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Explore

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A PERFECT DAY ON THE RIVER WALK

FEATURES

MARDI GRAS MERRINESS

10 Great Finds 14 Sip and Savor 20 Be Entertained 24 History & Culture 28 Bud Light Mardi Gras Celebration & River Parades 32 Bud Light St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & River Parades 36 Explore

SHOWERING SHAMROCKS!

THE ULTIMATE River Walk Bucket List

GUIDES 40 Eat & Drink 41 Shop & Play MAPS 42 Downtown 44 Museum Reach 45 Mission Reach & Southtown COUPONS 46 Ways to Save

on the cover Spring in San Antonio beckons you outside. The San Antonio River Walk’s lush tropical landscaping lining stone sidewalks and bridges evokes romance for some and revelry for others. But it without a doubt provides the perfect place to renew and recharge.

There is history and public art around every corner — bonding the old with the new — and riverside restaurants to enjoy a variety of cuisines and craft cocktails. Explore at your own pace while taking in the peaceful beauty of the city’s beloved River Walk. www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com.

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editor’s letter

Ringing in a Bright and Colorful New Year!

I am thrilled that you have chosen to begin 2024 in San Antonio! It may be the seventh largest city in the country, with world-class arts, entertainment, sports, cuisine and outdoor recreation, but San Antonio is truly a small town at heart. It is a city defined by its diverse heritage, where a vibrant collection of cultures coexists and celebrates each other’s unique identities.

As you were entering downtown, you surely saw two of our beloved towering treasures: the Tower of the Americas, but for the 1968 World’s Fair in San Antonio — named HemisFair to signify our multicultural city, and the Torch of Friendship, a gift to the city from the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos, which symbolizes two cultures, two languages and two roads merging together. And these were just the beginning of iconic landmarks along the River Walk to discover. This time of year in San Antonio is a bit quieter — perfect for leisurely strolls and passing time at riverside restaurants, shops and galleries.

For those of you doing a holiday detox, you might need a little willpower during your visit.

The River Walk’s food and bev scene is glorious any day of the year, but big celebrations between February and March encourage overindulgence!

February 10 brings the annual Bud Light River Walk Mardi Gras Celebration and River Parades with a wild and wonderful party. If you miss it, do not worry. So many restaurants along the River Walk will transport you to NOLA, Rio or Venice for that Carnival atmosphere year-round!

Go green with the River Walk’s Bud Light St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and River Parades, March 16-17. This annual event includes eco-dyeing the river a vivid green, live entertainment and the highlight of the weekend — the River Parades with serenading bagpipers. The budding landscape-lined River Walk is a perfect verdant backdrop for these early spring activities. March is also when Texans celebrate their independence with a commemorative ceremony honoring the defenders at sunrise on March 6. Plan to return for the Phil Collins Collection in the new Ralston Family Collections Center where artifacts depict the story of the Alamo.

For art lovers, while you are strolling the new River Walk Public Art Garden, swing by the River Walk Artisan Shows — one each month — where more than 40 vendors display their crafts. Then pop in the two museums along the River Walk, and check out our four lovely historic theatres that provide a wide range of entertainment from music, comedy, magic and dance. Read on for details!

So much more awaits you during January, February and March on the San Antonio River Walk. It is a bright and colorful way to begin the new year!

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A Perfect Day

on the River Walk

By Dawn Robinette, CTA If you have roamed the River Walk and thought, “I could spend a whole day here!” you are more right than you may realize. Whether you enjoy the serenity and the nature of some of the River Walk’s less-explored curves or the welcoming activity around the bustling restaurants and shops in the heart of the River Walk, there is always something to see, do and enjoy. And yes, you can indeed spend an entire day soaking it all in. We have gathered a few suggestions to help you enjoy the River Walk from sunup to beyond sundown and hint — you can spread these out over multiple days to make the magic last even longer.

A Tasty Morning Stroll While you can always roam with a coffee and pastry in hand, why not focus on your walk, then focus on your food? Heading south from the downtown section of the River Walk, the scenery showcases another side of San Antonio’s beauty. A morning stroll along the river through the King William and Southtown 10 RIO Magazine

areas of the River Walk includes a tree-lined path and picture-perfect surroundings. You will feel worlds away, but the city’s charm is undeniable. And once you have worked up an appetite, you can enjoy brunch. Step into flavor — and history — at The Guenther House, with more than 160 years of tradition and quality of C.H. Guenther & Son, better known by many

as the flour and power behind the Pioneer brand. Dive into biscuits, gravy, pancakes, waffles and more. Or you can roam back to a fantastic view of the River Walk, and enjoy cocktails and brunch at The River’s Edge Café & Patio Bar, where traditional breakfast items join local favorites like chilaquiles and barbacoa tacos. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

BIGA www.Biga.com BOUDRO’S TEXAS BISTRO www.Boudros.com BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM www.BriscoeMuseum.org

Guenther House Culture, History and Shopping If you are ready to make your day artful and historic, you are in luck. The River Walk Winter Artisan Show, January 12-14, on the River Walk extension by the Chamber of Commerce and Shops at Rivercenter, features more than 40 booths of pottery, textiles, beadwork and souvenir items. Stop by Friday and Saturday between 11:00am and 11:00pm, and on Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm.

Then, a short stroll away, you can step into the American West. The Briscoe Western Art Museum features three floors of art and artifacts celebrating cowboys, vaqueros, Native Americans, and the landscape and nature of the American West. The museum features 35 outdoor sculptures, and inside, galleries showcase paintings, saddles from Roy Rogers and Buffalo Bill Cody, as well as Santa Anna’s sword. From the American West to art from around the world, cruise to explore

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the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA). You do not have to hit the high seas to see the most comprehensive ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian art collection in the southern United States — just hop aboard a GO RIO shuttle to enjoy the Museum Reach, and check out 5,000 years of art history delightfully housed in a complex of buildings that was once the Lone Star Brewery. Be sure to enjoy SAMA’s fantastic Latin American collection of popular art and do not miss their latest exhibition, “The Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection at the Worcester Art Museum,” opening in February. Then let GO RIO take you down to the Pearl Historic District for a late lunch and shopping. With so many options available, the only challenge you will have is picking just one place to eat, so make your own progressive meal by having lunch in one spot and dessert in another — you will need the energy for shopping!

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THE ESQUIRE TAVERN www.EsquireTavern-SA.com THE GUENTHER HOUSE www.GuentherHouse.com GO RIO RIVER CRUISES www.GoRioCruises.com HARD ROCK CAFE www.HardRockCafe.com HOWL AT THE MOON www.HowlAtTheMoon.com THE RIVER’S EDGE www.TheRiversEdgeSA.com SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART www.SAMuseum.org PEARL www.AtPearl.com

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true San Antonio fine dining experience. With New-American cuisine and an amazing array of Texas flavors featuring the best from the gulf as well as Texas game and beef, you will understand why Biga has been a San Antonio favorite for more than 25 years. And be sure to leave room for dessert. After all, where else can you enjoy Grand Marnier souffle or Mexican chocolate mousse?

