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San Antonio: WORLD HERITAGE
Real History, True Heroes.
Welcome to San Antonio, an authentic city that is truly welcoming, Experience San Antonio’s vibrant history through five 18th century Spanish colonial missions.
Open daily from sunrise to sunset and only closed on major U.S. holidays, visitors to our city are welcome to explore history, architecture and culture at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park , a member of the National Park Service. The largest collection of Spanish colonial missions in the United States, San Antonio’s combined total of five 18th century Spanish colonial missions—Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo), Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada—have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015 — the first and only UNESCO World Heritage site in Texas!
Check out our events calendar for a wide variety of events throughout the year, partake in a cultural celebration, visit the the world’s first and only ultra-accessible theme park and splash park or just relax in one of the friendliest cities in the U.S!
One of the many reasons San Antonio is one of the top vacation and business destinations in the country is our commitment to the safety of our community and visitors. Find more information on the health and safety measures instituted by Bexar County and the City of San Antonio
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REAL STORIES. TRUE EXPERIENCES.
San Antonio is the city of authenticity. Where real fun and true adventure are just outside your door. Come discover our larger-than-life attractions, thrilling theme parks, and breathtaking, natural wonders. There’s something exciting for everyone.
REAL FUN. TRUE MEMORIES.
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F.I.S.H EXHIBIT
4 VISIT SAN ANTONIO Student Market Travel Planner National Geographic Traveler’s editorial board picked San Antonio as a “Best of the World” destination Domestic Tourism Manager E. alexgonzales@VisitSanAntonio.com O. 210.244.2017 317 S. Alamo, San Antonio, TX. 78205 –Tourism Group Professional Site: VisitSanAntonio.com/Group-Travel ALEX GONZALES WITTE MUSEUM
VisitSanAntonio.com 5 06 WELCOME TO SAN ANTONIO 08 What's NeW 12 STUDENT GROUP Friendly Hotels 26 STUDENT GROUP Friendly Attractions 38 STUDENT GROUP Friendly RestaurantS 46 Downtown & Metro Map 48 STUDENT TOUR CITY Events 50 2-Day Student Group FRIENDLY ITINERARY 52 Motor coach Parking Information Table of Contents BUCKHORN SALOON & TEXAS RANGER MUSEUM SCHLITTERBAHN
Welcome to, SAN ANTONIO
When planning for a one-of-a-kind student group tour, San Antonio is the destination for you.
Welcome to a city bestowed with over 300 years of traditions and heritage—a city where the real captivating stories of the past are as alive as the promise of our vibrant, true future. Take in our famed River Walk and Historic Market Square, stunning murals, World Heritage San Antonio Missions (Texas’ only UNESCO World Heritage site!), and our world-class culinary scene that continues to evolve. The many flavors of San Antonio reflect the wealth of culture, traditions, and history found here. Indeed, the Alamo City is designated by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy. We are very happy to be your guide as you get to know our beautiful city.
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THE ALAMO
USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards recently named The Alamo as “Best Free Attraction in the USA”
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What’s NEW
Latest Buzz in the Alamo City
Don’t miss the latest & greatest attractions in Real & True San Antonio.
World Heritage
The Alamo has big plans for enhanced visitor experiences. The latest of these advancements includes the brand-new Ralston Family Collections Center. Now open to the public, this new state-ofthe-art facility houses portions of the Phil Collins Collection in addition to other incredible artifacts and collections in its 10,000-square-foot exhibit space. Stay tuned for continued renovations and improvements happening through 2026! San Antonio welcomes a brand-new facility behind Mission Concepción—Padre Margil Pilgrimage Center, which will provide visitors with information and support for El Camino de San Antonio Missions: a 30-km pilgrimage, which will count as part of the “Inglis Route” of Spain’s El Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Peregrinos, or pilgrims, will have the opportunity to have their Camino passports stamped and obtain their San Antonio Compostela for credit in Spain.
Music Scene
What once served as a central connection train station to multiple states at St. Paul Square is now The Espee (formerly known as Sunset Station), an outdoor performance venue that welcomes live entertainment in beautiful downtown San Antonio. Also new: a nearly 130-year-old building that once housed brewery draft horses transforms into a new live music venue at Pearl Stable Hall in the fall. Stable Hall is the next chapter in San Antonio’s music history. Catch national touring artists as well as regional talent from Texas, Mexico and the Americana Music Triangle—encompassing the area between Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans.
Family Fun
Let the San Antonio Zoo show you why it is rated the #1 Zoo in Texas with new experiences. If you enjoy the majesty of butterflies, head over to the John and Greli Less Butterfly House, where monarchs and other species are eager to welcome you year-round. For younger visitors, Discovery PLAYce, designed to provide nature fluency and support safe play for children up to five years of age, recently opened at Kronkosky’s Tiny Tots Nature Spot. Coming late 2023, expect a brandnew front entry, which includes expanded zoo entry with immersive, interactive experiences and themes that perfectly capture the true essence of San Antonio and the Zoo. SeaWorld & Aquatica San Antonio welcome Catapult Falls, the first launched flume coaster in the world complete with world’s steepest drop in a flume ride. Feel the thrill as you are launched at speeds of 30 feet per second as you make your way high above the park before free falling into the steepest drop! Another thrilling experience for the courageous is coming soon to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The all-new KID FLASH™ Cosmic Coaster will be a first-of-its-kind single-rail family racing roller coaster, which allows guests to compete and race to the finish line illuminated by an LED lighting panel. Expect an expansion of Hurricane Harbor that includes a collection of eleven individual waterslides and raft rides. Hemisfair recently unveiled a new toddler play area made just
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Recognized as one of “The 10 Friendliest Cities In the U.S.” by Cond Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards
for smaller visitors in Yanaguana Garden. Hemisfair is also excited to open Phase I of Civic Park in the fall. San Antonio’s take on Central Park, Phase I of Civic Park will include five acres of public parkland, shaded areas, a fivepooled water feature and a great lawn area, accommodating of San Antonio’s larger events.
For the Foodies
You’re in the Culinary Capital of Texas and one of only two cities in the United States that holds the title of Creative City of Gastronomy by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Of course, our culinary game is top-notch and a direct reflection of the fusions of cultures that call San Antonio home. Hemisfair is proving to be a food and drink powerhouse with incredible restaurants joining an already robust lineup of options. Local brewer Künstler’s award-winning beers as well as German cuisine will be on the menu at the upcoming Künstler Tap and BratHaus. Also coming to Hemisfair in 2023 is Bombay Bicycle Club, the second location of this San Antonio favorite. Head over to Southtown for more great new restaurant additions. For an authentic Mexican cantina experience, try Casa Hernán Cantina, one of the latest creations by iconic chef Johnny Hernandez. And if you’re on the hunt for incredible Peruvian options, Southtown recently welcomed Leche de Tigre to the scene. This cebicheria and pisco bar can’t wait for you to experience authentic Peruvian cuisine. Southtown staple Rosario’s Comidamex & Bar treats diners to a new Southtown location, which offers incredible rooftop views in addition to fantastic Mexican cuisine options. Furthermore, the area surrounding Pearl is growing with new flavors as well. Here you can find Restaurant Claudine, the perfect place to eat when you’re craving a French twist on Southern comfort classics. Also in this area is Go Fish Market. A high-end seafood café also offering up fresh seafood for purchase. Two pop-ups now open at Food Hall at Bottling Department are Pasta Factor, offering fresh takes on popular pasta dishes, and Three Six General, offering Central Texas-style smokehouse classics, including fried chicken, hot pastrami, wings, fries and more. Finally, check out Carriqui, named after the South Texas green jay who’s flight path encompasses much of South Texas—just like Carriqui’s menu.
