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IN THIS ISSUE Texas Parks & Wildlife

16 FAMILY FUN GOING BATTY Take The Kids Out Tonight To Enjoy Both Bats And Batting

By Janis Turk

28 CULTURE & COMMUNITY DEEP ROOTS San Antonio Celebrates Juneteenth

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LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN! There is a lot to celebrate this June, starting with the 331st anniversary of the naming of San Antonio! History lesson: on June 13, 1691, European explorers arrived in the existing Payaya village named Yanaguana—you will notice other references to this name around town and now you know where it came from! June 13 is the feast day of the Catholic saint Anthony of Padua, so Father Damien Massanet, a Franciscan priest traveling with the expedition, named the area San Antonio de Padua in his honor. A second expedition arriving on April 13, 1709 led to the naming of our favorite waterway, the river of San Antonio de Padua. But the naming and founding of our beautiful city are actually two separate dates. On May 1, 1718, Father Antonio Olivares established the mission of San Antonio de Valero (now known as the Alamo) and that date became the official founding of the city. This bronze statue of Saint Anthony of Padua was donated to the city by the saint’s birth country, Portugal, in honor of HemisFair ’68, the 250th anniversary of San Antonio’s founding. It can be seen along the River Walk from the Commerce Street access, near St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

June also brings Juneteenth and Pride celebrations with several citywide events including festivals and street and river parades.

Fiesta Noche del Rio kicks off nearly three months of vibrant, lively and traditional folklorico performances every Friday and Saturday at Arneson River Theatre, and other colorful productions can be seen at more of downtown’s historic theatres.

Crawfish and bats also take center stage this month, but not necessarily together! It is crawfish season so what better time to indulge in a mudbug boil. Then heads up as San Antonio gets batty with two viewing areas in downtown to watch bats emerge for their nightly feedings, and our beloved Missions baseball team season is in full “swing” with cool evening games. If hot is more your style, there is a whole line-up of hot foods, hot dancing and hot tours to really get a taste of the Alamo City.

Thanks for spending some of your summer in San Antonio!

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Crawfish, also known as crayfish, crawdaddies, freshwater lobsters and even mudbugs or yabbies are freshwater crustaceans that indeed resemble tiny lobsters. When in season, they are a popular Southern delicacy, sought after for its sweet meat. They are so succulent that crawfish lovers do not hesitate to suck the juices out of the heads as well. If you dare, here are our top recommendations on where to chow down on some mudbugs this month: MA HARPER’S CREOLE KITCHEN Ma Harper’s Creole Kitchen is a legend in San Antonio for her Creole cooking. This 93-year-old chef, known as Ma Harper, has been cooking up a storm for 81 years and continues to push out some of the most delicious classic New Orleans-style fare. In fact, she was raised in NOLA and chose cooking as her chore of choice, over laundering, and it has earned her numerous accolades, including a feature on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

If you are lucky enough to visit when crawfish is in season, Ma Harper whips up a heavenly Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffee that is rich and buttery, served over either rice or pasta. Ma Harper prefers it over pasta.

Currently, only open for lunch. Make sure to try out some of her other staples, such as the Shrimp Po’ Boy, made with a stupendously flavorful seasoning you will not soon forget.

SOUTHERLEIGH FINE FOOD AND BREWING Located near the northern reach section of the River Walk, Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewing is a popular choice at the Historic Pearl inside the stunning Hotel Emma. Southerleigh artfully highlights coastal and Southern cuisine, inspired by Chef Balfour’s upbringing in Galveston, including fun options like Frog Legs and Snapper Throats, as well as craft beer that they brew in-house.

good Gulf Fry Baskets, such as fried Texas Catfish Filets in a cornmeal crust and served with hot vinegar, remoulade and one side of choice.

SA SEAFOOD For a good ole’ fashioned crawfish boil, SA Seafood, located on the northside on De Zavala Road, has blown up on social media, thanks to their scrumptious classic seafood boils, which include crawfish (of course), as well as shrimp and snow crab. The boils are served by the pound and can include corn on the cob, potato, sausage and a boiled egg.

Do not forget to ask for some of their Cajun butter sauce, which tastes fantastic on just about anything you slather it on. While I was there, a gentleman told me that he thought their boils were the best he has had since New Orleans and that is saying something!

PINCH BOIL HOUSE If you are staying downtown, do not fret, as Pinch Boil House is located a bit closer, just north of downtown in Alamo Heights, and offers equally delicious boils. However, these boils come with an incredible Southeast Asian twist.

Although seasonal, they currently offer a decadent Texas Crawfish Roll made with fresh, mouth-watering crawfish, celery, shredded lettuce and Creole butter on a soft roll and served with French fries.

They make a Viet-Cajun style crawfish boil that blends traditional Cajun techniques and Vietnamese flavors and sauces. Even better, all of their crawfish is sourced directly from Louisiana and you can bet it is always fresh, not frozen. They also make boils with mussels, snow crab, shrimp or mixed options like the Shell Shock Combo, which also comes with sausage, corn and potato, as we all love.

On the northside, stop in at their sister restaurant, Southerleigh Haute South, for some peel and eat gulf shrimp, Haute South Chicken and Seafood Gumbo, Galveston Bay Shrimp Boil and a variety of finger-lickin’-

THREE STAR BAR Next up, one of the hottest new “dad bars” to grace the scene is Three Star Bar, located on Grayson Street in the Government Hill district just

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north of downtown. This food-forward bar features an array of fun and tasty treats, including whiskey and maple-glazed meatballs, burrata, borracho bean hummus and a variety of burgers and sammies.

They are currently offering monthly boils with seasonal ingredients, including the highly sought-after crawfish boil, for which they recently won an accolade for in the Battle of the Boil. Make sure to track them on social media to find out when you can catch this dish.

