Rio Magazine May 2014

Tour San Antonio like a Local!

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MAY 2014

The Official Magazine of the River Walk

This Issue DRINKS ON THE RIO River Walk drinks that will quench your thirst WWW.THESANANTONIORIVERWALK.COM

Run, Bike, BUS or Ride

Unconventional ways to tour downtown

Military City, USA

Featuring the America’s Armed Forces Military Parade

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San Antonio, Texas proudly wears its moniker of Military City, USA.

RIO Magazine is the official publication of the Paseo Del Rio Association. All expressions of opinions and statements of supposed facts are published on the authority of the writer and cannot be regarded as expressing the views of the Paseo Del Rio Association or its Publisher. Advertisements do not imply sponsorship or endorsement by the Paseo Del Rio Association or its Publisher.

2014 Paseo Del Rio

Association Board of Directors President Justin Holley, ABH Hospitality 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 Immediate Past President Martin Williams, Catto & Catto Insurance Chair, Operation Committee Andreas Esparza, Boudro’s Restaurant Executive Director Nancy D. Hunt, Paseo Del Rio Association Ex-Officio Ben Brewer, Downtown Alliance Jim Mery, Downtown Operations Steve Schauer, San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors John Beauchamp, Hixon Properties Mark Bohanan, Bohanan’s Prime Steaks

and Seafood Ben Brewer, Downtown Alliance Bob Buchanan, The Original Mexican

Restaurant Kevin Donohue, Donohue Media Mae Escobar, aMaezing Marketing Group Ben Garcia, Silver Eagle Distributors Kathy Glascock, Ruth’s Chris Steak House Jesse Holguin, Pepsi Bottling Group Nancy Kilpo, Grand Hyatt Joan Korte, Downtown Residence

Association Teresa Johnson, Broadway Bank Tom Lawrence, Don’s & Ben’s &

Gabriel Liquor Christy Massie, Pepsi Bottling Group 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 Valencia Mike Teran, Swig Martini Bar

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May is a wonderful time of the year, the summer heat kisses your shoulders and the colors are bright and cheery. May is full of last days of school, graduations for high school and college students, and new beginnings for everyone!

If it is business or leisure that brought you to San Antonio, make sure to take in San Antonio and the surrounding area. Start at the River Walk and grab a cocktail to whet your thirst. The River Walk is home to many restaurants and bars that are both unique in ambiance as well as cocktails. All of these restaurants offer delicious and refreshing (non-alcoholic) drinks such as Rio Rio’s Aguas Frescas. This delicious concoction of fresh waters is made with fresh ingredients from cucumber to jicama and watermelon. Aguas Frescas are refreshing and crisp and the perfect drink on a hot day.

While walking around the River Walk, you are sure to see men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

San Antonio is known as Military City, U.S.A. and is home to Lackland Air Force Base, Fort Sam Houston, Randolph Air Force Base and more. Many of these servicemen and women you will see downtown may have just graduated and possibly spending the day with their family. Offer to take a family photo for them and thank them for their service, where would we be without our service men and women! All the more reason...May is National Military Appreciation month! San Antonio honors our service members by participating in the Armed Forces Military Parade, primarily sponsored by Bud light and produced by the Paseo del Rio Association. This must-see parade takes place on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, 2014.

Take in the sights as 25 professionally decorated floats travel down the River Walk, receiving cheers and support all along the way. These floats are themed according to their participants, e.g. all branches of service, veterans of recent conflicts, military support groups, etc. The floats will feature live entertainment from military groups, as well as local artists who wish to dedicate their talents to honor the troops. The parade will also feature “Tops In Blue”, the all-active duty US Air Force entertainment group. After the parade, there will be plenty to do!

Check out downtown in some of the many FUN and exciting opportunities that are available! In our downtown, you really should take a tour, whether by bike, Segway or bus. Feeling more adventurous, River City Run organizes a 5K through downtown, taking in the sights at several stopping points on the way. Whatever your choice, go venture out and explore our amazing city!

Margaux Gonzalez Huckabay Managing Editor of RIO Magazine Rio Magazine is published by Traveling Blender, LLC. (Publisher) on behalf of the Paseo Del Rio Association. Reproduction in any manner in whole or in part is prohibited without the express written consent of the Paseo Del Rio Association. Material Contained herein does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Paseo Del Rio Association or its staff. Rio Magazine, the Publisher and the Paseo Del Rio Association reserve the right to edit all material for clarity and space and assumes no responsibility for accuracy, errors or omissions. Rio Magazine does not knowingly accept false or misleading advertisements or editorial nor does the Publisher or the Paseo Del Rio Association assume responsibility should such advertising or editorial appear. Articles and photos are welcome and may be submitted to our office to be used subject to the discretion and review of the Publisher and Paseo Del Rio Association. All submissions become the property of the Paseo Del Rio Association. All Real Estate advertising is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make such a preference limitation or discrimination.”

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Start your day off at Rio Rio Cantina’s featured bar, The Naked Iguana Lounge, where a new line of sixteen drinks, five shots and six Aguas Frescas have been created by mixologist Derik Cortez in a creative attempt to stand out from the river bar scene in producing hand-crafted cocktails using the freshest and most natural ingredients available on the day. The newly-developed Aguas Frescas are available year-round and make use of seasonal fruits. Cortez says, “I wanted to do something totally different on the Riverwalk with an organic feel to already known cocktail flavorings”. Available flavors to sip on their own or mixed with a liquor of 12 RIO Magazine

your choice are cucumber, jicama and mint, mango, pineapple, strawberry-watermelon, hibiscus blood-orange and citrus and orchata. A full bar and other specialty drinks are also available.

Continue your stroll onwards to Rita’s on the River, known for some of the best Texas-sized margaritas and Tex-Mex food on the river. Blue Agave tequila and TripleSec liqueur form the base of their delicious margarita’s affectionately listed as Bueno (good), Mas Bueno (very good) and Mas Mas Bueno (very, very good). They can be personalized adding your choice of tequila, additional liqueurs, available in various sizes and also additional non-alcoholic flavorings to make this drink your special concoction.

Enjoy live Mariachi music daily while trying a popular favorite known as the Dos-a Rita, their classic Rio Margarita topped with an upside-down bottle of beer giving this cocktail some added pizzazz in both flavor and style.

Next on your stop and slightly off the beaten path, head to Acenar to a trendy, scenic spot to be enjoyed indoors or outside on the patio while sipping sophisticated cocktails and eating contemporary Mexican food.

This sleek, modern environment features cutting-edge design and bold colors making the atmosphere feel hip, yet relaxed. Cool down on the patio while sipping their special Coconut Margarita made with fresh pineapple juice, silver tequila and coconut milk served frozen. Take in their happy hour available at the Atomar Bar from SunThur, 3-6pm where you can enjoy some of their food and drink specials at a great price of $5. Had enough margarita’s to last a lifetime and could use one more for the road or rather, river?

Head to your last point of call to the newlydesigned and opened BierGarten where Hofbrau German beer along with your usual beer favorites can be enjoyed all day and evening long. Twenty beers are available www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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your palate, try their ‘bier cocktails’, one of which The Radler, features Helles German lager beer, lemonade and Sprite all of which make up a zesty mix of coolness incorporating their original Hofbrau beer. Whet your appetite, drink up and enjoy!