For another fantastic dinner option right along the river, set your course to Biga, where award-winning Chef Bruce Auden helms a

You did not think we would end with dinner, did you? How could we when the River Walk includes options for a generous dash of fun served alongside terrific cocktails? Work off some of that amazing dinner (and dessert!)

by dancing the night away at Howl at the Moon, where you will enjoy live music sure to get you hopping — and singing along. For more rockin’ tunes, Hard Rock Café has three floors of memorabilia, music and cocktails to enjoy, along with wonderful views of the River Walk. And when you are ready to end the night with a perfect nightcap at the oldest bar on the River Walk, check out The Esquire Tavern. Opened in 1933 to celebrate the end of Prohibition, the bar offers hand-crafted, classic cocktails and a menu of concoctions that their talented bartenders have invented.

There is no better place to toast the perfect day on the River Walk — and make plans to do it all again.

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The ambiance of the River Walk at night is hard to top for an evening stroll, and when you are ready for a romantic dinner, you do not have to leave the river. Boudro’s Texas Bistro offers the ideal setting along the banks of the River Walk — and indoor seating options that are also perfect for savoring a prickly pear margarita and their famous tableside guacamole. Check out the wine list and find the perfect pairing for the seafood and steak dishes that have made Boudro’s a classic destination since 1986.

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200 S Alamo St. on the River Walk

Come for the Ambiance, Stay for the Cuisine Located inside The Westin Riverwalk, the newly renovated Zocca offers Italian-inspired dishes with Texas flair, regional wines, and clink-worthy cocktails. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as weekend brunch. Guests can expect craveable items in an indoor-outdoor setting right along the San Antonio River Walk with live music can be on Thursday evenings and during Sunday brunch. Special events take place year round and the indoor-outdoor bar offers a walk-up component for River Walk patrons.

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Private dining

Along the River Walk

By Kimberly A. Suta The River Walk has a way of elevating any occasion, and when looking for a venue to commemorate a special event, the restaurants and hotels nestled along the beautiful banks can provide exceptional food and service. San Antonio is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, and the city’s unique cuisines can all be experienced along the River Walk.

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Dinner cruises take place throughout the year, and there is no better way to experience the River Walk than on a barge, floating down the river, with delicious food and drinks.

Plenty of options abound, either by booking a private party for you and your guests or joining in on one of the group dining experiences hosted by many River Walk restaurants. It is truly a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

The cruises are a minimum of two hours and can include two to 20 people for a tour of the sights, sounds and always-festive atmosphere along the River Walk. Simply visit the GO RIO website for a list of participating restaurants, then contact your restaurant of choice to customize a fabulous dinner in celebration of your special occasion.

There are more than 20 restaurants with a variety of cuisines to choose from such as Paesanos, Acenar, Rio Rio Cantina, Range, MadDogs British Pub, Brenner’s on the River Walk, Hugman’s Oasis and so many more.

COLETTE AT THE PHIPPS www.ColetteAtThePhipps.com GO RIO RIVER CRUISES www.GoRioCruises.com LADINO www.Ladinosatx.com THOMPSON SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK www.Hyatt.com/thompson-hotels/satththompson-san-antonio ZOCCA CUISINE D’ITALIA www.ZoccaRiverWalk.com

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Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk It goes without saying that the Thompson is one of the true gems along the River Walk — a modern hotel featuring luxurious dining, including Landrace, led by James Beard nominated chef, Steven McHugh, as well as the stunning rooftop bar, The Moon’s Daughters.

The Thompson is also a premier venue for special events and that includes its unique art-inspired dinners with dishes influenced by the curated artwork on display throughout the hotel.

“A Taste of Thompson” Dinner Parties, which launched last year, enables guests to customize and host their own bespoke dinners in what Thompson calls an immersive culinary journey. Choose from a variety of spaces at the hotel, such as the lovely lobby, the sexy Solana Ballroom foyer, the relaxing Cenote Pool Deck or the aforementioned indoor-outdoor rooftop lounge, or request a progressive dinner and enjoy your courses in multiple spaces.

The dinners feature exclusive menus, beautiful decor and thoughtfully selected music or interactive entertainment, tailored to your personal preferences. Executive Chef David

Arciniega goes the extra mile by walking guests through each divinely curated course, explaining preparation and inspiration, therefore creating not just a meal but a cherished memory.

Ladino One of the newer additions to the Historic Pearl, located in the Museum Reach section of the River Walk, offers exceptional modern mediterranean cuisine with a twist unlike any other restaurant in town. With dishes like Pishkado Asado (fermented tomato, orzo, cucumber, pine nuts, Hawaij Soubise) and Lamb Belly Ribs (with arugula, fennel, tzatziki and saffron vinaigrette), you can expect a truly unique menu.

Venues within the restaurant include the upstairs lounge and bar, perfect for cocktails and light bites, indoor seating, patio dining, or even a full restaurant buyout for a beautifully coursed meal.

The incredibly talented Chef Berty Richter and his team will design a customized menu, called Mezas De Alegría (tables of joy), which includes an appetizer, entree and dessert. The varied menu also accommodates the dietary needs of all guests. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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Zocca Cuisine d’Italia The newly renovated restaurant, nestled in the Westin Riverwalk Hotel, is an excellent choice for those craving authentic yet contemporary Italian cuisine in a refined yet relaxed setting.

This beautiful section of the River Walk is usually less trafficked and features idyllic views of the tree-lined river. Zocca offers indoor and outdoor dining options, including a private room or the entire restaurant, depending on the size of your party. It is the perfect choice for everything, from business events to bridal parties.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menu choices are endless and, needless to say, mouthwatering! From a rich, hearty Texas Tagliatelle with smoked beef short rib to scallops, gnocchi, risotto and so much more, you might just have a difficult time deciding what to order but are guaranteed your guests will go home satisfied

Colette at The Phipps The new River Walk restaurant, Colette at The Phipps, promises, “You will do foolish things, but you will do them with enthusiasm,” — actually a quote by the restaurant’s namesake, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, a French novelist. That promise holds true after a very leisurely and indulgent dinner of craft cocktails and rare French-Latin-Japanese fusion dishes prepared by Venezuelan Chef, Darlen Narvarez.

The restaurant is located on the same floor as the renowned Paramour Bar, overlooking the far north part of the River Walk, and features an entirely open-air rooftop restaurant. Regardless of the occasion or size of your party, Colette will make you and your guests feel special and cared for, with a menu curated just for you, in a locale that feels far away from home.

This list of establishments offering private dining experiences and varied cuisines is by no means exhaustive. Visit any restaurant or hotel along the river and they will be thrilled to help you coordinate a personalized and memorable dining experience for you and your guests.

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The Glamour of San Antonio’s Historic Theatre District

By Kimberly A. Suta They say, “art is life,” or in San Antonio we say, “arte es vida,” and, of course, that includes the world of performance, from music to dance, and even comedy. In San Antonio, we are blessed to have several premier historic theatres that showcase some of the best events in town.

