GREAT FINDS
Grunt Style
Cowboy’s Alamo City Harley-Davidson River Walk
By Dawn Robinette
Have you ever noticed how summer, sun and fun go together with red, white and blue? There’s no denying that summer takes on a distinctly American feel, especially in Military City, U.S.A. where we kick off with Memorial Day remembrances of those who gave their lives serving our country, and end things celebrating all workers with Labor Day. The Fourth of July is the pinnacle of summer celebrations. It’s not unusual to see military trainees enjoying the River Walk with their families or see red, white and blue ribbons adorning the trees because everyone knows summer is the perfect time to make a patriotic splash.
Five and Dime General Store
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It’s the time of year to fly Ol’ Glory high and proud and there’s nowhere better to get your flag fix than Dixie Flag and Banner Company. A short drive north of downtown, you can’t miss the huge American flag proudly waving atop one of the most respected and trusted flag companies in the country. Since 1958, this San Antonio institution has grown from a small home-based business to an industry leader. You’ve probably seen their handiwork on display in presidential inaugurations, football games and festivals. Everything is handmade in San Antonio and you can watch their talented seamstresses at work through a window in their showroom. If you don’t have space for a 60-by-90-foot flag, the largest free-flying United States flag in the world and made by Dixie Flag, don’t worry—it has every size you can imagine and takes custom orders. Roll out a patriotic welcome with a range of red, white and blue designs and fill your yard with garden flags, yard art and windsocks. Car flags and patriotic car magnets let you sport your love of country on the go or expand your flag knowledge with a history book about the U.S. flag. thesanantonioriverwalk.com