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FOOD & DRINK ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// CASUAL biergarten 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 Charlie Wants a Burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer Dick’s Last Resort 406 Navarro San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-0026 www.dickslastresort.com American DURTY Nelly’s IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-3343 www.durtynellyspub.com Irish Pub

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JUICE CENTRAL 315 E. Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9398 www.juice-central.com Juice Bar, Salads

Landry’s Seafood House 517 N. Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-1010 www.landrysseafood.com Seafood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saltgrass Steak House 502 River Walk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-9092 www.saltgrass.com Steakhouse Texas Land & Cattle 201 N. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2263 www.texaslandandcattle.com Steakhouse Iron Cactus 200 River Walk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-9835 www.ironcactus.com Tex-Mex

FAMILY Hard Rock Café 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-7625 www.hardrock.com American Lone Star Café 237 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9374 www.lonestarcafe.us American

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 Zocca 420 W. Market San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 444-6070 www.zoccariverwalk.com Italian Bella on the River 106 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 404-2355 www.bellaontheriver.com Mediterranean/Southern European

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

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SHOPPING ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 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

Aeropostale Rivercenter Mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.aeropostale.com Clothing

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

Hot Topic Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-7680 www.hottopic.com Clothing

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

Langford Market Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-0200 www.langfordmarket.com Clothing

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

Foot Locker Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8383 www.footlocker.com Athletic Shoes

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

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

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

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

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

Debra Benditz Art Studios Artist Atelier La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 512-588-2606 www.debrabenditz.com Fine Art Collection

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

Primarily Purple Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 General Merchandise 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 Originals Jewelry, Beads & Gifts La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-7625 www.lavillita.com Jewelry & Beads

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///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Casa Manos Alegres La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5107 www.lavillita.com Mexican Cultural Gifts

Sunglass Hut Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-271-7550 www.sunglasshut.com Sunglasses

Angelita La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210- 224-8362 www.lavillita.com Womens Fashions & Jewelry

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

Victoria’s Secret Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-7072 www.victoriassecret.com Womens Lingerie

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

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

Village Weavers La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-0776 www.lavillita.com Woven Art & Rugs

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

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

Alice Knight La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-930-5527 www.aliceknight.com

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

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Gamestop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-4412 www.gamestop.com Video Ganmes & Equipment Express Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-5212 www.express.com Clothing

Equinox La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Mustang Grey’s La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-221-1894 www.lavillita.com

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 FOUND La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Unique Items Spencers Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-6898 www.spencersonline.com Wandering Cowboy Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3434 Zumiez Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9373 www.zumiez.com

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San Antonio Nightlife Coyote Ugly Saloon 409 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 465-8459 www.coyoteuglysaloon.com Bar Howl at the Moon 111 W. Crockett St, Suite 201 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4695 www.howlatthemoon.com Piano Bar MadDog’s British Pub 123 Losoya, Suite 19 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 www.MadDogs.net Pub Acapulco Sam’s/Kremlin 212 College St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-1972 www.kremlinsa.com Dance Club 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 Swig 111 W. Crocket St, Suite 205 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 476-0005 www.swigmartini.com Martini Bar The Worm 123 Losoya, River Level San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-7266 facebook.com/ TheWormTequilaBar Tequila Bar Tex’s River Walk Sports Bar 200 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-3368 facebook.com/TexsRiverWalk Sports Bar Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar 207 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2900 www.zincwine.com Wine Bar The Brooklynite 516 Brooklyn Avenue San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 444-0707 www.thebrooklynitesa.com Wine Bar SoHo Wine & Martini Bar 214 W Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 444-1000 www.sohomartinibar.com Bar

1919 1420 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 227-1420 Bar The Friendly Spot 943 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2337 www.thefriendlyspot.com Icehouse Blue Box 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 227-2583 www.blueboxbar.com Bar 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 Local Bar 600 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 267-9885 www.thelocalbarsa.com Bar The Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 271-3811 www.bonhamexchange.net Dance Club Drink Texas 200 Navarro, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-1031 www.drinktexas.com 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 charlie wants a burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer the naked iguana lounge info to come info to come

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SHOPPING ///////////////////////////////////////// La Villita 418 Villita Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Collection of Unique Local Shops Five & Dime General Store 512 Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4825 www.fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise

Cowboys Alamo City Harley Davidson 111 West Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4461 www.cowboysalamocityharley. com/boutique Motorcycles

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TOURS Rio San Antonio Cruises 205 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-5700 www.riosanantonio.com

Fork in the River Food Tours (888) 368-6874 foodtourssanantonio.com city sightseeing double decker san antonio (210) 224-8687 city-sightseeing.com grand double decker tours (210) 492-4144 citytoursinc.com

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Music 5/9-8/9, Fri-Sat @ 8pm 58th Annual Fiesta Noche del Rio Arneson River Theatre

comedy 5/1-4, Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Paul Bond Rivercenter Comedy Club 5/7-11, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Mike Robles Rivercenter Comedy Club

theatre & dance 5/3-6, Sat@ 7:30pm Sun @ 2pm & 7:30pm Mon-Tue @ 7:3opm Shen Yun Lila Cockrell Theatre

Museums & Exhibition BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM 5/20, Tue @ 6pm Briscoe Museum Film Series: The Urban West SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART

5/14-18, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Don Barnhart Rivercenter Comedy Club

Diego Rivera in San Antonio: A Small Special Exhibition (On Display at Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Latin American Art at SAMA)

5/21-25, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Kyle Grooms Rivercenter Comedy Club

Now thru 5/11 Thomas Sully: Painted Performances

5/28-6/1, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Dustin Ybarra Rivercenter Comedy Club

Now thru 6/8 Bob Kuhn: Drawing on Instinct

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Saturdays & Sundays River City Run Downtown San Antonio Looking for a unique, active way to see San Antonio? River City Run is a 5K course through the heart of San Antonio that takes place every Saturday and Sunday morning passing by many of the key sites that the Downtown/River Walk area has to offer.

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March 20, 2014 12:00AM - May 16, 2014 12:00PM Sponsor Yellow Ribbons in Honor or Memory of a Loved One in the Military.

Through this initiative, friends, families, businesses and organizations in San Antonio and across the country, have the opportunity to sponsor large Yellow Ribbons that will festoon the trees along the River Walk in honor or memory of those who serve, or have served in the Armed Forces, from May 3 through the parade on May 17. www. thesanantonioriverwalk.com May 17, 2014 6:00PM - 8:00PM America’s Armed Forces Military Parade A River Parade dedicated to the men and women of the Armed Forces. San Antonio is known as Military City, USA, so we want to honor our Men and Women in the Armed Services, as well as those who have served in conflicts throughout recent history. Sponsored by Budlight. www. thesanantonioriverwalk.com May 23 - May 26 11:00AM - 8:00PM Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Show 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. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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Tour San Antonio Like A Local

Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk

ATTRACTIONS 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, Sea World, 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. Hours: 10:00am until 5:00pm, 7 days a week, (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 multimillion 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 Buckhorn Saloon & Texas Ranger Museum The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is proud to welcome a new generation of visitors. San Antonio’s

Giving you the best deals in San Antonio and giving back to charity...everyday!

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 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

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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 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 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.