Majestic Theatre The Majestic Theatre, located in the heart of downtown along Houston Street, mere steps from the River Walk, is true to its name. It is truly a stunning, majestic masterpiece with an interior reminiscent of Moorish castles, complete with a bird collection, imported trees, a twinkling night sky and intricately carved wood that is actually made of cast plaster.

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There is just something about this old-world theatre that always promises a special night out. Maybe it is the whimsical set design that surrounds the stage, or perhaps the bygone echos of crowds cheering for an encore, but whatever the case, it is a beloved, iconic theatre that has stood the test of time — but just barely.

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Almost a century old, it was completed in 1929 for the Interstate Theatres company and built on the site of the even more historic Royal Theater. At the time it was built, it was the second-largest theatre in America and, interestingly, the first one that was fully air-conditioned.

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Upkeep for such a large and elaborate venue was not easy and so it closed in 1976. It almost became a parking lot until the Las Casas Foundation brought it back to life, and the Majestic reopened in 1988.

Now, it holds the title as the oldest and largest atmospheric theatre. For those unfamiliar with the term “atmospheric theatre,” it is defined as a type of movie palace design meant to evoke the feeling of being outdoors in a certain time and place through the use of architectural elements, projectors and ornamentation. This style was at its height of popularity in the 1920s.

The Broadway in San Antonio at the Majestic Theatre season includes “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” on January 16-21, “Beetlejuice” on February 13-18 and “Come From Away” on March 15 and 16. You can also look forward to “The Rocket Man Show,” a tribute to Elton John, on January 26, and Michael Bolton on March 27, among many others.

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts You might be surprised to discover that the Tobin is also a historic building. Once known as the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium, which was originally built in 1926 as a memorial to American soldiers killed in WWI, it was renovated and renamed in 2014. The primary H-E-B Performance Hall was designed to house both acoustic and amplified performances, including symphonies, ballet and opera. Sir Paul McCartney even graced this hallowed theatre that same year to perform a special benefit concert for the Center.

Shiny and new once again, it’s a stunning modern venue San Antonians are proud to call their own. Upcoming shows to put on your calendar include “Sweat Reading” on January 8, Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo on January 18, the classic “My Fair Lady” on January 20 and 21, “Pretty Woman: The Musical” on January 31 and February 1, no doubt, an inspiring interpretation of Hollywood’s most romantic blockbuster, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on March 5, to name a few.

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Empire Theatre

MANIA - The ABBA Tribute

Officially called the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, it is located along N. St. Mary’s Street, but the building actually abuts the Majestic.

In fact, the two are actually sister theatres with connecting backstages.

The Empire was built in 1914 on the site of the former Rische’s Opera House — yes, San Antonio once had its own opera house — and was designed in the style of a European palazzo. It is even listed in the National Register of Historic Places, but a massive flood in 1921 nearly destroyed it, requiring seven long years of custom millwork, decorative plaster and painting with metallic powders to restore its original grandeur. During its long life, it has been both a vaudeville house and what they used to call a motion picture theatre.

This performing arts venue now hosts numerous types of spectacular live events, including concerts, classic productions, comedy and even children’s theatre, not to mention private events.

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of Jen Kramer, a Las Vegas headliner, on January 27. And on February 1, grab the girls for MANIA – The ABBA Tribute, and sing and dance all night. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Aztec Theatre

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The Aztec Theatre, along with the Majestic and the Empire, was part of San Antonio’s theatre district. Technically, it still is, although nobody refers to it that way anymore. This fascinating historic theatre opened in 1926 as a Mesoamerican-themed movie theatre and, at the time, was considered the “most elaborate” of its kind in the entire United States.

The auditorium was designed to create the illusion of sitting in an open courtyard in a Mesoamerican temple complex, and touts pyramids, ziggurats, a two-ton chandelier and colorful murals. It is now one of only three that still exist.

Despite its struggles, including an extended closure, the unique theatre has been restored to its 1920s meso-merizing beauty, and has become a local’s favorite for live entertainment. Another extensive renovation is currently underway. The owners, Aztec Family Group, have plans to turn the floors above the theatre into a boutique hotel. Do not miss the Mesoamerican sculpture gazing down from the riverside balcony.

Make sure to get your tickets early for all aforementioned theatres, including the Aztec, with upcoming musical shows such as Los Lonely Boys – The Dead South on February 24; comedy shows such as Tim Dillon on January 25, Willie Barcena on February 2 and Nimesh Patel on February 10; and the one-of-a-kind “Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience” on January 18.

AZTEC THEATRE www.LiveNation.com/venue/ KovZpZAJEavA/aztec-theatre-events EMPIRE THEATRE www.MajesticEmpire.com MAJESTIC THEATRE www.MajesticEmpire.com TOBIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS www.TobinCenter.org

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history & culture

HEMISfair

What’s Old is New Again

By Susan Yerkes

Looming over San Antonio’s downtown, the Tower of the Americas is the city’s most visible landmark. You can spot it from the highway or the air. From its lofty, rotating observation deck you get a bird’s-eye view of the living landscape.

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The Tower is a top tourist experience. Like the Alamo, it has become an icon, with its tall spindly base and spaceship-shaped top. But the Alamo is all about history. And the Tower of the Americas has always been about the future. It was built as the crowning glory of HemisFair ‘68, an ambitious project that changed San Antonio’s future.

HemisFair ’68 was the brainchild of a group of business and civic leaders who wanted more for their sleepy town; more business, more action, more pizzaz — a place on the global stage for a city best known for its history, if known at all. They wanted the world to see San Antonio, so they set out to host a World’s Fair to celebrate the city’s 250th birthday.

It was the first World’s Fair ever held in the Southwest — it lasted for six months and attracted 6.3 million visitors, but it took six years of frenetic planning. It would be downtown, just a block away from the Alamo, smack dab in the city’s center. There were controversies. It cost 156 million dollars, mostly federal and state funds and city bonds, with millions more basically donated by the fair’s local underwriters. To make room, the city used eminent domain to acquire 92 acres in a “blighted” downtown neighborhood, including some historic buildings of the Germantown sector. Of 129 homes and buildings deemed historic, only 22 were left standing to serve as shops, galleries and restaurants.

Thirty-three nations, from China and Colombia to Switzerland, South Korea and most Central and South American countries were represented. There were 15 corporate pavilions, from Coke to Eastman Kodak. Texas built the grandest pavilion of all — today’s mid-century modern UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures. Arkansas was the only other state with its own pavilion. The Southern Baptist Church and the Church of Latter-Day Saints had pavilions. The Women’s Pavilion, which also thesanantonioriverwalk.com

still stands today, was built with grass-roots enthusiasm in a time of emergent feminism, and supported with thousands of $5 memberships and larger donations from women around the world.

A monorail ran around the ground, and a smiling cadre of Gulf “Tour Guides” in spiffy outfits whizzed VIPs through the crowds in little carts.

