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2015 Paseo del Rio

Association Board of Directors

President Tammy Peacock Werline, Hard Rock Café

Past President Justin Holley,

ABH Hospitality Treasurer Pierre Oliver, Casa Rio Restaurant

Chair, Operation Andreas Esparaza, Committee Boudro’s

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Paesanos Executive Director Nancy D. Hunt,

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Marriott Plaza

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Zurich Properties

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The Official Magazine of the River Walk

Publisher Louis Doucette Louis@travelingblender.com Editor Paula Schechter editor@paseodelrio.com Business Manager Vicki Schroder Vicki@travelingblender.com

I remember one of the first questions I received from a friend when I became the editor of RIO magazine and marketing director for Paseo del Rio Association, “Is your job really fun?” Well, yes it is.

Not only is it fun, it’s both a privilege and honor to be associated with the River Walk. The heritage of the San Antonio River and the important role it has played in developing our community cannot be disputed.

A river that once caused terrible flooding downtown was tamed and developed through the genius of Robert H. H. Hugman, the Father of the River Walk which is now the number tourist destination in the state. Check out the new video about this on the River Walk’s official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W02KVvLQhPA. Or use keywords: River Walk San Antonio Hugman.

The August issue of RIO is filled with stories about the rich heritage of San Antonio. But none is more exciting than the new World Heritage status proclaimed by UNESCO in July 2015 for the five, 18 century missions, in San Antonio. The best known is The Alamo, but also included in World Heritage status are missions Espada, Concepcion, San Jose and San Juan Capistrano. All five missions are located just off the River Walk’s Mission Reach extension south of downtown.

I hope you have fun exploring the culture and heritage of our great city.

Contributing Writers Ron Aaron Eisenberg Emily Glisson Bob McCullough Carole Miller Lucille Thomas Susan Yerkes Advertising Sales San Antonio: Janis Maxymof janismaxymof@gmail.com Gerry Lair gerry@travelingblender.com Austin: Sandy Weatherford sandy@travelingblender.com Graphic Design 2 Rare Birds Creative info@2rarebirds.com

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If your knowledge of San Antonio leads you to expect great Mexican food here, you’re right. From popular hole-in-the-wall taco joints to five-star gourmet restaurants, you’ll find your fill of treats from south of the border. But you may be surprised at the culinary range of dining spots you’ll find along the lushly landscaped paths of the famous River Walk. A foodie’s River Walk tour reflects the richly textured history of the people from around the world who make this charming yet cosmopolitan city great.

The Little Rhine Many visitors are surprised to learn the city’s German roots run deep. Long before Texas declared herself an independent republic in 1836, the territory’s government invited European entrepreneurs to invest in populating what was then part of Mexico’s northern frontier. Successful German promoters formed “vereins,” or associations, that brought pioneering farmers and craftsmen to the verdant Hill Country, where towns like Fredericksburg, Castroville and New Braunfels still manifest their strong German heritage. Downtown’s elegant old King William District is named for its main thoroughfare, King William Street -- originally Kaiser William Strasse. As late as 1876, German was actually the primary language in San Antonio, spoken by a majority of the 17,214 residents. And for many years, one section of the river was widely known as “Sauerkraut Bend.”

So it’s no surprise to find a sign proclaiming the Little Rhein on the River Walk. The gentle San Antonio River is a far cry from Germany’s broad-shouldered Rhine. But the name fits the Little Rhein Steakhouse, an upscale dining spot with an award-winning wine list. Since 1967 the Little Rhein has been operating in the original Otto Bombach residence, at the main entrance to the historic La Villita District. The beautiful old limestone home, the first stone two-story residence in downtown San Antonio, is a classic example of the influence Germanic stonemasons had on early San Antonio architecture.

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Back in 1867, German settler Carl Guenther’s Pioneer Flour Mill was thriving on the river near King William. Today Pioneer Flour is a thriving international business, and the old Guenther House is a popular restaurant with its own museum and Little Mill souvenir/kitchen store. (Don’t miss a breakfast of Belgian waffles, pecan waffles and pancakes or sublime German streusel, in restored home or on the sunny garden.) In the wake of the Civil War, Guenther wrote to relatives back home in Germany: “Before the war, we all drank our San Antonio Menger beer. Now that is not good enough; it has to be Bremer beer, English port and ale, Chicago beer and every kind of imported wine.”

Upriver, in the heart of downtown, the new Biergarten capitalizes on an old tradition. It’s Oktoberfest here year-round, with frequent sing-alongs, German-clad servers and a menu to match. Try “paddles” piled with bratwurst, knackwurst and polish sausage or huge German pretzels. There’s an intoxicating array of draught and bottled beers to choose from to wash www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

st! e r e t of In s t Poin it down. The adventurous may want to try one of the Biergarten’s signature “’Ritas” – Teutonic tequila-based tipples including the Deutsh-a-rita (tequila, citrus and German beer), Dunkel-rita or Doppel-rita.

The oldest German restaurant in town (and one of the oldest continually operated in the state of Texas) is Schilo’s Delicatessen. There’s a classic, casual ambience in this popular diner housed in a 19th-century mercantile exchange building (the old vault was repurposed as a walk-in refrigerator). Antique placards, postcards and signage cover the walls.

Tradition is the hallmark of the menu, too. Schilo’s famous homemade root beer, served in old-style frosted mugs, hearty split pea soup, German potato salad, homemade rye bread, sauerkraut and Reuben sandwiches are among no-miss favorites here.

The British Isles Irish, Scottish and English settlers came to San Antonio, too. The historic Irish Flats area just north of downtown recalls the settlers who first celebrated St. Patrick’s Day here. St. Patrick’s is still a big time on the River Walk, when the river is dyed a shamrock green. You’ll find the old country spirit alive and flourishing at Durty Nelly’s Pub on the River Walk level of the Hilton Palacio del Rio. Accomplished musicians keep the crowd lively and lead spirited Irish sing-alongs in this 41-year-old watering hole, where the floor is thick with peanut shells and fish and chips are fresh and hot. Stop in for a cold Guinness, and you’ll likely find yourself hanging out for the cozy pub camaraderie.

Just a few minutes further up the River Walk, Britannia rules at Mad Dog’s British Pub. Kilt-clad servers and a lifelike English bulldog mascot grace the steps up to this nouveau-classic British pub. There’s a life-sized Beefeater inside (not to mention plenty of Beefeater gin). There’s also a genuine old London phone booth and “God Save the Queen” in stained glass above the busy main bar. Bangers and Mash Windsor Castle (sausages on heaped-high mashed potatoes, smothered in onions and gravy), home-style cottage pie and O’Flannigan’s Corned Beef and Cabbage are among menu favorites here.

Mediterranean and More Italian immigrants influenced another of San Antonio’s cultural streams with their own neighborhoods, churches and old-world associations. Italian flags mark Michelino’s classic Italian restaurant in the heart of the River Walk, where fresh bruschetta and chicken parmesan are popular choices. Tony Roma’s in Rivercenter Mall features the international chain’s Italian-style chop house favorites, including ribs, steaks and Tony’s signature onion loaf. For hearty and elegant contemporary takes on the Mediterranean tradition, check out Paesano’s River Walk. Garlic-and-lemon-infused Shrimp Paesano has earned iconic status among San Antonio foodies. Oven-baked pizzas, crisp, tender calamari, fresh fish and plentiful pasta are all among the favorite items here.

The beat goes on along the River Walk and just beyond, from the Kremlin bar and night club to Boudro’s, with awardwinning, southwest style steak and seafood. The tableside guacamole is a sacred ritual here, and no evening is complete without at least a taste of the classic bourbon-sauced bread pudding. Also acclaimed is celeb chef John Besh’s cool contemporary Lüke, where New Orleans French and Texas Hill Country traditions fuse in multiple tempting dishes.

Southern European style rules at the elegant new Bella on the River. And up on the street level, Saveurs 209 Broadway, is winning raves for serious French specialties, from house made fois gras terrine to duck breast moulard and pan seared scallops with chorizo.

Try a taste of Asia at Thai Lao Orchid, at 126 Broadway, a simple Asian-themed storefront with fine fresh Thai dishes, curries, sushi and seafood. Kimura, at Pecan and St. Mary’s Streets, offers traditional ramen-based noodle dishes as lunch specials. Come evening, try out traditional Japanese bar foods, cocktails, sake and beer.

Texas Pride With this range of international flavors to choose from, don’t forget that Texas was once an independent nation. Texas pride infuses the flavors at River Walk favorites like The County Line, where the biggest rack of ribs almost covers the table, and the barbecued brisket draws fans from far and wide. For more Texas national pride, try The Republic of Texas Restaurant. Lone Star flag umbrellas line the patio section of this classic café in the heart of downtown.

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Charlie Wants a Burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer DURTY Nelly’s IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-3343 www.durtynellyspub.com Irish Pub JUICE CENTRAL 315 E. Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9398 www.juice-central.com Juice Bar, Salads

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The River’s Edge Café & Patio Bar 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.riversedgecafesa.com American 2

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Acenar 146 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2362 www.acenar.com Mexican Barriba Cantina 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 228-9876 www.barribacantina.com Mexican La Paloma river walk 215 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-0566 www.lapalomariverwalk.com Mexican

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

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

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

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Q kitchen | Bar 123 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-1234 www.qriverwalk.com BBQ Guadalajara Grill 306 W. Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9222 www.thehotelcontessa.com Spanish

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

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Saltgrass Steak House 502 River Walk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-9092 www.saltgrass.com Steakhouse

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

Texas Land & Cattle 201 N. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2263 www.texaslandandcattle.com Steakhouse

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

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Zocca 420 W. Market San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 444-6070 www.zoccariverwalk.com Italian

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Tex’s river walk Sports Bar 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.palaciodelrio.com American Iron Cactus 200 River Walk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-9835 www.ironcactus.com Tex-Mex

La Villita Café 515 Villita Street San Antonio TX 78205 210.223.4700 www.lavillitacafe.com Café

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Dick’s Last Resort 406 Navarro San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-0026 www.dickslastresort.com American

Michelino’s 521 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 223-2939 www.michelinos.us Italian

Hard Rock Café 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-7625 www.hardrock.com American

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Lone Star Café 237 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9374 www.lonestarcafe.us American 17

RAINFOREST CAFé 110 E. Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 277-6300 www.rainforestcafe.com American

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County Line Barbeque sports bar 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 229-1941 www.countyline.com BBQ

Charlie Wants a Burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer

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Maria Mia 849 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 272-0403 mariamiamexicanbistro.com Mexican

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Ben & Jerry’s 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-3770 www.benjerry.com/riverwalksouth Ice Cream

Luke 125 E. Houston San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-5853 www.lukesanantonio.com French/American

The Original Mexican Restaurant 528 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 224-9951 www.originalmexican.com Tex-Mex

Bella on the River 106 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 404-2355 www.bellaontheriver.com Mediterranean/Southern European Ostra 212 W. Crockett San Antonio TX 78205 (866) 605-1212 www.mokarahotels.com Seafood

FINE DINING Biga on the Banks 203 S. St Mary’s San Antion, TX 78205 (210) 225-0722 www.biga.com American

Café Ole 527 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 223-2939 www.cafeole.us Tex-Mex 61

Rita’s 245 E. Commerce Suite #100 San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-7482 www.ritasontheriver.com Tex-Mex

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Paesanos Paesanos River Walk 111 W. Crockett #100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-2782 www.paesanosriverwalk.com Paesanos Lincoln Heights 555 East Basse Rd. (210) 828 5191 Paesanos 1604 3622 Paesanos Parkway (210) 493 1604 Italian

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Little Rhein Steakhouse 231 S. Alamo San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-2111 www.littlerheinsteak house.com Steakhouse

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

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

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

figtree 515 Villita Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 224-1976 www.figtreerestaurant.com Las Canarias 112 College Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 518-1000 www.omnilamansion.com American

W h AT S A M h O U S T O N R E A L Ly S A I d

— Sam Houston

Had Sam Houston and General Santa Anna sat at a Boudro’s riverside table to share a Blackened Prime Rib and a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, things may have turned out more amicably. So, if you want to write some Texas history for yourself, join us for lunch or dinner. Frommers says “Everybody loves this old standby on the River Walk.” Join us riverside, inside or (with reservations) on a barge dinner cruise.

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La Villita 418 Villita Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Collection of Unique Local Shops La Villita History Exhibit Learn more about the history of La Villita with this exhibit.