SIGNATURE Lastly, I could not do an article on crustaceans, without mentioning one of my favorite lobster rolls. For a fine dining extravaganza, visit Signature, the awardwinning restaurant at La Cantera Resort & Spa. Their Petite Lobster Roll, which is a popular happy hour accompaniment, is a lovely contrast of luscious lobster and crispy, freshly-baked brioche, along with house-made aioli, crème fraiche, chives, tarragon, Old Bay seasoning and citrus zest. Get ready for a knock out flavor bomb!

WRITER’S BIO Kimberly A. Suta of Sutapants Productions is a local and national food writer, awardwinning filmmaker and publicist for the culinary industry. She is also the co-creator of Homegrown Chef, a culinary series and catering and events company, featuring our city’s best chefs and delicious eats. Kimberly also hosts River Walk Culinary Adventure Tours, walking food tours that highlight the fantastic offerings along the River Walk for both ticketed events and private groups. Go to HomegrownCheftv. com/culinary-tours for details.

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FAMILY FUN Bracken Cave Bats

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g And Battin s t a B h t o B y ight To Enjo n o T t u O s Take The Kid

IT IS JUST JUNE! THE KIDS HAVE BEEN ON SUMMER VACATION FOR LESS THAN A MONTH, AND ALREADY THEY ARE DRIVING YOU BATTY? OH NO, WHAT TO DO? WHY, GO BATTY WITH THEM, OF COURSE. Because bats are generally nocturnal, being most active after sundown, they tend to emerge from their dark roosts a couple hours after dusk in order to go find their dinner. After feeding, they return to their roosts to spend the rest of the night and day hanging upside down—usually from the top of a cave, the bottom of a bridge, or the eaves of a building. Do not be scared. Bats are our friends.

Summer is the time to go bat loco in And all they are interested in eating or San Antonio! bugging are bugs—moths, mosquitos and other insects, for instance. In BAT CRAZY fact, one bat alone is capable of eating Start in the evening so you will be Photo courtesy of up to 1,200 mosquitoes in a single hour! ready around nightfall. Texas is home Texas Parks & Wildlife.

Bats are the only known mammals to have to enormous colonies of Mexican free-tail developed the ability to fly, and the Mexican bats, little brown bats, some vampire bats, free-tailed bats we see in San Antonio can reach and lots of other species, too. And right here in San Antonio, if you know where to look, you are bound to see more speeds up to 99 miles per hour in the air and fly as high as 10,000 feet. Cool, right? than a few.

No, do not misbehave. Just redirect their education and energy to interesting and active batty things to do together on summer evenings, like watching flying mammals for instance. Who knew bats could be so spooky yet still so cool? Or “go to bat” at a ballpark or in a batting cage.

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BAT BRIDGES There are several places where you and the kids can see bats emerge from below bridges at night in the Alamo City. However, your best bet may be along the Museum Reach of the River Walk near the cross of Camden and Newell streets. There, bat enthusiasts often gather from 6:00 to 9:00pm to watch a dark cloud of an estimated 60,000 Mexican free-tail bats emerge from beneath the River Walk’s Camden Street Bridge to devour thousands of pounds of the city’s many bugs and insects. The colony usually comes out from below the bridge between 7:00 to 8:00pm, but get there early to find a spot to spy them so you will not miss the show. The great mass of bats swirl and swoop about en masse, like a plague of locusts in the Ten Commandments, moving (a safe and far distance above you) in a seemingly choreographed collective movement, freakily undulating as one dark cloud when they take to the skies in search of food.

Another spot where you can play with the kids below and watch bats emerge from a high spot above is at the Hays Bridge near The Alamo Beer Co. The brewery has a big outdoor area with picnic tables and sometimes even food trucks and live music. Kids like to play and run around as the folks sip a cold brew at sundown. Then after dusk, families wait for the bats to come out from below the nearby Hays Bridge. Once a railway bridge but now open to pedestrian foot traffic only, the Hays Bridge stands about a mile from the Alamo.

An added bonus can be the “chiropterology” lesson you can give your kids the next day if you decide to help them study up on bats (chiropterologists are bat biologists). Why not get them interested in learning more about bats’ eating habits, mating habits, migration habits, bats’ habitats and bats’ benefits to South Texas?

BAT CAVE If seeing 60,000 creepy and interesting bats is not wild enough, take them up I-35 near the community of Garden Ridge to Bracken Cave,

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located on the northern outskirts of San Antonio. The cave is home to the world’s largest bat colony, comprising more than 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats. This spot is a key maternity ward for this species, and females congregate there each year to give birth and rear their young here, according to biologists of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

“The Mexican free-tailed bats from Bracken colony alone are estimated to consume over 100 tons of corn earworm moths and other crop pests every summer night,” they tell us.

According to TP&W, Bat Conservation International (BCI) hosts visitation nights for its members and partners during the summer months. For more information about how and where to see the bats at Bracken Cave, go to their website or give them a call.

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HEY, BATTA BATTA SWING! OK, so maybe bats creep you or your kids out just a bit. What other way can you go batty together? How about watching a San Antonio Missions minor-league baseball home game at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium, or head to the batting cages at places like Green Acres Golf & Games Batting Cages or D-BAT San Antonio? At places like D-Bat San Antonio North, for example, swing for the bleachers from the safety of nice batting cages, and sign up for softball and baseball camps, clinics, lessons and club memberships. D-Bat even has a Pro Shop, plus they are happy to host birthday parties and baseball and softball training and more. D-Bat’s summer camps are popular with parents looking for something constructive to keep their ballplayers busy when school is out.

Softball and baseball are a fun activity for kids, be they batters or bleacher-bound fans. And bats, well, they are always an interesting sight in South Texas.

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AUTHOR’S BIO: Janis Turk is a travel writer, author, guidebook writer, travel expert for TV and a woman with a 230+-year old house, which has had bats swoop from the attic into her living room. While not a fan of bats indoors, she does enjoy watching them emerge from bridges and caves in San Antonio and Austin.