For some reason, the fair’s mascot was loveable Luther the Dragon, a featured performer in the Coca-Cola pavilion’s popular puppet show, produced by the famous Sid and Marty Krofft. (Luther went on to star in the Kroffts’ Saturday morning TV show, H.R. Pufnstuf.) There was a waterskiing show in a built-for-the-fair lagoon. Huge crowds gathered daily to watch the spectacle of Los Voladores de Papantla, the “Flying Indians” of Mexico, who performed a slightly altered version of a 400-year-old ritual.

Clad in colorful outfits, they lit torches, “sacrificed” a lovely maiden, then tied ropes around their waists and climbed to the top of a 114-foot pole where they leaped into space and whirled around, letting out their ropes as they swirled gradually to the ground.

Ambassadors and heads of state visited. Norway’s King Olaf mistook King Antonio, a regally-clad dignitary who rules over Fiesta San Antonio®, for a fellow ruler. President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird were popular visitors, and President Johnson made his Independence Day speech from the fair.

In the end, HemisFair ’68 was a fantastic celebration and a financial bust, winding up with about 7.5 million dollars in debt. Generous underwriters paid most of it off. But the fair did what promoters had promised — it changed the face of San Antonio for the future. It put San Antonio on the map — for business, tourism, the arts and sports. It also established the city, with its rich international heritage and colorful Latin connections, as the “confluence” of cultures in an exciting way.

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CYSTIC FIBROSIS 39TH ANNUAL TOWER CLIMB AND RUN www.FightCF.cff.org/site/TR/Climb HEMISFAIR PARK www.Hemisfair.org TEXAS STATE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION www.TSHAOnline.org/handbook/ entries/hemisfair-68 TOWER OF THE AMERICAS www.TowerOfTheAmericas.com

Hemisfair Civic Park The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center began attracting major meetings. The San Antonio River Walk, where a few local restaurants were just getting started, was lengthened into the Convention Center and began to attract crowds of locals and visitors. Downtown’s first big hotels were built for the fair — most notably the Hilton Palacio del Rio, which marked a milestone in modular construction. There was no time to build it using conventional methods, so San Antonio construction magnate H.B. Zachry had all the guest rooms built and completely furnished, right down to the furniture, artwork and even ashtrays — at a site seven miles away, and then lifted, one by one, into the building frame by a gigantic propeller-assisted crane. National TV featured Zachry and his wife Molly waving from the balcony of their fifth-floor room as the crane lifted and placed the room firmly in the structure.

Famous artists visited, and local philanthropists commissioned powerful public art pieces that remain today. Juan O’Gorman’s acclaimed “Confluence of Civilizations” mosaic mural on the face of the Lila Cockrell Theater, and Carlos Merida’s “Jazz” opposite it, are two of the best-known. The city’s creative side was spotlighted. As for sports, Red McCombs, long-time owner of the NBA Spurs, recalled that seeing San Antonio in a world-class city role led him to buy a franchise, bringing what became the Spurs team to town.

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in. Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, Commonwealth Coffee, La Paleteria, the Bombay Bicycle Club and more hot spots are thriving. “We continue to work towards attracting locals and mesmerizing visitors,” Andujar said.

“Always with the question: Is this good for the park? And will it make San Antonians proud?”

Andujar calls the Hemisfair vibe “sticky – not slippery. Sticky means it’s hard for you to just walk through. It draws your attention; a flower shop or the delicious smell of baked goods. We are very much after sticky,” he said. This past fall the second phase opened with Civic Park, a beautiful event lawn where up to 10,000 people can gather comfortably for the kind of festive events San Antonio is known for — Jazz’SAlive, Luminaria, Fiesta San Antonio, Muertos Fest and a whole calendar full of happy happenings. Tower Park, the last great space, is coming together now. Zachry Hospitality, part of the company that did so much for HemisFair ’68, recently broke ground on a new 200-room hotel, the Monarch, part of the eclectic Curio Collection by Hilton. Meanwhile, a mix of carefully curated residential buildings has grown, re-populating a new neighborhood along with the public spaces. Adjacent to the Convention Center, the River Walk and half a block from the Alamo, Hemisfair is once again a magical place.

After HemisFair the site sadly languished, reviving as HemisFair Park in 1988 with a lush landscaping project centered mostly around the Tower.

Finally, in 2009, the city made a major step, creating the Hemisfair Park Redevelopment Corporation to use public and private partnerships to re-energize a beautiful but little-used area. Now, as Hemisfair, 40 open acres are coming back to new life.

The master plan envisioned three public park areas, complemented by a thriving residential presence, with locally-owned shops and businesses scattered through “one of the world’s great public spaces,” as architect and Hemisfair CEO Andres Andujar puts it. Yanaguana Gardens, the first phase, is full of imaginative art and play spaces, and rings with shouts and laughter of happy children and adults. There are meditative spaces, too, and free creative sessions, games, yoga and live music draw people 26 RIO Magazine

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Tower of the Americas Height: 750 feet Weight: 80 million pounds Concrete center shaft: 45 feet in diameter

Whoosh! The tower’s three elevators can carry 1,950 passengers per hour.

At 800 feet per minute, the trip to the top takes 43 seconds.

October 1967, UTSA Special Collections

Merry-go-round. Have a meal, nurse a drink or just stand there and take in the panorama. The revolving “top house,” with an observation deck, bar and restaurant, makes one 360-degree revolution per hour. It is so well-balanced that a one-horsepower motor moves it.

Oops! Construction took 18 months. The top house of the Tower was built at

ground level and hoisted up. During the first lift, some cables snapped, leaving it tilted on its shaft. Oil field pipes were substituted for the cables to complete the job.

What’s in a Name? The name “Tower of the Americas” was selected from

thousands of suggestions, as appropriate for HemisFair’s “Confluence of Civilizations” theme. Among the other suggestions were “John Wayne,” “Wineglass of Freedom” and “Purple People Steeple.”

Pant, pant. There are 952 steps to the top of the Tower. In 1981, a record of five minutes and 18 seconds was set during the Cystic Fibrosis Tower Climb and Run fundraiser. On January 27, 2024, the foundation will hold their 39th annual Tower Climb and Run fundraiser. Think you can beat it?

Michael Barera

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Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Merriness

By Drew Henry

You may have heard about the Mardi Gras down in old New Orleans. But wait until you have attended our Texas-sized party on the River Walk! With a lineup of Mardi Gras weekend events, plus a few local favorites that keep the Carnival parade spirit rolling year-round, get ready to don your purple, green and gold because it is time we get this Mardi Party started!

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LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER!

Translation: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL, PARTNER!

Bud Light Mardi Gras Celebration & River Parades Whether you call it Mardi Gras, Carnival or the greatest party on earth, we call it a chance to let the good times roll on the river! Watch the River Walk transform into a Mardi Gras celebration, complete with floating river parades, live entertainment at the Arneson River Theatre, food trucks, artisan vendors, handfuls of beads and plenty of family fun. Admission to San Antonio’s best Mardi Gras party is free. Here’s the weekend itinerary.