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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: 7pm2am • 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 Bella On the River “Best River Walk Dining”, the 2012 and 2013 San Antonio Express News Critics’ Choice. 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 Eggplant Josephine, Fresh Salads, Seafood Paella, Coq au Vin, Whole Grilled Bronzino, Filet Mignon, Grilled Lamb Tenderloin, Diver Scallops, Fresh Pasta, Salted Caramel Ice Cream, and Virginia’s Pistachio Cake! The Bella Bar features Champagne and Port Cocktails, Sangria, Beer, over twenty Wines-by-the-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 • Reservations Strongly Encouraged. Bella On the River, 106 River Walk • 210-404-2355 • www. bellaontheriver.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

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www.biga.com. 210.225.0722 203 S St Marys at Market Boudro’s on the River Walk Paris has the romantic Left Bank. The River Walk has Boudro’s. Enjoy guacamole prepared tableside, 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 award-winning margaritas.

Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11am- 10:30pm • Fri-Sat: 11am12am. • 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 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 • 210227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com 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

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.

Salsa music playing in the background. There is even an Aviary complete with live Toucans, Iguanas and a Giant Tortoise. Located on the beautiful new Museum Reach section of the Riverwalk, El Tropicano features: 308 spacious guestrooms, outdoor heated pool, Strive Fitness Center, Mangos Restaurant, Expresso Coffee Shop and the Tiki Bar with outdoor verandas overlooking the majestic beauty of the Riverwalk. Many years ago we had the waterfall but that has since changed when the Museum Reach extension was created. Over 37,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. 110 Lexington Ave. (210) 223-9461 • San Antonio, TX 78205 www.eltropicanohotel.com

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 garagesale 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.

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?

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. • 210-2247625 www.hardrock.com

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.

El Tropicano/Mango’s Restaurant When you enter El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, you’ll think you walked into an Acapulco Beach resort.

Everywhere you look there are splashes of brilliant color, tropical plants, Mexican artifacts along with

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

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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 Lone Star Café The only authentic Texas-style steakhouse on the River Walk. Texas-sized 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) 2239374 • 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.

On-site 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: 11am-12am • (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

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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 John Brand. 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) 518-1000 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 • www.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 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

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk continued enjoy items from our exciting kids’ menu! OurSparkling VOLCANO lights up any meal! Plus, pick up special souvenirs from your visit. Rainforest Cafe, A WILD PLACE TO SHOP AND EAT! (210) 277-6300 • 110 E. Crockett Street 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. Southwest-style 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- theBorder 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.

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 210-2229092 11745 IH-10 West in the Huebner Oaks Shopping Ctr,.

210-641-6447 16910 U.S. Hwy. 281 between Donella and Thousand Oaks. 210- 402-6621

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: 10am-9pm, Sun: noon-6pm • (210) 225-0000 • www.

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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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Run, Bike, Bus or Ride.

Ways to tour downtown San Antonio

By Margaux Gonzalez Huckabay

Whether you are traveling to San Antonio for the first time or the third time, or even for you locals, make time for downtown San Antonio. Downtown San Antonio is unique and fun. When it comes down to touring, I suggest you take part in one of the many unconventional methods of “transportation” you will find downtown. Sure you can get around by walking or via your car, but these fun and different ways of gettin’ around will help fill up the San Antonio section of your catalogue of memories. Several of these also present a great chance to burn a few calories along the way!

Want to be healthy, burn a few calories and check out downtown on foot, River City Run is just for you! River City Run is a 5k running tour through the heart of San Antonio. There are 15 stops along the way where guides take the opportunity to share interesting and historical facts about the downtown area with their runners. The run is group-oriented, and runners of all abilities are encouraged to participate. The cost of the tour is $30 per person, which includes a dry fit t-shirt, water, and access to photos taken throughout the tour. Scheduled group tours take place every Saturday and Sunday morning, and private runs are available seven days a week.

The tour starts and finishes in front of The Alamo. Registration is preferred prior to participation and available online at www.rivercityrunsa.com. Don’t hesitate to call them at 210.201.3786 or email them at rivercityrunsa@gmail.com for any questions, to request group pricing or to schedule a private tour. Stops include The Alamo, The Menger Hotel, Torch of Friendship, Hemisfair Park, The Tower of the America’s, La Villita, The Arneson River Theatre, The San Antonio River Walk, the Bexar County Courthouse, Market Square, Spanish Governor’s Palace, San Fernando Cathedral, The Southwest School of Art, Majestic Theatre, Buckhorn Saloon and Museum, and The Emily Morgan www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Hotel. River City run boasts great reviews on TripAdvisor, such as a “Fantastic experience”, “the best thing we did all weekend” and “Fun and Informative”.

Maybe a tour by foot is not what you are interested in, but you still want something exciting! Then what about touring by Segway?

A Segway, is a two-wheeled, self-balancing, battery-powered electric vehicle. The Segway

tours start and end at SegCity, located in the breezeway directly across from The Alamo at 124 Losoya Street. Segway tours give riders the thrill of riding and being able to be up close and personal with all the sights. Segway tours are great for anyone with walking issues or those that just want a more efficient way of getting around downtown. SegCity has multiple tours to pick from the popular Ultimate tour to really unconventional tours like the Ghost Tour and The Wild Bunch tour. Check out their website segcity.com/sanantonio or drop them a line at 210.224.0773 What about touring on your own? Maybe you are more hands on and want to explore on

your own. You could rent a car, but how about doing something a little different and better on the environment? Check out B-Cycle! San Antonio B-cycle charges a membership fee to gain unlimited access to the system for the duration of your chosen membership period in addition to a time-based usage fee that varies according to how long you keep the bike on each ride. To encourage usage and bike availability, the first 30 minutes of every ride is free! You can buy a membership that is good for 24 hours, 7 days, or one year. All memberships can be purchased at www.sanantonio.bcycle.com, and 24-hour memberships can also be purchased at the kiosk that is a part of every San Antonio B-station.

Stations are located near almost all downtown landmarks. Find one at The Alamo, Pearl Brewery. Blue Star Art Complex, The Tower of the America’s, San Antonio Museum of Art, and The Witte and even down by the beautiful Mission Reach. What makes touring by Bike the right choice? Daniel Trevino, Operations Manager of B-cycle says “One can avoid congestion and parking problems, reduce pollution, plus it improves your health and will put a smile on your face.” That sounds pretty great to me!

Maybe you are just not that active or prefer a bit more of a laid back experience?

City Sightseeing tours gives you the opportunity to “take a downtown tour of San Antonio on a double deck London style bus”, says Karen Lindsey. The double decker bus allows you the opportunity to enjoy our local architecture, and a chance to take some photos from very unique vantage points. The tour includes some popular stops such as The Pearl Brewery and the San Antonio Museum of Art. Check out their website for more information citysightseeingtours.com/sanantonio. Plus the bus does have air conditioning inside.

Touring on foot, Segway, bike or bus you are bound to have a unique, informative and FUN experience.