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DIABOLICAL’S CLIFFHANGER SEAWORLD & AQUATICA
RIVERWALK PUBLIC ART GARDEN TOUR
For The Gamers
Boeing Center at Tech Port
San Antonio is quickly becoming a gamer’s haven. Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio’s brandnew high-tech concert venue and e-sports center, is optimized for major esports competitions in addition to live entertainment and sporting events and houses an onsite LAN gaming center.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Also creating innovative experiences for gamers is Six Flags Fiesta Texas. In a first-of-its-kind for any amusement park, Six Flags will soon be home to ESIX Gaming powered by Coca-Cola™, a brandnew e-sports gaming center complete with state-ofthe-art computer equipment later this year. Where else can you get in some gaming, take on thrilling roller coasters, and then come back for more e-game challenges?
Discover 210 Plaza, the digital embodiment of the “Real & True” San Antonio. Step into our immersive platform, where authentic city tales spring to life in vibrant virtual experiences. Here, history, culture, and community converge, making the unique spirit of San Antonio accessible to you, wherever you are.
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IT’S TIME TO VIRTUALLY Experience San Antonio!LAN GAMING CENTER ESIX GAMING
HomeToGo named Six Flags Fiesta Texas one of the top 5 theme parks in the U.S.
Arts & Culture
Dinosaur lovers will be in for a treat at The Witte Museum’s Antarctic Dinosaurs: A Forest Frozen in Time. Running through September 10, 2023, you’re invited to take a dramatic adventure all the way to Antarctica to learn about the extraordinary creatures that thrived here over 200 million years ago. Check out never-beforeseen fossils and learn about what their existence has taught us about climate and geology. The Museo del Westside, coming in 2023, will work to preserve the unique history and heritage of this area while sharing the tangible and intangible heritage of San Antonio’s historic Westside to visitors and locals alike. San Antonio’s public art scene is always growing and you can be sure to find new works of art each time you visit. Some of our latest installments include:
The Farmer’s Market area of Historic Market Square has a massive new mural titled “The Spirit Within.” Created by collaborative artists Ashleigh Garza and Hailey Marmolejo, the bright, colorful mural pays homage to the history of women and their work at Market Square. It features women donning luchador masks, constellations and Alebrijes (brightly colored mythical creatures represented through Mexican folk-art sculptures that can be found throughout Market Square).
Located in the River Walk Public Art Garden, the Labor Plaza area honors the history and legacy of labor in San Antonio, along with labor’s ties to social justice and civil rights causes. The plaza is designed in a spiral formation—a form commonly found in nature, and features a poem and tiles by Octavio Quintanilla (San Antonio Poet Laureate 2018– 2020). Etched in the ground is an excerpt from labor anthem “Solidarity Forever” written by Ralph Chaplin in 1915.
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210 PLAZA
Student Group Friendly Hotels Real Accommodations. True Comfort.
Hotels
14 VISIT SAN ANTONIO Student Market Travel Planner Total # of Quads Min # for Student Group Rate Baggage Handling Free Breakfast or Avg Cost Per Person
Area Sales
43 10 N/A No
Waun Area Sales Leader
40 10 N/A No
8615
San Antonio,
Sydney Lazar Sales Executive
sydney.lazar@marriott.com P. 630.824.7560 48 10 N/A $10-$15
207 North Saint Marys Street, San Antonio,
Caraugh Ruiz-Banos Sales Executive
caraugh.ruiz-banos@marriott.com
105 10 N/A $12
611 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas Christy Rodriquez Leisure Sales Manager
christina.rodriguez2@hilton.com
210.377.4607 196 10 Available At Cost Negotiable
Inn
Suites
Cantera 15806
Amy DeFrancesco National Sales Executive Tour & Travel
amy.defrancesco@druryhotels.com
Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Downtown/ Market Square 600 Santa Rosa South, San Antonio TX 78204 Michael Waun
Leader E. michael.waun@marriott.com P. 210.560.8639
Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Medical Center 8585 Marriott Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229 Michael
E. michael.waun@marriott.com P. 210.560.8639
Courtyard San Antonio Airport
Broadway,
TX 78217
E.
Courtyard San Antonio Riverwalk
Texas
E.
P. 210-765-8594
DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Airport
E.
P.
Drury
&
La
I-10, San Antonio, TX 78257
E.
P. 800.436.1199
223 10 Yes Yes Drury Inn & Suites North Stone Oak 801 N
San Antonio,
Amy Defrancesco National Sales Executive Tour & Travel
amy.defrancesco@druryhotels.com
1.800.436.1172
314.307.9617 118 10 Yes Yes Drury Inn & Suites Northeast 4900 Crestwind Drive, San Antonio, TX
Amy DeFrancesco National Sales Executive Tour & Travel E. tours@druryhotels.com P. 800.436.1199 79 10 Yes Yes
D. 314.587.3043
Loop 1604 East,
TX 78232
E.
P.
M.
78239
VisitSanAntonio.com 15 Comp Motorcoach Parking Restaurant Comp Room Policy Free WI-FI Pool Health & Safety Website Corridors Instrument Storage Available Location 360 View $50 Yes 1:50 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes Yes Yes 1:50 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Outdoor Click Interior Exterior Yes $75 Per Day - Per Motorcoach Yes 1:50 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes Yes Per Onsite Availability & Offsite Secured Yes 1:40 Yes Outdoor Seasonally Heated Click Interior Yes Yes Yes 1:40 Yes Both Click Indoor Yes Yes Yes 1:40 Yes Both Click Indoor Yes Yes Yes 1:40 Yes Both Click Indoor Yes
Hotels
Drury Inn & Suites Northwest Medical Center
9806 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78240
E. amy.defrancesco@druryhotels.com
P. 1800.436.1199
Drury Inn & Suites Riverwalk 201 N St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
E. amy.defrancesco@druryhotels.com
P. 1.800.436.1199
M. 314.307.9617
Drury Plaza Hotel North Stone Oak
823 N Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232
E. amy.defrancesco@druryhotels.com
P. 1.800.436.1199
M. 314.307.9617
78205
P. 800.436.1199
7750 Briaridge, San Antonio, TX 78230
E. penny.herring@hilton.com
P. 210.253.5908
Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk
125 E Houston St. San Antonio TX 78205
Sharon Estep Director if Sales & Marketing
E. sharon.estep@hilton.com
P. 210.424.6202
Estancia del Norte San Antonio, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
37 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78216
David Puente
Sales Manager
E. david.puente@hilton.com
P. 210.321.4835
Fairfield Inn & Suites
422 Bonham, San Antonio, TX 78205
Michele Landeros
Dual Sales Manager
E. michele.landeros@marriott.com
P. 210.222.2121
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Travel
Amy DeFrancesco National Sales Executive Tour &
209 10 Yes Yes
Tour & Travel
Amy DeFrancesco National Sales Executive
150 10 Yes Yes
Sales
Tour & Travel
Amy Defrancesco National
Executive
194 10 Yes Yes
DeFrancesco National Sales Executive Tour & Travel
tours@druryhotels.com
Drury Plaza Hotel Riverwalk 105 S. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX
Amy
E.