210.207.8614 Artistic Endeavors La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-2497 www.artend.com Art Copper Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.271.3856 www.thecoppergallery.com Art Collectibles Galleria II La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.227.0527 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery Little Studio Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-8893 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Garcia Art Glass 123 Losoya Street, No.5 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-1400 www.garciaartglass.com River Art Group La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8752 www.rivergroup.com Art Gallery Starving Artist Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.226.3593 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery Village Gallery La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-0404 www.waltglasspottery.net Art Gallery Scentchips USA La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.223.2267 www.lavillita.com Candles Casa Manos Alegres La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5107 www.lavillita.com Mexican Cultural Gifts

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

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

Equinox La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.281.0706 www.alejandrosifuentes.com Jewelry Metal Gallery

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

Mustang Grey’s La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.222.1894 www.lavillita.com

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

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

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

Villita Stained Glass La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 210.223.4480 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Primarily Purple Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 General Merchandise

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

The Body Shop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5446 www.thebodyshop-usa.com Gift for Body

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Shoe Palace Rivercenter Mall - Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-527-9700 Shoes

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

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

Champ’s Sports Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.champssports.com Sportswear

Papaya Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2100 www.papaya.com

Five & Dime General Store 512 Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4825 www.fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise

Sunglass Hut Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-271-7550 www.sunglasshut.com Sunglasses Sunglass Icon Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-3942 www.sunglassicon.com Sunglasses Gamestop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-4412 www.gamestop.com Video Ganmes & Equipment Express Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-5212 www.express.com Clothing

Shasha Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-4772 www.shasha.com Spencers Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-6898 www.spencersonline.com Wandering Cowboy Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3434 Zumiez Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9373 www.zumiez.com

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Cowboy’s Alamo City Harley Davidson 111 West Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4461 cowboysalamocityharley.com/ boutique General Merchandise/Clothing

FOLLOW US! Visit the Official YouTube Channel for the River Walk: www.youtube.com/channel/ UC-uOKyYlG4NnRya4nJTcNHw

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Blue Box 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 227-2583 www.blueboxbar.com Bar

Kremlin/ Havana Ultra Lounge 212 College St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-1972 www.kremlinsa.com Dance Club

Blue Star Brewing Company 1414 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 212-5506 www.bluestarbrewing.com Brewery

Liquid Monkey Lounge 248 Losoya, Suite B San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4980 Bar

The Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 271-3811 www.bonhamexchange.net Dance Club The Brooklynite 516 Brooklyn Avenue San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 444-0707 www.thebrooklynitesa.com Wine Bar charlie wants a burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer

Your River Walk Stop for Breakfast, Burgers & Beer.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner DAILY • Happy Hour DAILY 3pm-6pm and Reverse Happy Hour 9pm-close • $12 domestic beer buckets • Full bar with craft, draft and bottled beers, handcrafted margaritas, sangrias and mojitos • 11 mega-TVs–Catch all the sports at Charlie Wants A Burger!

Coyote Ugly Saloon 409 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 465-8459 www.coyoteuglysaloon.com Bar The Davenport 203 N Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-5635 www.the-dav.com Dance Club dick’s last resort 406 Navaro St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-0026 www.dickslastresort.com Gastro Pub Drink Texas 200 Navarro, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-1031 www.drinktexas.com Bar Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub 200 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-1400 www.durtynellspub.com Pub Esquire Tavern 155 E Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2521 www.esquiretavern-sa.com Gastropub

Cut Our Coupon in back for savings that will have you coming back for more! www.charliewantsaburger.com

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The Friendly Spot 943 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2337 www.thefriendlyspot.com Icehouse Howl at the Moon 111 W. Crockett St, Suite 201 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4695 www.howlatthemoon.com Piano Bar

The Local Bar 600 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 267-9885 www.thelocalbarsa.com Bar Mad Dogs British Pub 123 Losoya, Suite 19 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 www.MadDogs.net Pub, Live Music the naked iguana lounge 421 East Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com/ Naked_Iguana Margaritas, Well Drinks, & Beer 1919 1420 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 227-1420 Bar SoHo Wine & Martini Bar 214 W Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 444-1000 www.sohomartinibar.com Bar Swig 111 W. Crocket St, Suite 205 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 476-0005 www.swigmartini.com Martini Bar tex’s river walk sports bar 200 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.palaciodelrio.com Sports Bar The Ticket 420 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-9722 www.ticketsportspub.com Sports Bar Waxy O’Connors 234 Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9299 www.waxyoconnors.com Pub The Worm 123 Losoya, River Level San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-7266 facebook.com/TheWormTequilaBar Tequila Bar Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar 207 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2900 www.zincwine.com Wine Bar

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MUSIC Fifth Harmony 8/2, Sun @ 7pm H-E-B Performance Hall -Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Classic Old School Jam Vanilla Ice, Coolio, Tone Loc, Rob Base and more 8/14, Fri @ 7:30pm Illusions Theater at the Alamodome Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra 8/26, Wed @ 8:30pm Aztec Theatre

Mark Riccadonna 8/12-16, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club DeRay Davis 8/20-23, Thu & Sun @ 8pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Quinn Patterson 8/26-30, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club

EXHIBITIONS

Todd Rundgren 8/27, Thu @ 8pm Aztec Theatre

BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM Briscoe Book Club Still Wild edited by Larry McMurtry 8/4, Tue @ 5:30pm

comedy Dustin Ybarra 8/1-2, Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Sun @ 8:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club

Film Series: The Comedic West Rango 8/18, Tue @ 6:30pm

Corey Holcomb 8/7-9, Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Sun @ 7pm Rivercenter Comedy Club

SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART Raíces Americanas: Recent Acquisitions of PreColumbian Art Now on view Miguel Covarrubias: Culture and Caricature Now thru10/18

Free Cinema on the Plaza Napoleon Dynamite 8/14, Fri @ 8pm River Walk Plaza at The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

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Kim Russo The Happy Medium 8/21, Fri @ 8pm H-E-B Performance Hall - Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

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

miscellaneous Fiesta Noche del Rio Now thru 8/15, Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm Arneson River Theatre on the River Walk Spy! The Exhibit On view now - Limited Engagement Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm Sun, 1-6pm Rivercenter Mall – Morton’s Entrance

Briscoe Western Art Museum 210 W Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 299-4499 briscoemuseum.org

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grand double decker tours (210) 492-4144 citytoursinc.com

DON’T MISS OUT! Tickets go on sale mid-September for the River Walk’s 34th annual Ford Holiday River Parade. Held each year the day after Thanksgiving, the parade attracts 250,000 people and is syndicated.Tickets sold online starting mid September: www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com

Ford Canoe Challenge 8/1, Sat / 7-11am River Walk Cesar Lozano 8/4, Tue @ 7pm’ Lila Cockrell Theater

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FORD Canoe Challenge August 1, 2015, 7-11am River Walk Extension (1/4 mile route close to San Antonio Convention Center & Rivercenter Mall) Over 100 two-person teams compete in the challenge of timed heats as parents, scout, co-workers and friends cheer their favorite teams to victory. Event is free to watch-come on out!

7AM - Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts

9AM - Corporate Teams

10AM - Celebrities & Public

CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN CUISINE ON THE RIVERWALK

OPEN EVERY DAY Breakfast: 6:30am to 11am Lunch: 11am to 2pm Patio Menu: 2pm to 10pm Dinner: 5pm to 10pm Bar: Noon to 1am ON THE RIVER AT THE WESTIN HOTEL 4 20 W. M A R KE T ST R E E T 2 1 0- 4 4 4 - 6 07 0 | Z OCCA R I V E R WA LK .C O M

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Rio Rio Cantina

Locally Famous and Famously Local

If you want to eat like a local, drink like a local and celebrate like a local, then Rio Rio Cantina is your destination. One of the original restaurants on the River Walk, Rio is locally owned and exudes local color. It offers a truly unique San Antonio experience.

Established in 1989, Rio features five River Walk patios with a stateof-the art misting system. Rio serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and features Happy Hour every day of the week in its renowned Naked Iguana Tequila Bar on the River Walk.

Dine and drink like a local with Rio’s sizzling fajitas and craft beers.

This popular dish is made with Certified Angus Beef, chicken or a combination of both. This hearty meal begs for pairing with one of Rio’s many locally produced craft beers.

Rio’s Tex-Mex menus include a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian dishes, as well as meaty options for carnivores.

Drink like a local and kick back with one of Rio’s signature handcrafted margaritas. Unique to Rio are the Montelobos Mezcal Margaritas.

Also exclusive to Rio is Patron’s Reposado Barrel – Batch 145. This hand selected Patron Reposado Barrel, is made especially for Rio Rio Cantina’s Naked Iguana Tequila Bar, and is aged 10 months in a Hungarian Oak barrel. Enjoy one of the many margaritas made with Batch 145.

Breakfast like a local and jump start your day with Rio’s big Breakfast Burrito – three scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado, American cheese, and pico de gallo served in a hand-wrapped flour tortilla with homemade salsa verde on the side. Or go for the beef and order Barbacoa.

Mexican-style beef barbecue slow-cooked with regional spices.

Lunch like a local and start off with Rio’s gluten-free chips, Chicharrones and homemade salsas. These tasty, fresh salsas are the perfect complement to any menu item. Choose from Salsa Roja, Salsa Negra, Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Pineapple Salsa and Street Salsa or try them 22

all. Lunch favorites are the Baja Beer-Battered fish tacos and Enchiladas Rio Rio. Quench your thirst with refreshing homemade Aguas Frescas.

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The restaurant is a good value and offers generous dining coupons online at www.riorioriverwalk.com. Children under 6 eat free 10 a.m. – 3p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Monday – Thursday the menu features $9.99 daily lunch specials. Active duty military receive 50% off food,

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Q: A:

How do you tell if someone is from Texas?

Just give them a few minutes and they will tell you.

Texans are proud of their state, heritage and history and for good reason.

San Antonio Historical FactsH In La Villita stands the Cos House where Santa Anna’s brotherin-law, General Perfecto Cos, signed the articles of Capitulation following the December 1835 Battle of Bexar. This first Battle of the Alamo had Cos’s Mexican troops using the Alamo chapel as a fortress. In three months time, it was the Texians inside and we all know how that ended.

H Only one of four missions in San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is designated a National Historic Landmark, and that’s Mission Concepción. It’s one of eight National Historic Landmarks in the city, along with the Espada Aqueduct (which is on the park’s grounds), the Alamo, Fort Sam Houston, Hangar 9 at Brooks City-Base, the Majestic Theatre, the Randolph Field Historic District and the Spanish Governor’s Palace.

H The missions of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park along with the Alamo, became part of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites on July 5th, 2015. The 5 missions include the Alamo, Mission San Jose, Mission Conception, Mission Espada and Mission San Juan Capistrano.

H Teddy Roosevelt gathered his famous Rough Riders at the bar in the Menger Hotel next to the city’s most famous Mission, the Alamo.

H The first cattle drives originated from the San Antonio Spanish missions. Vaqueros drove hundreds of cattle, sheep, and goats to Louisiana during the American War for Independence to supply American colonists.

AUGUST

Important dates in the history of Texas for the month of August August 1, 1731

The first election in Texas took place in San Antonio. The original Canary Island settlers began establishing a municipal government and formed the first regularly organized civil government in Texas. The first city council met to elect their civic leaders on August 1st.

August 17, 1786

Davy Crockett, defender of the Alamo and legendary frontiersman was born in Tennessee.

August 15, 1836

Philip Sublett nominates Sam Houston to become the first President of the Republic of Texas after the defeat of General Santa Ana in the war for Texas Independence.

August 27, 1908

Lyndon Baines Johnson the man who would become the 36th President of the United States was born in Stonewall, Texas. His home was considered the “White House of the West” during his tenure as President. It can be toured today along with the home in which he was born.

These fun and interesting facts are provided courtesy of The Republic of Texas Restaurant celebrating 40 years on the San Antonio River Walk.

Visit their restaurant and use this interesting trivia to take your Republic of Texas Citizenship Test.

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM TOMB RIDER 3D RIPLEY’S HAUNTED ADVENTURE Experience the best Alamo Plaza has to offer. See the Amazing Book come to life in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM! Adventure Seekers... this one’s for you - TOMB RIDER 3D, a Journey down into the tomb of Anubis for an action-packed adventure you won’t soon forget! For the fearless, we dare you to visit RIPLEY’S HAUNTED ADVENTURE. This multi-million dollar haunted house includes special effects, live actors and animatronics that are sure to leave you thrilled from the moment you enter until the time you escape!. Open Daily at 10:00 a.m.

Directly across from the Alamo • (210) 226-2828 www.AlamoPlazaAttractions.com The Amazing Mirror Maze— A 4D Experience San Antonio’s newest attractions are located across from the Alamo! Ultimate Mirror Maze Challenge – a unique, eyepopping experience

that is fun for any age. Explore endless hallways and thousands of mirrors as you try to find the end and go back again – it is never the same experience twice. Can you find your way out of a maze composed entirely out of mirrors?

The Vault Laser Challenge – It is a Mission Impossible themed game. A state of the art laser alarm system, your challenge is to make it through without setting off any of the lasers. Will you make it on our top 10 list? Hours of Operation: Open Daily at 10AM (210) 224-2288 • www.amazingmazes.com Briscoe Western Art Museum The Briscoe Western Art Museum features nine galleries spread across three floors featuring art in the form of artifacts, paintings, and sculptures.

Video interviews with artists, collectors, and others can be found throughout. Collection highlights include fine saddles and spurs; pieces from the Spanish colonial era; Pancho Villa’s last known saddle; diorama of the Alamo; and Santa Anna’s sword. The adjacent Jack Guenther Pavilion serves as an event space and visitors can enjoy the lush Sculpture Garden during Museum hours.

AngelBuys.com – the best discounts on local hotels, restaurants and attractions.

Buckhorn Saloon & Texas Ranger Museum The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is proud to welcome a new generation of visitors. San Antonio’s oldest Saloon has recently completed a major renovation. Explore the remodeled animal halls and prepare yourself for a Texas-sized adventure!