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It is not hard to find color in the Alamo City.

Everywhere you look there is colorful music, colorful clothes, colorful culture. There is even colorful cuisine! But that is for another issue.

In this article, lovers of all that is bright, vibrant and inspiring will find some colorful suggestions for local entertainment that like Dorothy’s transformation from black and white to color in “The Wizard of Oz,” will hopefully introduce first-time visitors and locals alike to a rainbow of art, concerts and festivals in San Antonio.

CHARLINE MCCOMBS EMPIRE THEATRE Madge fans, get ready to express yourself! Blonde ambition is back in the form of PriMadonna, an elite Madonna tribute band based out of Dallas whose musical and vocal skills are second only to the Queen of Pop herself.

Undisputed as the best Madonna tribute live band in the U.S. the group will perform a night of the Material Girl’s hits at 8:00pm on June 4. Like their namesake, PriMadonna has goals of global domination and has already begun to garner national attention. So, break out those rosary necklaces, put on your lacy, open finger gloves and "Vogue" to all of Madonna’s hits and accompanying color-clad incarnations in this highly entertaining concert that when the music’s pumping, it will give you new life!

AZTEC THEATRE Alyssa Edwards is unstoppable and her new road show, “Alyssa Edwards: Life, Love and Lashes - Memoirs of a Queen” shows no signs of slowing as it makes its way to the Aztec at 8:00pm on June 4. This smash hit show brought to American audiences direct from London’s West End is a must-see tell-all story that chronicles Alyssa’s life, drag and finding love.

From her beginnings in Mesquite, Texas and the global stage to her stint as a season 5 contestant on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and her own Netflix series, “Dancing Queen” and America’s Got Talent (2021), this show has audiences raving!

When it comes to colorful humor, Marlon Wayans (younger sibling of Damon and Keenen Ivory, whose sketch show “In Living Color” stretched the bounds of comedy in the 90s) is no stranger. The film and television star is bringing his colorful, comedic observations to the Aztec Theatre on June 25 with his Microphone Fiend Tour. Wayans hit a career milestone with his highly anticipated first-ever stand-up comedy special “Woke-ish” that premiered on Netflix in February of 2018. He can currently be seen starring in the Netflix movie, “Sextuplets,” and in the upcoming film “On thesanantonioriverwalk.com

the Rocks” opposite Rashida Jones and Bill Murray. Check the Aztec’s website for ticket information.

PARTY ON THE RIVER If you thought the vibrant colors of Fiesta were over, think again! The Alamo Kiwanis Club Charities is inviting the public to its 65th Annual Fiesta Noche del Rio–translated as “party on the river” celebration–that will showcase a cultural cavalcade of artists under the stars of the Arneson Theatre, an outdoor stage venue situated in La Villita on the River Walk, starting at 8:30pm on June 10.

As in the past, this year’s event will feature colorful performances of music, dance and song from artists that include Alejandro Antonio and Mariachi Gallos de Oro. Check out the organization’s website to purchase tickets.

All proceeds will go to raise money for children’s charities in and around San Antonio through local Kiwanis Club fundraisers that in addition to the annual Fiesta Noche del Rio also includes Clays for Kids and a charity golf tournament.

RHAPSODY IN BLUE That mysteriously intriguing trio who call themselves the Blue Man Group are bringing their universally appealing brand of music and silent humor to the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts for three performances: one at 8:00pm on June 18 and two performances at 2:00pm and 8:00pm on June 19.

With their signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy that has garnered them 35 million fans over three decades, audiences will be in awe of this colorful show that features pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity suitable for all ages. See the Tobin’s website for ticket information.

FREEDOM AND ART In honor of Juneteenth, the Eye of the Beholder Art Gallery will host the art exhibit “What Juneteenth Means to Us,” starting at 6:00pm on June 19 at Legacy Park located at 103 West Houston Street. The event, which showcases works from Black artists, is being held in collaboration with the San Antonio African American Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) and will feature an evening of music, art and history celebrating freedom. Call (210) 600-4141 for more information.

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the biggest and most colorful, the annual Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade may just have the market cornered.

As San Antonio’s official Pride celebration and the largest gay pride night parade in the city, this year’s annual crowd pleaser will kick off at 9:00pm on June 25, with the parade route beginning at Dewey and Main Street and running down to Lexington.

The parade is organized by Pride San Antonio—a local nonprofit that seeks to instill pride, celebrate unity, embrace diversity and recognize the contributions of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community–and will be preceded by a festival at Crockett Park from 11:00am-7:00pm that will include food, entertainment and a health fair. The festival will take place rain or shine. For more information, contact the event organizers through the Pride San Antonio website.

COLORFUL CAPED CRUSADERS COME TO LIFE Cowabunga, dude! Looks like black, white and silver are not the only colors in Tony Parker’s wardrobe.

The legendary San Antonio Spur also owns a colorful collection of larger-than-life comic book characters that he will share with the public as part of a special exhibition at the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA)

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by Marvel Comics and DC Comics over the years that is part of the four-time NBA champion’s private pop culture collection.

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Visitors will “marvel” at life-size sculptures of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Hulk, Star Wars, Iron Man and Guardians of the Galaxy, just to name a few.

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More than 40 figures from the best-loved comic book and science and fantasy fiction sagas will be displayed along with related films that also will be offered as part of SAMA’s summer programming.

Visit the museum’s website for its hours of operation and admission fees.

WRITER’S BIO Lakendra Lewis is an arts and entertainment journalist, editor and author whose articles have appeared in Edible San Antonio Magazine, The Texas Observer and San Antonio Christian Woman Magazine. She enjoys movies, music, cooking, singing and telling other people’s stories. You can contact her/read more of her stories at lakendralewis.journoportfolio.com.

