COUPONS
Tour San Antonio like a Local!
INSIDE!
October 2015
The Official Magazine of the River Walk
This Issue FRIGHTFUL OR DELIGHTFUL?
Two theme park options WWW.THESANANTONIORIVERWALK.COM
SAN ANTONIO GHOSTS Urban legend or folklore— you decide
HaunTED CEMETERIES no rest for (some) of the dead
Bandera • Cinema Ridge • Donella Huebner Oaks • River Walk
Join us for Lunch, Dinner or Happy Hour! Call Ahead Seating Available • For complete location listings visit www.saltgrass.com
Taste • Laugh • Live Signature seafood dishes, steaks & pasta specialties for the whole family! 517 N. Presa St. • 210.229.1010 LandrysSeafood.com Like Us & We’ll Love You Back. Facebook.com/LandrysSeafood
Mexican Food
just got hotter Daily Food & Drink Specials
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Menus Daily. 999 Food Specials and Happy Hour 7 days a week. Breakfast until 1pm! $
WEEKEND SPECIAL One child eats FREE with each adult entrée purchase 9:30am–3:00pm. SEE COUPONS IN BACK!
f f O 5 2 e military in . ID tiv %%
**
ac r with o m r o f i un
*Does not include daily specials, appetizers, happy hour, buffet, alcohol or desserts. Not to be used in conjunction with other coupons.
421 E. Commerce St. (On The Riverwalk!) • (210) 226-8462 • riorioriverwalk.com
What’s Inside...
October 2015 ISSUE • RIO MAGAZINE
River Walk 14
Riverwalk Map
16
Restaurant Listings
18
Shopping
20
SA Nightlife
21
Events & Entertainment
Mission Accomplished! Achieving World Heritage status from UNESCO for the 5 San Antonio missions was a labor of love.
We’ve got Spirits, Yes We Do! Hear the inside stories about haunted hotels in Downtown San Antonio.
Downtown 32
Downtown Map
36
Restaurant Listings
37
Shopping
38
Events & Entertainment
<
<
34
10
San Antonio San Antonio Map
42
Restaurant Listings
43
Shopping
45
Events & Entertainment
Surrounding Areas
46
Area Map
48
Restaurant Listings
49 Attractions
50
Shopping
46
51 Events 50, 52-53
Coupons
< On the Cover
<
Fear Tolerance; where to go to get scared—a lot or a little.
39
<
40
Frightful or Delightful? Two area theme parks with diverse Halloween offerings; warm and fuzzy or very scary.
The nine-year joint effort to achieve World Heritage status for the 5 San Antonio missions will culminate October 16-18 with celebrations. Interesting view through an old water well of Mission Concepcion. Details can be found at www.MissionsOfSanAntonio.org
4
RIO Magazine
RIO Magazine is the official publication of the Paseo Del Rio Association. All expressions of opinions and statements of supposed facts are published on the authority of the writer and cannot be regarded as expressing the views of the Paseo Del Rio Association or its Publisher. Advertisements do not imply sponsorship or endorsement by the Paseo Del Rio Association or its Publisher.
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine
5
2015 Paseo del Rio
Association Board of Directors
The Paseo del Rio Association was formed in 1968 to promote, protect and preserve the River Walk. This is done through special events, public education and Rio Magazine. The association also serves as an advocate for member businesses. For more information call 210-227-4262. President Tammy Peacock Werline, Hard Rock Café Past President Justin Holley, ABH Hospitality Treasurer Pierre Oliver, Casa Rio Restaurant
Chair, Operation Committee Andreas Esparaza, Boudro’s Officer At Large John Carbajal, Rio Rio Cantina
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 Maria Martinez, Marriott Plaza
Mark Bohanan, Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood
Shannon Miller, Office of Historic Preservation, COSA
Bob Buchanan, The Original Mexican Restaurant
Ric Morales, Silver Eagle Distributors
Terry Corless, MadDogs British Pub
Andres Munoz, San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kevin Donohue, Donohue Media
Michael Dudek, The Westin RiverWalk
RIO Magazine
John Seabers, Sinclair Broadcasting
Mae Escobar, aMAEzing Marketing Group
Laurence Seiterle, Zurich Properties
Nancy Kilpo, Grand Hyatt
Beth Smith, Hotel Emma
Tom Lawrence, Don’s & Ben’s & Gabriel’s Liquor
6
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
$3.00 OFF ANY TOUR!
10 STOPS & OVER 50 ATTRACTIONS & POINTS OF INTEREST • The Alamo • The Riverwalk • Hemisfair Park • La Villita • Tower of Americas • The Aztec Building • Market Square
• San Fernando Cathedral • Spanish Governor’s Palace • King William District • The Buckhorn Saloon
2nd DAY FRE E
1
TICKET PRICES
50 MINUTE TOUR, Adults $18.95 50 MINUTE TOUR, Children* $ 9.95
HOPPER PASS, Adults $21.95 HOPPER PASS, Children* $11.95 UNLIMITED ALL DAY HOP ON, HOP OFF PRIVILEGES.
ONLY COMPLETELY LIVE NARRATED TOURS ... NOT A RECORDING
Take advantage of our ATTRACTION PACKAGES TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY!
For more information and tickets, visit us online at www.CityToursInc.com or at our Ticket Center
8 STOPS & OVER 50 ATTRACTIONS & POINTS OF INTEREST
TICKET PRICES 60 MINUTE TOUR, Adults $21.95 60 MINUTE TOUR, Children* $10.95
$25.95 HOPPER PASS, Adults HOPPER PASS, Children* $12.95 UNLIMITED ALL DAY HOP ON, HOP OFF PRIVILEGES.
TICKET SOLD AT
• The Alamo • The Riverwalk • Hemisfair Park • Tower of Americas • Institute of Texas Cultures • Mission San José • Mission Concepción • King William District • Market Square • San Fernando Cathedral • Spanish Governor’s Palace • La Villita 2
321 ALAMO PLAZA DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE ALAMO
BUY ONLINE!
EE BOAT RIDE FR with purchase of one of our ATTRACTION PACKAGES
BUY ONLINE AT
www.citytoursinc.com | 210-492-4144
*CHILDREN (ages 4-12) Ages 3 & under ride free. 1 2ND DAY FREE WITH PURCHASE OF FULL PRICE HOPPER TICKET. 2 NOT VALID ON ATTRACTION PACKAGES.
WELCOME!!
The Official Magazine of the River Walk
Publisher Louis Doucette Louis@travelingblender.com Editor Paula Schechter editor@paseodelrio.com
Fall is in the Air If there’s one thing I know about San Antonio it’s this: We LOVE fall! In October the weather cools yet we still don’t need coats like our friends on the East Coast. It’s a wonderful time for outdoor dining and activities. Gee, that sounds like an invitation to visit the River Walk, doesn’t it? The second reason we love fall is because of Halloween. San Antonio is packed with people who love haunted spots, folklore and legends of the spooky variety. This issue is filled with stories about celebrating the holiday all month long; from theme parks and cemeteries to haunted houses and lingering spirits. Regardless of your fear-tolerance level we have an event that’s sure to please. But this October 16-18th gives us a new reason to love the fall. Our city will celebrate, in a big way, the official induction of the five San Antonio Missions to World Heritage status as conferred upon them by UNESCO. For details see our feature story Mission Accomplished! So as I write this column in the heat of the summer and dream fondly of the upcoming October weather, Halloween mischief and mission celebrations, I encourage you to check out my personal top 10 list of urban legends and haunted places. On the River Walk, a fallen leaf is nothing more than a summer’s way of saying “Hasta la Vista! – I’ll see you again soon!”