358 10 Yes Yes
Embassy Suites San Antonio Northwest
Penny Herring Director of sales & Marketing
90 10 N/A Yes
190 Based On Dates & Availability $9 Per Person Round Trip Full Buffet Breakfast
175 $139 N/A $12.95
58 10 N/A Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast
VisitSanAntonio.com 17 Comp Motorcoach Parking Restaurant Comp Room Policy Free WI-FI Pool Health & Safety Website Corridors Instrument Storage Available Location 360 View Yes Yes 1:40 Yes Both Click Indoor Yes Yes Yes 1:40 Yes Both Click Indoor Yes Yes Yes 1:40 Yes Both Click Indoor Yes Yes Yes 1:40 Yes Both Click Indoor Yes Yes Yes 1:45 Yes Indoor Click Interior Yes $65 Per Day City Permit Required Yes 1:50 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Luggage Room Yes Yes 1:40 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes $100 Per Bus Per Night No Email Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes
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Inn & Suites Downtown Market Square
S. Santa Rosa Avenue, San Antonio, TX
Mendoza Area Sales Manager
loretta.mendoza@marriott.com P. 210.200.1423 44 6 N/A Yes
Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk 600 E Market Street, San Antonio, TX
Jessica Carrillo Sales Lead Manager
satgh.sales@hyatt.com P. 210.451.6500 502 10 N/A $25 Hampton Inn 414 Bowie Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 Armando Saenz Director of Sales E. armando.saenz@hilton.com P. 210.990.0752 76 10 $4 Per Bag Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast Hampton Inn San Antonio Stone Oak 2127 Gold Canyon Drive, San Antonio, TX 78232 Sherri Hollander General Manager
sherri.hollander@hilton.com P. 737.414.0220 98 Based on Availability & Rooms Requested N/A Yes Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Airport North 12828 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78216 Mielsa Van Winkle E. mielsa.vanwinkle@hilton.com P. 210.494.7600 ext.169 59 10 N/A Email Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Airport South 8505 Broadway Street, San Antonio, TX 78217 Chanell Wright 54 10 $8 Per Bag $10 Per Person Daily Breakfast Buffet Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rivercenter 1309 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 Stephanie Ramos Director of Sales
dos@alrch.com P. 210.220.1010 42 10 N/A Complimentary Hot American Breakfast Holiday Inn North Stone Oak 19280 Redland Road, San Antonio, TX 78259
Beauchaine Director of Sales
kristie@iridescenthotels.com P. 210.298.8820 59 10 N/A Grab-N-Go Included
Fairfield
620
78204 Loretta
E.
Grand
78205
E.
E.
E.
Kristie
E.
Hotels
VisitSanAntonio.com 19 Comp Motorcoach Parking Restaurant Comp Room Policy Free WI-FI Pool Health & Safety Website Corridors Instrument Storage Available Location 360 View Yes No N/A Yes Outdoor Click Interior No See Public Lots Yes 0 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes $75 Per Day Per Bus No 1:40 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Limited Yes No Email Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes Yes Yes 1:50 Yes Indoor Click Interior Can Be Arranged Yes Up To 2 Motorcoahces Yes 1:40 Yes Indoor Click Interior Limited Yes No 1:20 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes Yes Yes 1:30 Yes Indoor Click Interior No
Hotels
Holiday Inn Riverwalk
217 N St Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX
Yolanda Quintana
Sales Manager
E. yolanda.quintana2@ihg.com
P. 210.272.1523
Holiday Inn Downtown Market Square 318 West César E. Chávez Boulevard
Maria Gutierrez
Director of Sales
E. m.gutierrez@pacificahost.com
P. 210.200.9007
Holiday Inn San Antonio SeaWorld 10135 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX
Valerie Fausto
Director of Sales
E. vfausto@pacificahost.com
P. 210.451.6884
Home2 Suites San Antonio at the Rim 17303 Vance Jackson, San Antonio, TX
Nuvia Castillo
Director of Sales
E. nuvia.castillo@hilton.com
P. 210.561.6123
Home2 Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak 1807 N Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232
Melissa Morton
Director of Sales
E. mmorton@peachtreehotelgroup.com
P. 210.497.4000
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio
Riverwalk / Downtown Hotel 432 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Michelle Stephan
Director of Sales
E. michellestephan@hilton.com
P. 210.222.1539
Hotel Gibbs San Antonio Downtown 105 N Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205
Ernest Reyna
Director of Sales
E. ernest@tnjgroup.com
P. 210.933.2000
Hotel Indigo Riverwalk 830 N St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX 78205
Ana C. Garza
Director of Sales
E. a.garza@hotelindigoriverwalk.com
P. 210.527.1900 ex. 442
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154 10 $8 Round Trip $10 Vouchers for Two Tacos & Drink
212 10 Additional Fee Negotiable
101 10 N/A Buffet Price As Low As $10 Inclusive
42 10 N/A Yes
46 10 N/A Yes
60 20 N/A Yes
24 8 $5 Round Trip Per Guests, 2
Max Yes
Bags
45 159 N/A $18
VisitSanAntonio.com 21 Comp Motorcoach Parking Restaurant Comp Room Policy Free WI-FI Pool Health & Safety Website Corridors Instrument Storage Available Location 360 View $65 Per Night Per Bus Yes Email Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes Yes Yes 1:35 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes Yes Yes 1:40 Yes Both Click Interior Yes Yes No 1:40 Yes Outdoor Click Interior No Yes No 1:25 Yes Outdoor Click Interior No $75+ No Email Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes $100 No 1:40 Yes Both Click Interior Yes $75 Yes 1:50 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes
Hotels
Hyatt Place San Antonio Riverwalk
601 S. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Tx 78205
Sonia Flores
Senior Sales Manager
E. sonia.flores@hyatt.com
P. 210.227.6854 ext 5103
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
123 Losoya Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Jessica Carrillo Sales Lead Manager
E. sales.satrs@hyatt.com
P. 210.451.6500
JW San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio Texas 78261
Susan Dickson
Director of Travel Industry Sales
E. susan.dickson@marriott.com
P. 210.491.5839
La Quinta by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk 303 Blum, San Antonio, TX 78205
Brenda Rodriguez
Director of Sales
E. brenda.rodriguez@highgate.com
P. 210.222.9181 opt.2
E. nancy@mfhospitality.com
P. 210.525.8090
P. 210.337.7171
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44 4 $12.50 Per Person R/T (2 Bags PP, Add. Bags $3) Complimentary Breakfast Buffet
255 10 N/A $25
458 10 N/A N/A
206 10 N/A Yes
Quinta
La
Inn & Suites San Antonio Medical Center NW 4431 Horizon Hill Boulevard, San Antonio, TX
Nancy Myers Director of Sales
68 5 N/A Yes
Quinta Inn
3180
Group Sales
La
Brooks City Base
Goliad Road, San Antonio, TX 78223
E. lq6032fd@gmail.com
115 4 N/A Yes
Sales Manager
138 15 $7 Per Person Can Include Red Roof PLUS+ San Antonio Downtown - Riverwalk 1011 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 Area Director of Sales 136 10 N/A $10 Grab-N-Go
Marriott San Antonio Airport 77 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78216 Sonia Pena
E. spena@marriottsanantonioairport.com P. 210.549.1260