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Fiesta Noche del Rio DATES: Every Friday and Saturday, June 10 through August 6 LOCATION: Arneson River Theatre along the San Antonio River Walk TIME: 8:30pm TICKET PRICES: Adults: $20 Seniors (ages 60+): $15 Children ages 6 to 14 years: $8 (Children under 6 are free!)

Active and Retired Military: $15 Groups of 10 or more: $15 per person Groups of 26 or more: $12 per person

First performed in 1957, Fiesta Noche del Rio, an Alamo Kiwanis production, has entertained hundreds of thousands of River Walk guests every year since with a colorful celebration of music and dancing on the historic Arneson River Theatre stage. The traditional folklorico dance and music have deep roots in San Antonio’s history, and can be traced back to ceremonial and celebratory dances from Mexico’s many different regions and states. Through ticket sales for this dynamic production, the Alamo Kiwanis Club has raised more than $2.75 million for the less fortunate and disadvantaged children in San Antonio since its inception 65 years ago.

Performances begin on June 10 and continue every Friday and Saturday through August 6. Showtime is 8:30pm at the Arneson River Theatre.

Purchase tickets at www.FiestaNocheSA.com and at all San Antonio area H-E-B’s customer service centers during the performance season.

Visit San Antonio Debuts Bud Light Pride River Parade & Celebration DATE: Saturday, June 18 TIMES: Noon to 5:00pm – Celebration at La Villita 4:00 to 5:00pm – Pride River Parade at River Walk Downtown Reach 7:00 to 8:00pm – Pride River Parade at River Walk Museum Reach to the Pearl

This year’s Pride Month celebration in San Antonio will offer something it never has before—a parade and festival on the famous San Antonio River Walk! The inaugural Bud Light Pride River Parade was created by Visit San Antonio to promote the city’s inclusion, encouragement and support of the LGBTQ+ community.

The fun starts on land with the Celebration at La Villita from Noon to 5:00pm. The area will be in full Pride regalia and feature local artisans and makers, food and entertainment. At La Villita’s Arneson River Theatre, visitors will enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly, live on-stage entertainment from DJs, bands, impersonators, dancers and more.

The Bud Light Pride River Parade will have two showings, each with 16 colorful river barges. The first on the Downtown Reach of the San Antonio River Walk will serve as the closing event for the Celebration festival at La Villita. The encore presentation, on the River Walk Museum Reach, provides an additional opportunity to be part of the community.

Learn more about the Pride River Parade and what to do in San Antonio at www.VisitSanAntonio.com/LGBTQ.

River Walk Royalty Court Campaign Kick-Off! Since 1987, the River Walk Royalty have served as ambassadors for the River Walk, sharing in the mission to promote, protect and preserve the San Antonio River Walk and support San Antonio charities. Each year four King and four Queen candidates raise money to support these efforts. Titles are awarded based on the most money raised for King and Queen, Prince and Princess, Duke and Duchess and Count and Countess, and a Royal Coronation Ceremony occurs at the Mardi Gras Festival, kicking off the Mardi Gras Parade on the river. Royalty make appearances at both River Walk and city-wide events throughout their one-year reign. Contact Maggie.Thompson@VisitSanAntonio.com if you are interested in campaigning to be on the 2023 River Walk Royalty Court!

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Choosing a hotel is not just about location or fantastic room options. What if you decided where to stay based on the hotel’s quality of shopping? Not toothbrushes or other necessities that might have eluded your suitcase, but high-end boutiques and gift shops packed with local products and fun finds. San Antonio’s hotels offer so much more than aspirin, bottled water or umbrellas, making “checking in” to hotel shopping something everyone should try. You will discover an array of treasure options, no reservation needed, and even if you do not have a room key, you are still welcome to shop.

For both a hotel and shopping that is worth flying in for, pop into Regalo at Estancia del Norte San Antonio. Just a skip from the airport and a neighbor of North Star Mall, Regalo showcases a dynamic, curated collection of designer fashions, handmade jewelry, giftable specialty foods and one-of-a-kind art pieces that embody a unique and festive spirit. Working closely with local artists, designers and gourmet culinary brands to bring a fresh, interactive array of products, the shelves feature everything from colorful décor, unique greeting cards and limited artist prints to a variety of beautiful Texas plants potted in upcycled vintage containers. You will also discover the cutest Frida Kahlo pillows, earrings and more, and high quality, handcrafted leather boots from the legendary brand M.L. Leddy's.

For chocolate that is almost too beautiful to eat, Charity Teague Confections has an array of chocolate bars packaged so you can see the ingredients that flow through them. Snap a picture for Instagram, but definitely bite into Hill Country Lavender, Edible Wildflowers and so much more from this award-winning pastry chef and chocolatier, and visit Regalo often to find the perfect gift for yourself or anyone else on your list.

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line the Menger’s walkway, it is easy to forget that they are part of the hotel. The shopfronts all face Alamo Plaza and are an easy walk from the Shops at Rivercenter. But the shops also enter into the Menger’s beautiful lobby, giving you access to one of San Antonio’s oldest hotels. A must-shop is the boots, bling, baubles and cute outfits at the Silver Spur, where you can find the perfect outfit to stand out in true Texas finery. If you are looking for real bling, pop in to J. Adelman Antiques, Art & Estate Jewelry, where case after case sparkles and shines with fantastic jewelry as well as sculptures, paintings and décor.

Then roam to Davy Crockett’s Cabin to score a memento and unique gifts that spotlight one of the heroes of the Alamo. If you can tear yourself away from shopping, walk through and gaze at the hotel lobby, a true San Antonio treasure.

Roaming away from downtown but staying on the river, make sure your hotel shopping leads you to Hotel Havana. With Mediterranean Revival architecture, rich Spanish Colonial history and calm Caribbean temperament, stepping into Hotel Havana is like stepping into another world.