Business Manager Vicki Schroder Vicki@travelingblender.com Contributing Writers Ron Aaron Eisenberg Miranda Koerner Bob McCullough Carole Miller Peter Moralez 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
Paula Schechter Editor, Rio Magaziine editor@paseodelrio.com
Printing SmithPrint, Inc. barney@smithprint.net
Rio Magazine is published by Traveling Blender, LLC. (Publisher) on behalf of the Paseo Del Rio Association. Reproduction in any manner in whole or in part is prohibited without the express written consent of the Paseo Del Rio Association. Material contained herein does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Paseo Del Rio Association or its staff. Rio Magazine, the Publisher and the Paseo Del Rio Association reserve the right to edit all material for clarity and space and assumes no responsibility for accuracy, errors or omissions. Rio Magazine does not knowingly accept false or misleading advertisements or editorial nor does the Publisher or the Paseo Del Rio Association assume responsibility should such advertising or editorial appear. Articles and photos are welcome and may be submitted to our office to be used subject to the discretion and review of the Publisher and Paseo Del Rio Association. All submissions become the property of the Paseo Del Rio Association. All Real Estate advertising is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make such a preference limitation or discrimination.”
8
RIO Magazine
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine
9
SAN PRIDE RiverANTONIO Walk
Mission A ccomplished! by Bob McCullough Mission ConcepciĎŒn built 1731
Like a shimmering 10-mile-long ribbon, the San Antonio River connects five exquisite pearls of Spanish colonial architecture, and now that priceless strand shines with a new luster for all the world to see.
10
RIO Magazine
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
It took almost a decade of diligence for San Antonio’s Spanish colonial missions to finally earn World Heritage site status from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). That recent decision made the missions the only World Heritage site in Texas among 23 in the U. S. and slightly more than 1,000 worldwide. The missions thus joined other icons of cultural or historical significance such as the Great Wall of China, India’s Taj Mahal and England’s Stonehenge.
Included in the designation are the Alamo, or Mission San Antonio de Valero, not far from the River Walk in downtown San Antonio, and four missions along the river south of the city – Concepciόn, San José, San Juan and Espada – that still serve as Catholic parishes. Satellite properties include Rancho de las Cabras (or goat ranch) farther south near Floresville that was associated with Mission Espada and the Espada Aqueduct, a still-functioning water delivery system near Mission San Juan. Generally speaking, the missions are open daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day at no charge, and tours of the ruins and grasslands at the 100-acre goat ranch are available by reservation only.
By the late 17th century, New Spain had thwarted French incursion into eastern Texas, and, after the Spanish Crown withdrew financial and military support, the East Texas missions were closed and relocated. Their heyday in spreading Christianity among native peoples peaked at roughly the same time frame as the formation of the United States of America along the Atlantic coast and the French settlement of Canada and Louisiana. Regarding the decline of the missions, Spain was now worried about the Russians on the West Coast, and the British, and concentrated their efforts and resources on expanding the California mission system. The indigenous population had also become decimated by epidemics of the period.
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 11
Downtown
Five exquisit e pearls of Spanish Colonial archit ect ure...
Mission San Antonio de Valero built 1718 Mission San José built 1720
The Spanish left behind five unique structures, the largest concentration of Catholic mission churches in North America: Mission San Antonio de Valero (1718) – Its iconic chapel façade in downtown San Antonio will always be remembered for the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836, when Texians fighting for their independence were overwhelmed by the Mexican army commanded by Gen. Antonio Lόpez de Santa Anna. The Alamo was already more than a century old when the clash occurred. The Long Barrack, the oldest structure on the premises at almost 300 years, houses the Alamo Museum that’s filled with reminders of the battle as well as an interpretive exhibit –“The Alamo: A Story Bigger Than Texas.” Visitors can roam the grounds on their own or take a 45-minute audio tour, or they can book a group tour. Additional information is available at www.thealamo.org.
Mission San Juan built 1731
Mission San José (1720) – About five miles south of the Alamo, Mission San José is the largest of San Antonio’s missions. Local Indians under Spanish direction built “The Queen of the Missions,” including a granary and gristmill, out of limestone and colorful stucco. Agricultural fields and grazing land for livestock around the mission at one time accommodated more than 300 Indians. Mission San José features the 7-foot-tall, ornate stained-glass “Rose Window,” hand-carved wooden statues of saints and stone carvings among its works of art. Today it houses the visitor center for the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park that multiple times a day screens Gente de Razόn, a video production about the native inhabitants of South Texas and their role in the colonization of New Spain. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/saan. Mission San Juan (1731) – Surrounding farmland provided the inhabitants with fresh produce, and the surplus helped supply the region. In addition, the mission’s workshops manufactured clothing as well as wood, metal and leather goods. The bell tower and chapel continue in use today.
Mission Concepciόn built 1731
Mission Concepciόn (1731) – Looking much as it did when it was dedicated in 1755, the chapel stands as the only unrestored stone church in the U. S. Exterior geometric designs have faded, however original frescoes can still be seen in some rooms. Concepciόn also includes a partially completed, more-elaborate church begun in 1772 and abandoned 14 years later when the mission’s population decreased.
Mission Espada built 1731
12 RIO Magazine
Mission Espada (1731) – In addition to a beautiful chapel, the mission contains the best-preserved portion of an acequia, or irrigation system used to water nearby crops such as corn, cotton, pumpkins, beans and melons. The compound also includes workshops for spinning yarn and weaving garments, a kiln for producing bricks and a blacksmith shop for metalworking.
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
(below and top right) Mission San José, built 1718 (below) Mission San Antonio de Valero “The Alamo”, built 1718
Mission Espada built 1731
The missions’ rise to greater prominence can be traced to 1975 when the Mission Parkway earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Three years later, the federal government authorized creation of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and opened it on April 1, 1983. The push for World Heritage status began in 2006 at the urging of the San Antonio Conservation Society and steadily gained momentum thanks to strong community-wide support from both public and private organizations. In June 2011, at ceremonies celebrating progress on the Mission Reach Ecosystem Restoration and Recreation Project along the San Antonio River south of the city, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar indicated the missions might be good candidates for international recognition. The Federal Register that year invited World Heritage nominations, which ignited a grassroots campaign by the National Parks Conservation Association that generated 18,000 letters of support. Salazar returned to San Antonio the following June and announced the missions would indeed be nominated as a World Heritage site. That touched off an intense effort to submit the detailed nomination package by the January 2014 deadline. First, the federal government scrutinized it, then UNESCO, and this past July, the long-awaited announcement came at the 39th annual session of the World Heritage Convention in Bonn, Germany. What will World Heritage status mean for the missions and San Antonio? Officials say Americans aren’t as knowledgeable about World Heritage
sites as their neighbors abroad, who are expected to descend upon San Antonio in greater and greater numbers. Some believe the economic impact could reach $100 million in the next 10 to 20 years. To prepare for this influx, training will be made available to tour guides in the interest of consistency in conveying the missions’ history and significance to the world, and new World Heritage signs will appear to direct visitors, who can access the various missions by motor vehicle or bicycle via Mission Reach hike-and-bike trails. Additional emphasis will be focused on communicating the uniqueness of each mission and on protecting the structures for future generations of visitors. There’s also talk of opening a missions interpretive exhibit at the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures located downtown in the shadow of the Tower of the Americas. In the near term, the various organizations that contributed time, money and other kinds of support to the World Heritage designation will stage a huge celebration Oct. 16-18, and everyone is invited. Details can be found at www.MissionsofSanAntonio.org. It took years of hard work by countless dedicated people in achieving a challenging goal – to convince UNESCO that San Antonio’s treasured missions deserve World Heritage recognition and to elevate the Alamo City’s stature as a world-class destination.
Mission accomplished!