Practice your sharp shooting skills in our Shooting Gallery and see hundreds of handguns, badges and photographs from famous rangers in The Texas Ranger Museum. Open daily at 10AM. (210) 2474000 www.buckhormuseum.com The Edward Steves Homestead This elegant mansion, located in the King William neighborhood, was built in 1876 for the founder of San Antonio’s first lumber company. The Homestead offers visitors the rare opportunity to imagine living the lifestyle of German settlers of this era. Contact: The Edward Steves Homestead 509 King William (210)-225-5924 www.saconservation.org La Villita A Historic Arts Village since 1939. More galleries & shops in one square block than anywhere else in San Antonio. Unique art by local & regional artists featuring oil paintings, sculpture, watercolors, metal art, rock art, textiles, copper work, pottery, jewelry, stained glass & regional folk art. La Villita is a cluster of small buildings in downtown San Antonio. Once a residential district beginning in the late 1700’s, the area now houses specialty shops filled with unique gifts, restaurants, and beautiful plazas. In 1939 Mayor Maury Maverick spearheaded a project to

Some things are not to be missed.

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The River Walk. The Alamo.

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For more than 40 years, locals and visitors alike have enjoyed the contemporary setting, Italian/Mediterranean cuisine and Old World service of these culinary landmarks. Join us on the River Walk, near the Quarry Market in Lincoln Heights or at Loop 1604 Northwest.

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establish La Villita as an area for arts and crafts with the help of Works Progress Association funding in the early 1940’s. La Villita is also famous for the many festivals that take place here year-round including the world famous A Night in Old San Antonio. For more information, visit us at www. lavillita.com or call us at (210) 207-8614 LOUIS TUSSAUD’S WAX WORKS Features over 200 life-like wax figures in themed settings of Hollywood,History, Children’s Land of Make Believe, Heroes of the Lone Star, Horror, Heroes of Mexico, Passion of Christ and much more!

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Odditorium is one of the newest, largest and most i nteractive in the United States featuring over 500 unique one-of-a-kind exhibits on three floors.

RIPLEY’S MOVING THEATER 4D— Cutting edge technology and incredible six channel digital surround sound. Ride the movie and experience every bump, dip and turn! State-of-theart motion simulator! Get your hand cast in wax at our wax hand booth! Take a photo of yourself in a themed setting! Shop in our cargo hold gift shop for unique, unusual gifts. Snack bar and arcade on premises. Ripley’s outdoor patio can accomodate up to 250 people. 301 Alamo Plaza (corner of Alamo Plaza and Crockett Street) • 210-224-9299 • www. sanantonio.ripleys.com Natural Bridge Caverns Natural Bridge Caverns is so much more than one of the most treasured natural attractions Texas has to offer. This beautiful and historical cavern system offers an experience that is high energy, educational, fun and family oriented. Whether you are a first timer, an avid caver or someone in between, Natural Bridge Caverns awaits with a once in a lifetime experience you’ll never forget.

26495 Natural Bridge Cavern Road • Natural Bridge Caverns, TX 78266 (210) 651-6101 • www.naturalbridgecaverns.com

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SeaWorld of San Antonio This year, SeaWorld of San Antonio enjoys a Sea of Surprises during SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration with new interactive pathway experiences, more upclose animal encounters and the Surprise Squad, treating guests with prizes and special experiences every day. Plus, enjoy thrilling rides, animal attractions and our newest attraction, Roa’s Aviary, at Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark.

SPLASHTOWN Splashtown is 20 acres of Family Waterpark Fun featuring 38 water slides, 1/2 million gallon Wave Pool, 1/4 mile long Siesta Del Rio and for our smaller guests the all new Splash Island featuring a 4 story ride complex with 6 slides, 500 gallon tidal wave, 50’ dancing waters, tipping buckets and 2 kiddie pools. Also the Crystal Falls activity pool featuring slides, lily pads and water basketball!

Guests will also enjoy the sand beach volleyball and water volleyball! Splashtown offers a variety of tasty foods, snacks and beverages for your enjoyment. Splashtown is conveniently located just 3 minutes North of Downtown on IH 35 at the Splashtown Exit, and always offers Free Parking.

For rates, hours and special events, surf on over to SplashtownSA.com.

Tower of the Americas The Tower of the Americas offers the most breathtaking view of the Alamo City - from 750 feet high! Visitors can enjoy fine dining at the Chart House revolving restaurant or enjoy the scenery from the Flags Over Texas observation deck while learning about the history of Texas The Tower of the Americas’ newest addition is the Skies Over Texas 4-D theater ride that will stimulate all your senses as you see, hear, and feel all Texas has to offer. 600 Hemisfair Park • (210) 223-3101 www.

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ENTERTAINMENT Coyote Ugly Saloon The most famous bar on the planet with a spectacular view of the river from an outside patio. We offer food until 7pm and happy hour drinks from 4pm 8pm. Available for all party needs. Hours: Mon - Sun 11am - 2am (210) 465-8459 • 409 E Commerce.

Howl at the Moon Live nightly entertainment with dueling baby grand pianos, today’s popular songs, parodies and audience participations. Come early to enjoy the evening festivities and imbibe your favorite libations. Always guaranteed to have a very amusing time. Reservation packages are available.

Please call (210) 212 - 4770 to book yours. Hours: Sun-Thurs: 7pm-2am • Fri: 5pm-2am Sat: 6pm-2am • (210) 212-4695 111 Crockett St. West, Ste. 201 Mad Dogs British Pub Indulge in servings of cool refreshments, delicious fare and energetic entertainment all wrapped in lavish servings of fun. During the day, breathe in spectacular views from our tropical terrace, while sipping on award winning margaritas and watching the river flow by. Later, party on with non-stop entertainment from ‘the pub that thinks it’s a club’, with nightly action featuring live bands, DJ’s and a daringly different karaoke crew. (210) 222-0220 123 Losoya Street Suite 19 • www.MadDogs.net

FOOD & DRINK Barriba Cantina The Barriba Cantina located above the famous County Line Barbeque is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week, featuring Mexican street food that is available until closing time, along with an endless list of handmade seasonal cocktails. Barriba also offers live local music seven days a week, from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., AND during the day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There is no cover charge for the music. The restaurant and bar for Barriba Cantina is located on the street level with balconies

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk and patios overlooking the River Walk. The top floor contains a large meeting space with balconies and patios overlooking the River Walk, and the covered outdoor patio with view of San Antonio’s downtown skyline and the river. 111 W Crocket Street • 210228-9876 www.barribacantina.com Bella On the River Bella is an independent and locally-owned restaurant on the River Walk featuring Southern European, mostly Mediterranean food. Food. Chef Sean Fletcher’s menu features the signature Eggplant Josephine, Fresh Mussels, Carpaccio, Antipasto, Frito Misto, Fresh Salads, Seafood Paella, Texas Red Fish, Pasta, Lamb, Duck, Steak, Tournedos Rossini, Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Virginia’s Pistachio Cake.

The Bella Bar features Prosecco and Port Cocktails, Sangria, Ports and Sherry, ice cold Beer, over twenty Wines-by-the-Glass, and a gently-priced and wellpaired Wine List. Atmosphere. Bella’s small, intimate dining room is one of the most unique and special on the River Walk. It’s like walking into a small Spanish bistro or Tuscan grotto, with its natural limestone rock walls, candle-lit tables, and casual, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere. Service. Bella’s service staff is friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable, with a “we’re really glad you’re here” attitude. Dinner: Monday – Saturday 5 - 10pm|Closed Sunday. Bella On the River, 106 River Walk|210-404-2355|www. bellaontheriver.com/”www.bellaontheriver.com Reservations Strongly Encouraged biga on the banks Chef Bruce Auden’s award winning Biga on the Banks sits above a tree lined bend of the River and within easy walking distance of all hotels and the convention center. Fine dining does not mean fussy at Biga the ambiance is definitely upscale but relaxed- San Antonio style. Serving dinner nightly with a daily changing menu to highlight the bounty of the season and the State, usually featuring beef, seafood and wild game options, Sticky toffee pudding for dessert is a must. Extensive wine list and hand crafted cocktails. Private event

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rooms with views and terraces. Reservations recommended www.biga.com. 210.225.0722 203 S St Marys at Market Boudro’s on the River Walk Paris has the romantic Left Bank. The River Walk has Boudro’s. Enjoy guacamole prepared tableside, house smoked shrimp and gulf crab enchiladas and more. Finish with a trio of summer sorbets and a fine cognac. River barge dining available by reservation. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-midnight (210) 210 224-8484 • 421 East Commerce www.boudros.com Cafe Olé The ultimate: beef, chicken or shrimp fajitas served on a sizzling skillet with all the traditional condiments. Flavorful quesadillas, enchiladas, chicken Acapulco, fried ice cream, and awardwinning margaritas. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11am10:30pm • Fri-Sat: 11am-12am. • 527 River Walk (210) 223-2939 Casa Rio San Antonio-style Mexican food. Serving on the banks of the River Walk since 1946. Dinner boat parties and banquet facilities available.

Hours: Daily: 11am-11pm (210) 225-6718 • 430 E. Commerce • www.casa-rio.com Charlie Wants a Burger Sports Bar Charlie Wants a Burger Sports Bar is a sports bar that’s unique to the River Walk. Dishing up homemade American food, we’re family-friendly and dogs are welcome on our outdoor patio.

Handcrafted margaritas, draft beer and more.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Happy Hour 2 – 6 daily. 223 Losoya on the River Walk • 210-227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Chart House at the Tower of the Americas With its carefully crafted menus, impeccable service, and a 360-degree revolving vista offering guests the most magnificent views of the Alamo City, the

Chart House restaurant at Tower of the Americas is in a class by itself. Enjoy our award-winning menu featuring top of the catch seafood, succulent steaksand decadent desserts. 600 Hemisfair Park • (210) 223-3101 County Line Barbecue Serving up the biggest, leanest, most consistently delicious barbeque in San Antonio for over 30 years. On the scenic Riverwalk in the South Bank Complex (next to The Hard Rock), The County Line is a great place to enjoy an ice cold beer or a frosty margarita at the open-air bar. Inside the funky Texas roadhouse atmosphere and friendly service will make you feel like you’ve wandered out into the Texas Hill Country. Private Party Barges are also available. At the County Line they’ll tell you its barbeque so good you’ll want to “Get it all over ya’!” Hours: Open Daily 11am (210) 229-1941 • 111 West Crockett.

Dick’s Last Resort This is the joint your mama warned you about. Dick’s serves up buckets of barbecued ribs, chicken, catfish, shrimp and crab legs. Platters include steaks, crabby cakes, salmon and even salads for the wimpy eater.

Lunch includes sandwiches, salads and buckets of good food. The wait staff is irreverent by design, and the decor is local garage-sale stuff. Seventy-four kinds of beer. Live music, no cover, no dress code and definitely no class. Billed as “The Rowdy of the River.” Admission: None • Hours: Daily, 11am-2am (210) 224-0026 • 406 Navarro St. Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub Sing along to your favorite songs with one of our crowd pleasing piano players. Established in 1974, Durty Nelly’s features imported and domestic pints as well as a full bar. Fish & Chips, Grilled Reuben’s & Capt. Robbie’s Fried Shrimp Basket served until 7:00pm with an appetizer menu served until 11:00pm nightly. You haven’t been to San Antonio until you visit World Famous Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub Durty Nelly’s is located on the River Walk at the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel.

Visit San Antonio’s Newest Treasure.

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Located on the River Walk, the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s historic 1930s art deco/neoclassical building houses nine galleries on three levels. Highlights include Pancho Villa’s saddle, a diorama of the Alamo, an authentic Chuck Wagon, and works by Frederic Remington and Taos Society of Artists.

BriscoeMuseum.org 210.299.4499 Sandy Scott, Briscoe Bison, 2014, Bronze | Photo courtesy Craig Washburn

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Hard Rock Café “Remember the Hard Rock!” While we’ve never been under siege like Davy Crockett and his men, we always strive to be memorable here in Texas.

So why not lead the charge to our accommodating, three-story Hard Rock Cafe in San Antonio?

Situated along the city’s famous Riverwalk area, we have three floors of patios where you can be on the lookout for the slow moving tourist boats below.

Inside you’ll find gourmet meals in hefty servings, so huge you can cut ‘em with a Bowie knife, and our collection of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia is big enough to fill a Spanish mission. So stop battling those hunger pangs and march ondown to the Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio. 111 W. Crockett St. • 210-2247625 www.hardrock.com Iron Cactus A great place to relax along the Riverwalk. With our swanky Agave Room bar enjoy tasting one of over 80 differenttequilas or feast on extraordinary Mexican food in our contemporary dining room.

Watch the boats go by with the family on our beautiful Patio or join us for a Tequila Dinner Cruise.

With private party rooms, we have something for everyone! The Iron Cactus is the destination for fine Mexican cuisine on the River! 200 River Walk • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 224-9835 www. ironcactus.com Landry’s Seafood House Landry’s Seafood House echoes the sights, sounds and sensations of a 1940’s seafood house, with its classic, fresh seafood and spectacular scenery.

The mouthwatering menu offers the very best from irresistible appetizers like oyster-bar trash (a delicious combination of blackened shrimp and crabmeat) to fresh salads and their world famous seafood specialties, such as freshly prepared Gulf Snapper, Stuffed Flounder and Shrimp Fresca. For those who desire non-seafarer, Landry’s offers tempting steaks and chicken delicacies. Open Daily.