The selection of items at Hotel Havana’s lobby boutique centers around Pan-Latin culture and inspiration with an old world feel, with items paying tribute to the rich history and namesake from Cuba, though also included is a focus on local Texan and San Antonio-made goods. The

shopping mirrors the relaxed vibe that quietly flows through the hotel, with goods sure to make you smile. Exclusive brand collaborations offer products made specifically for the hotel, such as custom-made Kimono Robes designed in-house and Nopalera beauty products, as well as branded apparel and totes. You will also find unique jewelry, leather items from local favorite Bexar Goods and candles that will keep your relaxed vibe going long after you have left the hotel.

Next, wander along the river’s Museum Reach and land at Hotel Emma. The centerpiece of the Pearl, everything at Hotel Emma is carefully curated, including Curio, a high-end boutique that features a selection of artisan-made products that are either handmade or produced on a small scale. Like many of San Antonio’s hotel shops, Curio showcases goods that reflect the South Texas culture, giving the shop an authentic vibe.

With custom-made Dos Carolinas “guayarobes," gorgeous etched glasses and a dazzling array of jewelry, Curio has an eclectic array of goods that always please. Take home something from Emma’s Provisions, a chef-driven selection of a few pantry staples born at Emma that have local flavor. Or claim a gorgeous bauble or two with Boho-chic jewelry and statement pieces that add just the right touch to any outfit. Curio also offers terrific additions for the home, including RIO Magazine

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Hotel Emma’s signature scents. These custom, locally made scents are simple, yet intoxicating, and a favorite of Emma’s guests. The scents greets you as you step into the hotel and you automatically feel at home. Get carried away with “Milagros” in spring and summer and “Recuerdos” in fall and winter.

Another Hotel Emma shopping destination is Larder—a mix of fresh food and provisions sure to please. Tucked away in the brewery’s old fermenting cellars, Larder carries local groceries, wine, beer, baked goods, flowers, house-butchered meats and freshly-prepared foods. Thanks to its well-stocked shelves, you can enjoy nibbles of life’s little luxuries, or find the perfect selection for great culinary gifts or additions to your own pantry. From the fantastic flavors of Emma’s Provisions and the heavenly caramels handcrafted by San Antonio’s Wildflower Caramels to the deep, savory flavor of Texas Black Gold Garlic, there is San Antonio-made flavor tucked away in the meticulously organized shelves of Larder. A few vendors from Pearl’s beloved farmers market are also featured, giving you an opportunity to grab something between weekend markets as well.

WRITER’S BIO An award-winning communications expert who enjoys sharing new discoveries and revisiting old favorites in her adopted hometown, Dawn Robinette loves to tell stories. You can read more of her work at Alamo City Moms, San Antonio Woman, San Antonio Magazine and Texas Lifestyle Magazine.

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Deep Roots San Antonio Celebrates Juneteenth

By Susan Yerkes

In 2021, the Fourth of July got company when President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act after the House and Senate passed it. The new law made June 19 America’s second official Independence Day — a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

The date, June 19, has its roots in Texas. On that day in 1865 the Union General Gordon Granger sailed into Galveston Bay and publicly read out President Abraham Lincoln’s Executive Order Number 3, ordering the emancipation of all slaves, and “an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property, between former masters and slaves.” Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation two years before, but Texas was a Confederate state, and like other rebel states, maintained legal slavery until the end of the Civil War. It took some time for the news to spread, but by 1866, African Americans in Texas began to mark the 19th of June, known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or Jubilee Day, with community events— parades, cookouts, prayer gatherings, historical and cultural readings, and musical performances. One of the biggest celebrations was in San Antonio.

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“San Antonio was the second largest city in Texas in 1865—Galveston was the largest then—and African Americans came here from all over the area to celebrate the 19th of June,” the city’s Juneteenth Commissioner, Byron Miller, said. Gradually the annual celebration grew and was carried into other states. In 1980, Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Texas, more than 40 years before Congress made it a federal holiday.

“Juneteenth is and has always been acknowledged and respected by Texans of all races,” according to the Juneteenth Commission’s website. “Even during the days of segregation and Jim Crowism, Texas employers found enough charity in their hearts on Juneteenth to give their employees the day off. Retired Southern Pacific railroad employee, Reverend J. C. Glosson—now in his 90s—recalls that white employees complained because ‘Blacks got two 4th of July celebrations—Juneteenth and 4th of July.’ Others loaned their horses and carriages to Black employees for the parade, and in San Antonio, San Pedro Park was opened up to African Americans.”

“Over the years the celebrations gradually moved to more rural areas of Texas,” Miller said. But in the 1990s, as the deep roots of this area’s African American community became more deeply researched and widely recognized, Miller and others organized the San Antonio Juneteenth Commission to promote and celebrate the holiday.

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Woolworth Building lunch counter was desegregated on March 16, 1960, along with six other downtown stores

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Today San Antonio’s Juneteenth Festival is again the second largest in Texas. That might be surprising to some, since according to census records the African American population of the city has never risen much above seven percent. It is less surprising if you know that the city’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March is the largest of its kind in the U.S., attracting hundreds of thousands of participants each year. Diversity is alive and well in San Antonio, and African American traditions and history are growing in prominence and wide participation.

Today Juneteenth is celebrated in various ways here all month long, with plenty of opportunities for everyone to take part.