VisitSanAntonio.com 23 Comp Motorcoach Parking Restaurant Comp Room Policy Free WI-FI Pool Health & Safety Website Corridors Instrument Storage Available Location 360 View $100+ Tax Daily Yes 1:50 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes See Public Lots Yes N/A Yes Outdoor Click Interior Email Yes Yes 1:50 No Outdoor Click Interior Yes $60/Bus/Day (Onsite Surface Lot) No 1:40 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes Yes No 1:20 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes Yes No N/A Yes Outdoor Click Interior No Yes Yes 1:40 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Limited No No 1:40 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes
Hotels
Residence Inn Downtown Market Square
628 s Santa Rosa Ave San Antonio Texas 78204
Loretta Mendoza
Area Director of Sales Manager
E. loretta.mendoza@marriott.com
P. 210.200.1423
Residence Inn San Antonio Airport/ Alamo Heights
1014 NE Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78209
Sydney Lazar
Sales Executive
E. sydney.lazar@marriott.com
P. 630.824.7560
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the Riverwalk
101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Ricardo Ramirez
Senior Sales Executive
E. ricardo.ramirez4@marriott.com
P. 210.554.6111
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and Riverwalk
101 Bowie and 889 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX
Greg Blum
Director of Sales & Marketing
E. gregory.blum@marriott.com
P. 210.228.4322
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Alamo Plaza/Convention Center
411 Bowie Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Sarah Pegues
Director of Sales
E. sarah.pegues2@marriott.com
P. 210.236.6624
Wyndham Garden San Antonio Riverwalk
103 9th Street, San Antonio, TX 78215
Cassandra Weis
Group Sales & Catering Manager
E. cassandra@wyndhamsahotel.com
P. 210.515.4555 ext. 604
24 VISIT SAN ANTONIO Student Market Travel Planner Total # of Quads Min # for Student Group Rate Baggage Handling Free Breakfast or Avg Cost Per Person
All Rooms Queen Bed and Sofa Pull Out - 95 Total 10 N/A Yes
34 Studio Suites, 65 One Bedroom Suites & 21 Two Bedroom Suites 10 N/A Yes
411 10 N/A $25
521 Rivercenter 237 Riverwalk 10 N/A $13
60 10 N/A Yes
69 10 N/A Starting $15 Per Person
COURTYARD SAN ANTONIO DOWNTOWN/MARKET
GRAND HYATT SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK
VisitSanAntonio.com 25 Comp Motorcoach Parking Restaurant Comp Room Policy Free WI-FI Pool Health & Safety Website Corridors Instrument Storage Available Location 360 View Yes No N/A Yes Outdoor Click Interior No Yes No N/A Yes Outdoor Click Interior Exterior No Negotiable Yes 1:50 No Both Click Interior Yes Through Outside Company Appx. $100.00 Per Night Yes 1:50 No Both Click Interior Yes $100 Per Night Per Bus No Email Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes First Bus Comp, Each Additional $20 Per Night/ Vehicle Yes 1:30 Yes Outdoor Click Interior Yes DOWNTOWN/MARKET SQUARE JW SAN ANTONIO HILL COUNTRY RESORT & SPA
Student Group Friendly Attractions Real FUN. True ADVENTURES.
ATTRACTIONS
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
5527 N Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX 78249
Kayla Clough
Regional Sales Manager
E. kclough@andrettikarting.com
P. 210.469.0701
Artpace San Antonio
445 N Main Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78205
Chloe Walker
Education Coordinator
E. education@artpace.org
P. 210.212.4900
Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W. Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Robin Davis
Community and Family Programs Coordinator
E. rdavis@briscoemuseum.org
P. 210.507.4862
Chicken N Pickle
5215 UTSA Boulevard, San Antonio TX, 78249
Jessica Pricco
Sales Account Manager
E. jpricco@chickennpickle.com
P. 248.787.6032
City Sightseeing San Antonio
111 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio Texas 78205
David Strainge
President
E. dstrainge@citysightseeingsanantonio.com
P. 210.224.8687
Groups by TOBi - Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX 78205
Michael Kazenas/ Dan Williams
Box Office Coordinator
E. tickets@tobincenter.org
P. 210.507.5650
Hemisfair
630 E. Nueva Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Traci Lewand
Director of Events
E. traci.lewand@hemisfair.org
P. 210.709.4750
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Facility Type Min # For Group Rate Comp. Admission Driver/ Escort Motorcoach Parking Operating Season
Entertainment $350 Revenue Minimum Yes Yes Year Round
Contemporary Art Space 0 Yes Yes Year Round
Art Museum 5 Yes No Year Round
Restaurant & Event Space 10 Yes Yes Year Round
Hop-On, HopOff Double Decker Sightseeing Tours 20 Yes No Year Round
Performing Arts Center 10 No No Year Round
Park N/A No No Year Round
VisitSanAntonio.com 29 Average Visit Time Food Service Handicap Accessible Special Annual Events or Shows Health & Safety Website Reservation Needed Rebooking Policy Public Performance Opportunities Location 360 View 3-4 Hours Full Catering/Sit Down Menu Yes Always Have Specials Click Yes Yes Yes 45 Minutes No, With The Exception Of Special Events Yes Click Click Yes N/A No 45 Minutes Can Bring Food Yes N/A Click Yes Email No 3 Hours Restaurant & In House Catering Yes N/A Click Yes Email Yes 24, 48 And 36 Hour Tour Passes No Yes N/A Click No Contact Welcome Center Yes 90 Minutes Concessions & Pre-Show Dining (Subject To Availability) Yes N/A Click Yes Yes Yes 2 Hours Restaurants On Site Yes N/A N/A No N/A Yes
ATTRACTIONS
Hopscotch
711 Navarro Street Suite 100, San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX 78205
Gage Martin
Experience Manager
E. gage@letshopscotch.com
LiggettVille Adventure Center
849 E Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Michelle Liggett
Group Sales
E. michelle@skytrail.us
P. 269.224.1705
Majestic Theatre
226 E Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Sherrie Villani
Ticketing Director
E. sherrievillani@theambassadors.com
P. 210.226.5967
McNay Art Museum
6000 North New Braunfels, San Antonio, TX, 78209
Claudia Gomez
Head of Communications and Marketing
E. claudia.gomez@mcnayart.org
P. 210.805.1754
Morgan's Wonderland
5223 David Edwards, San Antonio, TX 78233
Guest Services
E. info@morganswonderland.com
P. 210.495.5888
Paradise Canyon
2220 County Road 2615, Rio Medina, TX 78066
Kevin Cooley
Director of Events
E. kevin.cooley@paradisecanyon.com
P. 830.751.9027
PINSTACK
742 NW Loop 410, Suite 201, San Antonio, TX 78216
Shelly Prowell
Director of Sales
E. sprowell@epgusa.com
P. 972.781.2695 ext. 1117
30 VISIT SAN ANTONIO Student Market Travel Planner Facility Type Min # For Group Rate Comp. Admission Driver/ Escort Motorcoach Parking Operating Season
Immersive Art Gallery 25 Yes No Year Round
Adventure Ropes Course and Climbing Walls 20 No Yes Year Round
Live Performances Including Touring Broadway Shows 10 Yes No Year Round
Museum N/A No No Wednesday - Sunday
UltraAccessible Theme Park 20 (With At Least 10 Paying Guests) No No MarchDecember
River Access, Large Pavilion, Day-Use, Overnights 50 Yes Yes Year Round
Indoor Attractions & Games 20 No Yes Year Round