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 13
The San Antonio River Walk is the heart of the city of San Antonio. Included in this The River is the heart San Antonio and the top in Texas. section of Walk the magazine areof businesses, restaurants andtourist shopsdestination located along the River This RIO Magazine features restaurants, shops and businesses Walk,section the topoftourist destination in Texas, and its picturesque walkways. with All ofdirect these access from picturesque the River Walk. locations arethe accessible fromwalkways the River of Walk.
RIVER WALK
P
PARKING RESTAURANTS
LA
NN AAL LAA MM OO
BBRRO OAAD DW WAAYY
EE M MAARRK KEETT SST T
�B
. g� �
82
37
F THE A
73
AAVVEE SS M MAAIN IN
14
RIO Magazine
EE.. C CEE SSAA RR
CCHH AAVV EEZZ
SO SOUT UTH H AL ALAM AMO O ST ST..
See map of South Town & T ESSAA SST SS.. PPRRE
The E is FREE and runs Tues–Sat every 10 minutes, from 6pm–midnight.
ST.. O ST RRO NA VARR NAVA
SSOOU UTTHH FFLLOO RREES S
D DW WYE YERR AV AVEE
NUEV EE NU EVAA ST ST
The E Route & Stops
AAV VEE N BBOO NNH HAA MM
A RIVER
N N AALLAAM MO O SSTT
59
36 23
CCO OM MM MEERRC CEE SSTT. .
Convention Center
ER OW O
NNAAV VAARR RRO O SST T..
34
66
RI C A
38
77
35
�� ���
75
VILL
A
SSTT
VVIL ILLLIT ITAA SST T
80 58 27 28
R
ME
AAVVEE
JEFFERSON JEFFERSON
57
T CEN ER
P
78
IT
SS M MAAIN IN
61
M T DO
WM W MAARRK KEETT SST T
’S RRYY’S MAA .M SS SSTT. EE NNU UEEVVA A
FREE
N N PPRREESSA A SSTT
24
VVIL ILLLIT ITAA SST T
SSTT
AAV VEE NNU UEE EE
NAVARRO NAVARRO ST ST
P
86
53
EE NNU UEEVVA A
19
59
64 22
H���
55
16 15 25 55
34
76
SSO OU UTTH H AALLAAM MO O SSTT..
M MAAIN IN PPLA LAZZAA
SS M MAAIN IN AAVVEE
SSO OUUTTHH FFLLO ORREESS
54 71
14
EE CCRRO OCCKKEET T T T ST ST
LL
67
17 85 18 21 20
53 13
RCH
ST AA ST
WM W MAAR RKKEETT SSTT
33
O
34 59
P
36
89 52
MA
SA ROSA LORO DOLO DO
N NAAVVAAR RRRO O SSTT
N N ST ST MARY’S MARY’S
49
P
LAM
ST TT ST CKETT CROCKE W CRO W
63 69
S. ST PRESA ST S. PRESA
SPANISH
SAN
72
11
81 52
LOSOYA ST LOSOYA ST
O
LACE
DOLO DO LORO ROSA SA
ND
A ’S P
88
51 12 74 56
P
10
83 6 79 54 7 8 9
50
W CROCKETT CROCKETT ST ST W
OM CCO MM MEERRC CEE SSTT..
+
59
4
34
ST EGEE ST LLEG OLL CCO
COLLEGE ST ST COLLEGE
EE.. H HO OUUS STTO ON N SST T..
O
NORTH NORTH FLORES FLORES
45
P
E. HOUSTON HOUSTON ST. ST. E.
59
T
E. HOUSTON HOUSTON ST. ST. E.
King William
E. CESAR CESAR CHAVEZ CHAVEZ E.
SSTT 33RRDD
41
3 87
RNA FE
44
42
46
34 59
E. TRAVIS TRAVIS ST. ST. E.
S
N N ST ST MARY’S MARY’S
P
43
47 48
V E R NO R GO
SSTT
NORTH NORTH FLORES FLORES
Travis Park
TRAVIS ST. ST. EE TRAVIS
2
COMMERCE ST. ST. COMMERCE
bridges PECAN ST. ST. EE PECAN
DD 33RR
ST AD ST SO LEDAD SOLED
N N MAIN MAIN AVE AVE
W. HOUSTON HOUSTON ST. ST. W.
HOTELS
84
60
ST. IS ST. TRAVIS EE TRAV
W TRAVIS TRAVIS ST. ST. W
opposite page >
ER
ST. N ST. PECAN W PECA W
ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING
Museum Reach
CE IN
NT
TO B
See map of San Antonio River
opposite page >
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
33 The Alamo
6 Dick’s Last Resort
35 Rivercenter Mall
7 The County Line
36 Rivercenter Comedy Club 38 La Villita
35
hotels
C
UIN
S
AA VE
S PRESA ST
ROS NTA
AV E AIN SM
ST SF LO RES
IN A VE S MA
IA M ILL W
1 Azuca
TH
ST
16
IN A VE
ST OR ES
LA
S MA
SA
LAM
OS
T
LV D
GH
ST
11 S
MARY
A ES
PR
S ST.
T
RS
HE
12 Starfish
3 13
LEI
2
10
NT
11 Rosarios
ST
UE
LA
SA
AV E
EG
MO
ST
CH
ZB
SA ST
SA
MO
’S ST
8 La Tuna Grille
A ST
PEREID
6
E.
7
S PRE
7 La Fritte
10 The Monterey
13 4 34 59
MARY
5 Friendly Spot 6 Guenther House
9
AR
S ST.
ER
LA
UEN
5
SA
WG
4 Feast
ES
11
NG KI
2 Bliss
EC
SA ST
ST
King William RESTAURANTS
S FL
ST
BOWIE
S SA
South Town &
14 17 12 1 15 S PRE
ST
NIX Hospital
11 Sams Burger Joint
D
BLV AVEZ
R E. CH
E CESA
ST
BOWIE
T
M
59 Alamo Double Decker Trolley Tours/ Alamo Trolley
9 Liberty Bar
11 San Antonio Museum of Art
UEV AS
53 Tower Life Building
10 Minnie’s Tavern - Rye House
attractions & shopping
E MARTIN ST
. ST
’S MARY
9 La Gloria
N
AM AL
S ST.
8 Josephine Street
E. AV
7 Green
A
WN
King William
3 Blue Star
. ST
YN KL
5 Cured
ST
South Town &
37 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
+
N
M LA
B
O
W NU
EVA
35
O
. ST
AD RO
OO
4 CIA
AY W
YS AR .M ST
BR
3 Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen
E. AV
2 Boiler House
YN KL
1 Arcade
VE EA
RESTAURANTS
GH
Museum Reach
E AV
San Antonio River
34 CitySightseeing Double Decker Tour
OR
80 Tex’s River Walk Sports Bar
IM LT
85 La Paloma River Walk
OU LL
87 Esquire Tavern 83 The Kremlin/Havana Ultra Lounge
miscellaneous
ON GT
77 Ruth’s Chris Steak House
BA
76 Pat O’Brien’s
CU MC
75 Fig Tree Restaurant
10
N. MAIN AVE
71 Zocca
XIN
69 Ben & Jerry’s
LE
67 Biga on the Banksn
ES
3
. ST
66 Tony Roma’s
ON
E AV
63 Barriba Cantina
D
61 Casa Rioa
RO
55 The Republic of Texas
51 Mokara Hotel & Spa 52 Hyatt Regency 54 Homewood Suites & Hotel 55 Westin Riverwalk 58 Hilton Palacio Del Rio 60 Wyndham River Walk 64 Menger Hotel 82 Grand Hyatt E MARTIN ST 86 Hotel Contessa
ON
56 Pizzarita’s
del Rio Hotel
R VA NA
54 Paesanos Riverwalk
HM
53 Saltgrass
11
EJ
13
RIC
ST
52 Q Kitchen | Bar
N. MAIN AVE
BOWIE
50 Las Canarias
OO
E. AV
27 Durty Nelly’s AMSteak House 28 Little Rhein NH BO 36 Bier Garten
JO
NE
BR
ST
24 Las Ramblas
281
W
T. YS
EQ
O
H
41 Embassy Suites 42 Sheraton Gunter Hotel 43 The St. Anthony Hotel 44 Marriott Townplace 45 Hotel Valencia 46 Holiday Inn 47 Marriott Courtyard 48 Drury Inn 49 Drury Plaza Hotel 50 Omni La Mansion
. ST
ST.MARYS
4T
23 Maria Mia
51 Ostra
EN
MD CA
DR PE
20 Michellino’s
EQ
LABOR ST
89 Garcia Art Glass
UIN
AVE
ST
88 Spanish Governor’s Palace
18 Charlie Wants A Burger
CY
LABOR
17 Rainforest Cafe
NEWELL . ST
BRO ADW AY S T.