The Carver Community Cultural Center, built in 1918 as a segregated venue for the Black community and restored in the ‘70s, kicks off the month with a June 3 show featuring The Suffers, an award-winning 10-piece band that rocks Gulf Coast Soul. On June 4, the Carver hosts the first event of the Sterling Houston Festival, a multi-disciplinary series of plays, readings and panels produced by several of the city’s most prominent arts organizations, and culminates with a June 19th performance of Houston’s play Le Grifon. The San Antonio African American Cultural Archive & Museum (SAAACAM) has several June events that shine a light on history and tradition. A Night at the Missions baseball game with San Antonio’s triple-A baseball team celebrates the contributions African Americans made to the sport and ends with a brilliant fireworks display. One of SAAACAM’s coolest events, a Black History River Tour, is set for

June 24. The museum’s exhibition space in La Villita is just yards from the site where the city’s first formal school for African American children was opened in 1897 in the St. Philips Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, St. Philip’s College, now with campuses on the East and Southwest sides of the city, is a nationally recognized part of the Alamo Community Colleges District.

The official Juneteenth Festival runs from June 17-19 at Comanche Park, with three days of family-friendly fun, including national rock, soul and R&B musicians, a Sunday Gospel Church in the Park and a wide range of other activities, vendors, food trucks and stands. On Saturday the 18th at 10:00am, the Juneteenth Parade takes a three-mile route from Sam Houston High School to the park.

You will find many interesting sites to visit in pursuit of Black culture here, from Dignowity Hill, the city’s first elite suburb, to new public art installations celebrating diversity in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Sullivan Park, or the hip Essex Modern City outdoor gallery. St. Paul Square, just east of downtown by Sunset Station and the Alamodome, houses new attractions in a historically Black center of churches, clubs and theatres. Do not miss tiny Ellis Alley, a nearby row of neatly restored homes, now on the National Historic Register.

San Antonio’s rich African American heritage is celebrated in many ways here, and all are welcome.

WRITER’S BIO Susan Yerkes is an award-winning journalist and travel writer based in San Antonio.

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Travel through an ocean of wonder and escape reality, and then build family memories at the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground all in one day!

Both SEA LIFE San Antonio Aquarium and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center are conveniently located at the Shops at Rivercenter. Even better, the attractions are just feet from each other to give the ultimate day of adventure, excitement and fun in the Alamo City.

First, voyage into the jaw-dropping underwater worlds at San Antonio’s newest Aquarium filled with thousands of gallons of fun. SEA LIFE San Antonio includes the city’s only 360-degree ocean tunnel that gets guests face to fin with sharks, stingrays and even a rescued sea turtle! Be immersed in 10 breathtaking exhibits and even touch real creatures like a sticky anemone.

Get lost in a gang of mesmerizing jellies, explore a dense mangrove full of seahorses and spot a sea creature movie star in a teeming coral reef.

To keep the family fun going, make the short walk next door to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio. This attraction is

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the ultimate indoor LEGO playground with two rides, 10 LEGO build and play zones, a 4D cinema and much more!

Catch a mini 4D movie and see your favorite LEGO® characters at the 4D Cinema. Then explore the San Antonio cityscape and iconic landmarks in the mind-blowing MINILAND® San Antonio, which is made entirely of LEGO® bricks—1.5 million in fact! Hop on Kingdom Quest, an interactive ride where you blast your way to save the day and fly high in the sky on Merlin’s Apprentice ride!

With millions of LEGO® bricks and thousands of sea creatures, your exploring has just begun in San Antonio as you visit SEA LIFE San Antonio and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio all at the famous Shops at Rivercenter. Buy tickets online and purchase a combo ticket to save money and time to visit both amazing attractions.

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Take in San Antonio From a Whole New Perspective

By Drew Henry

Sometimes, you need to change your point of view to fully appreciate things. Ok, we know the River Walk is a pretty sweet view, but get ready to take in San Antonio from a whole new perspective! We are checking out unique vantage points that will turn your view of the Alamo City on its head. Get ready to walk through the sky, scurry under jaguars and sharks, and ascend 750 feet above the city!

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SKYWALK AND LAND BRIDGE AT PHIL HARDBERGER PARK Our first unique vantage point is the Skywalk and Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park, which is free to the public and just a short 20-minute drive north of downtown. The 1,000-foot-long Skywalk climbs through the tree canopy and reaches 18 feet off the ground. At six feet wide, the entire Skywalk is ADA accessible and offers a low incline for leisurely strolling and birdwatching. The Skywalk also serves as your connection to the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge—the 150-foot-wide crossover connecting both sides of the park and allowing wildlife to safely traverse the bustling street below. Take a walk through the park (and the trees) like never before! thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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THE PANTERA WALK AT SAN ANTONIO ZOO The San Antonio Zoo has a brand-new exhibit that gives you a wild look at some wildcats. The zoo is a short 10-minute drive north of downtown in the Museum Reach district, and day passes start at $21 for adults and $17 for children. The zoo’s latest exhibit is Neotropica, a unique ecosystem that allows jaguars, Amazon birds, monkeys and reptiles to live side by side. The exhibit features The Pantera Walk by Texas A&M University-San Antonio—an aerial bridge that allows jaguars to cross directly over the crowd. In addition to giving visitors a unique view of the cats, the remarkable bridge creates 120 percent more space for the big cats to roam (and a pretty cool view for the cats to check you out, too)!

OCEAN TUNNEL AT SEA LIFE® SAN ANTONIO Get ready to go deep-sea diving without even getting wet! SEA LIFE San Antonio is located downtown in the Shops at Rivercenter, and tickets to this aquarium start at just $20 per person. Inside lies San Antonio's only underwater Ocean Tunnel that you have to SEA to believe. Get up close and personal with over 500 undersea creatures from their point of view—under the water’s surface! The Ocean Tunnel is 20 feet deep and traverses through a 155,000-gallon tank. Watch sharks swim directly overhead and maybe even spot a diver or two. While you are on your journey, do not forget to track Blackbeard and see if you can uncover his sunken treasure in these unchartered waters!

