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TopGolf drives home fun, even if you are not a golfer

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2015 Paseo del Rio

Association Board of Directors

President Tammy Peacock Werline, Hard Rock Café

Past President Justin Holley,

Wyndham Garden Riverwalk

Treasurer Pierre Oliver, Casa Rio Restaurant

Chair, Operation Andreas Esparaza, Committee Boudro’s

Member At Large John Carbajal,

Paesanos Executive Director Nancy D. Hunt,

Paseo del Rio Association

Ex-Officio Anthony Piazzi,

Centro SA

Jim Mery,

Center City Development and Operations Department

Steve Schauer,

San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors Mark Bohanan,

Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood

Bob Buchanan,

The Original Mexican Restaurant

Terry Corless,

MadDogs British Pub

Kevin Donohue,

Donohue Media

Michael Dudek,

The Westin RiverWalk

Mae Escobar,

aMAEzing Marketing Group

Nancy Kilpo,

Grand Hyatt

Tom Lawrence,

Don’s & Ben’s & Gabriel’s Liquor

Maria Martinez,

Marriott Plaza

Shannon Miller,

Office of Historic Preservation, COSA

Ric Morales,

Silver Eagle Distributors

Andres Munoz,

San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau

John Seabers,

Sinclair Broadcasting

Laurence Seiterle,

Zurich Properties

Beth Smith,

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10 STOPS & OVER 50 ATTRACTIONS & POINTS OF INTEREST • The Alamo • The Riverwalk • Hemisfair Park • La Villita • Tower of Americas • The Aztec Building • Market Square

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Staff Curator of Paleontology and Geology, Thomas Adams, Ph.D. invites everyone to experience life-size prehistoric Texas giants at The Witte Museum’s newest exhibit, “Discover the Ice Age.” Dr. Adams is shown standing beside a Woolly Rhino.

What’s old is new again…

San Antonio is a city rich with history and tradition, yet it also seems to be constantly reinventing itself. This remarkable balancing act of remembering and innovating is what makes San Antonio a vibrant place to live and visit.

The July issue of RIO Magazine is dedicated to what’s new in our old city. The recent heavy rainfall throughout Texas created the Aquifer Tour in the Discovery Cavern at Natural Bridge Caverns. Topgolf, a high-tech driving range complete with swanky lounge, drinks and games opened in February to big audiences. Museum lovers will enjoy Ice Age, a new exhibit at the Witte Museum. And the newly opened DoSeum features hands-on activities galore for young minds and adults.

The River Walk and downtown area also have a few new tricks up their sleeve with sculptures, menus, hotels and a decadent chocolate shop! Located within Hotel Emma at the Pearl Brewery is Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, a new restaurant that lives up to its’ name. Schakolad Chocolate Factory, a newly opened European-style shop features chocolates and truffles handmade, on-site.

You’re never too old, and it’s never too late, to enjoy the River Walk! If you’re visiting for the first time, be prepared to have a blast! If you’re a repeat offender, as so many are, rest assured your favorites haunts are still there plus new things to keep you coming back for more.

Publisher Louis Doucette Louis@travelingblender.com Editor Paula Schechter editor@paseodelrio.com Business Manager Vicki Schroder Vicki@travelingblender.com Contributing Writers 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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There’s something enchanting about San Antonio’s richly textured blend of past and present. Long ago, Mark Twain called this one of the four truly unique cities in the United States. The magic still lives, thanks to historic preservation and imaginative adaptation. From magnificently preserved San Antonio Missions to the constantly evolving downtown streetscape and expanding River Walk, change is a constant here.

Along with the iconic Alamo, San Antonio’s lush and lively downtown River Walk is the city’s best-known attraction. Things could have turned out differently, but for a visionary young architect named Robert Hugman.

In the 1930s, when business leaders planned to pave over the river downtown, Hugman proposed another idea. He designed an “American Venice” – a shady, meandering stream lined with shops and cafes, where gondolas would ferry folks through the heart of the town. Some locals scoffed, but Hugman’s vision triumphed. This summer, a handsome bronze bust of the man who dreamed the River Walk will be placed on a tiny island on the River Walk, by the round tower of the 1800s Romanesque revival building where Hugman officed at Commerce and Market Streets. (Look for the Texas flag umbrellas of the Republic of Texas restaurant on the building’s river level.)

The River Walk’s charm endures today. But even a dreamer like Hugman would be astonished at the way it has evolved. Many classic structures along the river have been transformed, and it’s far more accessible to all visitors, thanks to multiple ramps and strategically placed elevators.

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And the River Walk itself has stretched miles beyond the best-known downtown “river bend.”

Today, colorful dinner barges and water taxis pass through a river lock upstream to the River Walk’s art-enhanced Museum Reach.

On the way, look for a larger-than-life bronze vaquero (a Mexican cowboy) driving his longhorn cattle up the banks to the new Briscoe Western Art Museum, built in and around the first San Antonio Public Library. The massive sculpture captures the rugged spirit of the Texas frontier, and the finest traditions of Western art, you’ll find inside the museum.

Beyond the Briscoe, follow the River Walk up to the riverside plaza of the new Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Like many of San Antonio’s repurposed historic buildings, the Tobin retains the original façade of the original mosaic tile-domed Municipal Auditorium. Try to see a concert, play or dance event in one of the Tobin’s three high-tech performing spaces.

Upriver, the River Walk’s art-lined Museum Reach extends beyond the San Antonio Museum of Art to the urban buzz of the Pearl complex. Once a major brewery, the Pearl is now a mecca of cafes, cool apartments, upscale shops and offices. It also boasts a branch of the Culinary Institute of America. Sample master chefs’ creations at the CIA Bakery or dine at the elegant Nao. Pick up a copy of the newly published “American Venice: The Epic Story of San Antonio’s River,” at the Twig Bookshop, or order a custom-tailored guayabera shirt at Dos Carolinas. Try one of the creative www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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Check out a B-Cycle from the handy racks at the Pearl and start your own tour. (You’ll find B-Cycle racks at a host of popular locations downtown and along the river.) Just down from the Pearl, visit the San Antonio Museum of Art, in another classic old brewery building. Nearby, check out hip new gathering spots like Rosella Coffee or The Luxury, a popular patio café (don’t miss the French fries here!)