VisitSanAntonio.com 31 Average Visit Time Food Service Handicap Accessible Special Annual Events or Shows Health & Safety Website Reservation Needed Rebooking Policy Public Performance Opportunities Location 360 View 1.5 - 2.5 Hours Rotating Food Trucks Yes N/A N/A Yes 24 Hour Notice No 2 - 3 Hours Can Partner With Mall Vendors Yes N/A Click Groups of 20 or More N/A N/A Approx. 2.5 Hours Light Snacks Yes N/A Click Yes If Covid Related, There Is A Refund Policy No 2 Hours No Yes Yes N/A No N/A No 4 - 5 Hours Yes. Morgan’s Munchies, Little Italy Bistro, Squad Shoppe Yes Major Holidays, Pickles Y Sombreros Click No Form Email Day Use Third Party Vendors No N/A N/A Yes 50% NonRefundable Deposit Required Yes 3 - 4 Hours On-Site Catering Yes N/A Click Yes 50% NonRefundable Deposit Required Yes
ATTRACTIONS
San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum
218 S. Presa, San Antonio, TX 78205
Heather Williams
Program Director
E. programdir@saaacam.org
P. 210.724.3350
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX 78209
Jessica Wolanski
Family, Youth & School Programs Specialist
E. jwolanski@sabot.org
P. 210.536.1434
San Antonio Fire Museum
801 E. Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205
Hector Cardenas
Historian
E. safd902@gmail.com
P. 210.831.1081
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 West Jones, San Antonio, TX 78215
Chris Torgerson
Visitor Services and Tours Manager
E. chris.torgerson@samuseum.org
P. 210.978.8138
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St. Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212
Chris Alvarado
Sales Manager
E. chris.alvarado@sazoo.org
P. 210.373.3254
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
400 N. Liberty Avenue (West Side) / 588 S. Union Avenue (East Side) New Braunfels, TX 78130
Allyson Janzen
Sales Rep/ Youth Sales
E. youthsales@schlitterbahn.com
P. 830.608.8532
SEA LIFE San Antonio
849 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Joleen Driver
Booking Coordinator
E. joleen.driver@merlinentertainments.biz
P. 210.610.1168
32 VISIT SAN ANTONIO Student Market Travel Planner Facility Type Min # For Group Rate Comp. Admission Driver/ Escort Motorcoach Parking Operating Season
African American Museum Exhibit Space Tour: 6, Boat Tour: 30 Yes No Year Round
Botanical Garden 15 No Yes Year Round
Museum 10 No No Year Round
Museum 10 Yes Yes (Not In Main Parking Lot) Year Round
Zoo 50 No Yes Year Round
Water Park 15 Yes Yes April –September
10 No No Year Round
Aquarium
VisitSanAntonio.com 33 Average Visit Time Food Service Handicap Accessible Special Annual Events or Shows Health & Safety Website Reservation Needed Rebooking Policy Public Performance Opportunities Location 360 View 45 - 90 Minutes No Yes N/A N/A Yes NonRefundable Tickets, Events Vary No 90 Minutes Restaurant & Grab-N-Go Yes Click Click Yes Click No 1 Hour No Yes N/A N/A Yes As Needed No 2 - 2.5 Hours Yes. Tre Trattoria. Reservations Required Yes Click Click Yes Call Front Desk or Email (24 Hrs. Advanced) No 2.5 Hours Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 8 Hours Catering & Food Vendors Yes N/A Yes No Email Yes 45 - 60 Minutes No Yes N/A Click Yes Email No
ATTRACTIONS
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 SeaWorld Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251
Renda Adams
Youth Sales Manager
E. renda.adams@seaworld.com
P. 210-523-3646
Six Flags Fiesta Texas 17000 IH 10 West - San Antonio, Texas 78257
Roxanne Mery-Kearns
Sales Account Manager
E. rkearns@sftp.com
P. 210.697.5451
Tejas Rodeo Company
401 Obst Rd Bulverde, TX 78163
Lindsay Holliday Director of Sales
E. lindsay@tejasrodeo.com
P. 830.980.2226 x3
The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78204
Jennifer Carmichael Group Sales Coordinator
E. tours@thealamo.org
P. 210.293.6046
The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum / Texas Ranger Museum
318 East Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Matthew Sanchez
Director of Sales and Marketing
E. matthew.sanchez@buckhornmuseum.com
P. 210.247.4004
The DoSeum
2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Helen Anderson
Education Program Coordinator
E. handerson@thedoseum.org
P. 210.572.0605
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
115 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX 78205
Dan Williams & Michael Kazenas
Box Office Coordinators
E. dan.williams@tobincenter.org
E. michael.kazenas@tobincenter.org
P. 210.223.8624
34 VISIT SAN ANTONIO Student Market Travel Planner Facility Type Min # For Group Rate Comp. Admission Driver/ Escort Motorcoach Parking Operating Season
Entertainment Theme Park 15 Yes Yes Year Round
Theme Park 15 Yes Yes Check On-Line
Attraction & Restaurant 20 Yes Yes MarchNovember
Historic Site 20 No No Year Round
Museum, Attraction, Cafe 10 Yes No Year Round
Museum 15 Yes Yes Year Round
Performing Arts Venue 10 Yes 1 Max Yes Year Round
VisitSanAntonio.com 35 Average Visit Time Food Service Handicap Accessible Special Annual Events or Shows Health & Safety Website Reservation Needed Rebooking Policy Public Performance Opportunities Location 360 View 8 Hours Meal Vouchers, Picnic Packages Yes Yes Click Yes Yes Yes 5 Hours In Park & Catering For Groups Of 100 Or More Yes Yes Click Yes Check On-Line Yes 2-4 Hours Buffet-Style Catered Meals For Groups. Saturdays - Concessions Available. Yes Click Click Yes NonRefundable Yes 1 Hour No Yes Click Click Yes Email No 1.5 Hours Lunch, Burgers, Steaks, Bbq, Sandwiches, Soups & Salads Yes San Antonio Cattle Drive; Christmas In The West Email No Email Yes 3-4 Hours Bakery Lorraine Cafe Yes Click Click Yes Email Yes 2 Hours Varies Yes Click Click Yes NonRefundable Yes
ATTRACTIONS
UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures
801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78205
James Benavides
Senior Communications Specialist
E. james.benavides@utsa.edu
P. 210.279.3168
Witte Museum
3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Cherub Spivey
Director of Reservations and Logistics
E. reservations@wittemuseum.org
P. 210.357.1910
San Antonio Spurs - AT&T Center
1 AT&T Center Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78219
Amanda Barnes
Group Event Manager
E. abarnes@spurs.com
P. 210-444-5505
Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio, TX 78266
Ray Martinez
Manager of Sales
E. rmartinez@naturalbridgecaverns.com
P. 210.651.6101 Ext. 1259
36 VISIT SAN ANTONIO Student Market Travel Planner Facility Type Min # For Group Rate Comp. Admission Driver/ Escort Motorcoach Parking Operating Season
Museum 10 Yes Yes Year Round
Museum 10 Yes No Year Round
Entertainment Area 1 No Yes OctoberMay
Attraction 20 Yes Yes Year Round
NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS
BUCKHORN SALOON & TEXAS RANGER MUSEUM
VisitSanAntonio.com 37 Average Visit Time Food Service Handicap Accessible Special Annual Events or Shows Health & Safety Website Reservation Needed Rebooking Policy Public Performance Opportunities Location 360 View 2 Hours No Yes Asian Festival, Texas Folklife Festival Click Yes N/A No 4 - 5 Hours Box Lunches Available Through The Cafe. Groups May Also Bring Their Own Food. Yes Programs & Special Exhibits Are Included With Visit Click Yes Subject To Availability Yes 2.5 Hours Yes Yes N/A Click Yes Email Yes 2.5 Hours Restaurants & Catering Yes Yes Click Yes 48 Hours In Advance Yes MORGAN WONDERLAND
Student Group Friendly Restaurants Real Flavors. True Delight.