Bud Light Mardi Gras River Parades Saturday, February 10 2:00 to 3:00pm – Museum Reach River Parade 5:00 to 6:00pm – Downtown River Parade Grab your crew and come watch our Krewe! Join us for the Bud Light Mardi Gras River Parades along the Museum Reach and Downtown stretches of the river. We may have taken some inspiration from New Orleans, but this show has a Texas twist. These festive parades feature a procession of 12 decorated river barges carrying costumed performers.

View the parades riverside from your favorite restaurant, bar or bridge.

Do not forget to yell, “Throw me something, mister!” for your chance to catch a handful of beads — the ultimate Mardi Gras prize.

Live Entertainment Saturday, February 10, 1:00 to 6:00pm During Mardi Gras, the Arneson River Theatre comes alive with the sounds of the French Quarter. Grab a seat in the amphitheater for an afternoon of sweet jazz, but you probably will not need a seat because you will be moved to dance with the music! So, grab your Mardi Gras beads and head down to enjoy live music, vibrant entertainment and mouth-watering food vendors.

River Walk Royalty Coronation Saturday, February 10, 4:15pm to 4:45pm A Royal Coronation ceremony at the Arneson River Theatre kicks off the Bud Light Mardi Gras Downtown River Parade. The River Walk Royalty serve as ambassadors for the San Antonio River Walk and promote all events and parades. Help us send off our outgoing River Walk Royalty and watch us crown our brand-new River Walk Royalty Court for 2024!

Mardi Gras Artisan Show Friday, February 9, 11:00am to 11:00pm Saturday, February 10, 11:00am to 11:00pm Monday, February 11, 11:00am to 8:00pm During the Mardi Gras fun, over 40 local artisans will be displaying and selling their beautiful handmade wares along the San Antonio River Walk extension, located on the Chamber of Commerce sidewalk close to the Shops at Rivercenter. Shop pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings and beadwork. You might even find the perfect pair of beads or a mask to complete your Mardi Gras costume! thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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Second Line Your Way Down the River Walk If your Mardi Gras Mambo wants to keep mamboing, these hot spots have you covered! Get your Mardi Gras fix year-round at these NOLA-inspired staples right here on the River Walk.

Fat Tuesday Did you know Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday? Frozen Fat Tuesday daiquiris have become synonymous with the big day itself. Get the real deal straight from New Orleans at two Fat Tuesday locations: Shops at Rivercenter and on the South Bank of the River Walk.

Choose from fun Louisiana flavors like Mardi Gras Mash, Cat 5 Hurricane, Jet Fuel and more to liven your spirits.

Joe’s Crab Shack East Coast vs. West Coast? Well, we think the Gulf Coast takes the prize! Get your Southern seafood fix at Joe’s Crab Shack, with dishes like the Cajun Steampot and Low Country Boil, you’ll feel like a real Louisianian in no time! If seafood isn’t your thing, we hear the Voodoo Chicken Fingers pack the Cajun heat.

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Mardi Gras can get a little rowdy down on Bourbon Street, but the team at Dick’s Last Resort knows how to keep up with the fun. Down a couple of beers and savor your craw daddies and burgers with a heaping side of sarcasm. Remember, the Dick’s experience is all in good fun!

Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen From oysters to boudin sausage to fried alligator, the Cajuns down in New Orleans know how to serve up some tasty food. Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen has brought these recipes from the Crescent City to the Alamo City! Chow down on a bowl of gumbo or fried seafood platter as you take in views of the Museum Reach.

On The Bend Oyster Bar and Cigar Lounge Located inside Hyatt Regency on the River Walk, On The Bend Oyster Bar offers a moody terrace setting paired with cigars, oysters on the half shell and lively jazz quartets. Delicious food, music and a view? Now, this is what we call Big Easy living!

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Mardi Gras Around the World New Orleans is credited with the biggest Fat Tuesday parties. But did you know that Mardi Gras is celebrated all over the world? This holiday also has deep roots in Rio and Venice, where they call it Carnival. Let’s join in the Brazilian and Italian celebrations next!

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse The River Walk is home to Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, where you can indulge in endless tableside carved meats and maybe even squeeze in a samba dance between courses. Experience the flavors of Rio with views of the beautiful San Antonio River.

Fiume Pizzeria

Fiume pizzeria

Carnival is really heating up! Fiume serves up Neapolitan-style pizza with authentic Texan flavors from their fiery riverside pizza oven. GO RIO Cruises is located across the river, so why not end dinner with a Venetian gondola-inspired cruise?

Paesanos Paesanos has been a San Antonio staple for over 50 years, and they are serving the old-school Italian classics you know and love. San Antonio is starting to feel a lot like Venice!

BUD LIGHT MARDI GRAS RIVER WALK CELEBRATION, PARADES & ARTISAN SHOW www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com

Fogo de Chão

BOURBON STREET SEAFOOD KITCHEN www.BourbonStreetSeafood.com DICK’S LAST RESORT www.DicksLastResort.com FAT TUESDAY www.FatTuesday.com FOGO DE CHÃO www.FogoDeChao.com FIUME PIZZERIA www.FiumePizzeria.com JOE’S CRAB SHACK www.JoesCrabShack.com ON THE BEND OYSTER BAR AND CIGAR LOUNGE www.OnTheBendSA.com PAESANOS www.PaesanosRiverwalk.com

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st. patrick’s day

Showering Shamrocks!

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Along The San Antonio River Walk

By Ann Koehler

Join the San Antonio River Walk and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas for a fun-filled weekend celebration.

Events include live entertainment, an Artisan Show, the official Dyeing the River Green, sponsored by MadDogs, and the annual Bud Light St. Patrick’s Day River Parades.

Dyeing the River Green, sponsored by MadDogs Saturday, March 16 11:00am to Noon, Museum Reach 1:00 to 3:00pm, Downtown Sunday, March 17 1:00 to 3:00pm, Downtown

Every year since 1968, the River Walk is magically transformed into the River Shannon as an eco-friendly green dye is swirled into the water to the tunes of a performing bagpiper.

This year, the transformation begins on Saturday on the Museum Reach and moves to the downtown portion of the River Walk, followed by a second downtown dyeing on Sunday, with free viewing along the entire River Walk passage. The color is instantly apparent and intensifies with water movement by the boats. It is a great time to sit on a patio and enjoy a pint, or two. Free to attend.

Bud Light St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Live Entertainment Saturday - Sunday, March 16 - 17 1:00 to 6:00pm

The Arneson River Theatre is putting on an Irish shindig, with family-friendly activities and vendors in the adjacent La Villita Historic Village. Free to attend.

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St. Patrick’s Day Artisan Show March 15 - 17, Friday-Sunday Friday & Saturday: 11:00am to 11:00pm Sunday: 11:00am to 8:00pm

The Artisan Show lets you experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk while shopping over 40 handmade artisan booths, including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork and more. Vendor booths are located at the River Walk Extension, near the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Building and the Shops at Rivercenter. Free to attend.

Bud Light St. Patrick’s Day River Parades Saturday, March 16 2:00 to 3:00pm, Museum Reach 5:00 to 6:00pm, Downtown

Since 1969, the highlight of the River Walk’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration is the procession of Irish-themed and decorated floats that can be viewed from anywhere on the parade route.