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If you’ve worked up a thirst after a day of touring, follow the trail of “pastmeets-present” back downtown to the Esquire Tavern. This 1930s-era watering hole on Commerce Street claims the longest wooden bar in Texas (100 plus feet). Recently resurrected after a seedy decline, the Esquire is now a hip hangout serving top-shelf tequila, fried corn on the cob and Texas Wagyu ribeyes.

Across the river from La Mansion del Rio Hotel, the more modern Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar features a modern take on classic Tex-Mex, from citrus-tinged ceviche to veggie enchiladas.

Head north on Broadway to one of San Antonio’s hottest new attractions, the Do-Seum children’s museum. The striking, state-of-the-art building, just opened in June, is already winning national acclaim for its cool design and imaginative, interactive exhibits and activities. From the Spy Academy and Sensations Studio to an ADA-enabled treehouse and a friendly robot named Baxter, there’s tons of family fun.

Cap off your evening with a stroll down to Main Plaza and San Fernando Cathedral. The historic heart of the city since 1738, the cathedral is the perfect backdrop for “The San Antonio Saga,” a spectacular high-tech sound and light show designed to perfectly fit the beautiful old church’s façade. The flagstones of the plaza where the city was founded fill with visitors every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening for the free, 24-minute show. Go early to get a seat, or take a blanket and a picnic.

Across Broadway from the Do-Seum, the classic old Witte Museum offers cool respite from the summer heat with its new “Discover the Ice Age” exhibit. Life-sized mammoths, mastodons, a sabre-toothed tiger, paint a lively picture of North America 2.5 million years ago. While you’re at the Witte, take a side trip to the more recent past at the museum’s beautiful, airy South Texas Heritage Center, overlooking the river as it flows on through Brackenridge Park.

As the evening winds down, and you’re planning a new day, consider an excursion to the newest reaches of the River Walk, the 8-mile Mission Reach south of downtown. Follow the river through the Victorian mansions of the King William district to hip hot spots around the Blue Star Arts Complex. From there, the recently completed Mission Reach of the River Walk carries you by foot, bike or kayak, to the heart of San Antonio’s Spanish history – the beautifully preserved missions.

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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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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

Casa Rio 430 E. Commerce San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-6718 www.casa-rio.com Tex-Mex Rio Rio Cantina 421 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com Tex-Mex

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 75

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 J i m B oW i e r e a l ly s a i d

— Jim Bowie

Had Boudro’s been serving on the River Walk back then, Jim Bowie could have carved his Center Cut Top Sirloin with a butter knife. Prime steaks, Gulf Coast seafood and the best Margaritas around have made Boudro’s one of the Alamo City’s most loved restaurants. Frommers says “Everybody loves this old standby on the River Walk.”

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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

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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

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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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

Your River Walk Stop for Breakfast, Burgers & Beer.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner DAILY • Happy Hour DAILY 3pm-6pm and Reverse Happy Hour 9pm-11pm • $10 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!

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 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

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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

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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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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT //////////////////////////////////////////////// Dick Fox’s Golden Boys: Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell 7/19, Sun @ 4pm H-E-B Performance Hall - Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

MUSIC Floetry 7/1, Wed @ 8pm Aztec Theatre Big Sam’s Funky Nation 7/2, Thu @ 11pm Aztec Theatre

Summerland Tour with Toadies, Everclear, Fuel and American Hi-Fi 7/19, Sun @ 7:30pm Aztec Theatre

Dirty Byrds 7/3, Fri @ 11pm Aztec Theatre Danny Hutchens & Friends 7/4, Sat @ 4pm Aztec Theatre Keith Sweat and Doug E. Fresh 7/10, Fri @ 8pm H-E-B Performance Hall - Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Danzig with Pennywise and Cancer Bats 7/15, Wed @ 8pm Aztec Theatre

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo 7/20, Mon @ 7:30pm H-E-B Performance Hall - Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Brit Floyd 7/26, Sun @ 8pm Aztec Theatre Los Lonely Boys 7/30, Thu @ 8pm Aztec Theatre

comedy

Mehgan Trainor: M Train Tour with Life of Dillon & Charlie Puth 7/16, Thu @ 7:30pm H-E-B Performance Hall - Tobin Center for the Performing Arts The Dan Band 7/17, Fri @ 9pm Aztec Theatre

Peyton Clarkson 7/1-5, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Sean Kent 7/8-12, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club

Tyler Oakley’s Slumber Party 7/9, Thu @ 7:30pm H-E-B Performance Hall - Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Larry Reeb 7/15-19, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Ali Siddig 7/22-26, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Fifty Shades of Brown Featuring Marvin Baca and Rene Love 7/25, Sat @ 8pm Aztec Theatre Dustin Ybarra 7/29-8/2, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club

EXHIBITIONS BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM Film Series: The Comedic West Three Amigos 7/21, Tue @ 6:30pm

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Briscoe Book Club: Doc by Mary Doria Russell 7/7, Tue @ 5:30pm

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Raíces Americanas: Recent Acquisitions of Pre-Columbian Art Now on view Miguel Covarrubias: Culture and Caricature 7/18-10/18

Rio San Antonio Cruises 205 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-5700 riosanantonio.com 34

city sightseeing double decker san antonio (210) 224-8687 city-sightseeingsanantonio.com

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

miscellaneous Fiesta Noche del Rio Now thru 8/15, Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm Arneson River Theatre on the River Walk

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

Fourth of July Arts & Crafts Show 7/2-5, Thu-Sun / 11am-8pm River Walk Pearl Farmer’s Market 7/4-8/30, Sat-Sun / 9am-1pm Pearl Complex Stars & Garters Burlesque: The Vegas Strip!

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July 4th Arts & Crafts Show July 2-5, 2015 Opening day, 11am– 11pm , Middle day(s) 10am–11pm Final day, 10am–8pm River Walk Extension (close to San Antonio Convention & Rivercenter Mall). Vendors display and sell handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk

Zocca!

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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Breakfast, Burgers AND Craft Beer alk on the River W

Charlie Wants A Burger Sports Bar is your River Walk stop for an early breakfast, juicy burgers, craft beer and hand-crafted margaritas.