40 VISIT SAN ANTONIO Student Market Travel Planner Group Capacity Min # for Group Rate Comp Meal - Driver/ Escort Motorcoach Parking Off-Site Catering Casa Rio 430 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 Haylee Layer Event Coordinator E. hlayer@casario.com D. 210.686.5673 30 - 300 Food & Beverage Minimums May Apply 1:50 No No Fogo de Chao 849 Commerce Street, #393, San Antonio, Texas, 78205 Roy Garcia Senior Regional Sales Manager E. rgarcia@fogo.com D. 210.241.7730 275 15 1:30 Yes Yes Jardin Restaurant at San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX 78209 Mercedes West Sales Manager E. mercedes@jasondady.com D. 210.289.4955 150 20 Yes Yes Yes Landry's Seafood House- Riverwalk 517 N. Presa Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 Ally Morales Sales Manager E. santbanquet@ldry.com D. 210.229.1010 70 15 N/A No No Landshark Bar & Grill 849 E Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 Jared Walters National Tour & Travel Manager E. jwalters@imcmv.com D. 929.570.5972 150 15 Yes No No
RESTAURANTS
VisitSanAntonio.com 41 Operating Hours Group Menus Cuisine Breakfast Lunch Dinner Reservation Needed Health & Safety Link Location 360 View Sun - Thursday: 11am - 10pm Fri - Saturday: 11am - 11pm Click Mexican Food No Yes Yes Yes Available Upon Request Sun: 11:30am-9:30pm Mon - Thursday: 11-2 & 5-10pm Fri: 11am - 10:30pm Sat: 11:30am - 10:30pm Click Brazilian, Steak, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian, BBQ No Yes Yes Yes N/A 7 Days A Week Lunch & Dinner Click Mediterranean, American, Italian, BBQ, Mexican, Tex-Mex Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A 11am - 10pm (11pm On Weekends) Click Seafood/ Steak/ & Others No Yes Yes Yes N/A 11am - 10pm Daily N/A American/ Seafood With Caribbean Flavors No Yes Yes Yes Click
RESTAURANTS
Margaritaville Restaurant
849 E Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Jared Walters
National Tour & Travel Manager
E. jwalters@imcmv.com
D. 929.570.5972
Rainforest Café
110 East Crockett, San Antonio, TX 78205
Allison Smith
Sales Manager
E. allison.smith@ldry.com
D. 210. 277.6300
Schilo's Delicatessen
424 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Haylee Layer
Event Coordinator
E. hlayer@casario.com
D. 210.686.5673
P. 210.229.1646
The County Line BBQ
4334 Hyatt Place Drive, San Antonio, TX 78230
Kristyn Huerta
Events Coordinator
E. kristynh@countyline.com
D. 210.641.1998"
Tower of The Americas
739 E Cesar Chavez Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78205
Mia Maldonado
Sales & Events Manager
E. mia.maldonado@ldry.com
D. 210.817.7492
P. 210.223.3101
42 VISIT SAN ANTONIO Student Market Travel Planner Group Capacity Min # for Group Rate Comp Meal - Driver/ Escort Motorcoach Parking Off-Site Catering
200 15 Yes Yes No
Email Email N/A No No
20 - 300 Food & Beverage Minimums May Apply 1:60 No No
100 30 Yes Yes Yes
N/A 25 1:25 Yes No
VisitSanAntonio.com 43 Operating Hours Group Menus Cuisine Breakfast Lunch Dinner Reservation Needed Health & Safety Link Location 360 View 11am – 11pm Daily N/A American/ Seafood No Yes Yes Yes Click Sun – Thurday: 11am - 9pm Fri – Saturday: 11am - 10pm N/A American Yes Yes Yes No N/A 7:30am - 3pm ($1,500 Buyouts Available After 3pm) Click German Fare, Sandwich Yes Yes Available with $1,500 Buyout Yes Available Upon Request Lunch & Dinner 7 Days A Week Click Barbeque No Yes Yes Yes N/A Sun – Thursday: 11am - 10pm Fri – Saturday: 11am-11pm Email Seafood & Steakhouse No Yes Yes Yes N/A
RESTAURANTS
Two Brothers BBQ
12656 West Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78216
Amador Martinez
General Manager
E. amador@twobrosbbqmarket.com
D. 210.496.0222
Whataburger
412 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Mindy Moya
Operating Partner
E. wb1025@wbhq.com
D: 361.263.4542
P. 210.228.0710
44 VISIT SAN ANTONIO Student Market Travel Planner Group Capacity Min # for Group Rate Comp Meal - Driver/ Escort Motorcoach Parking Off-Site Catering
500 20 Yes Yes Yes
N/A 10 Yes No Yes
TWO BROTHERS BBQ
MARGARITAVILLE RESTAURANT
VisitSanAntonio.com 45 Operating Hours Group Menus Cuisine Breakfast Lunch Dinner Reservation Needed Health & Safety Link Location 360 View 7 Days A Week Lunch & Dinner Click Barbeque Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A 24 Hours Email Fast Food Yes Yes Yes No N/A
CASA RIO
46 VISIT SAN ANTONIO Student Market Travel Planner Downtown & Metro Map TO THE DoSEUM, W I TTE, & M c NAY MUSEUMS T O MI S S ION T R AI L IH35FRONTAGEROAD Commander s House Park SAHA Park Crofton & Constance Park K ng Will am Park Mad son Square Park Columbus Park Mi am Park Trav s Park Maver ck Park Lockwood Park Dignowity Park Chris Park San Pedro Park Crockett Park ArtPace Aztec Theatre Briscoe Museum Magik Children’s Theatre Mexico Cultural Institute Nat. Autonomous U of Mexico Lila Cockrell Theatre Arneson River Theatre Guenther House Villa Finale Museum & Gardens Bexar Co Courthouse San Fernando Cathedral Spanish Governor’s Palace O. Henry House Casa Navarro Historic Site Alameda Theatre Main Plaza The Alamo City Hall U.S. Mexican Consulate Tower of the Americas Institute of Texan Cultures Blue Star Arts Complex He nr y B . Gon z ál e z C o n v e n tion C e n t e r (A lamo Pla z a In s e t ) S OUT H T OW N A R T S D I S TRI C T KI N G WILLIA