Join us at our 517 lounge. Located right on the River Walk. (210) 229-1010 517 N Presa

Lone Star Café The only authentic Texas-style steakhouse on the River Walk. Texas-sized steaks, chicken-fried steak, baked potatoes and onion rings served with your favorite Texas beer or wine. Daily specials. Private party room available. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.10:30 p.m. • Fri.-Sat. 11a.m.-11:30 p.m. (210) 2239374 • 237 Losoya Mi Tierra Since 1941, a lively, family-owned Mexican restaurant in the heart of Market Square. Open 24 hours a day with live Mariachi music nightly.

On-site bakery sells fresh Mexican pastries and candies. (210) 225-1262 • 218 Produce Row Michelino’s Enjoy authentic tastes of Italy’s country kitchen.

Italian specialties, pasta and pizza made from the freshest poultry, beef and seafood are complemented by flavorful sauces, tantalizing desserts and superb, yet affordable wine selections.

Hours: Sun-Thur: 11am-11pm Fri-Sat: 11am-12am • (210) 223-2939 • Fax: (210) 224-8209 521 River Walk Paesanos River Walk Classic Mediterranean and contemporary Italian dining on the San Antonio River Walk. Whatever your inspiration, your guests will enjoy the comfortable contemporary ambience at our unique enclave at the bend in the River Walk. Paesanos River Walk breaks the boundaries of traditional Italian cuisine to explore modern Mediterranean specialties. Enjoy the legendary Shrimp Paesano or Oven-Baked Pizzas piled high with grilled chicken and artichokes, or venture forth to Lemon Peppered Salmon or to our tempting Daily Specials. Choose from inside or terrace seating and enjoy views of the famed San Antonio River Walk. Enjoy a selection from one of the River’s most impressive wine lists, perfectly paired to complement your meal. 111 W. Crocket #100 • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 227-2782 • paesanosriverwalk.com

Pico de Gallo Serving authentic Mexican fare popular with tourists and locals alike. Mariachi music on the patio, piano in the dining room. Hours: Mon-Thur: 7am-10pm • Fri-Sat: 7am- 2pm Sun: 8am-10pm • (210) 225-6060 • 111 S. Leona St. PizzaRita’s At PizzaRita’s we combine classic old world Italian flavors with our signature blend of cheese and premium meats, to create authentic mouth watering handmade pizzas. Whether you are in the mood for pizza or a gourmet sub, PizzaRita’s has something for every taste bud. We are located on Crocket St. directly above Ritas on the River. Come by and see us for some delicious fresh food on the quick! 245 E. Commerce #200 San Antonio, Texas 78205 • (210) 293-7482 • pizzaritas.com Pat O’Brien’s San Antonio Pat O’s Courtyard Restaurant offers a unique dining experience as only Pat O’Brien’s can provide. Rain or shine, we offer outdoor dining in a lush, tropical garden. Complete with trees, indigenous foliage, shade umbrellas, and its own Flaming Fountain, the Courtyard is a memorable experience for the whole family. The Menu has something for everyone, including several New Orleans favorites for those with a sense of adventure. To compliment your visit, Pat O’s Courtyard has a full bar, complete with our trademark Specialty drinks, including the Hurricane. The friendly wait staff is always available to help with your selection if you find the choices too overwhelming! Whether searching for a romantic evening under the stars, a fun night out with friends, or an afternoon meal with the kids, Pat O’s Courtyard Restaurant is ready to serve your needs! When a special occasion comes up, Pat O’s Courtyardis available for Private Parties. Hours: Mon-Sun: 11 am-2 am • (210) 220-1076 121 Alamo Plaza • www.

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk The Original Mexican Restaurant The Original Mexican Restaurant offers San Antonio style Tex-Mex specialties and beverages on a large patio with riverside seating, in a festive dining room or at a lively bar. OPEN 24/7 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE! Breakfast available from 2 am to noon. Hours: 24-hour hospitality! (210) 224-9951 • 528 Riverwalk Rainforest Cafe - RiverWalk You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rain forest atmosphere. Our menu includes a variety of specialty items from seafood, beef and chicken topastas, sandwiches and pizza. Younger guests can enjoy items from our exciting kids’ menu!

OurSparkling VOLCANO lights up any meal! Plus, pick up special souvenirs from your visit. Rainforest Cafe, A WILD PLACE TO SHOP AND EAT! (210) 2776300 • 110 E. Crockett Street The Republic of Texas Restaurant Texas-style restaurant that tempts tourists with delectable food and scrumptious drinks. Don’t leave without trying the 46-ounce margarita. Southweststyle cuisine is served at this hot spot on the River.

Just look for the Texas-colored umbrellas. Hours: Mon-Sun: 11am-2am, Sat: 9am-2am (210) 226-6256 • 429 E Commerce Rio Rio Cantina Rio Rio Cantina, where California Tex-Mex is the specialty--The best of all that “Mexican” food has to offer. Rio Rio is a colorful fiesta of freshness and that South-of- the-Border flavor, in portions so generous guests often gasp when their order arrives. Dine San Antonio style and start off with Rio’s signature margarita to lift your spirits. Try the Enchiladas Suizas, the Beef and Chicken Fajitas, or the Queso Flameado. If you want a little bit of everything, go for the Botana Grande, a sampling of several Rio Rio items. 421 E. Commerce • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-8462 • Fax: 210-226-8443 www. rioriocantina.com

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Rita’s Rita’s on the River is a Tex-Mex and margarita bar locally owned and operated that specializes in cold drinks and hot food. Enjoy your cold beverage in the atmosphere of good music or appreciating the outdoors by the river on our patio. If you’re an early bird, come and enjoy breakfast from 9:00-11:00 AM Saturdays and Sundays. You will come for the food but stay for the ‘ritas. 245 E. Commerce Suite #100 • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 227-7482 • www.ritasontheriver.com Schilo’s German and American deli favorites since 1917.

House specialties include homemade root beer, split pea soup, bratwurst, Reuben sandwiches, wienerschnitzel and cheesecake. Hours: Mon-Sat: 7am-8:30pm (210) 223-6692 • 424 E. Commerce. www.schilos.com Saltgrass Steak House For campfire style Texas fare, head to Saltgrass Steak House – the original Texas Steakhouse serving Certified Angus Beef® steaks. Entrées include Pat’s Ribeye, Maudeen’s Center Cut Filet, Gulf Coast Steak and Shrimp, Chicken Fried Steak and BBQ Baby Back Ribs. If you can,leave room for Saltgrass’ homemade Two-Fork Cheesecake. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Spacious banquet room at Riverwalk location, seats 120 people. Great view, air conditioned, groups welcome! www. saltgrass.com

LEARN MORE! Take a self-guided QR Code tour of the River Walk. Download the podscast to your mp3 player from Hugmantour.com or on iTunes.

Look for Hugman bronze seals to guide you along the 12 stopping points.

Three Saltgrass locations to serve you: 502 Riverwalk, corner of N. Presa at Crockett 210-222-9092 11745 IH-10 West in the Huebner Oaks Shopping Ctr,. 210-641-6447 16910 U.S. Hwy. 281 between Donella and Thousand Oaks.

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Established in 1969 by Joe Cosniac, Paesanos is an iconic San Antonio restaurant popular among locals and visitors. Paesanos is well – loved for its hearty Mediterranean dishes, handcrafted cocktails and exceptional wine list. This is casual-upscale dining at its best.

Paesanos River Walk A San Antonio favorite for Italian Dining

Paesanos ever-popular Shrimp Paesano with lemon butter garlic is not to be missed. It’s almost as famous as the Alamo. For a starter, if you love Calamari, this appetizer is exceptionally good because they prepare Calamari steak served with a duet of house-made sauces. The menu features dishes that are a happy marriage of classic and contemporary Italian. Pork Osso Buco with pancetta gnocchi and asparagus, Stuffed Shells with Italian sausage, spinach, Portobello and tomato cream sauce, and Parmesan Crusted Chicken with linguini, capers and lemon butter are just a few of Paesanos’ favorite comfort foods.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily. It features lunch specials including a small house or Caesar salad starting at $8.00 with the Spaghetti Lunch and the legendary Shrimp Paesano lunch at $15.00.

If you are looking for the perfect handcrafted cocktail, look no more. Paesanos’ elite bartenders are renowned for their house-made Limoncello and Amaretto. And no trip to San Antonio is complete without sampling Paesanos’ signature Blood Orange Margarita. For wine enthusiasts, Paesanos RiverWalk features a state-of-the-art wine dispensing system that allows the restaurant to serve prestigious labels such as Opus One, Rombauer, Cakebread Cellars and more by-the-glass.

Paesanos RiverWalk features a prime location on the River Walk with a spacious outdoor patio with a few coveted tables at the water’s edge. The wrap around covered terrace offers an escape from the crowded River Walk, and is a choice perch for people watching.

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Paesanos River Walk serves daily from 11 a.m. until late night. Call for reservations 210-227-2782. Visit www. paesanosriverwalk.com for directions and complete menus.

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LOCATIONS LISTING RESTAURANTS 1 Ristorante Pico de Gallo

22 The Amazing Mirror Maze 23 San Antonio General Store

3 Mi Tierra Cafe Y Panaderia

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4 La Margarita Mexican

30 Ripley’s Haunted Adventure/

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36 Augies Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse

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HOTELS 12 Wyndham Garden River Walk

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7 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum 8 The Pearl 9 RiverCenter Mall

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16 Gunter Hotel 17 Menger Hotel 24 El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel

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Texans love to talk about things that have contributed to the making of a colorful and great Lone Star State, and one of the best places to take a self-guided “course” and discover what they’re talking about happens to be downtown San Antonio.

Fascinating sites either on or near the Paseo del Rio (River Walk) offer visitors and locals alike vivid glimpses of the past that have added richness to the Texas experience. All of them can be explored either on foot or via public transportation.

A good place to start is the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures that sits in the shadow of the Tower of the Americas in HemisFair Park. The name of the place may sound a bit stuffy, but this museum’s 45,000 square feet of exhibit space is anything but, as it showcases more than 20 cultures stitched into the Texas tapestry.

“Los Tejanos,” the Institute’s newest permanent exhibit, focuses on Spanish, Mexican and indigenous peoples that created a “mestizo,” or mixed race, that would lead to the emergence of a new Texan culture – the Tejanos. It covers 500 years of exploration, conquest, settlement, war and treaties.

In addition to its permanent collection of historical items and artifacts, the Institute hosts temporary exhibits. For more Institute information, call (210) 458-2300, or visit www.TexanCultures.com.

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Another Texas Heritage 101 “course requirement” is a visit to The Alamo, the world-famous Spanish mission that sits in a 4.2-acre urban oasis of trees, shrubs and flowers surrounded by hotels, office buildings and retail establishments. Here in March 1836 during a struggle for independence from Mexico, a small band of Texans held out for 13 days against an army commanded

by Gen. Antonio Lόpez de Santa Anna. Alamo defenders like James Bowie, William B. Travis and David Crockett gave their lives in the conflict and earned fame for their bravery.

The Long Barrack, the oldest structure on site at almost 300 years, is filled with reminders of the iconic battle as well as an interpretive exhibit –“The Alamo: A Story Bigger Than Texas.” Visitors can roam the grounds on their own, take a 45-minute audio tour or experience the Alamo Battlefield Tour and learn about the last stands of Alamo heroes such as Travis and Crockett.

Additional information is available at (210) 225-1391 or at www.thealamo.org.

Approximately a half-mile west of the Alamo and next to San Antonio City Hall lies the Spanish Governor’s Palace, a National Historic Landmark that dates to the 1700s when Spain and France were grappling for control of what became Texas.

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The Spanish built presidios (or forts) and missions (or churches) to thwart French expansion, so the Presidio San Antonio de Béxar was established in 1718 at the headwaters of the San Antonio River, then reestablished in 1722 at its present location. The building now known as the Spanish Governor’s Palace housed the captain of the presidio and his office. One of his principal duties was to protect the priests at Mission San Antonio de Valero, later known as the Alamo, as well as settlers. In 1731, 15 families from the Canary Islands arrived to found a settlement that ultimately became San Antonio.

Now owned by the City of San Antonio, the Spanish Governor’s Palace includes a museum and beautiful tree-shaded courtyard. It’s open daily except on Mondays and major holidays. Visit www.spanishgovernorsplace. org, or call (210) 224-0601 for more details.

The newest addition to Texas Heritage 101 is the Briscoe Western Art Museum, or The Briscoe for short. It’s named in honor of the late Texas Gov. Dolph Briscoe Jr., and his wife, Janey Slaughter Briscoe, who were ranchers, philanthropists and lovers of Western art. Visitors approaching from the River Walk can’t help but notice T. D. Kelsey’s “Coming Home to

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the Briscoe,” an eye-catching 3-ton bronze sculpture depicting a vaquero (Mexican cowboy) herding longhorns on a cattle drive.

The beautifully restored, 1930s-vintage building that once served as the San Antonio Public Library and later the Hertzberg Circus Museum now shines with three floors of art and artifacts of the American West, especially Texas. Highlights of nine galleries include Santa Anna’s sword, works by Frederic Remington, Pancho Villa’s last known saddle, contemporary and historic paintings, sculptures, an impressive collection of spurs and other cowboy gear, weapons and photography.