This locally owned restaurant features a River Walk patio and upstairs balcony excellent for people watching, but if it’s sport you’d rather watch Charlie’s has 11 big screen TVs upstairs and downstairs. The restaurant embraces the River Walk with open air seating inside and an upstairs loft. No worries if the temperature is triple jalapeno hot, the AC will be blasting.

Charlie’s burgers are big fat juicy ½ pound certified Angus beef. Their patties are never frozen so you can be assured you are eating fresh beef. There is a burger on the menu for everyone from an “Old School” burger to burgers with totally Texas toppings. Charlie’s signature burger, the Juicy Lucy, is for serious cheese- lovers. Not a beefeater, Charlie has you covered with a lamb burger, salmon burger and veggie burger. The wait staff is knowledgeable about the craft beer selections and can recommend a craft beer to pair with your meal.

If you have a huge appetite then Charlie’s 2 LB Burger Challenge is for you! If one person finishes the burger, fries and onion rings in one hour without leaving the table, then the meal is on the house with a free “I Made the Burger Obey” 2 LB Challenge t-shirt. This burger is large enough to feed a family of four. It’s perfect for sharing and a good value.

Although Charlie’s is renowned for its burgers, the menu also includes, baby back ribs, salads, sandwiches, tacos, wraps and hot dogs. A “Little Leaguers” Menu for kids features mini mouth-watering sliders.

In case you didn’t know, July is National Hot Dog and Ice Cream month! Celebrate with Charlie’s Texas Chili Dog and a thick, velvety shake. For adults only, Charlie has “Boozy” shakes too!

If you are looking to kick back and relax after a day of seeing of the sights, check into Charlie’s for Happy Hour, 3 – 6 p.m. daily.

Charlie’s legendary, signature drink is the hot pink Cactus Rita made with prickly pears soaked in gold tequila.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visit www.charlieswantsaburger.com for more information.

Reservations call 210-227-0864.

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Tour San Antonio Like A Local

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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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North Central North West Paesanos LincoLn HeigHts Paesanos 1604 555 East Basse Road 3622 Paesanos Parkway (210) 828-5191 (210) 493-1604 Downtown Paesanos RiveRwaLk 111 West Crockett Street (210) 227-2782 Complimentary House Dessert* with order of an Entrée.

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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.

TowerOfTheAmericas.com

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.

Photo courtesy Casey Dunn

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.

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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 1 2 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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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 Little Known FactsH July 8, 1718 held at the new Mission San Antonio de Valero, later known as the Alamo, was the first baptism, as reflected in the baptismal register of the mission.

H The Alamo’s famous façade was not part of the original building.

The U.S. Army added it when repairs were made in 1850 and it was used as a depot.

H In the original plans presented in 1929, River Walk architect Robert H. H. Hugman wanted to name the San Antonio attraction “The Shops of Romula and Aragon.” Thankfully, that didn’t catch on.

H Barbed wire took off in the United States in 1876 after a dazzling promotional stunt in Alamo Plaza, where it was used to fence a herd of longhorns.

H San Antonian Sam Maverick let his young calves run around without brands, thus unbranded calves in the area were known to be Maverick’s and the name maverick came to mean any young unbranded calf.

H In 1985, the Fairmount Hotel was painstakingly moved about five blocks from Commerce and Bowie streets, the current site of the Marriott Rivercenter hotel, to its current spot at South Alamo and Nueva streets, where it came to rest six days later. It is largest building ever moved in one piece.

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Important dates in the history of Texas for the month of July July 21, 1821

The flag of Spain was lowered for the last time in San Antonio, ending three centuries of Spanish involvement in Texas July 4, 1845

The Texas Constitutional Convention votes to accept the United States annexation proposal. It drafts an Annexation Ordinance and State Constitution to submit to the voters of Texas.

July 26, 1845

The United States flag is said to have been raised on St. Joseph Island

by U.S. troops. This was the first time the U.S. flag was flown in Texas.

July 4, 1846

The earliest recorded Fourth of July celebration in San Antonio, Texas, takes place.

July 20, 1969

Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong transmits the first words from the surface of the moon: “Houston, the Eagle has landed.”

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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LOCATIONS LISTING RESTAURANTS 1 Ristorante Pico de Gallo

22 The Amazing Mirror Maze 23 San Antonio General Store

3 Mi Tierra Cafe Y Panaderia

29 Aztec Theatre

4 La Margarita Mexican

30 Ripley’s Haunted Adventure/

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31 Guiness World Records

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18 Francesco’s Gelato

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20 Pat O’Brien’s

Louis Tussaud’s Wax Works

25 Juice Central

33 The Alamo

26 Schilo’s

35 Tobin Center

27 Texas De Brazil

40 VFW Post 76

36 Augies Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse

41 Market Square

37 Bohanan’s

42 Spanish Governor’s Palace

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HOTELS 12 Wyndham Garden River Walk

6 Paris Hatters

15 Crockett Hotel

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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43 Marriott Plaza San Antonio

11 Magik Theatre

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13 San Antonio Museum of Art 14 Institute of Texan Culture

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Tasha Polizzi • Dian Malouf • Consuela • Free People Virgins, Saints & Angels • Juan Antonio • Cut Loose Flax • XCVI • Sterling and Turquoise by Gundi In Historic La Villita just steps from the Riverwalk 418 Villita St. • www.angelitasa.com (210) 224-8362 www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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and the beat goes on

By Bob McCullough

Like a beating heart, the San Antonio River has pumped new life into the community ever since a settlement sprang up on its banks in the name of St. Anthony.

The rythm has intensified with major developments on or near the Paseo del Rio (River Walk) and announcements of more good things to come.

Throughout three-plus centuries of San Antonio recorded history, the river has been a strong magnet, creating a never-ending desire among both visitors and residents to head down by the river side.

The most-prominent recent additions include the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, formerly the Municipal Auditorium that served as a cavernous community gathering place beginning in 1926, and The Pearl, the transformation of the dormant Pearl Brewery site just north of downtown into residential and commercial spaces as well as a haven of dining and entertainment options.

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Tobin kept the façade but totally changed the auditorium into three venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the H-E-B Performance Hall that can accommodate up to 2,000, the 250-seat Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater and the River Walk Plaza and its 32-foot video screen, which hosts outdoor concerts and family events for up to 600.