81 Turquoise River Trading Company
K AR NES S
84 Tobin Center
16 Boudro’s
ST .
15 Coyote Ugly
N
79 Cowboy’s Alamo Harley Davidson
PKWY
34
DE
78 Freedom Torch
14 Original Mexican Restaurant
PEARL
S ALAMO ST
13 Rio Rio Cantina
NEWELL AVE
CA M
74 Mercadorita’s
5
11
ST
73 Tower of the Americas
12 Rita’s on the Riverta’s
MO
11 Mad Dogs British Pub
2
ST.MARYS
57 Briscoe Western Art Museum
8
T.
12 1
4
72 San Fernando Cathedral
21 Café Olé
10
7
9 Howl At The Moon
ST.
E. GRA YSON S
9
10 Landry’s Seafood
19 Lone Star Cafe
PHINE
AMO ST.
25 Riverwalk Wine & Spirits
4 Iron Cactus
E. JOS E
ST.
N AL
3 Bella On The River
Museum Reach
AYS ON
BRO ADW AY S T.
22 Spy! The Exhibit - River Center Mall
AVE NUE A
2 Acénar
W. G R
ST
ATTRACTIONS & shopping
N. MAIN AVE
T
OR
’S ST
ES S
ST
E CE VALL 13 B & D Icehouse OS S Pearl 12 The RIO 8 T Magazine 14 Alamo Street Eat Bar hotels attractions & shopping 13 Wyndham Garden 15 Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum
S FL
E
San Antonio River
RESTAURANTS
8 Hard Rock Cafe
UE
ST.MA
LOCATIONS LISTING
N SA
EN
RYS
281
T
BAN
PRO
16 Edward Steves Homestead Museum
RIO Magazine 15 17 Garcia Art Glass
River Walk
FOOD & DRINK ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// CASUAL
55
36 Bier Garten
124-150 Losoya St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-7299 www.alamobiergarten.com German
16
Boudro’s Texas Bistro 421 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-8484 www.boudros.com American Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen 103 9th Street San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 301-0066 bourbonstreetseafoodkitchen.com Seafood, Cajun
18
27
Charlie Wants a Burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer DURTY Nelly’s IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-3343 www.durtynellyspub.com Irish Pub JUICE CENTRAL 315 E. Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9398 www.juice-central.com Juice Bar, Salads
16
RIO Magazine
The River’s Edge Café & Patio Bar 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.riversedgecafesa.com American 2
63
Acenar 146 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2362 www.acenar.com Mexican Barriba Cantina 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 228-9876 www.barribacantina.com Mexican La Paloma river walk 215 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-0566 www.lapalomariverwalk.com Mexican
10
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
52
Q kitchen | Bar 123 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-1234 www.qriverwalk.com BBQ Guadalajara Grill 306 W. Market - La Villita, Bldg. 16 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9222 www.thehotelcontessa.com Spanish
11
Mad Dogs 123 Losoya Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 maddogs.net British Pub
53
Saltgrass Steak House 502 River Walk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-9092 www.saltgrass.com Steakhouse
13
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
66
Tony Romas Rivercenter 849 E Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-7662 tonyromas-sanantonio.com Ribs, Seafood, Steak
71
Zocca 420 W. Market San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 444-6070 www.zoccariverwalk.com Italian
80
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 - La Villita, Bldg. 9 San Antonio TX 78205 210.223.4700 www.lavillitacafe.com Café
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// FAMILY 6
18
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
23
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
7
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
Maria Mia 849 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 272-0403 mariamiamexicanbistro.com Mexican Café Ole 527 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 223-2939 www.cafeole.us Tex-Mex
61
13
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
14
Rita’s 245 E. Commerce Suite #100 San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-7482 www.ritasontheriver.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 Citrus 150 E. Houston San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-9700 hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com American figtree 515 Villita Street - La Villita, Bldg. 27 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
54
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 Little Rhein Steakhouse 231 S. Alamo - La Villita, Bldg. 26 San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-2111 www.littlerheinsteak house.com Steakhouse
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.” Join us riverside, inside or (with reservations) on a barge dinner cruise.
a t e X a s B i s t r o on the r i V e r W a l K
2 1 0 . 2 2 4 . 8 4 8 4 / 4 2 1 e. c o m m e r c e / s a n a n t o n i o / b o u d r o s . c o m www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 17
River Walk
SHOPPING ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 38
La Villita 418 Villita Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Collection of Unique Local Shops
Starving Artist Gallery La Villita - Bldg. 12 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.226.3593 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery
La Villita History Exhibit La Villita - Bldg. 15 Learn more about the history of La Villita with this exhibit. 210.207.8614
Village Gallery La Villita - Bldg. 10 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-0404 www.waltglasspottery.net Art Gallery
Copper Gallery La Villita - Bldg. 11 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.271.3856 www.thecoppergallery.com Art Collectibles
Scentchips USA La Villita - Bldg. 21 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.223.2267 www.lavillita.com Candles
Little Studio Gallery La Villita - Bldg. 23 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-8893 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery
Casa Manos Alegres La Villita - Bldg. 6 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-313-7293 www.lavillita.com Mexican Cultural Gifts
Garcia Art Glass 123 Losoya Street, No.5 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-1400 www.garciaartglass.com
Village Weavers La Villita - Bldg. 8 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-0776 www.villageweavers.com Woven Art & Rugs
River Art Group La Villita - Bldg. 14 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8752 www.rivergroup.com Art Gallery
Equinox La Villita - Bldg. 4 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.281.0706 www.alejandrosifuentes.com Jewelry Metal Gallery
Mustang Grey’s La Villita - Bldg. 17 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.222.1894 www.lavillita.com
B & C Leather Designs & Unique Finds La Villita, Bldg. 24 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-724-8521, 210-464-1126
Angelita La Villita - Bldg. 2 San Antonio, TX 78205 210- 224-8362 www.lavillita.com Womens Fashions & Jewelry
Aeropostale Rivercenter Mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.aeropostale.com Clothing
Villita Stained Glass La Villita - Bldg. 1 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.223.4480 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery
Foot Locker Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8383 www.footlocker.com Athletic Shoes
Populuxcommissary La Villita, Bldg 3 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-883-4259
Hot Topic Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-7680 www.hottopic.com Clothing
Plaza Taxco La Villita, Bldg.16B San Antonio, TX 78205 210-994-5259 www.plazataxco.com Marisol DeLuna New York La Villita, Bldg. 22 San Antonio, TX 78205 646-449-9108 www.marisoldelunafoundation.org
Langford Market Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-0200 www.langfordmarket.com Clothing U.S. Polo Assn Rivercenter mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-444-1040 www.uspoloassn.com Clothing
A Blend of Tradition and Innovation
Downtown | River Walk • 146 E. Houston St. 210.222.2362 • Acenar.com 18
RIO Magazine
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Primarily Purple Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 General Merchandise The Body Shop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5446 www.thebodyshop-usa.com Gift for Body Fletchers Jewelry Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-299-5240 www.fletchersjewelers.com Jewelry Harris Jewelry Rivercenter Mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.harrisjewelry.com Jewelry Zales Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-270-7770 www.zales.com Jewelry Aerosoles Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-354-1840 www.aerosoles.com Shoes
Claire’s Rivercenter Mall - Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.claires.com Shoes
Gamestop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-4412 www.gamestop.com Video Ganmes & Equipment
Journeys Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level 210-224-6898 www.journeys.com Shoes
Express Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-5212 www.express.com Clothing
Shoe Palace Rivercenter Mall - Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-527-9700 Shoes Champ’s Sports Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.champssports.com Sportswear 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
Victoria’s Secret Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-7072 www.victoriassecret.com Womens Lingerie Papaya Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2100 www.papaya.com Shasha Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-4772 www.shasha.com Spencers Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-6898 www.spencersonline.com
Wandering Cowboy Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3434 Zumiez Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9373 www.zumiez.com
79
Pearl Brewery 250 E Grayson San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-7260 www.atpearl.com Unique Local Shops & Restaurants Five & Dime General Store 512 Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4825 www.fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise Cowboy’s Alamo City Harley Davidson 111 West Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4461 cowboysalamocityharley.com/ boutique General Merchandise/Clothing
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 19
San Antonio Nightlife
on tHe SAn AntonIo RIveR WALk.