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Nothing tops the tower

CASUAL Houston Street Bistro 204 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 476-8600 houstonstreetbistro.com

American

The Little Aussie Bakery & Café

3610 Avenue B San Antonion, TX 78209 (210) 826-7877 thelittleaussiebakery. com

Bakery/Café

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

Exceptional dining at chart house

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

Observation deck with incredible views

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 4D Theater Ride: Skies over texas

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La Margarita

800 Dolorosa San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 227-7140 www.lamargarita.com Mexican

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

Fuddruckers 115 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9944 www.fuddruckers.com Burgers 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 Style Hot 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 Fogo de Chao 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-1700 www.fogodechao.com Brazilian Steakhouse

Texas de Brazil 313 E. Houston San Antonio., TX 78205 (210) 299-1600 www.texasdebrazil.com Brazilian Steakhouse Toscana Ristorante 301 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2865 toscanaristorantes.com Italian

Morton’s The Steakhouse

300 E. Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 228-0700 www.mortons.com Steakhouse

Bohanan’s Prime Steaks & Seafood 219 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 472-2600 www.bohanans.com Steakhouse/Seafood The Palm 233 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-7256 www.thepalm.com Steakhouse/Seafood Oro 705 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-0146 emilymorganhotel.com Texas Chart House at the Tower of the Americas 600 Hemisfair Park San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3101 www.chart-house.com Seafood/Steakhouse

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1 Cascade Caverns

226 Cascade Caverns Rd, Boerne, TX 78015 • 830.755-8080 An “up-close and personal” kind of cave tour.

2 Tower of Americas

739 East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard • 210.223-3101 750-foot-tall tower with the best views of San Antonio.

3 The Missions

6701 San Jose Dr • 210. 534-8833 A chain of five missions established along the SanAntonio River.

4 Phillip’s Entertainment

http://www.ripleys.com/phillips/ Enjoy the wax museum, odditorium and more.

5 River center Comedy Club

849 East Commerce • 210.229.1420 A-list top comedians from across the country headline at the River center Comedy club.

6 Bracken Cave http://batcon.org/index.php/get-involved/visit-a-bat-location/ bracken-bat-cave/bracken-webcam.html summer home of the world’s largest bat colony.

17 King William

210. 227.8786 • email: info@ourkwa.org The neighborhood offers bed and breakfasts, art galleries, restaurants, and a thriving commercial corridor known as

18 The National Museum of The Pacific War

340 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 • 830.997.8600 located in Fredericksburg, Texas, the boyhood home of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.

9 Texas Air Museum at Stinson Field

210.977.9885 dedicated to telling the story of Texas and San Antonio’s vital role in the development of military air power.

SHOPPING //////////////////////////////////////// Kings X 206 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-7000 www.kingsx.com Antique Soldier Collectibles 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 210-4722272 www.themajestic.com/casa Fine Mexican Imports Flag World 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX, 78205 210-229-1935 Flags Five & Dime General Store 101 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-233-0166 www.fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise Texas Accent General Store 803 S. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78207 210-435-2446 General Merchandise

Gallery Vetro Creative Artglass 513 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-354-0001 www.galleryvetro.com Glass Art Penners Downtown 311 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2487 www.pennersinc.com Iconic Men’s Clothing Store 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 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

Walgreens 300 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-424-3462 www.walgreens.com General Merchandise and Pharmacy

10 Enchanted Rock

16710 Ranch Rd. 965 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 • 830.685.3636

An “up-close and personal” kind of cave tour.

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ATTRACTIONS ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// entertainment Alamo Plaza Attractions Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-2828 alamoplazaattractions.com Louis Tussaud’s Wax Works 301 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-9299 www.sanantonio.ripleys.com Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! 301 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-9299 www.sanantonio.ripleys.com Tower of the Americas 600 Hemisfair Park San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3101 www.TowerOfTheAmericas.com Alamo IMAX Theatre 849 E Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 247-4600 www.imax-sa.com

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Majestic Theatre 224 E Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-5700 www.majesticempire.com Empire Theatre 226 E Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-5700 wwwmajesticempire.com Magik Theatre 420 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-2751 www.magiktheatre.org

HISTORIC The Alamo 300 Alamo Plaza San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-1391 www.thealamo.org

MUSEUM Buckhorn Saloon & Texas Ranger Museum 318 E Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 2478-4000 www.buckhornmuseum.com

San Antonio Children’s Museum 305 E Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4453 www.sakids.org

TOURS Alamo Helicopter Tours 8535 Mission Road San Antonio, TX 78214 (210) 287-5797 www.alamohelicoptertours.com Alamo Seg City Segway Tours 124 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-0773 www.segcity.com City Sightseeing Double Decker 125 Guadalupe San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 224-8687 www.city-sightseeing.com

Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours 204 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 638-1338 sistersgrimmghosttour.com Alamo City Paranormal Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 348-6640

bestsanantonioghostours.com

San Antonio City Tours 1731 S San Marcos San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 492-4144 www.citytoursinc.com San Antonio Walks 300 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (888) 368-6874 www.sanantoniowalks.com

River City Run San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 201-3786 www.rivercityrunsa.com

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children’s 5/2-6/7, Tue-Fri @ 9:45am & 11:30am Fri @ 7pm, Sat @ 2pm Pinocchio The Magik Theatre 5/20, Tue@ 9:45am, 11:45am & 6:30pm Children’s Fine Arts Series Malika, Queen of the Cats

by Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

Music 5/1, Thu @ 8:30pm Black Star Riders – The New Thin Lizzy Aztec Theatre 5/4, Sun @ 3pm Camerata San Antonio Fantastic Firsts San Antonio - Christ Episcopal Matthew Zerweck, violin Ken Freudigmann, cello Kristin Roach, piano 5/4, Sun @ 6:30pm Musical Bridges Around the World Judy and Jefferson Crabb Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral Essence of India Sandeep Das, table 5/5, Mon @ 7:30pm Gavin DeGraw Majestic Theatre 5/9-10, Fri-Sat @ 8pm San Antonio Symphony Schubert Great Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Tine Thing Helseth, trumpet Majestic Theatre

Patriotic Pops Carl Topilow, conductor Majestic Theatre 5/27, Tue @ 7:30pm Chicago Majestic Theatre 5/28, Wed @ 7:30pm Justin Hayward Charline McCombs Empire

THEATRE & DANCE 5/31, Sat @ 7:30pm San Antonio International Piano Competition Piano Series Eduardo Delgado, piano St. Mark’s Episcopal 5/1-5/4, Thu @ 7:30pm Fri @ 8pm Sat @ 2pm & 8pm Sun @ 2pm & 7:30pm Live Theatre Broadway in San Antonio Evita (touring) Majestic Theatre 5/2-4, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 7pm 5/8-10, Thu-Sat @ 8pm The Most Important Night of Theater You Will Ever Attend

by The Aesthetic of Waste The Stables @ The Overtime Theater 5/2-4, Fri-Sat @ 10:30pm Sun @ 7pm The Adventures of Cpt. Cortez & the Tri-Lambda Brigade‚ Season 4 Greg Barrios Theatre @ The Overtime Theater

5/9, Fri @ 8pm The Spazmatics Aztec Theatre

5/2-18, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 4pm (no show 5/16) Godspell Cameo Theatre

5/11, Sun @ 3pm San Antonio Symphony Discover: Schubert “The Great” Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Majestic Theatre

5/2-31, Thu-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 7pm The Canard of Vaucanson Greg Barrios Theatre @ The Overtime Theater

5/11, Sun @ 3pm San Antonio Chamber Choir Endings and Beginnings St. Mark’s Episcopal

5/31-6/29, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 4pm Thoroughly Modern Millie Cameo Theatre

5/16-17, Fri-Sat @ 8pm San Antonio Symphony Beethoven Piano Concerto Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor Nicholas Angelich, piano Majestic Theatre 5/19, Mon @ 7:30pm Gipsy Kings 25th Anniversary Tour Majestic Theatre Arts San Antonio Amadeus Leopold in Concert 5/22, Thu @ 7:30pm Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

opera 5/10-11, Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 2:30pm Opera Piccola of San Antonio Orpheus and Euridice & Green Sneakers Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

MUSEUM & EXHIBITIONS ARTPACE

5/22, Thu @ 8pm B.B. King Majestic Theatre

Now-5/18 Spring 2014 International Artist-In-Residence Program Rosa Barba Liz Glynn Jessica Mallios Rita Gonzalez, curator

5/23-24, Fri-Sat @ 8pm San Antonio Symphony Pops

5/8-8/31 Hudson Showroom

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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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4 SeaWorld of Texas

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GRUENE

AUNFELS

“Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round The Old Oak Tree...”