Several bagpipers will grace the floats along with other entertainers. No matter where you find yourself on the San Antonio River Walk, you have been gifted the Luck of the Irish! This event has been organized by the San Antonio River Walk and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas since its inception. Free to attend.

St. Patty’s Day Every Day Irish Sing-Alongs The original Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub dates back to Ireland in the 1620s at Bunratty Castle, and in 1974, an identical pub was built at the Hilton Palacio del Rio. Since then, River Walkers looking for a real Irish pub experience have had a place to call home, complete with traditional pub grub favorites like a good old basket of fish and chips or Guinness Beef Pie and draft beer. The sounds of nightly sing-alongs and piano tunes leap from the doors drawing in tourists and locals alike. Come in for a pint and stay for the charm with world-class piano entertainment, and strangers who become fast friends.

people. We are fortunate to have the Waxy O’Connor Pub that sits along the San Antonio River Walk as a place that offers St. Patty’s fun year-round. Warm up with a bowl of potato and leek soup or kick back with an order of corned beef and cabbage and a hearty Irish stout.

Luck O’ The Irish

Go Green with Margs and Guac

In County Monaghan, Ireland, Irish craftsmen put together a very special package and shipped it to Galveston, Texas. Inside was an entire pub that would later be named for an old candlemaker. Waxy O’Connor lived in an apartment above his candle shop, and legend has it that he survived a terrible fire because of the luck of the Irish. His story is why the word waxy became slang for “lucky” with the Irish

Forget green eggs and ham. And cabbage and green beer are not the only festive food and bev options in March. San Antonio celebrates with green grub every day with the quintessential combo of margaritas and guacamole. Drop in nearly any restaurant along the River Walk for their spectacular versions of San Antonio’s favorite pairing.

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BUD LIGHT ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION AND PARADES www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com DURTY NELLY’S www.DurtyNellysPubSA.com WAXY O’CONNOR’S www.WaxyOConnors.com

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Explore

hemisfair park

kiddie park

go rio cruises

san antonio zoo

selena bridge

the alamo

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The Ultimate

River Walk Bucket List

By Drew Henry

View the Sights from a GO RIO Cruise The San Antonio River Walk extends for 15 The best way to get a lay of the land is by hopping on a GO RIO river miles, flowing past the San Antonio Missions, boat. Embark on a 35-minute journey, where expert tour guides highlight meandering through Downtown, and continuing key sights and share some insider knowledge only real Texans know. up through the Museum Reach. As you may have Standard tickets cost $14.50, and cruises depart daily between 10:00am and 10:00pm. guessed, there are plenty of sights to see and Dine Riverside at Casa Rio history to discover along the way. Make sure The brightly colored umbrellas make this stop easy to spot. Casa Rio you do not miss a single landmark. Take this was the first business to open on the River Walk and take full advantage of the beautiful setting. Created by visionary Alfred F. Beyer, the iconic Ultimate River Walk Bucket List along as your restaurant sits on land first granted title in 1777 by the King of Spain. It trusted companion, checking off each item one is still serving classic dishes from the original 1946 menu. You can say every enchilada here is served with a side of history! by one for a full weekend of fun!

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Spot the San Jose Tile Murals

Ride the San Antonio Zoo Train

Named for the workshop at Mission San Jose in the 1930s, which created many styles of pottery in addition to these painted clay tiles that adorn the River Walk with bursts of color and vibrant storytelling, the pieces were as significant and collectible then as they are now. Keep an eye out for them, especially along the walls of the Museum Reach stretch. Here’s where you can spot them:

All aboard! The San Antonio Zoo Train has been a favorite among kids and adults alike in San Antonio since the 1950s. Upon its opening in 1956, it was the longest miniature railway in the world, attracting more than 1 million visitors in its first two years of operation.

Today, new locomotives offer a relaxed ride through Brackenridge Park with stops at the Witte Museum and Japanese Tea Garden.

Twin Cypress — Located on the stairway at the intersection of Commerce and Houston Streets.

Attend Mariachi Mass at Mission San Jose

Old Mill — Located near Navarro Street Bridge at the intersection of Presa and Navarro Streets.

Mexican Village — Located near the Thompson Hotel and Fourth Street

Take a Selfie with the Robert H.H. Hugman Bust Who is Robert H.H. Hugman? He is the man who planned the River Walk design! This famed American architect created the initial drawings for the River Walk in 1929 to revitalize downtown after devastating floods. The plan was set into motion in 1939, thanks to funding from the Works Progress Administration. Hugman was a visionary, as his River Walk design has become one of the most popular attractions in the country. You can find his commemorative bust near The Republic of Texas Restaurant.

Visit the San Antonio Missions

Mission San Jose, is known as the “Queen of the Missions” for its stunning architecture and beautiful grounds. The site is still an operating Catholic Church almost 300 years later, and you can attend a uniquely San Antonian mass complete with a mariachi choir on Sundays. The tradition was brought over from Mexico by Sister Frances Jean Terrazas in 1969. No matter your religious denomination, this mass provides a fun and lively start to your Sunday in a beautiful fusion of culture and faith.

Stroll Through Hemisfair Park Hemisfair Park is located directly below the Tower of the Americas. The name for the 1968 World’s Fair Park was coined by local businessman and civic leader Jerome K. Harris Sr, to establish San Antonio as a cultural destination. Original cultural pavilions still stand today, like the State of Texas Pavilion, which now houses the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures. The park is also home to the Yanaguana Garden playground, as well as boutique shops, restaurants and bars.

On a mission to visit the most historical spot in Texas? Mission Trail comprises the southern end of the San Antonio River Walk. It is home to four of the five UNESCO World Heritage Site missions, including Mission San Juan Capistrano, Mission Espada, Mission San Jose and Mission Concepción. Franciscan friars settled and built missions in the early 1700s to spread the Catholic faith. Today, you can hike the El Camino de San Antonio Missions Trail, a route tied to the famous pilgrimages around the world.

Get Wild at the San Antonio Zoo

Mission Espada

Mission San Juan

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Want to unleash your wild side? Take a trip up to the San Antonio Zoo. This 100-year-old zoo was founded in 1914 when Colonel George W. Brackenridge donated buffalo, elk, deer, monkeys, a pair of lions and four bears to land he deeded to the city to become Brackenridge Park. Today, the zoo boasts over 50 acres and is home to 750 species of animals.

The organization works to protect and educate the public through its conservation efforts.

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Ascend the Tower of the Americas Life is better at the top, especially at a towering 750 feet! the Tower of the Americas was built for the 1968 World’s Fair in San Antonio, called Hemisfair, and remains one of the most popular attractions in San Antonio today. Did you know our tower is almost 150 feet taller than the Seattle Space Needle? It just goes to show that everything is bigger in Texas!

Cross the Selena Bridge Much of “Selena: The Movie” was filmed right here on the San Antonio River Walk, including the famous bridge scene. You can recreate the magic and cross the bridge yourself. It is located between N. Saint Mary’s and Navarro Streets, and makes for a great photo op! The River Walk footbridges like this one were part of Hugman’s master plan to make businesses accessible to the river level. They were completed in 1941.