Blue Box 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 227-2583 www.blueboxbar.com Bar
Kremlin/ Havana Ultra Lounge 212 College St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-1972 www.kremlinsa.com Dance Club
Blue Star Brewing Company 1414 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 212-5506 www.bluestarbrewing.com Brewery
Liquid Monkey Lounge 248 Losoya, Suite B San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4980 Bar
The Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 271-3811 www.bonhamexchange.net Dance Club The Brooklynite 516 Brooklyn Avenue San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 444-0707 www.thebrooklynitesa.com Wine Bar charlie wants a burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer
Your River Walk Stop for Breakfast, Burgers & Beer. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner DAILY • Happy Hour DAILY 3pm-6pm and Reverse Happy Hour 9pm-close • $12 domestic beer buckets • Full bar with craft, draft and bottled beers, handcrafted margaritas, sangrias and mojitos • 11 mega-TVs–Catch all the sports at Charlie Wants A Burger!
Coyote Ugly Saloon 409 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 465-8459 www.coyoteuglysaloon.com Bar The Davenport 203 N Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-5635 www.the-dav.com Dance Club dick’s last resort 406 Navaro St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-0026 www.dickslastresort.com Gastro Pub Drink Texas 200 Navarro, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-1031 www.drinktexas.com Bar Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub 200 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-1400 www.durtynellspub.com Pub Esquire Tavern 155 E Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2521 www.esquiretavern-sa.com Gastropub
Cut Our Coupon in back for savings that will have you coming back for more! www.charliewantsaburger.com
223 Losoya Street | (210) 227-0864 20
RIO Magazine
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 Nectar Wine Bar & Ale House 214 Broadway St San Antonio, TX (619) 277-4762 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
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
River Walk
River Walk
ATTRACTIONS
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ///////////////////////////////////////////////////
MUSIC Chamber Orchestra of San Antonio - The Forbidden Composers 10/3, Sat @ 8pm Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater at the Tobin Center Billy Idol: Kings & Queens of the Underground Tour 10/5, Mon @ 7:30pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center Andy Mineo: The Uncomfortable Tour 10/8, Thu @ 6pm Aztec Theatre Citizen Cope (with full band) 10/9, Fri @ 7pm Aztec Theatre
San Antonio Symphony Pops I Love a Piano 10/30-31, Fri-Sat @ 8pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center Sirius XM Outlaw Country Presents Jamey Johnson 10/31, Sat @ 7pm Aztec Theatre
live theater Tobin Edge Series - Dixie’s Tupperwear Party (touring) 10/8-11, Thu @ 7:30pm Fri @ 8pm Sat @ 5pm & 8pm Sun @ 2pm Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatre at the Tobin Center
Ghost 10/14, Wed @ 8pm Aztec Theatre
Tobin Signature Series The Midtown Men (touring) 10/14, Wed @ 7:30pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center
San Antonio Symphony Yo Yo Ma 10/16, Fri @ 8pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center
Tobin Center Signature Series Flashdance (touring) 10/20, Tue @ 7:30pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center
Mixfest 2015 featuring Austin Mahone 10/17, Fri @ 7:30pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center Seether 10/17, Sat @ 7:30pm Aztec Theatre San Antonio Chamber Choir 10/18, Sun @ 3pm Motherhouse Chapel at University of the Incarnate Word 10/18, Sun @ 7:30pm Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatre at the Tobin Center Howard Jones 10/18, Sun @ 7pm Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatre at the Tobin Center Youth Orchestras of San Antonio Bella Plays Barber 10/18, Sun @ 7pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center Lionel Richie - 2015 Tobin Center Benefit Concert 10/22, Thu @ 8pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center Meatloaf 10/26, Mon @ 7:30pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center The Tenors: Under One Sky Tour 10/27, Tue @ 8pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band 10/29, Thu @ 8pm Aztec Theatre
opera Opera San Antonio Madama Butterfly 10/1 & 3, Thu @ 7:30pm Sat @ 7:30pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center
dance Ballet San Antonio Swan Lake 10/9-11, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center
comedy Cleto Rodriguez 9/30-10/4, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Gallagher’s Joke’s on You Tour 10/4, Sun @ 7pm Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatre at the Tobin Center Cash Levy 10/7-11, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Helen Hong 10/16-18, Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Sun @ 8:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club
MUSEUMS
miscellaneous
EXHIBITIONS BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM The Cowboy Returns: Photographs by Bank and John Langmore Now thru 11/29 2015 Yanaguana Indian Market 10/3-4, Sat – Sun / 10am-4pm Briscoe Book Club “The Harness Maker’s Dream by Nick Kotz 10/6, Tue @ Time 5:30pm Voices of the West: Briscoe Western Art Museum’s Distinguished Lecture Series Nick Kotz – “American Family Histories: Lost, Forgotten, Found” 10/13, Tue @ 6:30pm
Spy: The Exhibit Now thru 5/31/16 Rivercenter Free Cinema on the Plaza Back to the Future 10/9, Fri @ 8pm Tobin Center
Luminaria: Arts Come to Light 10/23-24, Fri-Sat / 7pm-12am Downtown-River North Area Bud Light Halloween Fest 10/31, Sat / 7pm-11pm River Walk San Antonio Beer Festival Sat. October 17 @ 1:30pm
Briscoe Western Art Museum 210 W Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 299-4499 briscoemuseum.org
TOURS Rio San Antonio Cruises 205 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-5700 riosanantonio.com
Fall Arts & Crafts Show 10/10-12, Sat-Mon / 11am8pm River Walk
Maverick Park SanAntonioBeerFestival.com
SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART
57
34
city sightseeing double decker san antonio (210) 224-8687 city-sightseeingsanantonio. com
59
grand double decker tours (210) 492-4144 citytoursinc.com
Miguel Covarrubias: Culture and Caricature Now thru 10/18
P A S E O
D E L
R I O
A S S O C I A T I O N
FESTIVALS &
events
Fall Arts & Crafts Show October 10-12, 2015 opening day, 11am-11pm; middle days, 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 Bud Light Halloween Fest October 31, 2015, 6-10:30PM, Arneson Theatre 6pm-10:30pm, Music; Costume Contest Registration 6-7:30PM; Costume Contest 8-9PM, $1,000 1st place prize; 9-10:30 Parade, 10 decorated floats – 2 laps Music, costume contest, parade and adult beverages combine for a ghoulish good time. Professionally decorated floats with costumed participants travel along the 2 1/2 mile Downtown River Walk area. This is a popular event-come early. Register for costume contest at the event prior to contest. Ford Holiday River Parade Friday, November 27 Tickets sold online NOW! www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com
Gary Owen 10/22-25, Thu @ 8pm Fri @ 8pm & 10:30pm Sat @ 7pm, 9:15pm & 11:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club
RIO Magazine 21
River Walk
ric Charm to
oo d
His
& L aPaloma Riverwalk M
F em orable
La Paloma Riverwalk restaurant is housed within a circa 1900 historic building and is set on the most charming and oldest stretch of the San Antonio River Walk.