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THE BRACKENRIDGE PARK BRIDGE Cross one of San Antonio’s oldest bridges to enter Brackenridge Park. The Brackenridge Park Bridge was built in 1890 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Co. and remains open to cars and pedestrians—serving as the entrance to San Antonio’s largest free urban park just 10 minutes north of the Alamo. Built from a single 95-foot truss, Brackenridge Park Bridge is one of the shortest truss bridges in the country. In addition, it offers a pretty fantastic view of the river and the 343acre park, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. After you cross the bridge, you can take time to explore the multiple walking trails, Japanese Tea Gardens and picnic grounds Brackenridge has to offer.

for the naturally occurring 60-foot land bridge made of limestone present at the entrance. These cave tours are super cool because the caves maintain a 70-degree temperature year-round! While you cannot cross the land bridge, you can still catch some sights on the rails and ropes course. The Twisted Trails Zip Rails & Ropes Course towers 60 feet into the sky. Here, you can test your balance on four levels of suspended ropes. The ropes course includes swinging ropes, rope ladders and tightropes. If you are more into easy-breezy fun, you can traverse over 685 feet of suspended ziplines and soar high above the trees. This twisted course offers plenty of incredible thrills. Tickets start at $24.99 and are sold separately from cave tour tickets.

TOWER OF THE AMERICAS Get a bird’s eye view of San Antonio by ascending 750 feet up into the sky at the Tower of the Americas.

Located on the edge of downtown, the Tower is an icon of the San Antonio skyline. Tickets to ride to the top are just $16 for adults and $12 for children.

Built as part of the 1968 World’s Fair, the Tower is one of the tallest observation towers in the United States—dwarfing the 600-foot Seattle Space Needle.

What can we say? We do everything bigger in Texas!

Make your way to the top, catch some choice views on the observation deck and even make a reservation in the rotating Chart House Restaurant for incredible panoramic sights and 5-star dining.

COMANCHE LOOKOUT PARK Lookout! There are great views ahead. Comanche Lookout Park is a free 96-acre park located just 25 minutes north of downtown. The park is the fourthhighest point in San Antonio, with an elevation of over 1,300 feet. Here, you will get some amazing views of The Cibolo floodplains below. During the site’s history, Native Americans used the hill as a vantage point, and Colonel Coppock went on to construct a four-story medieval tower on the highest point in the 1940s. Climb to the top of the hill to explore the remains!

NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS ZIP RAILS & ROPES COURSE The Natural Bridge Caverns, 45 minutes north of San Antonio, are an underground cave formation named

Drew Henry is a writer, yogi and meme enthusiast. When he is not writing, he is out exploring all Texas has to offer. View his portfolio at DrewHenryWrites.com and follow his antics on Instagram at @drewhenrywrites.

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GO CRUISING! A VIBRANT FIXTURE ON THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK, THE BRIGHTLY COLORED, ECO-FRIENDLY ELECTRIC GO RIO RIVER BOATS PROVIDE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE WITH NARRATED TOURS, SPECIALTY CRUISES AND CHARTERED EXCURSIONS. IT IS ALSO THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL BETWEEN DOWNTOWN ATTRACTIONS WITH A GO RIO SHUTTLE! Manned by knowledgeable narrators, each GO RIO voyage introduces passengers to the sights, history and culture of San Antonio from the unique river level vantage point. Guests can even purchase frozen margaritas, pina coladas, beer, sodas and water to enjoy on their cruise, all available at the GO RIO Beverage Bar and Retail location near the Rivercenter ticket booth. Specialty cruises include dinners on-board from your favorite River Walk restaurant, along with seasonal events such as Ghost Tours and Octoberfest beginning in September. Or create your own River Walk experience with a GO RIO private charter excursion, ideal for corporate gatherings and special occasions.

rides in 1-day passes for $19.50 or 3-day passes for $28.50. Passes are available for purchase at any GO RIO Ticket Booth, on the GO RIO website and on the shuttle.

Simply look for the GO RIO Shuttle signs located along the River Walk and on the Museum Reach.

Boats are labeled with GO RIO Shuttle signs and run approximately every hour from 10:00am to 8:00pm.

The Monthly Local Resident Pass is for Bexar County residents, allowing locals unlimited access to the GO RIO Shuttles throughout both the Downtown and Museum Reaches for only $28.50 per month. There

Just trying to get from place to place as you explore downtown San Antonio attractions? GO RIO provides shuttle service for sightseeing, and is now offering Local Resident Shuttle passes for a fun way to get to and from work or play in the downtown area.

Shuttles run along the river from downtown to the historic Pearl district with designated stops along the way to hop on and off. The Downtown Reach encompasses the center of San Antonio (downtown) with a wide variety of restaurants, theatres and the beautiful San Antonio River Walk. The Museum Reach is north of downtown, ending at Pearl. This stretch is pedestrian friendly and a great way to explore a quieter side of the river.

Passes allow passengers to get off and on the GO RIO Shuttle at their pace—available for unlimited

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are even VIP Appreciation Days when locals can bring a friend along for the ride! For more information and to purchase a Monthly Local Resident Pass, contact the sales office at 210-227-4746 or grsales@goriocruises.com.

Wanting to traverse the river on your own selfguided tour? GO RIO has partnered with Mission Adventure Tours for special opportunities to kayak along the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River.

This flat-water four-mile/two-hour kayak trip begins and ends in the same location, with numerous art installations to view along the way. Single kayaks can be rented for $60 and $120 for doubles, and kayaks, paddles and life vests are included in the rental fee.

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WARM UP Warm up to the city with a tour of the town through Amigo Walking Tours. This local tour company offers both free public tours and paid private tours of the Alamo City. The downtown free tour route is perfect for San Antonio first-timers who want to explore all the touristy spots with a local who knows where to go. The paid tour of King William District offers a totally different perspective on San Antonio history and culture for those who have been to San Antonio and want a new view.