Watch San Fernando Cathedral Illuminate for The Saga

The San Fernando Cathedral, located in the central Main Plaza downtown, is one of the oldest churches in Texas. It was founded on March 9, 1731, by a group of 16 families who came from the Canary Islands at the invitation of King Phillip V of Spain. With over 5,000 people participating in weekend mass, it remains a cornerstone of the community almost 300 years later. It is also home to The Saga, a breathtaking video art projection by international artist Xavier de Richemont. This display of lights depicts the past, present and future of San Antonio, casting over 7,000 square feet of stunning color and animation onto the cathedral facade. Enjoy free shows every Tuesday through Sunday at 9:00 and 9:30pm.

Play at Kiddie Park Kiddie Park is America’s original and oldest children’s amusement park that has been delighting kids since 1925. The park has preserved its 1920s style by maintaining all the original rides, such as its old-fashioned Ferris Wheel and famous hand-carved Herschell Spillman carousel.

The park moved locations and underwent a renovation in 2019, paving the way for a new generation of memories. Today, it is located near the entrance of the San Antonio Zoo.

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THE ALAMO www.TheAlamo.org

MISSION SAN JOSE CHURCH www.MissionSanJoseChurch.org

CASA RIO www.CasaRio.com

SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS www.WorldHeritageSA.com

GO RIO RIVER CRUISES www.GoRioCruises.com

SAN ANTONIO | THE SAGA www.MainPlaza.org

HEMISFAIR PARK www.Hemisfair.org

SAN ANTONIO ZOO & TRAIN www.SAZoo.org

KIDDIE PARK www.KiddiePark.com

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL www.SFCathedral.org

THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com/ our-history/ TOWER OF THE AMERICAS www.ToweroftheAmericas.com

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eat & drink AMERICAN

MARGARITAVILLE www.MargaritavilleSanAntonio.com

ITALIAN

SEAFOOD

MAVERICK TEXAS BRASSERIE www.MaverickTexas.com

ALLORA www.AlloraPearl.com

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. www.BubbaGump.com

BLUE STAR BREWING COMPANY www.BlueStarBrewing.com

MAVERICK WHISKEY www.MaverickWhiskey.com

ARROSTA www.ArrostaPearl.com

CHART HOUSE www.TowerOfTheAmericas.com

BOILER HOUSE www.BoilerHouseSA.com

THE MOON’S DAUGHTERS www.TheMoonsDaughters.com

DOUGH www.DoughPizzeriaOnlineOrders.com

JOE’S CRAB SHACK www.JoesCrabShack.com

BOUDRO’S TEXAS BISTRO www.Boudros.com

RAINFOREST CAFÉ www.RainforestCafe.com

FIUME PIZZERIA www.FiumePizzeria.com

LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE www.LandrysSeafood.com

BIGA ON THE BANKS www.Biga.com

THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS www.TheRepublicOfTexasRestaurant.com

NONNA OSTERIA www.NonnaSA.com

BLISS www.FoodIsBliss.com

SUPPER www.SupperAtEmma.com

PAESANOS www.PaesanosRiverWalk.com

ON THE BEND OYSTER BAR & CIGAR LOUNGE www.OnTheBendSA.com

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. www.BubbaGump.com

YARD HOUSE www.YardHouse.com

TRE TRATORRIA www.TreTrattoria.com

BUCKHORN SALOON & MUSEUM www.BuckhornMuseum.com

ASIAN

BURGERTECA www.ChefJohnnyHernandez.com

BEST QUALITY DAUGHTER www.BestQualityDaughter.com

MEXICAN

CURED www.CuredAtPearl.com

BOTIKA www.BotikaPearl.com

ACENAR www.Acenar.com

DAVE & BUSTER’S www.DaveAndBusters.com

COLETTE AT THE PHIPPS www.ColetteAtThePhipps.com

AZUCA NUEVO LATINO www.Azuca.net

DEVILS RIVER DISTILLERY www.DevilsRiverWhiskey.com

TOKYO COWBOY www.TokyoCowboyTx.com

CAFÉ OLE www.CafeOle.us

DICK’S LAST RESORT www.DicksLastResort.com

BBQ

AMBLER TEXAS KITCHEN + COCKTAILS www.AmblerSanAntonio.com

ELSEWHERE GARDEN BAR & KITCHEN www.ElsewhereTexas.com THE ESQUIRE www.EsquireTavern-SA.com FAT TUESDAY www.FatTuesday.com FIG TREE www.FigTreeRestaurant.com FOUR BROTHERS www.OmniHotels.com THE GUENTHER HOUSE www.GuentherHouse.com HARD ROCK CAFÉ www.HardRockCafe.com HOOTER’S www.Hooters.com HOWL AT THE MOON www.HowlAtTheMoon.com JOHNNY ROCKET’S www.Locations.JohnnyRockets.com LANDRACE www.LandraceTX.com

ZOCCA CUISINE D’ITALIA www.ZoccaRiverWalk.com

CARRIQUI www.CarriquiTX.com

THE COUNTY LINE www.CountyLine.com

CASA RIO www.Casa-Rio.com

PINKERTON’S www.PinkertonsBarbecue.com

DOMINGO RESTAURANTE www.DomingoRestaurant.com

SMOKE BBQ RIVERBAR www.SmokeDowntown.com

GUADALAJARA GRILL www.GuadalajaraGrill.us

BRITISH

IRON CACTUS www.IronCactus.com

MAD DOGS BRITISH PUB www.MadDogs.net

LA GLORIA www.ChefJohnnyHernandez.com

FRENCH

LA MARGARITA www.LaMargarita.com

BRASSERIE MON CHOU CHOU www.BrasserieMonChouChou.com

MI TIERRA CAFÉ Y PANADERIA www.MiTierraCafe.com

GERMAN

OCHO www.HavanaSanAntonio.com

BIER GARTEN www.BierGartenSA.com

THE ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT www.OriginalMexican.com

LITTLE RHEIN PROST HAUS www.ProstHausSA.com SCHILO’S www.Schilos.com

IRISH

LANDSHARK BAR & GRILL DURTY NELLY’S IRISH PUB www.SanAntonio.LandSharkBarAndGrill.com www.DurtyNellysPub.com LONE STAR CAFÉ WAXY O’CONNORS www.LoneStarCafe.com www.WaxyOConnors.com

RESTAURANTE PICO DE GALLO www.PicoDeGallo.com

OSTRA www.OmniHotels.com SOUTHERLEIGH FINE FOOD & BREWERY www.Southerleigh.com

SOUTH AMERICAN DORREGO’S www.dorregos.com FOGO DE CHAO www.FogoDeChao.com

SPANISH ENRIQUE TOMAS www.EnriqueTomas.com

STEAKHOUSE BOHANAN’S www.Bohanans.com BRENNER’S STEAKHOUSE www.LandrysInc.com MORTON’S STEAKHOUSE www.Mortons.com THE PALM www.ThePalm.com RANGE www.RangeSA.com RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE www.RuthsChris.com SALTGRASS STEAKHOUSE www.Saltgrass.com SILO PRIME www.SiloSA.com

