 15-18 and will once again bring cocktail experts, top bartenders, sponsors, and cocktail aficionados to the Alamo City for drinking and dining. And, as has been the tradition since its inception four years ago, 100 percent of SACC profits are donated to local children’s charities.

“Over the past three years, we have given more than $240,000 to benefit local children’s charities,” says Cathy Siegel, Executive Director of Houston Street Charities, the organization behind the event. “It’s one of the things that we are most proud of, and that sets us apart.

And it’s just a lot of fun!”

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SACC is about more than just libations. It’s about the entire cocktail culture, which encompasses the music and culinary aspects, too. And it’s not just for cocktail experts. The SACC celebrates that lifestyle through seminars, tastings, a cocktail competition, and, of course, parties, all of which are easy to enjoy for both the industry professional and the cocktail novice.

When you combine experiencing new cocktail trends and old cocktail classics with a double shot of passion, mix in the charitable component, add a healthy splash of fun, and serve up all this education and celebration in a central location, you have the recipe for the San Antonio Cocktail Conference. For a complete listing of events and ticket information, visit the SACC website, www.sacocktailconference.com San Antonio Cocktail Conference is a Houston Street Charities event.

Houston Street Charities is a non-profit organization created by Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood and Mark Bohanan. It was founded to oversee the San Antonio Cocktail Conference and other charitable endeavors of Bohanan’s, in an effort to make sure that giving back to community remains at the forefront of all of the events. San Antonio Cocktail Conference is a community partnership that donates 100 percent of conference profits to children’s charities

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50% Off Expires 1/31/15

Buy 5 cookies and get 1 FREE Buy 10 cookies and get 3 FREE

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15% off All yogurt purchases

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Buy a combo and get

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Purchase any two items plate and get a regular drink

$10 Off*

25% Off

A purchase of $50 or more. *One coupon per person, not valid with other offers, or clearance items.

Any Cellular Accessory

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