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HOT WINGS It is time for hot wings at Hot Joy. There are tons of hot grub options like hot Italian beef fried rice, hot fried chicken and hot pot. But if you are there on Wednesday, go for the hot wings. They are not a traditional buffalo, but the lemon pepper curry wings are served piping hot with a cilantro crema to cool you down.

SPICY SALSA Spice things up with a little dancing and dinner at Azuca Nuevo Latino. Sip on a refreshing Caipirinha at happy hour, then stay late for a mouth-watering blend of Caribbean, Central and Latin American cuisine. But do not dip out before you have a chance to salsa. As the night goes on, the dance floor comes alive with salsa dancing and music so you can burn the candle at both ends.

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BREAKFAST TOAST Today we are starting with a warm breakfast at The River’s Edge. Fuel up for the day with the braised short rib Caliente Hot Glass hash, which starts with a bed of potatoes topped with runny sunny-sideup eggs, grilled peppers and onions, a Oaxaca cheese blend and a mountain of shredded birria. Or spice it up with the smoked chorizo benedict served on a jalapeno cheddar biscuit with chipotle lime hollandaise.

HOT GLASS At Caliente Hot Glass we can channel our inner creativity with upgraded

handmade art projects. This month, Caliente is hosting a Grill Masters Night with an outdoor evening artisan market on June 11. Or catch one of the blow-your-own beer mug classes on the weekends. The classes are intentionally small to give guests the full artistic experience, so be sure to book ahead.

WARM PIES Mama Mia, head to Pizzeria Vesuvio for some grub. Their legendary Vesuvio pie includes pepperoni, mushrooms, mozzarella and of course—jalapenos. Or try the Bianco, slathered in their signature white sauce and loaded with seasoned ricotta, parmigiana, Romano and shredded Bacio cheeses. If you are not into pizza, their handmade meatballs and marinara polpette is a hot item as well.

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HOT WELLS Today we are going to explore Hot Wells. Directly across the river from Mission San Jose, which is part of Texas’ only UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hot Wells is a cultural historical park in San Antonio. What was once a hot sulfuric well became a bustling bath house in the 19th and 20th centuries until it burned to the ground. It was resurrected as a stylish hotel—which also burned to the ground at the onset of Prohibition. What is left is the site of some of the hottest ruins in the city that are open to tour.

HOT AND STEAMY One of the coolest things to do before summer really gets rolling is to book a session in the Mokara Spa. This awardwinning spa has a complete menu of body treatments including hot stone massages and custom facials. But the cedar sauna and eucalyptus steam room are where it is at.

HOT LUNCH They have got the pit fired up at The County Line BBQ and

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we are chowing Mokara Spa down on some hot ribs and cool margaritas. If you are really famished, go for the all-you-caneat platter with all the meats, sides, homemade bread and ice cream you can handle.

HOT NIGHT Tonight, we are taking a quirky booze cruise with San Antonio SiDeCaRs. Riding shotgun in the sidecar of a motorbike is one of the most responsible ways to bar hop around town. With this crew, you will be zipped around to three or four different bars by a designated driver, and the first round is on them!

WRITER’S BIO: Crystal Henry is a loyal Texan and an award-winning author, writer and columnist. She is fluent in both sarcasm and English, and she showcases those bilingual skills on FB + IG @ crystalhenrywrites and on Twitter @ chenrywrites.

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ITALIAN GUILLERMO’S 618 McCullough St. www.guillermosdowntown.com

BRAZILIAN FOGO DE CHAO 849 E. Commerce St. www.fogodechao.com

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS RESTAURANTS Bier Garten River Walk www.biergartensa.com 210-212-7299 The County Line www.countyline.com 210-229-1941 Dave & Busters www.daveandbusters.com 210-951-3600 Denny’s Riverwalk www.dennys.com 210-223-4321 The Frosty Dog Frozen Drinks www.frostydogsa.com 210-354-3002 Iron Cactus www.ironcactus.com 210-224-9835 La Margarita Mexican Restaurant www.lamargarita.com 210-227-7140 LandShark Bar & Grill www.sanantonio. landsharkbarandgrill.com 210-556-1790 Little Rhein Prost Haus www.prosthaussa.com 210-890-2225 Mad Dogs British Pub www.maddogs.net 210-222-0220 Maddy McMurphy’s Irish Sports Bar www.maddymcmurphys.com 210-222-9722 Margaritaville San Antonio www.margaritavillesanantonio. com 210-973-5911

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Mi Tierra Café www.mitierracafe.com 210-225-1262 On the Bend Oyster Bar & Cigar Lounge www.onthebendsa.com 210-354-3002 The Original Mexican Restaurant & Bar www.theoriginalmexican.com 210-224-9951 Paesanos RiverWalk www.paesanosriverwalk.com 210-227-2782 Restaurante Pico de Gallo www.picodegallo.com 210-225-6060

ATTRACTIONS Bario Aviation, Inc. Air Tours www.barioaviationservices.com 830-460-9028 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum www.buckhornmuseum.com 210-247-4000 Cascade Caverns www.cascadecaverns.com 830-755-8080 City Sightseeing San Antonio

www.citysightseeingsanantonio.com

210-224-8687

LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio

www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/ san-antonio

210-610-1150

Natural Bridge Caverns www.naturalbridgecaverns.com 210-651-6101 SeaLife San Antonio Aquarium www.visitsealife.com/ san-antonio 210-610-1150

The DoSeum www.thedoseum.org 210-212-4453

Rio Rio Cantina www.riorioriverwalk.com 210-226-8462 The River’s Edge Café + Patio Bar www.riversedgecafesa.com 210-270-0786 SHOPPING La Villita Historic Village www.lavillitasanantonio.com 210-207-8614

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Market Square www.marketsquaresa.com 210-207-8600 Paris Hatters www.parishatters.com 210-223-3453 Plaza Taxco www.plazataxco.com 210-212-6733 Shops at Rivercenter www.shopsrivercenter.com 210-225-0000

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