Kelly Hamilton

The 1970’s produced the iconic tune to the crooning of Tony Orlando. Recorded many times since then, the meaning remains the same; hold out hope for the one you love.

Since then, the yellow ribbon has integrated itself in our lives as a symbol for remembrance, hope, faith and reverence – all synonymous with our military brothers and sisters.

Well known to our beloved city of San Antonio is the concept of military ritual and its place in the community. Numerous organizations throughout the city offer ways to show respect for our soldiers here and abroad. One such organization is SEGUINthe Paseo del Rio where they offer citizens the opportunity to purchase a yellow ribbon in honor of all military members surviving and remembered. Such ribbons can be purchased from now through the military parade on May 17th.

Through this initiative, friends, families, businesses and organizations in San Antonio and across the country, have the opportunity to sponsor large Yellow Ribbons that will festoon the trees along the River Walk in honor or memory of those who serve, or have served in the Armed Forces, from May 3 through the parade on Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 17. Professionally decorated floats will travel down the River Walk, themed according to their participants- all branches of service, veterans of recent conflicts, military support groups, etc. The floats will feature live entertainment from military groups, as well as local artists who wish to dedicate their talents to honor the troops. Innumerable military bases lie

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within our great state’s boundary and with a number of those within the San Antonio area, we hail this city as the Military City of USA. Claiming such title requires appropriate pomp and circumstance, which is of course delivered through the cities numerous organizations who cater to public events and military recognition.

San Antonio’s Fort Sam Houston was designated as a National Historical landmark in 1975 and as one of the Army’s oldest installations and now part of Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston boasts the largest collection of historic structures -- more than 900 buildings. Even more consequential than the numbers is the historical integrity of the post’s different sections which represent different eras of construction. Careful preservation of these areas, along with two museums, allows the post to live with its history, surrounded by existence of the traditions of excellence established when the first soldier arrived here in 1845.

The base houses its own Museum and a lovely outdoor Quadrangle where children and adults alike can roam freely among ducks and peacocks. Just on the other side of town visitors can peruse historical documents and photographs at the Gateway Historical Collection housed on Lackland Air Force Base.

Whether visiting our proud city or long time resident, young and old alike can relish in the knowledge that San Antonio, Texas proudly wears its moniker of Military City, USA. For more information on San Antonio events please visit www. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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San Antonio

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 www.restaurantgwendolyn.com American Arcade Midtown Kitchen 303 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 369-9664 www.arcademk.com American The Granary 602 Avenue A San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 228-0124 www.thegranarysa.com Barbeque Two Brothers 12656 West Avenue San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 496-0222 www.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 www.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 Sam’s Burger Joint 330 East Grayson San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 223-2830 www.samsburgerjoint.com Hamburgers India Palace 8474 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 692-5262 indiapalacesanantonio.com Indian Aldino at the Vineyard 1203 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 340-0000 www.aldinos.com Italian 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 Italian

Fujiya 9030 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-7553 fujiyajapanesegarden.com Japanese Azuca Nuevo Latino 713 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-5550 www.azuca.net Latin American El Mirador 722 South St. Mary’s Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-9444 elmiradorrestaurant.com Mexican 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 Rosario’s 910 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-1806 www.rosariossa.com Mexican

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FAMILY

DeWese’s Tip Top Café 2814 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 732-0191 www.tiptopcafe.com American Magnolia Pancake Haus 606 Embassy Oaks #100 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 496-0828 www.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

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 Boiler House 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 354-4644 www.boilerhousesa.com American Cappy’s 5011 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9669 www.cappysrestaurant.com American 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 www.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 www.siloelevatedcuisine.com American Silo 1133 Austin Highway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8686 www.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 Northwest Military Highway, Suite 2101 San Antono, TX 78231 (210) 493-3031 www.myronsprime.com Steakhouse Perry’s 15900 La Cantera Parkway #2200 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6161 www.perryssteakhouse.com Steakhouse

Warm Springs Rehabilitation Cares for the wounded and honors all who serve!

A subsidiary of Post Acute Medical

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San Antonio Medical Center Thousand Oaks • Westover Hills New Braunfels • Luling • Victoria 210.581.5300 www.warmsprings.org

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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

Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art 6496 North New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-6491 greenhousegallery.com Fine Art Gallery

Lucchese Boot Company 255 East Basse Road #800 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9419 www.lucchese.com Custom Boots and western wear

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

Dos Carolinas 303 Pearl parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 224-7000 www.doscarolinas.com Custom Handmade Guayaberas

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

JR Mooney Galleries of Fine Art 305 South Main #400 Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-5106 www.jrmooneygalleries. com Fine Art Gallery

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

Melissa Guerra 303 Pearl Parkway #104 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 293-3983 www.melissaguerra.com Latin Kitchen Market Kathleen Sommers 2417 North Main San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 732-8437 kathleensommers.com Local Fashions & Jewelry The Twig Book Shop 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com Locally Owned Book Store San Angel Folk Art 110 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-6688 www.sanangelfolkart.com Mexican Cultural Arts Fiesta on Main 2025 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 738-1188 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas

The Vineyard 1207 North Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 408-7200 thevineyardshopping center.com Shopping Center Alamo Quarry Market 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8885 www.quarrymarket.com Shopping Center Huebner Oaks 11745 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 867-1846 shophuebneroaks.com Shopping Center The Collection 7959 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3130 thecollectionsanantonio. com Shopping Center

Shops of La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com Shopping Mall North Star Mall 7400 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 340-6627 www.northstarmall.com Shopping MalL Sloan Hall 5922 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-7738 www.sloanhall.com Unique Gifts, Accessories & Jewelry Los Patios 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-6171 www.lospatios.com Unique local shops

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ATTRACTIONS ///////////////////////////////// SPORTS San Antonio Spurs Basketball

1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 ww.nba.com/spurs

Splashtown

3600 IH 35 North San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 227-1400 www.splashtownsa.com

MISSIONS

San Antonio Rampage Hockey

Mission Concepcion

1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 www.sarampage.com

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

San Antonio Silver Stars Basketball

Mission San Jose

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 www.sanantoniotalons.com

theme park MOrgan’s Wonderland

5223 David Edwards Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888 www.morganswonderland.com SeaWorld of Texas

10500 Seaworld Drive San Antonio, TX 78251 (800) 700-7786 www.seaworldparks.com Six Flags Fiesta Texas

17000 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 697-5050 www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas

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

10040 Espada Road San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan Mission San Juan

9101 Graf Road San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan

ZOO San Antonio Zoo

GATHER THE TROOPS

FOR A FREE DAY OF FUN. Military families get free admission to SeaWorld. It’s our salute to the men and women who serve our great nation. Whether soaring on coasters, exploring the treasures of the sea or experiencing unforgettable animal encounters, it’s the kind of active duty the whole family can enjoy.