“Tuesday Nights at The Briscoe” offers free admission from 4 to 9 p.m., plus special activities such as concerts, gallery talks, dance performances and lectures. It coincides with free downtown parking on Tuesday evenings and free transportation around downtown from 6 p.m. to midnight on VIA Metropolitan Transit’s new route – “The E” – with service provided by special orange trolleys. What’s new at The Briscoe can be found at www.BriscoeMuseum.org or (210) 299-4499.

Texas indeed boasts a rich heritage, and nowhere is that more visible than deep in the heart of the Alamo City.

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FOOD & DRINK /////////////////////// CASUAL Restaurant Gwendolyn 152 East Pecan Street #100 San Antono, TX 78205 (210) 222-1849 restaurantgwendolyn.com American Arcade Midtown Kitchen 303 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 369-9664 www.arcademk.com American Guenther House Restaurant 205 E. Guenther San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 227-1061 www.guentherhouse.com Breakfast & Lunch Cured 306 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 314-3929 www.curedatpearl.com Charcuterie

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

Sushi Zushi 203 S. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 472-2900 www.sushizushi.com Sushi La Margarita 800 Dolorosa San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 227-7140 www.lamargarita.com Mexican

Green Vegetarian Cuisine 200 East Grayson #120 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 320-5865 www.eatatgreen.com Vegetarian The Monterey 1127 South St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 745-2581 www.themontereysa.com Eclectic

El Mirador 722 South St. Mary’s St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-9444 elmiradorrestaurant.com Mexican

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Hooters 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9464 www.hooters.com Sports Bar

Rosario’s 910 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-1806 www.rosariossa.com Mexican

The Granary 602 Avenue A San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 228-0124 www.thegranarysa.com Barbeque

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Pico de Gallo 111 S. Leona San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 225-6060 www.picodegallo.com Mexican

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The Little Aussie Bakery & Café 3610 Avenue B San Antonion, TX 78209 (210) 826-7877 thelittleaussiebakery.com Bakery/Café

DENNY’S 903 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210 223 4321 www.dennys.com American 24 hours

Pat O’Brien’s 121 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-1076 www.patobriens.com Cajun/New Orleans

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

Luciano Ristorante 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-0500 lucianorestaurants.com Italian

Fuddruckers 115 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9944 www.fuddruckers.com Burgers

Sazo’s Latin Grill 101 Bowie St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 554-6180 www.sazoslatingrill.com Latin American

La Villita Café 418 Villita St. #900 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-4700 www.lavillitacafe.com Café

Mi Tierra 218 Produce Row San Antonio TX 78207 (210) 225-1262 www, mitierracafe.com Mexican

Schilo’s 424 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-6692 www.schilos.com Deli

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Texas de Brazil 313 E. Houston San Antonio., TX 78205 (210) 299-1600 www.texasdebrazil.com Brazilian Steakhouse

PizzaRita’s 245 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 293-7482 www.pizzaritas.com Italian

Bliss 926 South Presa San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 225-2547 www.foodisbliss.com American Boiler House 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 354-4644 www.boilerhousesa.com American

Mexican Manhattan 110 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3913 mexicanmanhattan.com Mexican

La Frite Belgian Bistro 728 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-7555 www.lafritesa.com Belgian

FINE DINING Azuca Nuevo Latino 713 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-5550 www.azuca.net Latin American

Feast 1024 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 354-1024 www.feastsa.com Small Plates

chart house Tower of the Americas 739 East Cesar E. Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3101 toweroftheamericas.com Seafood/Steakhouse

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

Kings X 206 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-7000 www.kingsx.com Antique Soldier Collectibles

Bohanan’s Prime Steaks & Seafood 219 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 472-2600 www.bohanans.com Steakhouse/Seafood

Garcia Art Glass, 715 South Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210-223-1400, www.garciaartglass. com

The Palm 233 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-7256 www.thepalm.com Steakhouse/Seafood Oro 705 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-0146 emilymorganhotel.com

Del Sol of San Antonio 321 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-231-0900 www.delsol.com Clothing 6 Paris Hatters

119 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3453 www.parishatters.com Cowboy Hats Marti’s 310 West Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9100 www.martis.com Fine Mexican Gifts

Toscana Ristorante 301 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2865 toscanaristorantes.com Italian

Saveurs 209 209 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 639-3165 French/American

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Casa Salazar 216 E. Houston San Antonio, 78205 210-472-2272 themajestic.com/casa Fine Mexican Imports

Flag World 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX, 78205 210-229-1935 Flags

De Jeunes Jewelry 123 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-2427 Jewelry

Five & Dime General Store 101 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-233-0166 fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise

Classic Old Time Photos 123 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-475-9899 Photos

Texas Accent General Store 803 S. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78207 210-435-2446 General Merchandise Walgreens 300 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-424-3462 www.walgreens.com General Merchandise and Pharmacy

Alamo Plaza Shirts 325 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-2347 Shirts 77T’s Souvenirs & T-Shirts 207 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-549-1279 www.77tshirts.com T-Shirts

El Mercado 514 W. Commerce Gallery Vetro San Antonio, TX 78207 Creative Artglass 210-207-8600 250 E. Houston www.sanantonio.gov/ San Antonio, TX 78205 marketsquare 210-354-0001 Traditional Mexican Glass Art, Jewelry, Gifts Market Penners Downtown 311 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2487 www.pennersinc.com Iconic Men’s Clothing Store

TPJ Gift Shop 849 E. Commerce #673 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-9066

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IDENTITY – According to 2010 US Census Bureau, 63% of San Antonio’s population culturally identifies themselves as Hispanic or Latino compared to 37 % statewide and 17% in the United States.

ANCESTRY – 113,232 people in San Antonio claim German as their ancestry, according to the 2012 US Census Bureau. At 8.48% this is the largest single ancestry. Irish comes in at a distant second with 4.95%.

RELIGION – Religion is literally, at the heart of the city. When San Fernando cathedral was built in 1738 it officially marked the city center. Today, 30.9% are Catholic, 7.27% are another Christian faith, 1.44% are LDS, 1.19% Islamic, 0.58% Eastern faith, and 0.31% Jewish LANGUAGE – San Antonio is a bi-cultural community rich with Latin American traditions. English and Spanish are spoken side by side by many. Spanish speakers have risen to almost a third of the population. Statewide and locally, Vietnamese and Chinese have replaced German and French to become the third and fourth most spoken language.

FRIENDLY – The slogan “Keep Texas Friendly” isn’t just lip-service ‘round these here parts. 80 years ago Texas adopted the motto Friendship. The hospitality industry offers the customer service course Texas Friendly Hospitality. And the official traffic safety slogan, Drive Friendly, was developed in the early 1970’s.

GENEROSITY – Plain and simple, San Antonions are givers. If someone is in need you can be sure a BBQ fundraiser isn’t far behind.

Food and clothing drives for hurricane victims and suits for women starting a career- you name it and the effusive spirit of giving is a big part of the culture. Bexar County has the highest overall giving ratio at all income levels than neighboring counties.

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music American Idol Live!

8/14, Fri @ 8pm Majestic Theatre Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too Tour: Colbie Caillat and Christina Perri 8/15, Sat @ 7:30pm Majestic Theatre A Tribute to Elvis 8/16, Sun @ 2pm & 6pm Jo Long Theatre @ The Carver “Weird Al” Yankovic: The Mandatory World Tour 8/19, Wed @ 8pm Majestic Theatre 1964 The Tribute 8/21, Fri @ 8pm Majestic Theatre Yes & Toto 2015 Summer Tour 8/26, Wed @ 7:30pm Majestic Theatre TwoTen Empire Series: Bombasta 8/28, Fri @ 9pm Charline McCombs Empire Theatre The Australian Pink Floyd 8/30, Sun @ 7:30pm Majestic Theatre

live theater 27 Short Plays About Being Murdered in a Hotel by ABBA 8/1-2, Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 7pm Greg Barrios Theater @ The Overtime Theater

CELEBRATIONS – From festivals and quinceaneras to football games

Avenue Q 8/1-2, Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 4:30pm Cameo Theatre

PETS – An estimated 700,000 dogs and cats are beloved “members of

Romeo Chang 8/1-15, Fri-Sat @ 8pm 8/2, Sun @ 2:30pm 8/16, Sun @ 7pm 8/20-22, Thu-Sat @ 8pm Little Overtime Theater

and rodeos; this town likes to celebrate. Actually no event is needed, just come to the River Walk and celebrate whatever day of the week it happens to be!

the family” in San Antonio. That’s larger than the population in each of the states of Vermont, Wyoming and the District of Columbia.

San Antonio adopted a no-kill policy for city shelters (except for extreme illness or hostility). The feral cat population is captured, spayed and neutered, and returned to the wild.

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Cabaret 8/22-9/20, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 4:30pm Cameo Theatre

COMEDY Hollywood Babble-On with Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman 8/29, Sat @ 9pm Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

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Episode Now thru 8/9 INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES Los Tejanos Now on view Texas Czechs Now thru 9/4 Faces of Survival Now thru 11/15

Mercy Watson 8/1, Sat @ 2pm 8/5-8, Wed @ 10:30am Fri @ 10:30am & 7pm Sat @ 2pm Magik Theatre

Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab Now thru 1/3/16 LINDA PACE FOUNDATION

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley 8/21-22, Fri @ 7pm;Sat @ 2pm;8/26-9/4, Wed @ 10:30am;Fri @ 10:30am & 7pm; Sat @ 2pm 9/826, Tue-Thu @ 9:45am & 11:30am; Fri @ 9:45, 11:30am & 7pm; Sat @ 2pm Magic Theatre

Exhibitions ARTPACE

It Takes A Village: New Works by Alejandro Diaz Now thru 9/12 SPACE:The Linda Pace Foundation Gallery Adam (Public Artwork)

By Arturo Herrera 25’ h x 98’ w, Frost Bank Garage Commerce at Main Now thru 12/2016 SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ART

Hudson Showroom Christian Marclay: Guitar Drag Video Now thru 8/30

All School Exhibition Now thru 8/30

Window Works Katie Pell Now thru 8/30

TEXAS A&M EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ART CENTER

Summer 2015 Artists in Residence Fatma Bucak Wafaa Bilal Gabriel Martinez Ian Alden Russell, Curator Now thru 9/13

Mel Casas: The Southwestern Cliches, 1982-1989 Now thru 9/27

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San Antonio: The Saga Now thru 12/31, BLUE STAR CONTEMPORARY Tue, Fri-Sun @ 9pm ART MUSEUM San Fernando Cathedral Everyday is Ordinary Now thru 8/9

Pearl Farmer’s Market 8/1-30, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm Pearl Complex

Transmission Now thru 8/9 Cynthia Gregory: Of Reference, Of Departure, Of Origin Now thru 8/9 Emily Fleisher: Stellar-Scape Now thru 8/9

SAN ANTONIO SPURS – Most love affairs are private. However, the

one between the people of San Antonio and the Spurs is very public, and a VERY LARGE part of the local fabric. Spurs flags wave on cars, home and business flag poles. Don’t be surprised to see more than one person proudly wearing the iconic Spurs logo as a tattoo.

The Saga at San Fernando Cathedral

FOOD – Heavenly Tex-Mex and Mexican food is everywhere. Tamales are eaten year-round. Barbacoa and fajitas are backyard barbeque staples. Frozen treats like raspas and palettas are sold everyoneincluding in front of the Alamo. Festival favorites include sopapillas, puffy deep fried dough sweetened with honey or sugar and churros,

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CULTURAL

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By Lucille Sims Thomas

If you’re looking to purchase some unique cultural items while visiting San Antonio, here are three places offering shopping experiences that will help make your visit memorable.

El Mercado/ Market Square

El Mercado/Market Square: El Mercado is home to 32 specialty shops and is designed to look like an authentic, colorful, vibrant Mexican market.

It is located in historic Market Square, a three-block-long outdoor plaza filled with shops, produce stands and restaurants that is often the scene of festivals, mariachis, singing, dancing and numerous cultural celebrations.

Market Square is often referred to as the largest Mexican market in the United States. The shops of El Mercado sell a huge range of items including colorful hand-embroidered dresses, pottery, glassware and Mexican art work.

Also in Market Square, the Farmer’s Market Plaza has 80 shops offering items ranging from wood carvings to fine foods giving visitors a chance to experience an entire day of shopping, dining and entertainment.

Santos Marks/ El Mercado

Entrance to the San Angel Folk Art Gallery

Conveniently located in downtown San Antonio at 514 W. Commerce, Market Square is open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the summer. The stores are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas day, New Year’s Day and Easter.

For more information, visit getcreativesanantonio.com/exploresanantonio/ marketsquare.

San Angel Folk Art Gallery: Located in the Blue Star Art Complex, San Angel Folk Art Gallery is home to a large, diverse, unique and comprehensive collection of art. Art work from Mexico, Europe, Africa, Latin American and the U.S. is for sale here. Works from this gallery now populate museums all over the world after it was purchased by collectors.

Artists from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and spiritual beliefs are featured at the gallery. Many of the artists’ works make statements about current world conditions such as war, the environment and capitalism.

The gallery is set up like a Victorian curiosity shop with contemporary art showcased beside historic art. Works date from the 16th century to the present.

San Angel Folk Art Gallery is open daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is less than a mile from downtown at 110 Blue Star. For more information, visit sanangelfolkart.com.