Since its grand opening last September, the $203 million Tobin Center has been a qualitative and quantitative hit with its eclectic mix of concerts, comedians, theatrical shows and dance, plus performances by its 10 resident companies spanning the artistic spectrum from ballet to opera to the San Antonio Symphony. First-quarter 2015 rankings of entertainment venues by Pollstar, the concert industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading trade publication, placed The Tobin 29th in the world, 19th in the U. S. and first in Texas.

In addition to applauding great performances, patrons praise The Tobin as a single destination for an entire evening out. They can enjoy Taste pre-show dining on selected dates that includes a buffet with chefperformance, salad and dessert stations. Reservations at (210) 212-0925 or dining@TobinCenter.org are strongly recommended. The lineup of www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

upcoming Tobin Center productions can be found at www.TobinCenter.org.

Also situated to the north of downtown and upstream on the Paseo del Rio’s Museum Reach, The Pearl and its ever-expanding mix of residential and commercial elements continues to pulsate with activity. This 22-acre complex brewed beer from 1883 to 2001, but today it’s become an eclectic gathering spot for sampling new brews, delightful dining and year-round entertainment.

The Pearl Amphitheater on the San Antonio River often serves as the scenic site for musical and other special activities.

Photo by Nick Simonite

Currently all eyes are on the conversion of the brew house into first-class lodging – the 146-room Hotel Emma that’s scheduled to open Oct. 1. Its design will be a mix of Victorian and South Texas touches along with its industrial, beer-brewing heritage, and its amenities will include a restaurant, bar, in-room service and a gourmet market showcasing locally sourced goods.

Elsewhere at The Pearl, more than two dozen shops and restaurants beckon including NAO New World Flavors, an affiliate of The Culinary Institute of America. The Pearl Farmers Market every Saturday morning features approximately 50 vendors, and special events such as the Échale Latin Music Estyles block party on Labor Day weekend dot the calendar.

The Pearl Amphitheater on the San Antonio River often serves as the scenic site for musical and other special activities. The latest information about what’s happening is readily available at www.AtPearl.com.

In addition to the lustrous Pearl, smaller gems like the Schakolad Chocolate Factory at 112 Broadway shine in the urban environment. Schakolad, within easy walking distance of the River Walk and downtown hotels, prides itself on creating decadent chocolates in-house. A preview of tasty treats at the new factory can be accessed at www.schakolad. com/store49.

As a result of so much vibrancy in the center city, VIA Metropolitan Transit has introduced a new circulator service called “The E” that runs along Commerce and Market streets as well as St. Mary’s and Navarro streets. The six-month pilot program, which uses specially branded orange trolleys, serves major entertainment venues, hotels, restaurants, cultural sites and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center from 6 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays through Saturdays. Thanks to collaboration with VIA’s partners, riders can enjoy The E for free. To learn more, visit www.VIAinfo.net/E. The Tobin and The Pearl constitute major achievements for San Antonio, and they’ve spurred talk of more excitement on the horizon such as a 250-room, AC by Marriott hotel on the San Antonio River’s main channel; a new master plan for Alamo Plaza; the redevelopment of Houston Street, a major east-west thoroughfare; and the revitalization of Hemisfair Plaza, to name a few. But for now, the heartbeat of San Antonio remains strong, thanks in large measure to a river that’s been nourishing as well as invigorating the city for centuries.

Photo by Mark Menjivar

San Antonio’s former Municipal Auditorium has been completely transformed into the world-class Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

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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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San Antonio Children’s Museum – San Antonio Children’s Museum, opened originally in September, 1995, has opened its new location at 2800 Broadway in a new 65,000 square foot facility called the DoSeum. www.thedoseum.org

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The Republic of Texas Restaurant – The Republic

of Texas Restaurant is celebrating its 40 year anniversary and is offering the opportunity to pass a free Texas citizenship test to become an honorary Republic of Texas Citizen. www.therepublicoftexasrestaurant.com

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music Widespread Panic 7/2-4, Thu-Sat @ 8pm Majestic Theatre REO Speedwagon 7/12, Sun @ 8pm Majestic Theatre Bill Medley 7/17, Fri @ 8pm Majestic Theatre DCI: Drum Corps International 7/18, Sat @ 2pm Alamodome TwoTen Empire Series: Hydra Melody 7/18, Sat @ 9pm Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

live theater 27 Short Plays About Being Murdered in a Hotel by ABBA 7/10-31, Fri-Sat @ 8pm 7/19, Sun @ 2:30-p The Overtime Theater Romeo Chang 7/24-8/15, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Little Overtime Theater

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Splashtown – Splashtown, a San Antonio waterpark, has

opened a new family friendly area called Splash Island. Ask for a private Cabana. www.splashtownsa.com

The Briscoe Museum – The Briscoe Museum, has installed a new sculpture on the River Walk by famed artist T.D. Kelsey titled “Coming Home to the Briscoe”. It is a 3-ton bronze sculpture depicting a vaquero (Mexican cowboy) driving majestic longhorns along a historic cattle drive. www.briscoemuseum.org

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Aztec Theater – The downtown Aztec Theater, originally opened in June, 1926, has reopened as a first class concert venue while maintaining its opulent and historic décor and theme. Visit for the music and the décor. www.theaztectheatre.com

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Exhibitions ARTPACE Summer 2015 Artists in Residence Fatma Bucak Wafaa Bilal Gabriel Martinez Ian Alden Russell, Curator Now thru 9/13 Hudson Showroom Christian Marclay: Guitar Drag Video Now thru 8/30

children Mercy Watson 7/1-3, Wed @ 10:30am Fri @ 7pm 7/8-110, Wed @ 10:30am; Fri @ 10:30am & 7pm, 7/15-18, Wed @ 10:30am; Fri @ 7pm, Sat @ 2pm, 7/22-24, Tue @ 10:30am; Fri @ 7pm 7/29-8/1, Wed @ 10:30am Fri @ 7pm, Sat @ 2pm Magik Theatre

Christopher Rabb: The Amazing Memorable Thing Now thru 7/5 All School Exhibition 7/18-8/30 TEXAS A&M EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ART CENTER Mel Casas: The Southwestern Cliches, 1982-1989 Now thru 9/27

Window Works Katie Pell Now thru 8/30

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BLUE STAR CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM

San Antonio: The Saga Now thru 12/31, Tue, Fri-Sun @ 9pm San Fernando Cathedral

Everyday is Ordinary Now thru 8/9 Transmission Now thru 8/9

Stars & Stripes Over San Antonio 7/4, Sat / 6-10pm Alamodome

Cynthia Gregory: Of Reference, Of Departure, Of Origin Now thru 8/9

Marcus Luttrell’s Patriot Tour 2015, Presented by Team Never Quit 7/25, Sat @ 7:30pm Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

Steve Martin & Martin Short Emily Fleisher: Stellar-Scape 7/10, Fri @ 8pm Now thru 8/9 Majestic Theatre Gilberto Gless 7/19, Sun @ 7pm Majestic Theatre

Selfies: 50 At 50 Now thru 7/5

Episode Now thru 8/9 INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES Texas Czechs Now thru 9/4 Faces of Survival Now thru 11/15 Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab Now thru 1/3/16

launched a new free circulator trolley, “The E,” servicing the downtown area and performing arts venues Tuesday thru Saturday from 6pm – Midnight. www.viainfo.net

Pacific Point Preserve – New SeaWorld attraction, Pacific Point Preserve, features sea lions, harbor seals and Asian smallclawed otters in up-close encounters, exhibit and a show. www.seaworld-sanantonio.com

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Chips and other human foods are not healthy for wildlife or for our rivers and creeks.

So, next time you’re on the River Walk or at one of San Antonio’s several creekway parks or trail systems, please save the chips—for humans, that is! Please don’t feed the ducks, squirrels, or other wildlife. www.sara-tx.org

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If you don’t discover your inner-child during a visit to the new DoSeum, then you just aren’t trying. In a word, it’s an enormous, humungous, gigantic, stupendous, abundant, abounding, astonishing, astounding, wondrous world for kids of all ages. Media hype tout it was designed by engineers, architects, educators and scientists. But after one visit you will swear it’s pure magic.

The fantabulous new DoSeum has six, exciting indoor galleries: Sensations Studio, Explore, Innovation Station, Spy Academy, Imagine It! and Little Town.

The main entrance hall musical staircase is brought to you by the SEGUIN same people who crea ted the giant floor piano in the Tom Hanks classic movie, “Big.” Incredible outdoor play areas include a tree house with wheelchair accessibility. An enormous oak tree with wood carved seating serves as an outdoor storytelling place and a third outdoor area offers plenty of chances to get wet while having fun and learning. Bring a towel with you or buy a towel in the gift shop. And be sure to dress the kids in clothes that can get wet.

“Phun with physics” is what the Sensations Studio Gallery is all about. Have a “science jam session” in the DJ mixing station. Observe light and sound phenomena using everyday tools and objects, play -Willy Wonka with light and mirrors, experiment with color by dropping water balloons full of paint off the balcony, draw with light, build a laser maze, play in the outdoor bubble yard or rest under the solar tree. Whew!

“We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.”

The Explore Gallery is the home of many maps, a multitude of models and a sundry of shifting scales. This super space encourages kids to discover and even question their place in the world. Using tech-savvy, interactive exhibits,

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kids explore and connect to other parts of the globe. Explore is also the new home to Powerball Hall, a frenetic, gravity-defying ball exhibit with all kinds of pulleys, gears, flippers, blowers and launchers.

“You’re on your own. And you know what you know.

And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.”

-Dr. Seuss

“Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation and 2% butterscotch ripple.”

If at first they don’t succeed, all the better. While visiting Innovation Station, kids are encouraged to evaluate, try, fail, re-evaluate and try again.

Innovation begins with tinkering and it is here that -Willy Wonka future engineers get their start by programming robots, designing and building bridges, floating objects in columns of air and exploring the mysteries of magnets. In the Innovation Station gallery, children use real tools to solve engineering challenges in the perfect place to imagine, create and build. Innovation station even has a resident giant robot named Baxter that kids can program. Wow! Agent 007 wishes he had this kind of training! One of the only exhibits of its kind in the country, Spy Academy teaches math the same way moms slip vegetables into casseroles or smoothies--without kids knowing it.

“Shaken not stirred.”

While “enrolled” in Spy Academy, -James Bond young spies-intraining use their wits to solve clues, make codes, break codes and work their way through top secret missions. Spy Academy “recruits” can return again and again to unlock new levels and eventually achieve the coveted title of Master Spy.

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“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere..”

Ever wish you could jump into those paintings with Mary Poppins and join her and Bert on their jolly ‘oliday?

The Imagine It! gallery puts kids in the middle of the -Albert Einstein action and lets their giant imaginations soar so they can develop their own stories. There are paths, sound effects, a playful landscape and costumes to help kids write, animate and record their own stories with stop-motion animation tools. And when their movie masterpiece is finished, they can email it to themselves!

“A person’s a person, no matter how small.”

-Dr. Seuss

In this adorable, miniature-sized metropolis, kids can interact and improve their delightful, tiny motor skills in a town that is, according to Goldilocks, not too big and not too small. In Little Town, children from six months to five years of age can playact in a charming little townscape featuring a kid-sized bank, grocery store, veterinarian’s office, airplane, food truck and Molly Trolley.

The site of the museum was formerly a car lot. Today it is more than 26,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space and 39,000 square feet of outdoor exhibit play space in the West and East Yards. The West Yard is home to -Joni Mitchell (sorta) the 26-foot-high DoSeum Treehouse, one of the most significant free-standing outdoor treehouses in the country. This is the place for utilizing gross motor skills and challenging kids to learn by doing and running around.

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The East Yard, on the other hand, is a zen place for relaxing, regathering and re-generating. It has a tranquil fountain, eco-pond and shallow children’s river (we’re talking inches). But, most importantly, kids are welcome to get in and splash around in all the water features. And who hasn’t wanted to jump in a fountain at least once during their childhood?

In addition to being generally awesome, the DoSeum is about as green as green can get. Solar panels on the roof produce approximately 20 percent of the facility’s energy. Ninety percent of daily waste materials are recycled. The water reclamation system captures approximately 180,000 gallons per year from the museum’s HVAC system for on-site irrigation. Storm water runoff from the street is filtered through two natural bioswales that send the water back into the San Antonio River. Reused materials were incorporated wherever possible in the construction of the facility and 98 percent of construction waste was recycled. And at least 50 percent of the museum’s outdoor footprint was restored with native or adopted vegetation to help promote biodiversity.