WavesOfHonor.com Visit WavesOfHonor.com for program elegibility and to register. Restrictions Apply. ©2014 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

3903 North St. Mary’s Street San Antion, TX 78212 9am-5pm 365 days a year (210) 734-7184 www.sazoo-aq.org

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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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FOOD & DRINK //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// CASUAL Dodging Duck Brewhaus

402 River Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 248-3825 www.dodgingduck.com American Grist Mill River Restaurant & Bar

1287 Gruene Road Gruene, TX 78130 625-0684 www.gristmillrestaurant.com American High’s Café & Store

726 High Street Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995-4995 www.highscafeandstore.com American Huisache Grill & Wine Bar

303 West San Antonio Street New Bruanfels, TX 78130 (830) 620-9001 www.huisache.com American Lincoln Street

111 South Lincoln Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8463 www.lincolnst.com American Mike’s in the Village

2355 Bulverde Road Bulverde, TX 78163 (830) 438-2747 www.mikesinthevillage.com American Pecan Street Brewing

106 East Pecan Avenue Johnson City, TX 78636 (830) 868-2500 www.pecanstreetbrewing.com American Scenic Loop Café & Bar

25615 Boerne Stage Road San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 687-1818 www.scenicloopcafe.com American The Creek

18403 IH 10 San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 877-1500 www.hofbraurim.com German American Piatti’s

17101 La Cantera Parkway, Bldg 7 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 251-3542 www.piatti.com Italian El Chaparral

15103 Bandera Road Helotes , TX 78023 (210) 695-8302 www.elchaparral.com Mexican Cowboy Steakhouse

416 Main Street Kerrville, TX 78028 (830) 896-5688 cowboysteakhouse.com Steakhouse Hermann Sons Steakhouse

577 US Highway 90 Hondo, TX 78861 (830) 426-2220 hermannsonssteakhouse.com Steakhouse

FAMILY Camp Verde General Store

285 East Verde Creek Road Camp Verde, TX 78010 (830) 634-7722 campverdegeneralstore.com American

The Grill at Leon Springs

24116 IH 10 West Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-8797 www.leonspringsgrill.com American Hilltop

10661 Highway 87 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8922 www.hilltopcafe.com American Sustenio

17103 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 598-2950 www.eilanhotel.com American August E

203 East San Antonio Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-1585 www.august-es.com AsiaN Le Chat Noir

1403 Angelo Street Castroville, TX 78009 (830) 583-9347 www.lechatnoireatery.com French

223 Welfare Waring Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-3700 www.welfaretexas.com German Francesca’s at Sunset

16641 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6500 www.resortlacantera.com Southwestern Navajo Grill

803 East Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-8289 www.navajogrill.com Southwestern Grey Moss Inn

19010 Scenic Loop Road Grey Forest, TX 78023 (210) 695-8301 www.grey-moss-inn.com Steak Bob’s Steak & Chop House

5815 Rim Pass Drive San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 222-2627 www.bobs-steakandchop.com Steak Myron’s Prime Steakhouse

136 North Castell New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 624-1024 www.myronsprime.com Southwestern

Cranky Franks BBQ Company

1679 South US Highway 87 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-2353 www.crankyfranksbbq.com Barbeque

Cypress Grille

Sammy’s

Bluebonnet Café

Alamo Springs

Little Gretel

Longhorn Café

518 River Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 331-1368 www.littlegretel.com German

FINE DINING

Welfare Cafe

829 FM 289 Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-4194 www.poporestaurant.com American

Rudy’s Barbeque

211 US Highway 281 Marble Falls, TX 78654 (830) 693-2344 www.bluebonnetcafe.net Diner Food

18747 Redland Road San Antonio, TX 78259 (210) 497-8000 www.lhdlb.com Mexican

Po-Po Family Restaurant

119 Staffel Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-2005 www.texaslandandcattle.com Steakhouse 170 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 248-1353 cypressgrilleboerne.com American

La Hacienda de los Barrios

24152 IH 10 West Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-2141 www.rudysbbq.com Barbeque 202 Highway 90 East Castroville, TX 78009 (830) 931-2204 www.sammysrestaurant.com Diner Food 107 Alamo Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-8004 www.alamospringscafe.com Hamburgers 23775 West IH 10 Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-7766 www.thelonghorncafe.com Hamburger

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SHOPPING ////////////////////////////////////// Cosas 1109 South Main Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-1500 cosasonline.com Cultural Art and Collectibles

Kendra Scott 15900 La Cantera Parkway #2290 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 399-2854 www.kenrascott.com Jewelry

Tanger Outlets 4015 IH 35 North San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-7446 www.tangeroutlets.com/ sanmarcos Outlet Mall

JR Mooney Galleries of Fine Art 8032 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-8214 jrmooneygalleries.com Fine Art Gallery

Fiesta on Main 436 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (210) 319-3236 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas

San Marcos Prime Outlets 3939 IH 35 North San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-2200 www.premiumoulets.com Outlet Mall

Las Finezas 210 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 331-9272 www.lasfinezas.com Fine Imported Gifts

Bass Pro Shops 17907 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 253-8800 www.basspro.com Outdoor Hunting & Fishing

Garden Ridge Pottery 17975 IH 35 North Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 599-5700 www.gardenridge.com Pottery, Furniture & Crafts

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

The Forum at Olympia Parkway 8320 Agora Parkway San Antonio, TX 78154 (210) 566-7604 shoptheforumsa.com Local Fashions & Jewelry

Ranch at the Rim 18007 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 319-3001 www.ranchattherim.com Fine western wear Busseys Flea Market 18738 IH 35 North Schertz, TX 78154 (830) 609-0800 www.busseysfm.com Flea Market

The Twig Book Shop 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com Shopping Center The Rim 17503 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 641-1777 www.therimsa.com Shopping Center Main Street Boerne Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (800) 322-3868 mainstreetinboerne.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants Fredericksburg 302 East Austin Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-6523 visitfredericksburgtx.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants

New Braunfels Art League 239 W. San Antonio Street New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 629-8022 newbraunfelsartleague. org Texas Fine Art & Jewelry Red 307 East Main Street Frederickburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-0700 www.redinfred.com Unique Collection of items for the Home Traditions at the Depot 518 South Main Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-2795 traditionsatthedepot.com Women’s Fashions

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ATTRACTIONS //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// BAT CAVES Railroad Tunnel 10619 Old San Antonio Rd Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (866) 978-2287 Dawn - Dusk Daily

BOURBON DISTILLERY Garrison Brothers 1827 Hye-Albert Road Hye, TX 78635 (830) 392-0246 www.garrisonbros.com 8am-5pm M-F

CAVERNS Cascade Caverns 226 cascade Caverns Road Boerne, TX 78015 (830) 755-8080 www.cascadecaverns.com 9am-4pm M-F, 9am-6pm Sa-Sun Cave Without a Name 325 Kreutzberg Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-4212 cavewithoutaname.com 9am-6pm Daily