SWEETS BEN & JERRY’S www.BenJerry.com

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JUSTIN’S ICE CREAM www.JustinsIceCream.com

RITA’S ON THE RIVER www.RitasOnTheRiver.com

KILWINS www.Kilwins.com

THE RIVER’S EDGE CAFÉ + PATIO BAR www.RiversEdgeCafeSA.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY www.RMCF.com

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FIESTA AT NORTH STAR www.AlamoFiesta.com

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FIVE AND DIME GENERAL STORE www.FiveAndDimeGS.com

PARIS HATTERS www.ParisHatters.com

ALAMO PLAZA SHIRTS 210.223.2347

FREEMAN COLISEUM www.Freeman.Coliseum-SanAntonio.org

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GARCIA ART GLASS www.GarciaArtGlass.com

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT www.Ripleys.com/sanantonio

ALAMEDA THEATER www.AlamedaTheaterConservancy.org

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GUENTHER HOUSE www.GuentherHouse.com

RIVER WALK PUBLIC ART GARDEN www.GetCreativeSanAntonio.com

ARNESON RIVER THEATRE www.LaVillitaSanAntonio.com

GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER www.GuadalupeCulturalArts.org

ART PACE www.ArtPace.org

HEMISFAIR www.Hemisfair.org

AT&T CENTER www.ATT.CenterSanAntonio.org

HENRY B. GONZALEZ CONVENTION CENTER www.SAHBGCC.com

AZTEC THEATRE www.Aztec.TheaterSanAntonio.org BCYCLE www.SanAntonioBCycle.com THE BLUE STAR ARTS COMPLEX www.BlueStarArtsComplex.com BONITA RITA’S/MERCADORITA’S www.Mercadoritas.com BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM www.BriscoeMuseum.org

THE DOSEUM www.TheDoSeum.org EMPIRE THEATRE www.MajesticEmpire.com

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SAN ANTONIO VISITORS CENTER 100 retailers. www.VisitSanAntonio.com IMAX & AMC RIVERCENTER 11 SAN ANTONIO ZOO www.IMAX.com www.SAZoo.org LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL/ www.LegolandDiscoveryCenter.com THE SAGA SEA LIFE SAN ANTONIO www.SFCathedral.org / www.VisitSeaLife.com www.MainPlaza.org

KIDDIE PARK www.KiddiePark.com LOUIS TUSSAUD’S WAXWORKS www.Ripleys.com

MARKET SQUARE/EL MERCADO www.MarketSquareSA.com

DASA SPA ON THE RIVERWALK www.DasaSpa.com

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CARVER COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER www.TheCarver.org

COWBOY’S ALAMO CITY HARLEY-DAVIDSON BOUTIQUE www.CowboysAlamoCityHarley.com

LA VILLITA HISTORIC ARTS VILLAGE www.LaVillitaSanAntonio.com

SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART www.SAMuseum.org

MAJESTIC THEATRE www.MajesticEmpire.com

CONFLUENCE PARK www.SARiverFound.org

YANAGUANA GARDEN www.Hemisfair.org

HOTEL CONTESSA SPA www.HotelContessaSpa.com

BUCKHORN SALOON & MUSEUM www.BuckhornMuseum.com

CITY SIGHTSEEING SAN ANTONIO www.CitySightseeingSanAntonio.com

SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN www.SABOT.com

WITTE MUSEUM www.WitteMuseum.org

SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS NATIONAL HISTORIAL PARK www.NPS.gov/saan/index

MAGIK THEATRE www.MagikTheatre.org

CENTRO DE ARTES www.GetCreativeSanAntonio.com

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VILLA FINALE www.VillaFinale.org

HOPSCOTCH www.LetsHopscotch.com

BRACKENRIDGE PARK www.BrackenridgePark.org

CASCADE CAVERNS www.CascadeCaverns.com

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UTSA INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES www.TexanCultures.UTSA.edu

MCNAY ART MUSEUM www.McNayArt.org MEXICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE www.Facebook.com/mexculturesa MISSION ADVENTURE TOURS www.MAT-TX.com MISSION HIKE & BIKE TRAILS www.NPS.gov/saan/planyourvisit/ hikebike

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SEAWORLD SAN ANTONIO www.SeaWorld.com

THE HISTORIC PEARL www.AtPearl.com

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MOKARA SPA www.OmniHotels.com

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35 Joe’s Crab Shack 37 Landry’s Seafood House 40 Waxy O’Connors 41 Mad Dogs British Pub 42 On The Bend Oyster Bar & Cigar Lounge 43 Frosty Dog 46 Bier Garten 51 Crockett Tavern 52 The Esquire 54 Domingo 55 Hugman’s Oasis 56 Iron Cactus 59 Ostra at Mokara 60 Rita’s 61 Justin’s Ice Cream Company

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2 Hotel Indigo San Antonio Riverwalk 3 Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk

76 Republic of Texas

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77 Rainforest Café

10 Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk

78 Dick’s Last Resort

12 Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk

79 Brenner’s Steakhouse

15 Sheraton Gunter

80 Lone Star Café

16 The St. Anthony, A Luxury Collection

82 Café Ole 83 Kilwins 85 Morton’s Steakhouse 87 Denny’s 89 Restaurante Pico de Gallo 90 Mi Tierra Café y Panaderia 91 La Margarita Mexican Restaurant

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93 Schilo’s 94 Casa Rio 96 Biga on the Banks 99 Zocca Cuisine D’Italia 101 Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails 105 Durty Nelly’s Pub 106 The River’s Edge 107 Fiume Pizzeria 108 Little Rhein’s Prost Haus 109 Smoke BBQ River Bar 112 Guadalajara Grill 114 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 122 Nona Osteria 123 Silo Prime 124 Devils River Distillery 125 Tokyo Cowboy 126 Fig Tree 127 Paleteria San Antonio 128 Künstler Tap and Brat-Haus 129 Dough Pizzeria Napoletana 130 Bombay Bicycle Club

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20 Emily Morgan 21 Hampton Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk

22 Home 2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio 24 Hotel Valencia Riverwalk San Antonio 26 Holiday Inn - San Antonio Riverwalk 27 Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk 28 Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio

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29 Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

32 Omni La Mansion Del Rio 39 Hilton Garden Inn 45 Hyatt Regency Riverwalk San Antonio 50 Crockett Hotel 53 Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk 58 Mokara Hotel & Spa 84 Menger Hotel 88 Marriott Rivercenter 92 Drury Plaza Hotel 95 Marriott Riverwalk 97 Homewood Suites by Hilton Riverwalk 98 Westin Riverwalk San Antonio 100 Hotel Contessa 104 Hilton Palacio Del Rio 111 Riverwalk Plaza Hotel 113 Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk 119 Hyatt Place San Antonio Riverwalk 121 The Fairmount Hotel

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