M H I ST ORIC DI STRI C T He mi s f ai r La Villita Shops at Rivercenter MO N T E VI STA HI STORIC D I STRI C T DIGN OWI TY HILL HI STORI C DI STRI C T Beethoven Maennerchor Ha le San Antonio Museum of Art San Antonio Central Library Tobin Center Market SquareEl Mercado Hays Street Bridge Korean & Vietnam Veterans Memorials Metropo itan Methodist Hosp tal Univers ty Health Center Downtown Baptist Med cal Center CHRISTUS Santa Rosa City Centre & Ch ldren s Hosp tal Greyhound Bus Station San Antonio College Pearl Culinary Institute of America UTSA Downtown Campus RIVER WAL K ARE A El Centro Info Center Ellis Alley Carver Community Cultural Center Sunset Station St. Paul’s Square Amtrak Train Station VIA Transfer Center A lamo d om e VFW POST 76 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum Majestic & Empire Theatres Segway Nation The Grotto Murals at Midtown San Antonio Fire Musem Door of Equality Alamo Beer Company VIA Transit Center San Antonio Public Safety Headquarters VIA Centro Plaza San Antonio Art League & Museum Ruby City Maverick Carter House San Pedro Creek Culture Park River Walk Public Art Garden San Antonio African American Community Archive (SAAACAM)Museum D E CO D I STRI C T GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER Lock and Dam R I V WRE A LK M I S SIO N R E A C H UTSA Southwest Campus T h e A lam o RJA Ghost Tours Tomb Rider 3D Ripley s Haunted Adventure Alamo Plaza Inset Guinness World Records Museum Ripley s Believe It or Not! & Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks Mirror Maze & Vault Laser Challenge S t G i Gh t T Shops at Rivercenter Ci y Sightseeing Double Decker Tours San Antonio Fire Musem LEGOLAND Discovery Center SEA LIFE opening 2021 B River Walk ADA Accessible Attraction Historic Site Information Medical Facility Meeting Facility Museum Park Public Building Shopping Theater Transporation One Way Street River Cruiser Tickets Seasonal River Cruiser Tkts Via VIVA Stops B-Cycle Location City Sightseeing Tour Stop VI S I T S A N A N T O N I O | C O P Y R IG H T 2 0 23
DOWNTOWN MAP
METRO MAP
VisitSanAntonio.com 47 Travel + Leisure named San Antonio 6th among its 15 Best Cities in the U.S. U nive r s t y of Texas at S an Antonio N or thwe st V sta College St Mar y s Universit y St Phi ip s Col ege U of the Incarnate Word Trin ty University S A College Our Lady of the Lake Universit y Pa o Alto College B rooke Army Medica Center Wilford Hall USAF Hospital San An toni o I n tern ationa l Air p or t Kelly Field Brooks Natu ra l B r i dg e Cave rns, Natu ra l B r i dg e Wild l i fe Ranch, tsle t Ou r e Tang & tsle t Ou ium em r P s o c r Ma San hn,ba r te t i l h c S Rebecca Creek Dist i l lery, Tejas Rodeo SandyOaksOliveOrchard ZDT’sAmusementPark Texas Transportation Museum McNay Art Museum Rolling Oaks Mall Village at Stone Oak The Rim North Star Mall Wonderland of the Americas Ingram Park Mall South Park Mall Traders Village Alamo Ranch To the Forum Alamo Quarry Market Huebner Oaks Shops at La Cantera TOBANDERA TO UVALDE TOLAREDO TO PLE AS A NT O N TOCORPUSCHRISTI TOHOUSTON TO FRED ERICKS BURG TO JO HNSON CITY & HILL CO UNTRY T O NEW BRAUN FELS & SAN MARCOS ATTRAC TIONS South Texas M ed ical Ce nte r E senhower Park Gove rn ment Canyon State Natu ral Area Cam p B u llis Wa ker Ranch Histor c Landmark Park Mc Allister Park Mac Ar thur County Park Mar tin Luther King Park Souths de Lions Park East Camargo Park Southside Lions Park Pearsall Park San Pedro Park Japanese Tea Gardens Nat. Shrine of the Little Flower Guadalupe Cu tural Arts Center Carver Commun ty Cu tural Center Pearl AT&T Center The Alamo Municipal Stadium Freeman Coliseum MLK Plaza & Statue The DoSeum Ft Sam Museum The Quadrangle Botanical Garden Zoo Witte Museum O mos Basin Park Bracken idge Park O P. Schnabe Park Roseda e Park Wood awn Lake STONE OAK MONTE VISTA HISTORIC DIST Wheat ey Heights Sports Comp ex ALAMO HEIGHTS DECO DISTRIC T Mis sion Concepción Mis sion San José M ssion Marquee P aza Mis sion San Juan Mis sion Espada Medina River Natural Area PicaPica Plaza Laser Legend Morgan’s Wonderland San Antonio Aquarium Six Flags ® Fiesta Texas ® SeaWorld® Aquatica Waterpark® San Antonio Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Bowlero G O N Z A LES- NIXON R D S A N A N TONIO R V ER B B B B R iver Walk ADA Accessible Airport Attraction Historic Site Medical Facility Military Base Museum Park Sports Venue Theater University Shopping Mission Trail City Sightseeing Tour Stop D O WN T O W N hT e M i s s ions, anUNESCO WorldHeritageSi t e VI S I T S A N A N T O N O | C O P Y R IG H T 2 0 23 JBSA Lackland AFB JBSA Lackland AFB Annex Port San Antonio JBSA Fort Sam Houston Phi Hardberger Park WURZBACH WURZ PKW BACH Y. WURZ KWY. BA CH P East Kelly Field Confluence Park Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge
Major Events & City Festivals
When in San Antonio, do what the locals do: head to an event! Enjoy concerts, fairs, festivals, rodeos and, of course, parades year round—both on land and in boats on the San Antonio River! Go to VisitSanAntonio.com/events for more information and a full calendar of events.
November 2023
Diwali San Antonio
This free festival celebrates Indian culture with colorful lights, Indian music, dancing, food, and a special lighting ceremony.