Paris Hatters: This world famous gem specializes in quality custom-fitted and custom-shaped hats. It has a humungous variety of hats in numerous styles including Western, dress felts and dress straws. Prices range from $20 to $7,000 with an untold number of celebrity fittings documented by photos on the walls.

Paris Hatters has been in business since 1917 and is only blocks from the Alamo at Broadway and Houston streets. The store sells more than 9,000 hats a year, mostly for men, but does have a few sun hats for women. It is the oldest surviving retail business downtown. For more information on Paris Hatters, visit parishatters.com.

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By Carole Miller Sir Winston Churchill once said, “We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us.” And through architecture, it’s possible to discover many things about a culture. Few things last the way architecture does. After all, buildings are constructed of durable materials and tend to last for a long time.

The rich heritage of the Alamo City includes strong Spanish, Mexican and German influences and is so unmistakably our own wonderful, blend of cultures that Mark Twain once called it one of the four most unique cities in America.

Remember the Alamo?

The first buildings in San Antonio stand as enduring SEGUINmonuments to the Franciscans who brought Christianity to the New World.

These walled compounds or missions were constructed in the 18th century by the Spaniards. They encompassed a church and other buildings and served a dual purpose. First, the walls protected the people from being attacked and, most importantly, they recruited new members into the Catholic Church.

San Antonio’s five missions are considered some of the finest examples of Spanish colonial architecture in the United States.

This type of architecture brought the classical, European-style architecture with beautiful, intricate details from the Spaniards and mixed it generously with the much more minimal Mexican architecture characterized by arches, thick openings and interesting doors.

The four historic missions that make up the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park include: Nuestra Señora de La Purisma Conceptión de Acuña, San José y San Miguel de Aguayo, San Juan Capistrano and San Francisco de La Espada. (If that sounds like a mouthful, the locals call them Conceptión, San José, San Juan and Espada for short.) And San Antonio’s most famous mission, San Antonio de Valero, was the www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

sight of the infamous Battle of the Alamo.

Remember? We do.

Not only do the missions reflect the heritage of the Alamo City, they were designated on July 5, 2015 as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The World Heritage List recognizes the most significant cultural and natural sites in the world such as Stonehenge, Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramid and the Great Wall of China and includes only 21 other sites in the United States including the Grand Canyon, Independence Hall and Statue of Liberty.

Everything old is new again The Spanish colonial revival movement, which surged in popularity from 1915 to 1930, began with a roux of Spanish colonial style. The Spanish colonial style, already a mixture of cultures, was joined by a medley of Mediterranean mastery, a morsel of Moorish muquarnas, a bit of Baroque and several dashes of Romanesque and Renaissance inspiration from Europe combined with the simplicity of the native Southwest Indian adobes.

This style remains popular in San Antonio and is marked by the prodigious use of curves, arches, stucco, handpainted tiles, red tile roofs, towers, balconies, iron details and courtyards. Many notable archetypes of this style can be found all over downtown including the Tobin Center, the Arneson River Theater, San Fernando Cathedral, La Villita, the Spanish Governors Palace, Majestic Theater and the McNay Museum (just north of downtown).

Mission San Antonio de Valero, AKA The Alamo

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Zeitgeist blitzkrieg and beer Germans first immigrated to Texas in the 1830s. But the Germans were not your typical immigrants. They were not poverty-stricken or oppressed. Conversely, they were land-owning families and college-educated professionals who used their wealth to build lavish homes within an enclave they named in honor of King Wilhelm I of Prussia.

By the 1890s the population of San Antonio was one third German. They brought with them their distinctive foods, customs and architecture and the King William Historic District just south of downtown became one of the most affluent German neighborhoods.

Most importantly, however, they gave us such Texas German beers as Pearl and Shiner. And everyone knows that beer is vital to survival in San Antonio, especially in August.

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And with beer comes breweries. Both the San Antonio Museum of Art and the Pearl Brewery Complex began their lives as breweries and still stand as wonderful examples of the Germans’ fanciful-yetpractical schloss-style design with their grand style and crenellated parapets overlooking the city.

The whole enchilada In a city as truly unique as San Antonio, you have to mix things up a little and insert something odd, right? In our case, the big red enchilada in the room (or, in this case, in the downtown skyline) is the San Antonio Public Library. Since its inauguration, the iconic Central Library’s bright-colored, striking Mexican Modernist design has attracted a great deal of attention in architectural and library circles.

Other architectural points-of-interest not to be missed are the Emily Morgan and Gunter Hotels with their intricate, carved grotesques, gargoyles and stone embellishments indicative of the NeoGothic Revival style. And the Bexar County Courthouse is a wonderful work of Romanesque Revival architecture.

The grandiose Beaux Arts style combined with Art Deco to form the Drury Plaza. And countless Art Deco-inspired buildings line the downtown skyline.

You may call it a mixed up melee, a cacophony of construction or even a barrage of buildings, but in the melting pot that is San Antonio, we call it home.

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FOOD & DRINK /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// casual Boardwalk Bistro 4011 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-0100 www.boardwalkbistro.net American Josephine Street Café 400 East Josephine San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-6169 www.josephinestcafe.com American Two Brothers 12656 West Avenue San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 496-0222 twobrosbbqmarket.com Barbeque Formosa Garden 1011 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9988 www.formosagarden.com Chinese Golden Wok 8822 Wurzbach San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-8282 www.golden-wok.com Chinese Hoffbrau 7310 Jones Maltsberger San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 209-8066 quarryhofbrau.com German-American

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Mimi & Dimi’s Greek House 7159 US Highway 90 San Antonio, TX 78227 (210) 674-3464 www.agreekhouse.com Greek

Piatti’s 255 East Basse Road #500 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 832-0300 www.piatti.com Italian

Taco Haven 1032 South Presa San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 533-2171 www.tacohaven.info Mexican

Big Bob’s Burgers 447 West Hildebrand San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 734-2627 www.bigbobsburgers.com Hamburgers

Tre trattoria 4003 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-0333 www.tretrattoria.com com Italian

The Fruteria 1401 South Flores San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 251-3104 www.thefruteria.com Mexican

Sam’s Burger Joint 330 East Grayson San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 223-2830 www.samsburgerjoint.com Hamburgers

Fujiya 9030 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-7553 fujiyajapanesegarden.com Japanese

India Palace 8474 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 692-5262 indiapalacesanantonio.com Indian

La Fogata 2427 Vance Jackson Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 340-1337 www.lafogata.com Mexican

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 76 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 340-7143 www.pappadeaux.com Seafood

Aldino at the Vineyard 1203 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 340-0000 www.aldinos.com Italian

La Fonda on Main 2415 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 733-0621 www.lafondaonmain.com Mexican

Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano 8539 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 696-2536 www.aldos.us Italian

Paloma Blanca 5800 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-6151 www.palomablanca.net Mexican

Two Step 9840 Loop 1604 San Antonio, TX 78254 (210) 688-2686 twosteprestaurant.com Southwestern Barn Door 8400 North New Braunfels San Antono, TX 78209 (210) 824-0166 thebarndoorestaurant.com Steakhouse Koi Kawa 4051 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-8111 Sushi

family DeWese’s Tip Top CAFE 2814 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 732-0191 www.tiptopcafe.com American Magnolia Pancake Haus 606 Embassy Oaks #100 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 496-0828 magnoliapancakehaus.com American Earl Abel’s 1201 Alamo Highway #175 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-3358 www.earlabelssa.com Diner Food Chris Marid’s 1900 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 735-3552 www.chrismadrids.com Hamburgers Longhorn Café 17625 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 492-0301 www.thelonghorncafe.com Hamburgers Beto’s 8142 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 930-9393 www.betosinfo.com Barbeque

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////////////////////////////////////////////////// Henry’s Puffy Tacos 6030 Bandera Road San Antonio, TX 78238 (210) 432-7341 www.henryspuffytacos.com Mexican Dough Pizzeria Napoletana 6989 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 979-6565 www.doughpizzeria.com Pizza

fine dining Cappy’s 5011 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9669 cappysrestaurant.com American CHEZ Vatel Bistro 218 East Olmos Drive San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 828-3141 www.chezvatelbistro.com European

Kirby’s Steakhouse 123 Loop 1604 NE San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 404-2221 www.kirbyssteakhouse.com Steakhouse Myron’s Prime Steakhouse 10003 NW Military Hwy, Suite 2101 San Antono, TX 78231 (210) 493-3031 www.myronsprime.com Steakhouse Perry’s 15900 La Cantera Pkwy #2200 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6161 www.perryssteakhouse.com Steakhouse

Fleming’s 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-9463 flemmingssteakhouse.com Steakhouse

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SHOPPING //////////////////////////////////////////////// Alley on Bitters 42555 West Bitters Road San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 585-3550 www.alleyonbitters.com Unique collection of shops and artists Lucchese Boot Company 255 East Basse Road #800 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9419 www.lucchese.com Custom Boots and Western wear JR Mooney Galleries of Fine Art 305 South Main #400 Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-5106 www.jrmooneygalleries. com Fine Art Gallery Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art 6496 North New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-6491 greenhousegallery.com Fine Art Gallery

Silo 434 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 483-8989 siloelevatedcuisine.com American

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

Silo 1133 Austin Highway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8686 siloelevatedcuisine.com American

Kendra Scott 310 East Basse Road #101 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 591-7980 www.kendrascott.com Jewelry Kathleen Sommers 2417 North Main San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 732-8437 kathleensommers.com Local Fashions & Jewelry Fiesta on Main 2025 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 738-1188 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas

The Collection 7959 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3130 thecollectionsanantonio. com Shopping Center Shops of La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com Shopping Mall North Star Mall 7400 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 340-6627 www.northstarmall.com Shopping MalL

The Vineyard 1207 North Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 408-7200 thevineyard shoppingcenter.com Shopping Center

Sloan Hall 5922 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-7738 www.sloanhall.com Unique Gifts, Accessories & Jewelry

Alamo Quarry Market 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8885 www.quarrymarket.com Shopping Center

Los Patios 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-6171 www.lospatios.com Unique local shops

Huebner Oaks 11745 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 867-1846 shophuebneroaks.com Shopping Center

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

San Antonio Talons Arena Football 100 Montana St. San Antonio, TX 78203 (210) 207-3663 sanantoniotalons.com

theme parks

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

MOrgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888. morganswonderland.com

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

SeaWorld of San Antonio 10500 Seaworld Drive San Antonio, TX 78251 (800) 700-7786 www.seaworld.com

Six Flags Fiesta Texas 17000 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 697-5050 www.sixflags.com/ fiestatexas Splashtown 3600 IH 35 North San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 227-1400 www.splashtownsa.com

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

Mission San Jose 6701 San Jose Drive San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan Mission Espada 10040 Espada Road San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan Mission San Juan 9101 Graf Road San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan

ZOO San Antonio Zoo 3903 N. St. Mary’s St San Antion, TX 78212

9am-5pm 365 days a year

(210) 734-7184 www.sazoo-aq.org

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San Antonio

Music in the Air

By Emily Glisson

From Mariachis strumming their guitars to German musicians pulling their melodeons, the cultural sounds of San Antonio keep music in the air.

Mariachi group perform at Mi Tierra restaurant

If you take a stroll through downtown San Antonio’s historic Market Square, you’re likely to hear the sweet sounds of Tejano music either blasting through a speaker or being sung by locals. Tourists shop along the vendor carts while snapping photos of people singing and dancing to their favorite cultural tunes. It’s a fun and festive atmosphere for the entire family – one that truly embraces Mexican culture. Just a few feet away from all the action is Mi Tierra Restaurant and Bakery – an authentic Mexican restaurant opened 24-hours a day to tourists and locals alike. This self-proclaimed “loco” eatery is colorful, crazy, and a whole lot of fun. With colorful lights strung all year long, guests can enjoy non-stop Mariachi music, Tejano music, and an Elvis-Mariachi, just to make things a bit more interesting.

But San Antonio is not only known for its rich Tejano culture. The city boasts of its German roots as well. Just a few minutes away from the bustling Market Square, in the heart of the King William District, is Beethoven Maennerchor – one of the oldest German singing societies in Texas. Founded in 1867, this non-profit organization has been practicing and performing German chorus for over 150 years. Guests can attend concerts in the main building or partake in numerous fun activities in the Garten, which sits adjacent to the main performance area. Some of these fun activities are staples among San Antonio locals, including Gartenkonzerts, Oktoberfest, Kristkindlemarkt, Fiesta events, and First Friday events.

Central and South Texas is also known for its tall hills, limestone, and scenic routes. Just on the outskirts of San Antonio is nearly 25-miles of rugged and rolling Texas Hill Country. In the midst of those hills sits a small German town called Boerne, just 35 minutes north of the heart of downtown San Antonio. Like most small towns in the Texas Hill Country, Boerne embraces its German heritage through food and music. Among the most popular is The Boerne Village Band. They are one of the oldest German bands in the state, performing continuously since 1860. Popularly known as “oom-pah” music, you can catch The Boerne Village Band perform live in the Main Plaza of downtown Boerne every other Tuesday night. Guests can bring blankets and lawn chairs while listening to some of the most popular German songs. Aside from their regularly scheduled Tuesday appearances, The Boerne Village Band can also be seen performing at some of the most popular Hill Country German festivals, including Berges Fest in Boerne, Wurstfest in New Braunfels, and Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg.