2 flour tortillas stuffed with beef stew and topped with brown Mexican gravy and cheese. This mouthwatering dish is served with rice and refried beans as are most entrée dishes.
It is known by both visitors and locals alike to offer great family recipes from the interior of Mexico as well as classic Mexican dishes with a twist. Nearly everything served at La Paloma River Walk is made in-house with care.
twist from the usual rum. The Sangria La Paloma is a refreshing and flavorful tri-colored drink, featuring melon, apple and peach liquors along with pineapple and orange juices and topped with red wine. Appetizers include Ceviche de Camaron, a tasty blending of cooked shrimp, lime juice and housemade pico de gallo . The flavors marinate for hours to offer a dish heavy on flavor and heat but strangely without the burn. While quesadillas are common, La Paloma weaves in Mexican sausage with the cheese for their Chorizo Quesadilla. Either appetizer is substantial enough to eat as an entrée.
Finish off your meal with Tres Leches (three milks) a traditional moist cake made sweet with whole milk, condensed milk and evaporated milk. What makes La Paloma’s exceptional is the addition of Frangelico liquor.
The large and varied menu features dishes made from Mexican recipes such as Chicken Enchilada Mole, rich dark gravy with chocolate and Mexican spices. And contemporary dishes you won’t find anywhere else on the River Walk like Tracladas,
Welcome to the beloved, La Paloma Riverwalk, and Buen Apetito!
Opened in 1966, noted architect E.B. Flowers was commissioned to design a building renovation turning it into one of the most outstanding examples of neo-Spanish colonial architecture in the Southwest. The beautiful limestone walls and carved cantera entry make a perfect backdrop for dining outside on the River Walk. Picture yourself sipping a cold drink and nibbling an appetizer riverside or inside with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the river. Not a bad way to relax. The bar features 8 tequilas all from Mexico. House drink specials include a Tequila Mojito, a 22
RIO Magazine
What is most unique and appreciated about La Paloma Riverwalk is the unhurried, family feel which has been the tradition since 1979 since the Flores family bought the place. From the kitchen staff to the servers, everyone genuinely cares and wants you to have a memorable dining experience.
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
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.
Interesting facts about TexasH 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 Only one of four missions in San Antonio Missions National Park is designated a National Historic Landmark, and that is Mission Concepcion. It is one of eight National Historic Landmarks in the city which includes Espada Aqueduct, the Alamo, Spanish Governor’s Palace, the Majestic Theater and several others. H The name Texas comes from the Hasini Indian word ‘tejas’ meaning friends. It is not Spanish for Texas. In fact, the Texas state motto is “friendship”. H Texas has had 6 capital cities: Washington on the Brazos, Harrisburg, Galveston, Velasco, West Columbia and Austin. H Six Flags over Texas is not just the name of a Theme park. It refers to the six countries that have ruled over Texas territory through the centuries. They are Spain (1519-1821), France (1685-1690), Mexico (1821-1836), Republic of Texas (1836-1845), Confederate States of America (1861-1865) and the United States of America (1845-1861 & 1865- Present).
October
Important dates in the history of Texas for the month of October. October 2, 1835
The Texas Revolution began at Gonzales when fighting broke out between Mexican soldiers and Texas militiamen. October 17, 1935
Black Police Officers in South Texas organized the first black police organization in the United States. October 13, 1845
the voters of the Republic of Texas accepted annexation into the United States by a vote of 4,245 to 257. They also adopted the proposed state constitution by a vote of 4,174 to 312 October 4, 1876
Thomas S. Gathright became the first president of Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (Texas A&M). On this same day the initial class of 106 students began attending classes. October 5, 1886
The Texas State Fair opens for the first time on a farm in north Dallas October 14, 1890
Dwight D. Eisenhower future general and thirty-fourth President of the United States was born in Denison, Texas. October 8, 1926
The Witte Memorial Museum located in San Antonio opens. 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 earn your Republic of Texas Citizenship certificate.
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 23
Tour San Antonio Like A Local
ATTRACTIONS
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. R I S TOR A N T E
S a n a n to n i o
The River Walk. The Alamo. And the Shrimp Paesano
at Ristorante Paesanos. For more than 40 years, locals and visitors alike have enjoyed the contemporary setting, Italian/Mediterranean cuisine and Old World service of these culinary landmarks. Join us on the River Walk, near the Quarry Market in Lincoln Heights or at Loop 1604 Northwest. Lunch
D i n n e r 7 D ay S a W e e k PrG-Sa.coM
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. Offer only vailid at Paesanos Riverwalk location.
24
RIO Magazine
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.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
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!
ENTERTAINMENT
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.
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.
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
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
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
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 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
1
#
Benvenuto
from
ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN SAN ANTONIO tripadvisor*
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 K E T ST R E E T 2 1 0- 4 4 4 - 6 07 0 | Z OC C A R I V E R WA LK.COM
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 25
Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk 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 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
continued
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. Hard Rock Café “Remember the Hard Rock!” While we’ve never been under siege like Davy Crockett and his men, we always strive to be memorable here in Texas. So why not lead the charge to our accommodating, three-story Hard Rock Cafe in San Antonio? Situated along the city’s famous Riverwalk area, we have three floors of patios where you can be on the lookout for the slow moving tourist boats below. Inside you’ll find gourmet meals in hefty servings, so huge you can cut ‘em with a Bowie knife, and our collection of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia is big enough to fill a Spanish mission. So stop battling those hunger pangs and march ondown to the Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio. 111 W. Crockett St. • 210-2247625 www.hardrock.com Iron Cactus A great place to relax along the Riverwalk. With our swanky Agave Room bar enjoy tasting one of over 80 differenttequilas or feast on extraordinary Mexican food in our contemporary dining room. Watch the boats go by with the family on our beautiful Patio or join us for a Tequila Dinner Cruise. With private party rooms, we have something for everyone! The Iron Cactus is the destination for fine Mexican cuisine on the River! 200 River Walk • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 224-9835 www.ironcactus.com Landry’s Seafood House Landry’s Seafood House echoes the sights, sounds and sensations of a 1940’s seafood house, with its classic, fresh seafood and spectacular scenery. The mouthwatering menu offers the very best -
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.
BriscoeMuseum.org 210.299.4499 Sandy Scott, Briscoe Bison, 2014, Bronze | Photo courtesy Craig Washburn
26
RIO Magazine
Bris_7.375x4.793_HalfPgHoriz_Ad02.indd 1
210 W. Market St. San Antonio, TX 78205
The West is Here www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com 10/8/14 4:17 PM
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
DISCOVER MORE SAN ANTONIO
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.
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. PatOBriens.com
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
Who’s Hugman? Learn about Hugman and how the River Walk came to be on YouTube. Type in key words San
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
Antonio River Walk Hugman.