Allow at least 4 hours to experience the museum which closes at 6pm. The DoSeum is located at 2800 Broadway, about 6 minutes from downtown. Admission is $11 for everyone one and older.

Museum hours: Mon-Sat (10 am-6 pm), Sun (noon-6 p.m.).

(210)212-4453. www.TheDoSeum.org

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4D Theater Ride: Skies over texas

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

Dough Pizzeria Napoletana 6989 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 979-6565 www.doughpizzeria.com Pizza

Kirby’s Steakhouse 123 Loop 1604 NE San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 404-2221 www.kirbyssteakhouse.com Steakhouse

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

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

European 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

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

IN THE SWING OF THINGS

By Lucille Sims Thomas

Topgolf has 50 golf bays that allow 6 players at a time to shoot at 11 targets.

Looking for a fun, affordable adventure to keep everyone in the family entertained?

Look no further than Topgolf. Not a golfer? No problem! Topgolf is a three-story entertainment facility themed around golf. Most guests are not even golfers and 30 percent of visitors don’t play golf outside of Topgolf.

Admission into Topgolf is free and there are plenty of free things to do; shuffleboard, fooseball, pool tables and KNEX on the 1st floor and Bear Pong, Jenga and basketball on the third floor roof top terrace.

Food and beverage options are plentiful—including three bars. The largest one, the Terrace Bar, is an open air sports bar with fire pits, 60 seats, 30 tables, 30 televisions and depending on the day, a stage with live music and deejays. It also offers a full food and beverage menu.

Located just 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio, Topgolf provides all of the equipment needed to enjoy its facility and is open to guests of all ages. If you can hold a golf club and swing then you’re sure to have fun.

Upon arrival at a bay, golfers will find a full set of clubs with staff members who are ready and eager to assist by offering quick lessons on how to swing, what a stance should look like and how to keep the club head square.

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out to targets that are 15 yards and 25 yards away and 30 feet in diameter. The microchip track golfers’ scores and distances in real time and displays them on a screen. Six players at a time can shoot at 11 targets.

Golfing bays range from $20 to $40 an hour depending on the time of day but a maximum of six guests can split the cost of one golf bay. To avoid waiting, groups of 12 or more are encouraged to make reservations through the sales team for golf, food and beverage packages.

For those who want to get more serious about golf, Topgolf is a teaching facility. They have on site PGA professionals who offer a full range of lesson packages.

Topgolf is a very popular destination; open 9am until midnight Sundays through Thursdays and Fridays 9am-1am, Saturdays 8am-1am. Off-peak times, which are the best times to visit, are during the early hours of the day Monday through Thursday. Wait times increase during the evening hours and the facility is busy all day on Fridays and Saturdays with Sunday the busiest day of all.

Topgolf is located on 14 acres at 5539 North Loop 1604 West Ave. and features 50 bays. For more information, call 210-202-2694 or topgolf.com

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EVENTS ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// music

Live theater Cocktail Hour 7/2-25, Thu-Sat @ 8pm Dinner at 6:15pm) Harlequin Dinner Theatre

Cocktail: The Event 7/24 - 8 pm-midnight McNay Art Museum Tickets are $40 cocktail.sacurrent.com

Mary Poppins 7/3-26, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 3pm (except 7/5 which is at 7:30pm) Woodlawn Theatre

Two Tons of Steel 7/1, Wed @ 6:30pm Ancira Music Series Country Line BBQ – IH10

Water by the Spoonful 7/3-26, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm Cellar Theatre @ Playhouse San Antonio

The Swindles 7/8, Wed @ 6:30pm Ancira Music Series Country Line BBQ – IH10

Avenue Q 7/11-8/2, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 4:30pm Cameo Theatre

Cactus Pear Music Festival Canciones 7/10, Fri @ 7pm Coker United Methodist

Grease 7/17-8/16, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm Russell Hill Rogers Theatre @ Playhouse San Antonio

L’Chaim / To Life!

7/11, Sat @ 7pm Coker United Methodist Germanic Giants 7/17, Fri @ 7pm

comedy

Coker United Methodist Bella Italia 7/18, Sat @ 7pm Coker United Methodist

Military Appreciation Week featuring Crosshairs Comedy with veterans Bobby Henline, Raul Sanchez and Anthony Torino 7/1-5, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Max Stalling 7/15, Wed @ 6:30pm Ancira Music Series Country Line BBQ – IH10 The Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn Manson: The End Times Tour 7/18, Sat @ 7pm Freeman Coliseum

Poppy Champlin & The Queer Queens of Comedy 7/8-9, Wed-Thu @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Lavell Crawford 7/10-12, Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Adam (Public Artwork)

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

One Way Trail-Art in the Garden 2015 (In conjunction with Blue Star Contemporary Art Center) Now thru 1/31/16

Pete Correale 7/15-19, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8pm; Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

McNAY ART MUSEUM

WITTE MUSEUM

Paul Villinski: Burst Now thru 7/26

Images of San Antonio Missions Now thru 8/29

Viva Zapata!

Now thru 8/16

Discover the Ice Age Now thru 9/7

Travis Howze 7/22, Wed @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Cristela Alonzo 7/23-26, Thu & Sun @ 8pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Bobby Lee 7/31-8/2, Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm; Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

exhibitions BIHL HAUS ARTS Nature on the Edge: Mutation and Hybridity in 21st Century Art Curated by David Ruben Now thru 7/11 Golden Panoramas 7/24-8/27 LINDA PACE FOUNDATION It Takes A Village: New Works by Alejandro Diaz Now thru 9/12 SPACE:The Linda Pace Foundation Gallery