From Mariachis strumming their guitars to German musicians pulling their melodeons, the cultural sounds of San Antonio keep music in the air.

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EVENTS ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Live theater Grease 8/1-16, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm Russell Hill Rogers Theatre @ Playhouse San Antonio West Side Story 8/14-9/6, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 3pm Woodlawn Theatre

Felicia Michaels 8/19-23, Wed-Thu; Sun @ 8pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Miro: The Experience of Seeing 9/30-1/10/16

Christopher Titus 8/28-30, Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm; Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Cursive Wanderings Now thru 10/2

exhibitions BIHL HAUS ARTS

Boeing-Boeing 8/20-9/13, Thu @ 7:30pm Sat @ 8pm; Sun @ 2:30pm (no shows Fridays ) Sheldon Vexler Theatre

Golden Panoramas Now thru 8/27 McNAY ART MUSEUM Viva Zapata!

Now thru 8/16

comedy Bobby Lee 8/1-2, Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Voices of Suffering Now thru 8/16

Tabari McCoy 8/5-6, Wed-Thu @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Merida’s Mexico Now thru 9/6

Recycled, Repurposed, Reborn Now thru 8/17

Robyn O’Neil: We, The Masses Now thru 9/6

Brooks Wheelan 8/7-9, Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Lesley Dill: Performance as Art Now thru 9/6 Richard Duardo: Maestro of Pop Now thru 9/6

Carlos Mencia 8/14-16, Fri @ 8pm & 10:15pm Sat @ 7pm, 9:15pm, 11:30pm Sun @ 7pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Stephan Westfall: The Holy Forest 8/6-7/31/16

MUSEO GUADALUPE

Getting The Big Picture: Mel Casas and the Politics of the 1960s and 1970s Now thru 10/24 SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN Rainforest Adventure Now thru 9/20 One Way Trail-Art in the Garden 2015(In conjunction with Blue Star Contemporary Art Center) Now thru 1/31/16 WITTE MUSEUM Images of San Antonio Missions Now thru 8/29 Discover the Ice Age Now thru 9/7

miscellaneous Culinaria Restaurant Week 8/15-29 Selected restaurants citywide For information: www.culinariasa.org

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For those travelers that enjoy off the beaten path experiences the areas surrounding San Antonio are known for their history, small towns, antiques, wineries, scenic views and unique travel experiences. These areas surrounding San Antonio are easily accessed by car or bus.

SURROUNDING AREAS MARBLE FALLS

FREDERICKSBURG

JOHNSON CITY

HWY 290

KERRVILLE

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281 GRUENE

TX 46

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NEW BRAUNFELS

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CASTLE HILLS

OLMOS PARK

ALAMO HEIGHTS

BALCONES HEIGHTS

SEGUIN

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CASTROVILLE LACKLAND AIRFORCE BASE

CHINA GROVE

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1 Cascade Caverns 2 Natural Bridge Caverns 3 Schliterbahn 4 ZDT’s

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Vereins Kirche at Marketplatz in Fredericksburg

the

Melting Pot

By Ron Aaron Eisenberg

Boerne

Beginning in the mid-1800s immigrants from Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Ireland, France and elsewhere in Europe flocked to San Antonio and surrounding settlements.

They put down roots and raised families in places that became Boerne, Castroville, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, and New Braunfels. They brought with them the customs and character of their former countries and more. Like language and specialty foods, music, dress, and religion. And those customs and languages can still be found today.

Boerne

One such community is Boerne, just 37 minutes north of San Antonio. German immigrants and some Czechs first settled there near the cool waters of the Cibolo Creek over 150 years ago. Boerne’s beginnings are still evident in the old stone buildings with narrow windows, steep gables, outside stairways and gardens. More than 140 historic structures remain, according to www.visitboerne.org.

A stroll down Haupstrasse (Main Street in German) through Boerne’s historic district offers a wide assortment of specialty shops including antiques, home accessories, unique gift items, trendy boutiques, jewelry stores, and art galleries. Boerne also has several outstanding restaurants including Little Gretel’s BIERGARTEN which features traditional Czech foods like Wurst Kiolbasa Kolache.

Annual Czech festivals are held in many communities in south Texas including Shiner, Hallettsville, and Schulenburg, who all feature Czech foods and music.

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Fredericksburg

French immigrants from the Alsace region of that country settled in the area that became Castroville, 30 minutes west of San Antonio, along the Medina River. Today, the red rooftops, white buildings and European architecture reflect the area’s proud history and culture.

Perhaps more than architecture, the biggest influence Alsatians have had on Castroville is the food. Haby’s Alsatian Bakery has been a tradition since 1974. Locals recommend the honey buns, frosted cookies, pastries such as stollen and kugelhopf and knotted breads, including French bread. Dzuik’s Meat Market is famous for its dried sausage and parisa, a raw meat dish similar to steak tartare.

Among Castroville’s restaurants Le Chat Noir gets rave reviews. The Alsatian Restaurant features Jaegerschnitzel. And Chateau Lafayette showcases traditional dried sausages and cheeses.

Fredericksburg is located about an hour north of San Antonio, in the Hill Country. German immigrants who came from what was known as Prussia at the time settled the area in 1846.

Fredericksburg is known for its many “Sunday Haus” guesthouse lodgings and Main Street shopping. It is also home to many restaurants, German biergartens, music events and more.

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With its distinct German flair and historic buildings, the community is truly like being in a part of the Old World.

Many visitors come to Fredericksburg to shop at Kuckuck’s Nest. The store is a one-of-a-kind featuring cuckoo clocks, dirndls (traditional Bavarian dress), lederhosen, hats, hatpins, beer steins, plus table linens, lace curtains from Germany and other collectibles. It also sells antiques and unusual items all originals from Germany.

The German influence is predominant throughout the community, although native speakers are far less common today. Friedhelm’s Bavarian Inn and Der Lindenbaum gets rave reviews from locals for their authentic German cuisine.

German and Polish immigrants established New Braunfels, 39 minutes north of San Antonio, in 1845. Like Boerne, the German influence is very evident in the community from street names to restaurants, antique establishments and more.

The Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture is filled with examples of furniture and other imports prized by the German community.

Polish immigrants travelled to Texas in 1855, and settled in several communities including what became St. Hedwig in Bexar County, southeast

of San Antonio. Another group of Polish immigrants moved to the frontier west of San Antonio, settling in what is now Bandera, about 65 minutes from San Antonio.

Festivals thrive in the smaller cities in and around St. Hedwig with servings of Polish food.

Preeminent, of course, is the kielbasa, the Polish sausage with lots of garlic. Other Polish foods include the pierogi, a dumpling often stuffed with various fillings; bigos, a kind of stew; babka, a cake served at Easter; rosol, chicken soup, and golbaki, cabbage rolls.

Polish immigrants also settled in San Antonio that is now home to the Polish Eagle Dance Group and the South Texas Polish Dancers Irish immigrants also came to South Texas. The San Antonio Harp and Shamrock Society of Texas participates in the River Walk’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and dyeing the River Walk green.

Bottom line, there may be no need to travel to Europe to experience authentic German, Polish, Czech and Irish food and customs. And of course the influence of Hispanics who populated Texas is seen, tasted, and felt everywhere, our beautiful melting pot of cultures.

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FOOD & DRINK /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// casual Dodging Duck Brewhaus 402 River Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 248-3825 www.dodgingduck.com American Grist Mill River Restaurant & Bar 1287 Gruene Road Gruene, TX 78130 625-0684 gristmillrestaurant.com American High’s Café & Store 726 High Street Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995-4995 highscafeandstore.com American Huisache Grill & Wine Bar 303 W. San Antonio St. New Bruanfels, TX 78130 (830) 620-9001 www.huisache.com American Lincoln Street 111 South Lincoln Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8463 www.lincolnst.com American Mike’s in the Village 2355 Bulverde Road Bulverde, TX 78163 (830) 438-2747 mikesinthevillage.com American

Pecan Street Brewing 106 East Pecan Avenue Johnson City, TX 78636 (830) 868-2500 pecanstreetbrewing.com American

Valeria Farm-to-Table Restaurant 109 Waterview Pkwy. Ste 105 Boerne, TX 78006 (830)-331-1393 www.valeriarestaurant.com American

Scenic Loop Café & Bar 25615 Boerne Stage Rd. San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 687-1818 scenicloopcafe.com American

Hoffbrau 18403 IH 10 San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 877-1500 hofbraurim.com German American

The Creek 119 Staffel Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-2005 texaslandandcattle.com Steakhouse

Piatti’s 17101 La Cantera Pkwy Bldg 7 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 251-3542 www.piatti.com Italian

Cypress Grille 170 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 248-1353 cypressgrilleboerne.com American

El Chaparral 15103 Bandera Road Helotes, TX 78023 (210) 695-8302 elchaparral.com Mexican

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

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

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

Hermann Sons Steakhouse 577 US Highway 90 Hondo, TX 78861 (830) 426-2220

hermannsonssteakhouse.com

Steakhouse

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Camp Verde General Store 285 East Verde Creek Rd Camp Verde, TX 78010 (830) 634-7722

campverdegeneralstore.com

American

Po-Po Family Restaurant 829 FM 289 Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-4194 poporestaurant.com American Cranky Franks BBQ Company 1679 South US Hwy 87 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-2353 crankyfranksbbq.com Barbeque Rudy’s Barbeque 24152 IH 10 West Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-2141 www.rudysbbq.com Barbeque

On A Whole New Level.

Imagine a place that towers overhead, even though it’s deep underground. A place filled with delicate formations of solid stone formed by single splashes of water. A place that’s eons old, but feels brand new every time you see it. From giant chambers that echo with mystery to passages with discovery around every bend, come see what makes Natural Bridge Caverns…

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Sammy’s 202 Highway 90 East Castroville, TX 78009 (830) 931-2204 sammysrestaurant.com Diner Food Alamo Springs 107 Alamo Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-8004 alamospringscafe.com Hamburgers

Fine Dining The Grill at Leon Springs 24116 IH 10 West Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-8797 leonspringsgrill.com American Hilltop 10661 Highway 87 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8922 www.hilltopcafe.com American Sustenio 17103 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 598-2950 www.eilanhotel.com American August E 203 East San Antonio St Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-1585 august-es.com Asian Le Chat Noir 1403 Angelo Street Castroville, TX 78009 (830) 583-9347 lechatnoireatery.com French Welfare Cafe 223 Welfare Waring Rd. Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-3700 www.welfaretexas.com German Francesca’s at Sunset 16641 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6500 resortlacantera.com Southwestern Navajo Grill 803 East Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-8289 www.navajogrill.com Southwestern Grey Moss Inn 19010 Scenic Loop Rd. Grey Forest, TX 78023 (210) 695-8301 grey-moss-inn.com Steak Bob’s Steak & Chop House 5815 Rim Pass Dr. San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 222-2627 bobs-steakandchop.com Steak Myron’s Prime Steakhouse 136 North Castell New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 624-1024 myronsprime.com Southwestern

Longhorn Café 23775 West IH 10 Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-7766 thelonghorncafe.com Hamburger

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La Hacienda de los Barrios 18747 Redland Road San Antonio, TX 78259 (210) 497-8000 www.lhdlb.com Mexican

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

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

caverns Cascade Caverns 226 cascade Caverns Road Boerne, TX 78015 (830) 755-8080 www.cascadecaverns.com 9am-4pm M-F, 9am-6pm Sa-Sun Cave Without a Name 325 Kreutzberg Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-4212 cavewithoutaname.com 9am-6pm Daily Natural Bridge Caverns 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd San Antonio, TX 78266 (210) 651-6101 9am-5pm daily naturalbridgecaverns.com

distillery Rebecca Creek Distillery 26606 Bulverde Road San Antonio, TX 78260 (830) 714-4581 12pm-5pm Sat rebeccacreekdistillery.com

entertainment Morgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888 morganswonderland.com ZDT’s amusement park 301 W Kingsbury Seguin, TX 78155 (830) 386-0151 zdtamusement.com

glider rides San Antonio Soaring Society 400 Boerne Stage Airfield Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 981-2345

By Appointment

golf courses Cedar Creek Golf Course 8250 Vista Colina San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 695-5050 alamocitygolftrail.com Tapatio Springs Resort & Golf Couse 1 Resort Way Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 537-4197 tapatio.com/golf Canyon Springs 24400 Canyon Golf Road San Antonio, TX 78260 (210) 558-2365 lacanteragolfclub.com TPC Golf Course 23808 Resort Parkway San Antonio, TX 78261 (210) 558-2365 www.tpc.com/ tpc-san-antonio The Palmer Course 16641 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 558-2365 lacanteragolfclub.com

hiking Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-4616 8am-Dusk www.cibolo.org Enchanted Rock 16710 Ranch Road 965 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 685-3636 8am-10pm Daily

Spring Branch, TX 7 8070 (830) 438-2656 8am-10pm Daily

dance halls John T. Floores Country Store 14492 Old Bandera Road Helotes, TX 78023 (210) 695-8827 liveatfloores.com Gruene Hall 1281 Gruene Road New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 606-1281 www.gruenehall.com