AN ELECTRIC MOTORIZED RIDE
GUIDED 2 HOUR TOURS
Scooter Power Tour-Rental-Sales
6QWTU
www.scooterpowertours.com
SUPER SAFE FAMILY FUN 210-530-1944
505 E Travis Suite 101, 78205
$5 off with this ad www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 27
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
continued
Rita’s Rita’s on the River is a Tex-Mex and margarita bar locally owned and operated that specializes in cold drinks and hot food. Enjoy your cold beverage in the atmosphere of good music or appreciating the outdoors by the river on our patio. If you’re an early bird, come and enjoy breakfast from 9:00-11:00 AM Saturdays and Sundays. You will come for the food but stay for the ‘ritas. 245 E. Commerce Suite #100 • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 227-7482 • www.ritasontheriver.com Schilo’s German and American deli favorites since 1917. House specialties include homemade root beer, split pea soup, bratwurst, Reuben sandwiches, wienerschnitzel and cheesecake. Hours: Mon-Sat: 7am-8:30pm (210) 223-6692 • 424 E. Commerce. www.schilos.com Saltgrass Steak House For campfire style Texas fare, head to Saltgrass Steak House – the original Texas Steakhouse serving Certified Angus Beef® steaks. Entrées include Pat’s Ribeye, Maudeen’s Center Cut Filet, Gulf Coast Steak and Shrimp, Chicken Fried Steak and BBQ Baby Back Ribs. If you can,leave room for Saltgrass’ homemade Two-Fork Cheesecake. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Spacious banquet room at Riverwalk location, seats 120 people. Great view, air conditioned, groups welcome! www. saltgrass.com
LEARN MORE! Take a self-guided QR Code tour of the River Walk. Download the podscast to your mp3 player from Hugmantour.com or on iTunes.
Look for Hugman bronze seals to guide you along the 12 stopping points.
Three Saltgrass locations to serve you: 502 Riverwalk, corner of N. Presa at Crockett 210-222-9092 11745 IH-10 West in the Huebner Oaks Shopping Ctr,. 210-641-6447 16910 U.S. Hwy. 281 between Donella and Thousand Oaks. 210- 402-6621
849 E Commerce Street, #171 | San Antonio, Texas 78205 | 210-225-7662
Bring in this ad for a
FREE SOUVENIR with any purchase
“The Rowdy O’ The River”
406 navarro st. on the riverwalk 210-224-0026
www.DicksLastResort.com
OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH, DINNER AND LATE NIGHT CRAZINESS! 28
RIO Magazine
LOCATED ON THE HISTORIC RIVER WALK
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 ad cannot be redeemed for cash. Excludes alcohol.
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 29
River Walk
While there are many dining establishments lining the San Antonio River Walk, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, the Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar is in a league of its own.
Perfectly situated adjacent to the historical Aztec Theater, the Iron Cactus is a unique place to visit for both tourists and locals. From the moment you walk in to the Iron Cactus, you are welcomed and served by friendly staff members that will ensure your dining experience is both enjoyable and memorable. Complementing the amazing service, the Iron Cactus also offers a wide array of dishes from its new menu featuring original, scrumptious and flavorful appetizers, entrées and desserts, as well as, a cocktail menu boasting several award-winning margaritas, over 100 selections of tequila, a variety of craft, domestic and imported beers and wine by the glass or the bottle. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available. Parties with children can order a hearty meal from the kids’ menu that comes with a free scoop of vanilla ice cream as dessert. There are several appetizers to choose from such as the Chorizo Studded Sliders, Chili Rubbed Ribs, Citrus Ceviche, Pork Tamale Pops (a Taste of the River Walk winner!) and the famous Tableside Guacamole made fresh tableside for guests to see. Guests who prefer a lighter fare can choose from a variety of salads including the Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad, Hickory Salmon Salad and Mazatlan Chicken Salad, to name a few, or order the hearty Tortilla Soup, a perfect starter when the temperature begins to cool down.
30
RIO Magazine
Iron Cactus offers a large selection of entrées that will liven up every type of palate. If you’re a seafood lover, the Pescado Del Mar, Veracruz Shrimp Tacos and Soutwest Paella are just some of the seafood items offered at the Iron Cactus. While guests who prefer meat can select among many succulent meat items as well such as the Shiner Bock Grilled Ribeye, Three Chile Pork Loin or the Stuffed Iron Burger. But be careful on your first bite of the Iron Burger as it’s stuffed with cheese that comes oozing out of the juicy beef patty and the poblano pepper takes the heat up a notch. Iron Cactus also serves traditional Mexican dishes including sizzling fajitas, enchiladas and tacos. Of course, a memorable dining experience is not complete without dessert and the choices are many at Iron Cactus including the Tres Leches, Rollo de Canela and Mexican Donuts, which was been described as lifechanging by guests, are all worth tasting. Guests can choose to be seated in the main dining room or the outdoor patio, which is an excellent spot to view the hustle and bustle along the River Walk. Private and catered events are also offered. The Iron Cactus at River Walk is located at 200 River Walk (underneath the Aztec Theater). Visit: ironcactus. com/san-antonio or call (210) 2249846 for more details. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
24/7 Emergency Care in the Heart of Downtown :: 210.587.8785
All major insurance accepted by hospital. Physicians are independent practitioners and active members of Nix Health medical staff.
Downtown San Antonio is full of interesting history, markets, sights, shopping and dining experiences. The locations included in this section of the magazine are all just a few blocks off of the River Walk and easily accessed with a short walk.
DOWNTOWN EG RA YS O N
P
ST
PARKING RESTAURANTS ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING
VF
BR OA DW NO AY RT HA LA MO ST
SOLEDAD ST
TO B
AV EN UE E A
LOSOYA
NORTH A LAMO ST
33
15 9
39
43
F THE A
59
10
M AR KE TS T
Hemisfair Park
E. CE SA RE .C HA VE Z
14 Institute of Texan Cultures
Alamodome
S. A LA MO ST
11
ER OW O
SOUTH A LAMO ST
NAVA RRO ST
SPANISH
SAN
SOU TH FLO RES S. MA IN AV E MAIN PL AZA
MAR
NORTH FLORES
S. SANTA ROSA ST
N. FRIO ST
S. SANTA ROSA ST
SOU TH FLO RES
E. HOUSTON ST
La Villita
34
NOLAN ST
E. CO 5 MMER 17 CE ST
T
OBANT
23
BURNET ST
LAM
RI C A
S. L ARE DO ST
38
30 34 20 18 59 31 19 32 26
S
72 34 59
25
LAM AR ST
O
29
ST ESA S. PR S ST MAR Y S. ST
OU TH FLO RES
7
6821
ME
S. FRIO ST
+ 59
6
281
ST 3R D
34 59
28 59
RNA
O
The E is FREE and runs STues–Sat . AL AM O ST every 10 minutes, from 6pm–midnight.