Natural Bridge Caverns 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd San Antonio, TX 78266 (210) 651-6101 9am-5pm daily naturalbridgecaverns. com

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

By Appointment

GOLF COURSES

HIKING

Cedar Creek Golf Course 8250 Vista Colina San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 695-5050 alamocitygolftrail.com

Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-4616 8am-Dusk www.cibolo.org

Tapatio Springs Resort & Golf Couse 1 Resort Way Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-4197 www.tapatio.com/ golf

Enchanted Rock 16710 Ranch Road 965 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 685-3636 8am-10pm Daily

Government Canyon 12861 Galm Road San Antonio, TX 78254 (210) 688-9055 F-M 7am-10pm

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-sanantonio The Palmer Course 16641 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 558-2365 lacanteragolfclub. com

Guadalupe River State Park 3350 Park Road 31 Spring Branch, TX 7 8070 (830) 438-2656 8am-10pm Daily

DANCE HALLS John T. Floores Country Store 14492 Old Bandera Road Helotes , TX 78023 (210) 695-8827 liveatfloores.com

Gruene Hall 1281 Gruene Road New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 606-1281 www.gruenehall.com

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Luckenbach 412 Luckenbach Town Loop Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-3224 9am til close www.luckenbachtexas. com

HORSE RACING Retama Racetrack 1 Retama Parkway Selma, TX 78154 (210) 651-7000 10:30am-11pm Daily retamapark.com

MUSEUM LBJ house 199 Park Road 52 Stonewall, TX 78671 (830) 868-7128 8am-5pm Daily

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ATTRACTIONS /////// 849 E Commerce Street, #171 San Antonio, Tx 78205

National Museum of the Pacific War 340 East Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8600 9am-5pm Daily pacificwarmuseum.org Agricultural Heritage Museum 102 City Park Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-5509 10am-4pm Sat www.agmuseum.us

(210) 225-7662

10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE

10% off any fresh artisan juice, smoothie or salad.

315 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205.

Telephone 210-228-9398/210-240-0552. www.juice-central.com

Valid at the San Antonio location only. Not available with any other discounts, specials, coupons or offers.

Does not include tax or gratuity. Limit one coupon per table, per visit. This as cannot be redeemed for cash. Excludes alcohol.

Cannot be combined with other discounts or specials.

Valid at any Juice Central location. Expires 6/15/2014.

OLD WEST VILLAGE Enchanted Springs Ranch 242 State Highway 46 West Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-8222 10am-5pm Sa-Sun enchantedspringsranch.com

OLIVE OIL FARMS Bella Vista Ranch 3101 Mount Sharp Road Wimberley, TX 78676 (512) 847-6514 www.texasoliveoil.com

With the purchase of entree during happy hour only.

Happy Hour 4-8PM 409 E. Commerce 210-465-UGLY www.coyoteuglysaloon.com

Sandy Oak Olive Orchard 25195 Mathis Road Elmendorf, TX 78112 (210) 621-0044 9am-4pm Tu-Sat www.sandyoaks.com

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SHOPPING Bass Pro Shops 17907 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 253-8800 9am-9pm Daily www.basspro.com

WILDFLOWER FARM Wildseed Farm 100 Legacy Drive Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (800) 848-0078 9:30am-5pm Daily www.wildseedfarms.com

WATERPARK

Schlitterbahn 400 North Liberty Avenue New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 625-2351 www.schlitterbahn.com

WIILDLIFE RANCH

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch 26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd San Antonio, TX 78266 (830) 438-7400 www.wildliferanchtexas.com

OFF TICKET

Bell Mountain Vineyards 463 Bell Mountain Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 685-3297 10am-5pm Sat www.bellmountainwine.com

2 Museums in One! The Oldest Saloon in Texas. Gift Shop, Lunch Café 308 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205 210-247-4000 www.buckhornmuseum.com

SAVE $5 Off Adult or Child’s General Admission Before 4pm.

Just 3 minutes North of Downtown on IH-35. Free Parking.

210-227-1100 www.SplashtownSA.com

Located in Rivercenter Mall on 3rd Level 849 East Commerce 210-229-1420 www.sanantoniocomedyclubs.com Not valid with special events. Expires 04/30/2014

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$1.00 OFF PER PERSON UP TO 10 PEOPLE

Must be presented at Splashtown front ticket booth. This offer cannot be combined with any other special or discount.

Limit 6 guests.

PLU# 722/723

Offer Expires 9/14/14

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

Across from the Alamo 329 Alamo Plaza • (210) 226-2288

237 Loyosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-9374 www.riverrestaurants.com

Limit 10 guests per coupon. Not valid with any other offer.

Expires 05/31/14. RIO MAG

Limit one coupon per table. Expires 05/31/14

WINERY

Becker Vineyards 464 Becker Farms Road Stonewall, TX 78671 (830) 644-2681 www.beckervineyards.com

SAVE $1.00 off your admission with this coupon

FREE BEVERAGE

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SAVE UP TO 10% OFF ALL HELICOPTER TOURS WITH THIS COUPON An Adventure you will remember for a lifetime!

210-287-5797 www.alamohelicoptertours.com Call for Reservations

$

$1.00 OFF PER PERSON UP TO 10 PEOPLE

Across from the Alamo 329 Alamo Plaza • (210) 226-2288

Limit 10 guests per coupon. Not valid with any other offer.

Expires 05/31/14. RIO MAG

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

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.**

Complimentary House Dessert with order of an entrée.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily.

Dog-Friendly Patio, Restaurant & Sports Bar.

111 W. Crockett Street, Suite 101 (210) 227-2782 paesanosriverwalk.com

*With purchase of any entrée.

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

Not valid with any other offer or discount.

Offer only valid at Paesanos Riverwalk location.

charliewantsaburger.com

$

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RIPLEYS.COM/SANANTONIO

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

Not valid with any other offer. Good up to six people.

Expires 05/31/14 • ©RIPLEY ENTERTAINMENT INC. - RIO MAG

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

One person per visit.Expires 05/31/14.

301 Alamo Plaza •210-224-9299

Free Queso & Chips

with purchase of entrée.** Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily.

Texas-Sized Mexican Food. *Does not include daily specials, appetizers, happy hour, buffet, alcohol or desserts. Limit 2 customers per coupon. **One per table of 4. Valid with 10% off regular priced entrée offer.

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

OFF

ADULT OR CHILD TICKET

10% OFF Entrée Offer

valid on regular priced entrées only.*

Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Reverse Happy Hour 10pm–11pm Sunday– Thursday

9 oz Rio Rita 3.50 Well Drinks 3.50 Beers from 2.50 to 3.50 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.

FREE 110 E. Crockett on the Riverwalk

210-277-6300

CHEF’S APPETIZER OF THE DAY

With the purchase of an adult entrée.

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

Must present coupon. Expires 05/31/14.

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$

OFF TOWER TICKET

701 Bowie, San Antonio, TX 78205

210.223.310

Toweroftheamericas.com

FREE DESSERT

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

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 05/31/14.