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

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

museum

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

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

Guadalupe River State Park 3350 Park Road 31

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

(210) 253-8800 9am-9pm Daily basspro.com

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

WATERPARK

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

OLIVE OIL FARMS

Bella Vista Ranch 3101 Mount Sharp Road Wimberley, TX 78676 (512) 847-6514 www.texasoliveoil.com Sandy Oak Olive Orchard 25195 Mathis Road Elmendorf, TX 78112 (210) 621-0044 9am-4pm Tu-Sat sandyoaks.com

SHOPPING Bass Pro Shops 17907 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257

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

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

WINERY Becker Vineyards 464 Becker Farms Road Stonewall, TX 78671 (830) 644-2681 beckervineyards.com Bell Mountain Vineyards 463 Bell Mountain Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 685-3297 10am-5pm Sat bellmountainwine.com

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

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

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

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

Las Finezas 210 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 331-9272 www.lasfinezas.com Fine Imported Gifts Ranch at the Rim 18007 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 319-3001 www.ranchattherim.com Fine western wear Busseys flea market 18738 IH 35 North Schertz, TX 78154 (830) 609-0800 www.busseyfm.com Flea Market Kendra Scott 15900 La Cantera Parkway #2290 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 399-2854 www.kendrascott.com Jewelry

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

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

Traditions at the Depot 518 South Main Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-2795 traditionsatthedepot.com Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashions

The Twig Book Shop 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com Shopping Center The Rim 17503 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 641-1777 www.therimsa.com Shopping Center

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

Main Street Boerne Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (800) 322-3868 mainstreetinboerne.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants

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

Fredericksburg 302 East Austin Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-6523 visitfredericksburgtx.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants

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

Red 307 East Main Street Frederickburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-0700 www.redinfred.com Unique Collection of items for the Home

New Braunfels Art League 239 W. San Antonio Street New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 629-8022 newbraunfelsartleague.org Texas Fine Art & Jewelry

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EVENTS //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// music Cory Morrow 8/1, Sat @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall Cody Johnson 8/1, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Dirty River Boys 8/1, Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall Two Ton Tuesday with Two Tons of Steel 8/4-18, Tue @ 8:30pm Gruene Hall R5: Sometime Last Night Tour with Jacob Whiteside & Ryland 8/5, Wed @ 6pm Whitewater Amphitheater New Braunfels Wagon Aces 8/7, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall

The John Conlee Show 8/7, Fri @ 8:30pm John T. Floore Country Store

Granger Smith 8/14, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store

John Evans Band 8/22, Sat @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall

Gary P. Nunn 8/8, Sat @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall

Monte Good Band 8/15, Sat @ 8pm Anhalt Hall

Almost Patsy Cline Band 8/28, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall

William Clark Green 8/8, Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall

The Merles 8/21, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall

Zane Williams 8/28, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store

James McMurtry 8/8, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store

Chris Knight 8/21, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store

Kevin Fowler & Roger Creagar 8/29, Sat @ 8:30pm John T. Floore Country Store

Buddy Holly Tribute Show 8/12, Wed @ 7pm Rockbox Theater Fredericksburg

Hayes Carll 8/21-22, Fri @ 8pm; Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall

Jonathan Tyler 8/14, Fri @ 8pm Gruene Hall Cody Joe Hodges 8/14, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall

Everything Is Awesome Summer 2015 Tour: Slightly Stoopid with Dirty Heads & The Expendables 8/22, Sat @ 6:30pm Whitewater Amphitheater New Braunfels

live theater Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) 8/1, Sat @ 8pm Boerne Community Theatre Thoroughly Modern Millie 8/1-2, Sat @ 8pm; Sun @ 2pm Circle Arts Theatre New Braunfels

COUPONS

with purchase of an Entrée*

Offer not valid for use with party packages. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Expires 12/31/15

*One per table

111 West Crockett Street 210-212-4461 cowboysalamocityharley.com *Limit one coupon per person.

No additi onal discounts apply. Expires 08/31/15

126 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX, 78205

(210) 212-7299

www.biergartenriverwalk.com

FREE

KRAUTWURST BALLS with purchase of TWO – ONE LITER BIERS

One coupon per table. For dine in guests only. Expires 08/31/15.

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Greater Tuna Fredericksburg Theater Company 8/14-23, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 2pm Steve W. Shepherd Theater Fredericksburg

Receive a FREE Appetizer with Purchase of Entrée

849 E. Commerce/River Walk 210.272.0403 | mariamexicanbistro.com

Harley Davidson T-Shirt

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FREE CHIPS and QUESO

Extreme wristband includes unlimited access to all attractions on the date of purchase.

$5 OFF

The Addams Family 8/7-9, Fri-Sun @ 7:30pm 8/13-22, Thu-Sat @ 8:30pm Elizabeth Huth Coates Theatre Ingram

Cuisine D’itAliA

www.zdtamusement.com $2 off an Extreme wristband for up to 6 individuals

Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits 8/1-2, Sat @ 8pm; Dinner @ 6:30pm; Sun @ 4pm Spotlight Theatre & Arts Group Etc. (S.T.A.G.E) , Bulverde

ZOCCA

Amusement Park

Up to $12 Value!

Catch Me If You Can by The Wimberley Players 8/1-2, Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2:30pm Wimberley Playhouse

(Below Marriott Rivercenter)

* Limit one coupon per person. Not combined with any other offers

60% OFF

Any one piece of regularly priced jewelry

Chef’s Surprise Appeti zer

123 Losoya, #4

With purchase of 2 entrées

in the atrium of the Hyatt Regency)

146 E. Houston St. @ River Walk 210.222.2362 | acenar.com

Expires 08/31/15

One per table, please. Dine in only. Expires 08/31/15.

(Located on the river level,

210-227-5866

2

$

OFF TICKET

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

Expires 08/31/15

Come visit us at thesanantonioriverwalk.com www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

SHOPS

Explore. Shop. Dine.

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GALLERIES

•

RESTAURANTS

La Villita, south of the River Walk in downtown San Antonio, was originally settled nearly 300 years ago as one of the city’s first neighborhoods. In 1939, La Villita Historic Arts Village was established and the neighborhood was adapted into a center for teaching regional arts and crafts and to serve as an artists market. Today, nearly 30 shops and galleries offer distinct handcrafted items by artists from San Antonio and surrounding areas. You’ll find paintings, folk art, textiles, sculptures, copper wares, jewelry, and more. Plus, in the midst of these tree-lined walkways and plazas, enjoy a savory culinary experience at the area restaurants with options ranging from traditional Mexican flavors to steakhouse favorites.

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

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

210-227-1100 www.SplashtownSA.com

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

Limit 6 guests.

PLU# 722/723

Offer Expires 09/13/15

$

5

off

124 Losoya St., San Antonio, TX 78205

210-224-0773 www.segcity.com

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SAVE UP TO

$

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

Limit 6.

210-651-6101 •naturalbridgecaverns.com Not Valid With Any Other Discount or Program.

Expires 08/31/15.

10124

10

SAVE UP TO

$

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

(210) 225-7662

10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE

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

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

15% off

Regular Dinner

Valid for up to 8 guests per table/reservation.

313 E. Houston St., San Antonio, Texas 78205

210.299.1600

Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Not valid on restaurant holidays. Does not apply to salad-area only dinner or discounted children’s prices. Beverages, alcoholic beverages, desserts, tax and gratuity not included. Expires 09/01/15

FREE BEVERAGE With the purchase of entree during happy hour only.

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

BUY ONE GET ONE

50 % OFF

Good on Ice Cream Cones and Sundaes 111 W. Crockett St. San Antonio Tx 78205 Next to Hard Rock Café Not valid with other offers.

Limit one coupon per group. Expires 08/31/15

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20% OFF

ENTIRE GUEST CHECK

One coupon, per check, per visit. Not valid with any other coupons or promotional offers. Coupon has no cash value. No change returned. Taxes and gratuity not included. Alcoholic beverages not included. Valid only 903 E. Commerce St. San Antonio, TX location. Selection and prices may vary. Only original coupon accepted. Photocopied and Internet printed or purchased coupons are not valid. No substitutions. © 2014 DFO, LLC. Printed in the U.S.A. Offer ends 08/31/15

Now serving breakfast every Saturday 9am to 11am

$1.00 OFF PER PERSON UP TO 10 PEOPLE

521 River Walk (210)223-2939 | cafeole.us FREE Queso with the purchase of TWO Dinner menu entrees.

Across from the Alamo 329 Alamo Plaza • (210) 224-2288

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

Expires 08/31/15. RIO MAG

*limit one coupon per table – Expires 08/31/15

FREE CHIPS & QUESO Crockett at Navarro (210) 293-7482 |www.pizzaritas.com

4

Two big slices!

$ 56

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Applies to Cheese or Pepperoni slices.

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.

Available for delivery and in-house.

Visit Us At The Republic of Texas Restaurant and receive a complimentary order of Chips & Queso.

526 Riverwalk • 210-226-6256 www.therepublicoftexasrestaurant.com Minimum purchase of $25.00.

Not valid with any other offers. Subject to Blackout Dates.

One Coupon per table. Expires 08/31/15

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

237 Loyosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-9374 www.riverrestaurants.com Limit one coupon per table. Expires 08/31/15

www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

On the San Antonio Riverwalk 223 Losoya Street (210) 227-0864

FREE Homemade Potato Chips in a basket served with avocado crèam dipping sauce.*

10% MILITARY DISCOUNT

to those in uniform or with an active duty military ID.**

charliewantsaburger.com Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily.

Dog-Friendly Patio, Restaurant & Sports Bar. *With purchase of any entrée.

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

$

3

Complimentary House Dessert with order of an entrée.

111 W. Crockett Street, Suite 101 (210) 227-2782 paesanosriverwalk.com Not valid with any other offer or discount.

Offer only valid at Paesanos Riverwalk location.

OFF

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

ADULT OR CHILD TICKET

301 Alamo Plaza •210-224-9299

RIPLEYS.COM/SANANTONIO

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

Expires 08/31/15 • ©RIPLEY ENTERTAINMENT INC. - RIO MAG

PRESENT THIS AD AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY HARD ROCK SOUVENIR WITH $20 PURCHASE Valid only at San Antonio Location. Not valid with other offers.

One person per visit.Expires 08/31/15.

12

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

Save up to

$

10% OFF regular priced entrée.* FREE Guacamole & Chip Appetizer per table with purchase of entrée.**

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily. Texas-Sized Mexican Food.

*Limit 2 customers per coupon. Does not include daily specials, appetizers, happy hour, buffet, alcohol or desserts. **One complimentary order of Guacamole and Chips per table.

Valid with 10% off regular priced entrée offer.

NAKED IGUANA Complimentary Chile con Queso* appetizer per table Happy Hour Every Day 3pm–6pm and 9pm–11pm *1 coupon per table. Happy Hour limited to inside Naked Iguana Tequila Lounge located on River level.

9 oz Rio Rita 3.50 • Well Drinks 3.50 Beers from 2.50 to 3.50 On The Riverwalk • 421 East Commerce • (210) 226-8462

Tower of the Americas

2

$

Parties of LESS than 8

FREE FLAUTAS

(seasoned chicken rolled up in a tortilla)

with the purchase of 1 entrée

701 Bowie, San Antonio, TX 78205

210.223.3101

Parties of 8 or MORE

Toweroftheamericas.com

LA PACHANGA APPETIZER (Cup of Queso, beef tacos and flautas)

with the purchase of 2 entrées Coupon not valid with other offers or coupons.

Please present coupon to server at time of ordering.

Ticket includes unlimited access to Observation Deck, Flags over Texas & 4-D Theater Ride. Not valid with any other offer or discount. Limit one $2.00 off coupon per person. No cash Value.

Expires 12/31/15.

$

110 E. Crockett on the Riverwalk 210-277-6300

FREE CHEF’S APPETIZER OF THE DAY

OFF TOWER TICKET

2

an Adult Entrée with this ad Ice Cold Drinks & Good Texas Food Breakfast Fri-Sun from 9am-11am Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm

245 E. Commerce River Level at Navarro & Crockett 210-227-RITA • www.ritasontheriver.com

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

Must present coupon. Expires 08/31/15.

Valid only for lunch and Dinner, coupon good for up to 2 entrees at a table

MILITARY

PRESENT COUPON AT ADMISSIONS Not to be combined with any other offer 6320 Bandera Rd., SA, TX 78238 210.310.3210 www.sanantonioaquarium.net Expires 12/31/15

www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

With a purchase of 2 Entrees & 2 Beverage Riverwalk level of the Hyatt Regency Maddogs.net • (210) 222-0220 One Coupon per table per visit. Expires 08/31/15.

OFF

With the purchase of an adult entrée.

$4 OFF

FREE DESSERT

QUESO, SO DELICIOUS & TOTALLY FREE Redeem this coupon for one complimentary bowl of our award-winning and completely irrisitible queso.

200 River Walk Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-9835 • ironcactus.com Not valid with any other offer, one per table, not valid during happy hour. Expires 08/31/15.

AMERICA’S PREMIER INDOOR KARTING CENTER

REAL. L.

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$2 OFF

Zoo Admission Limit 4 - Not valid with any other offers, senior discount, special events, or train ride.

Show coupon at the gate - Code 1519rio Expires 12/01/15

$5 OFF Limited to 1 per person, M-F.

Offer not valid withany other discounts, race, or group packages. Adult racers are 4’-10” and up.

Junior racers are 4’-4’9”

1-888-K1-KARTS • K1SPEED.com

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