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especially popular with college students. The live music venue Paper Tiger brings national touring bands to San Antonio and has begun a surge of redevelopment in the district. Other popular shopping and dining areas include the Quarry Market, North Star Mall, The Rim, The Shops at La Cantera, and the expanding Shops at Rivercenter. Homegrown H-E-B is San Antonio’s grocery store, and high-end grocery stores Central Market and Whole Foods are located in Uptown and north San Antonio, along with Trader Joe’s.
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Arts. This state-of-the-art facility is home to resident companies Ballet San Antonio, Opera San Antonio, and the San Antonio Symphony, Children’s Chorus, Chamber Choir, and Youth Orchestras San Antonio. It also welcomes world-class musicians, dance companies, and scholars to its stages. Other popular playhouses include the Public Theater of San Antonio and Woodlawn Theatre in the Deco District. The historic Majestic and Aztec Theatres host internationally famous performers and local events in beautiful settings. If you enjoy the outdoors, the San Antonio Botanical Gardens hosts various outdoor shows.
San Antonio’s prime location makes it an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. The River Walk offers a unique eight-mile trail known as Mission Reach. It is the nation’s largest urban ecosystem restoration, connecting joggers and cyclists to the city’s four 18th century Spanish Colonial missions: Missions Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan, and Espada. Guests can even take advantage of kayak rentals at Espada. The Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System is a growing network of approximately 65 miles of developed multi-use and accessible trails. Hiking and biking along the Greenway trails are great ways to get fit and enjoy the outdoors. There are more than 40 major trailheads and neighborhood connections to access the trail system around the city. The three major segments of the Greenway are the Leon Creek Greenway, the Salado Creek Greenway, and the Medina River Greenway each offering several miles of uninterrupted trails. Popular parks along this stretch include McAllister and Hardberger, each featuring miles of walking and running trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a dog park. Woodlawn Lake Park offers canoeing, fishing, and strong winds for kite flying. San Pedro Springs Park, the secondoldest municipal park in the nation, is home to the McFarlin
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