$

2

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

FREE APPETIZER

With purchase of an entrée 200 River Walk Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-9835 • ironcactus.com

245 E. Commerce River Level at Navarro & Crockett 210-227-RITA • www.ritasontheriver.com Valid only for lunch and Dinner, coupon good for up to 2 entrees at a table

Max value $7.99, not valid with any other offer, one per table, not valid during happy hour. Expires 05/31/14.

FREE CHIPS & QUESO

FREE 2 LITER WITH PURCHASE OF LARGE PIZZA 210-293-7482 Available for in-house orders only.

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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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 05/31/14

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Present this coupon and receive $2.00 OFF each adult and $1.00 OFF each Child’s Full Price Discovery Tour Ticket. Limit 6.

210-651-6101 •naturalbridgecaverns.com Not Valid With Any Other Discount or Program. Expires 05/31/14.

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ATTRACTIONS /////////////////////// Bending Branch Winery 142 Lindner Branch Trail Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995-2948 bendingbranchwinery.com

Fawn Crest Vineyards 1370 Westside Circle Canyon Lake, TX 78133 (830) 935-2407 www.fawncrest.com

Kerrville Hills Winery 3600 Fredericksburg Road Kerrville, TX 78028 (830) 895-4233 kerrivllehillswinery.com

Chisolm Trail Winery 2367 Usener Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-CORK chisolmtrailwinerycom

Flat Creek Estate 24912 Singleton Bend East Marble Falls, TX 78654 (512) 267-6310 www.flatcreekestate.com

Pedernales Cellars 2916 Upper Albert Road Stonewall, TX 78761 (830) 644-2037 pedernalescellars.com

Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 1741 Herbelin Road New Braunfels, TX 78132 (830) 885-4076 www.drycomalcreek.com

Fredericksburg Winery 247 West Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-8747 www.fbgwinery.com

Rancho Ponte Vineyard 315 Ranch Road 1376 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-8555 www.ranchoponte.com

Grape Creek Vineyards 10587 East Highway 290 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 644-2710 www.grapecreek.com

Singing Water Vineyards 316 Mill Dam Road Comfort, TX 78013 830) 995-2246 singingwatervineyards. com Sister Creek Vineyards 1142 Sisterdale Road Sisterdale, TX 78006 (830) 324-6704 sistercreekvineyards.com Texas Hills Vineyard 878 Ranch Road 2766 Johnson City, TX 78636 (830) 868-2321 texashillsvineyard.com

Torre de Pietra Winery 878 Ranch Road 2766 Johnson City, TX 78636 (830) 868-2321 texashillsvineyard.com

ZOO Snake Farm & Zoo 5640 North IH 35 New Braunfels, TX 78132 (830) 608-9270 exoticanimalworld.com

ZIP LINE Wimberley Zip Line Adventures 300 Winn Valley Drive Wimberley, TX 78676 (512) 847-9990 wimberleyzipline.com

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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Music 5/1, Thu @ 7:30pm Symphony of the Hills From Russia with Love Dr. Jay Dunnahoo, conductor Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater Kerrville 5/2, Friday @ 7:30pm 5/3, Sat @ 3pm Camerata San Antonio Fantastic Firsts 5/2, Friday @ 7:30pm Boerne First United Methodist 5/3, Sat @ 3pm Kerrville First Presbyterian Matthew Zerweck, violin Ken Freudigmann, cello Kristin Roach, piano 5/2-6/21, Fri @ 8pm Sat @ 4:30pm & 8pm Rockbox Theater Broadway’s Best Fredericksburg 5/2, Fri @ 8pm Kyle Park Gruene Hall Wayne Hancock 5/2, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store JMBLYA 5/3, Sat @ 3pm Whitewater Amphitheater New Braunfels 5/3, Sat @ 9pm Monte Montgomery John T. Floore Country Store

5/3, Sat @ 9pm Sean McConnell Gruene Hall 5/7-8, Wed-Thu @ 7:30pm Rockbox Theater 7 Bridges: Eagles Tribute Fredericksburg 5/9, Fri @ 8pm Rosie Flores Luckenbach Dancehall 5/9, Fri @ 8pm Delbert McClinton Gruene Hall 5/9, Fri @ 8:15pm Jason Roberts Band Leon Springs Dancehall Granger Smith 5/9, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store 5/10, Sat @ 8pm Dale Watson Kendalia Halle 5/10, Sat @ 8:15pm Freddy Cruz & The Noble Outlaws Leon Springs Dancehall

Gruene Hall 5/16, Fri @ 8:15pm Natalie Rose Band Leon Springs Dancehall 5/16, Fri @ 9pm Turnpike Troubadours John T. Floore Country Store 5/17, Sat @ 8pm Landon Dodd Anhalt Dancehall 5/17, Sat @ 8:15pm Thomas Legacy & Company Leon Springs Dancehall 5/17, Sat @ 9pm Mike and the Moonpies Luckenbach Dancehall 5/17, Sat @ 9pm The Bellfuries John T. Floore Country Store 5/17, Sat @ 9pm Cooder Graw Gruene Hall

5/10, Sat @ 9pm Wade Bowen John T. Floore Country Store

5/18, Sun @ 3pm Fredericksburg Music Club Mirari Brass Quintet Fredericksburg United Methodist

5/10, Sat @ 9pm M. Ward Gruene Hall

5/23, Fri @ 8pm Wade Bowen Luckenbach Dancehall

5/10, Sat @ 9pm Walt Wilkins and the Mystiqueros Luckenbach Dancehall

5/23, Fri @ 8:15pm Almost Patsy Cline Band Leon Springs Dancehall

5/16, Fri @ 8pm Brandon Rhyder Luckenbach Dancehall Kelly Willis & Bruce Robinson

5/23, Fri @ 9pm Cody Johnson Band John T. Floore Country Store

5/24, Sat @ 7:30pm Josh Abbott Band Whitewater Amphitheater New Braunfels 5/24, Sat @ 8:15pm Rocky King Band Leon Springs Dancehall 5/24, Sat @ 9pm Uncle Lucius John T. Floore Country Store 5/24, Sat @ 9pm Don Williams Tribute / Thomas Michael Riley Luckenbach Dancehall 5/25, Sun @ 3pm Sentimental Journey Orchestre Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater Kerrville 5/25, Sun @ 7:30pm The Spazmatics Whitewater Amphitheater New Braunfels 5/25, Sun @ 8pm Gary P. Nunn Gruene Hall 5/30, Fri @ 8pm The Derailers Gruene Hall Almost Patsy Cline Band 5/30, Sat @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall Cactus Country 5/30, Fri @ 8:15pm Leon Springs Dancehall 5/30, Fri @ 9pm Blackberry Smoke John T. Floore Country Store

Camerata San Antonio Full Circle 5/31, Sat @ 3pm Kerrville First Presbyterian Sayaka Okada, Karen Stiles, Anastasia Storer and Matthew Zerweck, violin Marisa Bushman and Emily Freudigmann, viola Ken Freudigman and Ryan Murphy, cello Casey Donahew Band 5/31, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Randy Brown 5/31, Sat @ 9pm Luckenbach Dancehall Whiskey Myers 5/31, Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall

LIVE THEATRE 5/2-4, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2:30pm The Fantasticks Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean The Wimberley Players New Braunfels Theatre Company 5/2-4, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 2:30pm Seekatz Opera House 5/9-24, Thu @ 7:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 2:30pm Nunsense Boerne Community Theatre

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