Ford Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony
A night parade consisting of costumed float riders, Santa himself and illuminated by holiday lights on the San Antonio River Walk.
Luminaria
An epic, multi-day contemporary arts festival, featuring regional, national, and international artists.
Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival
Showcasing Native American artists with musical performances and dancing, Native American-inspired food, storytelling, and artist demonstrations of painting, printmaking, pottery, weaving and carving, this annual event is held at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.
December 2022
Citywide Holiday Celebration
From boat caroling on the River Walk to extravaganzas at SeaWorld San Antonio and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the Alamo City keeps things festive during the holiday season.
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & Half Marathon
San Antonio Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon & Half Marathon Run (or just cheer!) during the famous 13.1- and 26.2-mile course— with plenty of live music along the way.
Valero Alamo Bowl
College football comes to the Alamodome for a post-season game featuring the top Pac12 and Big 12 teams.
Welcome 2024 in San Antonio
Ring in the New Year with fireworks, live music, food booths and fun in downtown San Antonio.
January 2023
Martin Luther King, Jr.
March one of the largest marches in the country celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
DreamWeek
Be a part of this annual city-wide summit that brings people, their unique ideas, and their diverse voices to the forefront to ignite change.
February 2023
Battle of the Alamo Commemoration
Relive the early days of Texas as the San Antonio Living History Association brings the Battle of the Alamo to life.
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FORD
Bud Light Mardi Gras Festival & River Parade
Celebrate Mardi Gras in style with live music and entertainment at the Arneson River Theatre, as well as a colorful musical parade on the River Walk.
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
The rodeo features great entertainment with star-studded artists during PRCA rodeo events, plus shopping, a carnival, and livestock centers, all at the AT&T Center.
March 2024
Contemporary Art Month
This month-long celebration of contemporary arts features exhibitions and arts events spread over several venues in the city.
St. Patrick’s Day River Parade & Festival
Floats release environmentally friendly green dye into the San Antonio River, transforming it into “the River Shannon” followed by a festive parade.
Valero Texas Open
The third-oldest tournament on the PGA Tour, the Valero Texas Open has been played in San Antonio since 1922.
April 2023
Fiesta San Antonio
Originating as a parade honoring the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto in 1891, Fiesta San Antonio is held each year for 11 days, and is one of San Antonio’s oldest traditions. The city gathers to celebrate the diverse heritage, culture and spirit of San Antonio with more than 100 events featuring music, food, sports, pageantry, the military, parades and more.
May 2023
Asian Festival
A family favorite, this annual event is held at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and celebrates the diversity of people from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific Island nations, with activities, ethnic food, multicultural performances, music, games and more.
Cinco De Mayo
Celebrations include a festival with music and food at Historic Market Square.
Tejano Conjunto Festival
This acclaimed 41-year-old festival brings the best of conjunto musicians to the Guadalupe Theater and Rosedale Park.
VisitSanAntonio.com 49 FORD HOLIDAY RIVER PARADE
SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO
Voted top U.S. cities to visit In 2023 by Travel + Leisure Magazine
FIESTA SAN ANTONIO
2-Day Student Group FRIENDLY ITINERARY
Day 1
Begin early at Six Flags® Fiesta Texas, where it’s kicking’ up a good time with more fun than you can pack into one day including three new rides.
• They’ll unveil KID FLASH™ Cosmic Coaster, Texas’ only racing roller coaster this summer.
• And that’s not all – ESIX Gaming powered by Coca-Cola is now open! Six Flags’ ESIX Gaming is a brand-new, top-of-the-line competitive gaming campus!
Drivers, start your engines—the time has come to race high-speed electric Superkarts on two, three level tracks. Andretti’s Indoor Karting & Games also offers students more than 100 interactive games, a ropes course, a zipline and laser tag.
End the day with Texas Ghost Tours. If spooky stories give you the chills, downtown San Antonio is the place to be! Our beautiful city has a dark history, and Texas Ghost Tour tells you all about it!
DAY 2
Begin their historic journey at the Alamo, first established as Mission San Antonio de Valero in 1718. Now known as one of the most pivotal battle sites in the country. Afterwards, enjoy:
• A narrated tour with GO RIO Cruises
• Students are always ready for a photo opportunity, and they can find one at Japanese Tea Garden.
• For lunch, head to the Pearl, named after the old Pearl Brewery’s bottling department, the upscale Bottling Department Food Hall offers a variety of dining options.
Lastly, take a trip to SeaWorld & Aquatica San Antonio to enjoy new and famed rides.
• Such as Riptide Race at Aquatica San Antonio. Start atop a 51-foot tower and board a two-person raft as riders on the next slide over do the same.
• Tidal Surge seats 40 riders at a time and features two pendulum-like arms that soar progressively higher to a staggering height of 135 feet at its peak, reaching speeds of up to 68 miles per hour.
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VisitSanAntonio.com 51 HISTORIC PEARL GO RIO CRUISES
Motor Coach PARKING Information
City of San Antonio – Central Business District
COMMERCIAL BUS ZONES
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PARKING SIGNS
MOTOR COACH REGULATIONS
Please help us keep our city clean, safe and beautiful by following these Motor coach Regulations (which includes Char ter and Sightseeing vehicles).
Motor Coaches may discharge waste only at permitted facilities Under City ordinance, illegal dumping on land or in waterways is prohibited. Violators will
Motor Coaches may only load and/or unload passengers at the numbered areas at hotels, restaurants and other attractions. The loading and/or unloading of passengers should be completed as expeditiously as possible and should not exceed 30 minutes.
Motor Coaches may not park or stand anywhere except in these designated areas.
While in the parking areas, Motor Coaches may not idle engines for more than 10 minutes prior to their time of departure. Under certain weather conditions Motor Coaches will be allowed to idle their engines longer.
To ensure the safety of the riding public on double-decker buses, children 10 or younger may only be allowed on the upper level when accompanied by an adult. Passengers are not allowed to stand In the upper level of a double-decker bus while the bus is moving.
C i t y o f S a n A n t onio li c enses a re n o t requi red f or Mo tor Co aches t h at t r a nsp o r t passe n gers t o t h e C i t y f ro m ot h er desti n atio n s or f rom the C i t y to other destin atio n s
Helpful Information
VisitSanAntonio.com 53 For informa tion regarding motor coach rules and procedures, T O U R B U S I N Q UI R I E S CENTE R CI T Y D E VE LOPM E N T AN D OP E R ATION S D E PA R TM E N T 210.207.3677 | downtown@sanantonio.gov S A N A N T ON I O T R A F F I C U P DAT E S Texas Depar tment of Transpor tation transguide.dot.state.tx.us H O T E L A N D G R O U P T O U R I N F OR M AT I O N For assistance with group hotel reser vations and attrac tions information, contac t the S an Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism Division 21 0. 207 6700 | V isit S an A n t on i o c o m
L O T S C O S T C O N TA C T $60 Bus Parking Hospitality Parking (210) 223-3390 On-Street Designated Parking Meters Permit Fee (210) 207-7755 * Pr i ce s s u b j e c t t o c han ge without noti ce
Overnight Parking Lots