Voices of Suffering Now thru 8/16 Recycled, Repurposed, Reborn Now thru 8/17 Merida’s Mexico Now thru 9/6 Robyn O’Neil: We, The Masses Now thru 9/6 Lesley Dill: Performance as Art Now thru 9/6 Richard Duardo: Maestro of Pop 7/1-9/6 MUSEO GUADALUPE Dulce Now thru 7/22 Getting The Big Picture: Mel Casas and the Politics of the 1960s and 1970s Now thru 10/24 Cursive Wanderings 7/31-10/2 SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN Rainforest Adventure Now thru 9/20

miscellaneous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Legends 7/1-4, Wed-Fri @ 7:30pm; Sat @ 12pm & 4pm; Sun @ 1pm & 5pm Freeman Coliseum City of San Antonio’s Official July Fourth Celebration 7/4, Sat / 8:30am-11:30pm Woodlawn Lake Park 2015 Pride “Bigger Than Texas” 7/4, Sat / 11am-9pm Crockett Park Stars & Stripes Over San Antonio 7/4, Sat / 6-10pm Alamodome Balcones Heights Jazz Festival 7/10-31, Fri @ 7pm Amphitheater @ Wonderland of the Americas The Power of a Dream Documentary: The Story of Eric Castillo 7/26, Sun @ 6pm Palladium IMAX Theatre

SAN ANTONIO

ARRIVE & DRIVE

ADULTS AND

JUNIORS 48” AND UP

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

SPACIOUS LOBBIES

CORPORATE EVENTS

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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

87

281 GRUENE

TX 46

BULVERDE

NEW BRAUNFELS

TX 46

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STONE OAK

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LIVE OAK

SHAVANO PARK HOLLYWOOD PARK

UNIVERSAL CITY

HELOTES

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LEON VALLEY

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AIRPORT

CASTLE HILLS

OLMOS PARK

ALAMO HEIGHTS

BALCONES HEIGHTS

SEGUIN

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KIRBY

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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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Runs

Natural Bridge Caverns Adventure

HIGH

& Deep Opened in 1964, Natural Bridge Caverns is one of the most treasured natural attractions in Texas offering adventure that runs deep and high; 180 feet below ground or 60 feet in the air—to be exact.

The Discovery Tour which goes 180 feet below ground, is the original and most popular cavern tour, introducing guests to a world of natural beauty and amazement. The Hidden Passages tour offers another world-class cave to explore, where darkness and shadows dance across delicate structures and mystery waits in every corner.

With either tour you will marvel at how little drops of water and the slow passage of time have formed massive otherworldly formations. The caverns stay a constant 70 degrees year-round making a visit to Natural Bridge Caverns the perfect summertime entertainment.

The Canopy Challenge Zip Lines allow guests the option of snapping into a harness and flying high across the landscape of the Texas Hill Country. Visitors who like testing their balance and fear of heights can visit the Canopy Challenge Explorer Course, where they are given 30 minutes to grapple their way to the top of the 60-foot, four-tier adventure course.

A different sort of adventure awaits you at ground level, in the AMAZEn’ Ranch Roundup , where twists and turns await you through a 5,000 square foot outdoor maze. Time how long it takes to find each checkpoint and your way out!

The winter of 2015 will showcase the second annual Christmas at the Caverns, featuring the AMAZE’n’ Reindeer Roundup, a Country Christmas Hayride and two underground Christmas cave shows, Caroling in the Caverns and Journey to Bethlehem. After a Natural Bridge Cavern adventure relax, shop and enjoy refreshments in Discovery Village.

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The Ultimate Ride

By Ron Aaron Eisenberg

Spending a day tubing on one of San Antonio’s rivers is nothing new for locals and visitors however, the highly publicized spring rain throughout Texas has turned a fun day into the ultimate ride! Best of all, the only skill needed is the ability to relax and float along on an oversized inner tube while enjoying spectacular scenery.

A tubing outfitter can provide everything needed for a float including lifejackets! And there are dozens of outfitters from which to choose. Outfitter rent the tubes and drive participants to drop off points up stream and pick up downstream.

For a list of river outfitters: www.innewbraunfels.com/visit/play/river-outfitters A cooler filled with snacks and beverages to take along makes for a floating party. And if travelling with a group friends ask for tubes to be hooked together and “train down the river.”

The two primary rivers for tubing in our area are the Comal and the Guadalupe: The Comal River is a spring-fed natural flowing body of water that has attracted visitors to New Braunfels (just north of San Antonio) for generations. The headwaters spring up from the Edwards Aquifer, flowing through Landa Park in New Braunfels, bordering Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and eventually merging with the Guadalupe River.

Most of the New Braunfels area tubing outfitters are less than a 40 minute drive from downtown San Antonio.

The Comal River is one of the shortest navigable waterways in the United States. The New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce says the water temperature is a steady 70-72 degrees year round, which makes it refreshing in the Texas summer heat and warm enough for a morning swim in the winter months.

The other major river for tubing is the Guadalupe River. Its headwaters are near Kerrville, Texas. The river eventually flows into Canyon Lake.

Water released from the Canyon Lake dam creates what most Texans know as a top location for summer tubing! Many visitors stay along River Road and enjoy the Guadalupe from their campsites or cabins.

But the river and tubing outfitters are close enough to San Antonio to make a day trip for tubing a possibility. The outfitters, campsites are a 40-50 minute drive from San Antonio.

As the Guadalupe comes out of the bottom of the reservoir, it is very cold -- cold enough to cool off the hottest Texas summer! But water releases from Canyon Lake fluctuate, so it is best to contact one of the many River Outfitters to ensure you have a great, safe time on the water.

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Tubing Etiquette and Fine Points •

Sunscreen is a must- this is Texas – outfitters sell

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Footwear needed - The rivers have natural rocky and uneven bottoms

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Drinking Water - trips range from 1-4 hours. You’ll get thirsty

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A swimsuit – hats are good too

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Life jacket-most outfitters rent them

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Food- bring with, to enjoy while floating-finger foods work best

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Drinks are welcome in closed containers BEFORE entering the park. However NO glass or Styrofoam is allowed. It is best to check with the outfitter about alcoholic beverages before bringing

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Ability to swim is important. Most outfitters require participants be able to swim. Please also consider any physical limitations

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Kids are welcome, however “no one under six years of age on the Guadalupe and three years of age on the Comal.” Check with your outfitter

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$15 per tube and up to $20 for all day shuttle pass.

Tubing is not dangerous if you use common sense, are realistic about what you can do, follow the guidelines/rules provided by outfitters at a pre-float safety briefing, stay alert and are reasonably cautious.

The Comal and Guadalupe Rivers are not a theme park, they are all natural attractions and river flow, length of float times, age appropriateness based on current strength, and more can change daily due to weather and other circumstances. Check with an outfitter for the latest information.

And, remember these three simple rules:

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No littering in the rivers – litter bags are available to take with you as well as plenty of trash containers at outfitters and in the parks. Ask for a “Mesh Bag,” they are free.

No trespassing on private property along the rivers. Most of the property along the river is private and off limits – please access the river only in public areas. Your outfitter will guide you.

No jumping off area bridges, trees, or other natural or manmade things into the river or onto the ground. Local emergency responders have a lot of experience helping those who have!

Tubing Texas rivers is a blast. You will be glad you tried it. And odds are you will come back again and again. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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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

family

MORE TO EXPLORE:

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…

Naturally AMAZING. See Coupon in the Back!

NaturalBridgeCaverns.com • 210-651-6101

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 The Charlie Daniels Band 7/2, Thu @ 8pm Gruene Hall Tracy Lawrence 7/3, Fri @ 8pm Blue Bonnet Palace Gary P. Nunn 7/3, Fri @ 8pm Gruene Hall Wagon Aces 7/3, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall Ruby Dee & The Snakehandlers 7/3, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Amos Lee & David Gray 7/4, Sat @ 7:30pm Whitewater Amphitheater New Braunfels

Brazil or Bust!

7/12, Sun @ 7pm Boerne First United Methodist

Jake Penrod 7/11, Fri @ 8pm Kendalia Halle

Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison 7/17, Fri @ 8pm Gruene Hall

Germanic Giants 7/16, Thu @ 7pm New Braunfels McKenna Event Center

The Very Best of Asleep at the Wheel 7/11, Sat @ 8pm Anhalt Hall

The Merles 7/17, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall

Jack Ingram 7/4, Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall

Ray Wylie Hubbard

Almost Patsy Cline Band 7/11, Sat @ 8:15pm Leon Springs Dancehall

Cody Jinks 7/4, Sat @ 9pm Luckenbach Dance Hall

Charlie Robison & Bri Bagwell 7/10, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall

Jason Boland and the Stragglers 7/4, Sat @ 8pm Blue Bonnet Palace MC & The Mystyx 7/4, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store

7/10, Fri @ 8pm Gruene Hall

Cactus Pear Music Festival Canciones 7/9, Thu @ 7pm Kerrville Presbyterian

Rocky King Band 7/10, Fri @ 8:15pm Leon Springs Dancehall

7/12, Sun @ 2pm Boerne First United Methodist

The Dirty River Boys 7/10, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store

Wayne Hancock 7/11, Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall Shinyribs 7/11, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Two Ton Tuesday with Two Tons of Steel 7/14-8/18, Tue @ 8:30pm Gruene Hall

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 additional discounts apply. Expires 07/31/15

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 07/31/15.

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Jim Byrom 7/18, Sat @ 8pm Anhalt Hall Bob Schneider 7/18, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store

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

Turnpike Troubadours 7/18, Sat @ 7:30pm Whitewater Amphitheater New Braunfels

Cuisine D’itAliA

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

Brandon Rhyder 7/17, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store

ZOCCA

Amusement Park

Up to $12 Value!

Cactus Country 7/17, Fri @ 8:15pm Leon Springs Dancehall

(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 Appetizer

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 07/31/15

One per table, please. Dine in only. Expires 07/31/15.

(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 07/31/15

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

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Cooder Graw 7/18, Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall

Max Stalling 7/25, Sat @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall

Thomas Michael Riley 7/18, Sat @ 9pm Luckenbach Dance Hall

Jody Nix 7/25, Sat @ 8:15pm Leon Springs Dancehall

Roger Creager’s Birthday Show 7/22-25, Wed-Fri @ 8pm Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival with Slayer, King Diamond & More 7/31, Fri @ 11:30am Whitewater Amphitheater New Braunfels

Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen 7/23, Thu @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Almost Patsy Cline Band 7/24, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall Natalie Rose Band 7/24, Fri @ 8:15pm Leon Springs Dancehall Jamey Johnson 7/24, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Pat Green & Kevin Fowler 7/25, Sat @ 7:30pm Whitewater Amphitheater New Braunfels An Evening with Larry Gatlin 7/25, Sat @ 8pm Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre New Braunfels

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Wagon Aces 7/31, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dance Hall Glen Collins and the Alibis 7/24, Fri @ 8:15pm Leon Springs Dancehall Cody Jinks 7/31, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store

live theater Evita Fredericksburg Theater Company 7/3-5, Fri-Sat- 8pm; Sun- 2pm Steve W. Shepherd Theater Fredericksburg

Thoroughly Modern Millie 7/9-8/2, Thu-St @ 8pm Sun @ 2pm Circle Arts Theatre New Braunfels James and the Giant Peach 7/10-12, Fri-Sun @ 8:30pm 7/16-25, Thu-Sat @ 8:30pm Smith-Ritch Point Theatre Ingram

Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) 7/17-8/1, Thu @ 7:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 2:30pm Boerne Community Theatre

miscellaneous Tejas Rodeo - Live Rodeo 7/4-11/28, Sat @ 7:30pm (live music/dance after rodeo) Tejas Rodeo Company Bulverde

Pirates of Penzance Playhouse 2000 7/10-11, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm 7/17-19, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2:30pm 7/24-25, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater Kerrville Catch Me If You Can by The Wimberley Players 7/10-8/2, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2:30pm Wimberley Playhouse Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits 7/16-8/1, Thu-Sat @ 8pm Dinner @ 6:30pm; 7/26 & 8/2, Sun @ 4pm Spotlight Theatre & Arts Group Etc. Bulverde

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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 07/31/15.

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 07/31/15

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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 07/31/15

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 07/31/15. RIO MAG

*limit one coupon per table – Expires 07/31/15

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 07/31/15

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 07/31/15

www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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

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

10% MILITARY DISCOUNT

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

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 07/31/15 • ©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 07/31/15.

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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 07/31/15.

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 07/31/15.

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 07/31/15.

AMERICA’S PREMIER INDOOR KARTING CENTER

REAL. L.

LIFE. L

$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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SHOPS

Explore. Shop. Dine.

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GALLERIES

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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.

4 1 8 V I L L I TA S T R E E T

SOUTH ALAMO & NUEVA -OR- RIVER WALK & ARNESON RIVER THEATRE

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