RIO Magazine
FE
27
12 36
44
TRAVIS ST
16 37
E. C ESA RE . CH AV EZ
The E Route
32
42
Travis Park
ND
35
CE
ER
V E R NO R GO
LACE
34 2 3 4 DO LAROSA
IN
NT
N. MAIN AVE
1
41
A ’S P
BUENA VI STA ST
T SQ
ARE
W. COMM ERCE
KE
POST
40
35
TRAVIS ST
HOSPITAL (Red Cross)
34 JO N ES 13 AV E
W. MARTIN ST
U
W. HOUSTO N
W
24
T SS RY A M ST
W. MARTIN ST
W. COMMER CE ST
W
76
N TO NG XI LE
10
E AV YN KL VE OO HA BR UG LLO CU MC
E AV
35
FL OR ES
+
8
N. MAIN AVE
RO ED NP SA
N OR TH
BR OA DW NO AY RT HA LA MO ST
HOTELS
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
LOCATIONS LISTING
RESTAURANTS 1 Ristorante Pico de Gallo
21 The Plaza Market Place
3 Mi Tierra Cafe Y Panaderia
23 San Antonio General Store
22 The Amazing Mirror Maze
4 La Margarita Mexican
29 Aztec Theatre
Restaurant & Oyster Bar
30 Ripley’s Haunted Adventure/
5 Denny’s
Tomb Rider 3D
18 Francesco’s Gelato
31 Guiness World Records Museum
20 Pat O’Brien’s
32 Ripley’s Believe it or Not/
Louis Tussaud’s Wax Works
25 Juice Central
33 The Alamo
26 Schilo’s
35 Tobin Center
27 Texas De Brazil
39 Angelita’s
28 Houston Street Bistro
40 VFW Post 76
36 Augies Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse
41 Market Square
37 Bohanan’s 44 Nectar Wine Bar & Ale House
42 Spanish Governor’s Palace
ATTRACTIONS & shopping
HOTELS 12 Wyndham Garden River Walk
2 Market Square
15 Crockett Hotel
6 Paris Hatters
16 Gunter Hotel
7 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
17 Menger Hotel
8 The Pearl
24 El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel
9 RiverCenter Mall
43 Marriott Plaza San Antonio
10 Tower of the Americas/
Chart House Restaurant
11 Magik Theatre 13 San Antonio Museum of Art 14 Institute of Texan Culture 18 Yasmin’s Boutique
38 USO 59 Alamo Double Decker Trolley Tours/
Alamo Trolley
68 SegCity Segway Tours
+
NIX Hospital
angelita
19 Out West
miscellaneous 34 CitySightseeing Double Decker Tour
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 RIO Magazine 33
Downtown
We’ve got spirits, yes we do! q By Carole Miller r
Welcome to San Antonio where people are dying to get a good room...and some have never left. Kindred spirits gather at the Menger Hotel The historic Menger Hotel is undoubtedly the most haunted in San Antonio. At least 32 different spirits call the Menger Hotel their home-away-from-home. These ghostly guests have been seen by many generations of witnesses since the hotel opened in 1859. One such entity is Sally White, the Menger’s most famous employee who worked as a maid in the late 1800s. Sally’s husband 34
RIO Magazine
was known for being big, bullheaded and extremely jealous. One fateful night he came to the hotel and accused her of cheating. He caused such a ruckus that the police had to be called to calm him down. Sally was afraid to go home so she slept on courthouse steps that night. When she finally got home early the next morning, he was waiting for her with a gun. She ran to the fire station behind the Alamo but he caught up with her and shot her three times. She died the next day from her
wounds and, since she had no other family, the Menger staff paid the $32 for her burial. They say her spirit was so moved and grateful by the gesture that she continues to return to help out. Her ghostly figure, wearing her dark, drab uniform has been seen many times walking down the hallways carrying towels to guests even in the afterlife. Other notable spirits spending their eternal vacation days at the marvelous Menger include an entity known as “Frisky” who likes to reach out from the great beyond and cop a feel from women every now and then, a pair of ghostly 3-year-old twins wearing oldwww.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
fashioned nightgowns who take delight in tickling the feet of the living and King Ranch founder Captain Richard King who has been seen haunting his former haunt, the King Suite, going right through the wall where the door used to be located. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak at Sheraton Gunter Hotel A female apparition appears in the sixth floor hallway and strange noises emanate from the
area of what used to be room 636. A pale woman with outstretched arms has been seen standing in the room. And one holiday season a ghostly figure appeared in the developed, holiday party photos of a hotel employee. Who is this ghostly lady and why does she haunt the halls of the Sheraton Gunter Hotel? This true story goes back to February 1965 when Albert Knox and his beautiful blond companion checked in to room 636 at the Gunter Hotel. They were seen coming and going for the next few days. One afternoon the “Do Not Disturb” sign was still hanging on the door after several days. The maid assumed the occupants had forgotten to take it off, opened the door and entered the room. What she saw was so horrific it paralyzed her with fear. The floors, walls and bed were covered in blood. There was a man standing next to the bed. As she let out a bloodcurdling scream, the man calmly placed a finger upon his lips, shushing her. Then he grabbed the bloody sheets off the bed and ran.
When the police arrived, they found a .22 caliber bullet shell on the bed and a slug in the wall near a bloody chair, footprints in blood on the floor, strands of blonde hair, nylon stockings and lingerie along with empty bottles of wine, olives and cheese. (Other versions of the story involve a meat-grinder.) Detectives speculated the bloody footprints were made by someone making several trips to the bathroom in order to dismember the body of the victim in the bathtub. They also
stops the hotel elevator on the fifth floor regardless of what button is pressed.
discovered that Albert Knox was actually 37-year-old unemployed accountant Walter Emerick and began a statewide manhunt.
Specialty cocktails at Haunt include: The Emerick, The Naylor, The Lady in Red, The Jilted Bride, The Lavender Lady, The Crooked Wig and The Pixie after all the various ghosts said to inhabit this haven of haunts. The staff knows all the stories and love to share a tale or two served up with a liberal dose of libations.
Meanwhile, a security guard down the street at the St. Anthony Hotel was becoming suspicious of a guest in room 536 who refused to allow maids in his room and called the police. As the police burst in the door, the occupant shot himself in the temple and died instantly. The dead man’s fingerprints matched those found in the Gunter Hotel’s bloody room 636. But, to this day, the body of the blonde woman has never been found, no blonde woman has ever been reported missing and the case remains open to this day. In good spirits at the St. Anthony Not surprisingly, Room 536 the St. Anthony Hotel, where Walter Emerick committed suicide after allegedly murdering his mistress at the Gunter Hotel down the street, is rumored to be haunted by a ghostly figure. And Emerick himself is thought to be spending his afterlife as a rogue bellhop who constantly
But Emerick is not the only spirit who inhabits the St. Anthony Hotel. The St. Anthony is rumored to be home-sweet-home to a plethora of other phantoms. And these spirits are literally celebrated with spirits in the Haunt Bar on the first floor of this luxurious haunt. All the drinks on the menu are named after the various otherworldly inhabitants.
This place is a ghost town While some San Antonio hotels embrace and celebrate their hauntedness, many of the staff of others are reluctant to speak of spirits. Some other reportedly haunted hotels in downtown San Antonio include the Emily Morgan Hotel, named after Santa Anna’s seductress, who was also referred to as the “Yellow Rose of Texas,” the Crockett Hotel, named after Davy Crockett and built on the former bloody battlegrounds of the Alamo, the Crowne Plaza and Inn on the Riverwalk.
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 35
Downtown
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
RIO Magazine
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
36
Pico de Gallo 111 S. Leona San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 225-6060 www.picodegallo.com Mexican
FAMILY
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
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Jerry’s Chicago StyleHot Dogs 149 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 465-8200 Hot Dogs
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
Mexican Manhattan 110 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3913 mexicanmanhattan.com Mexican
FINE DINING Azuca Nuevo Latino 713 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-5550 www.azuca.net Latin American chart house Tower of the Americas 739 East Cesar E. Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3101 toweroftheamericas.com Seafood/Steakhouse Saveurs 209 209 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 639-3165 French/American
Boiler House 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 354-4644 www.boilerhousesa.com American La Frite Belgian Bistro 728 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-7555 www.lafritesa.com Belgian Feast 1024 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 354-1024 www.feastsa.com Small Plates Toscana Ristorante 301 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2865 toscanaristorantes.com Italian
Downtown
shopping /////////////////////////////
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 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
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 37
e
t o r’
10
Downtown
s
BEST
di
picks
Urban Legends & Haunted Places
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Chupacabra - Literally meaning “goat-sucker” because they attack livestock and drink their blood have been cited in San Antonio. Some disbelievers consider it a contemporary legend while others think it is the lineage of an extinct dog-like mammal with mange. Luche Libre - “Free wrestling” is a form of professional wrestling in Spanish-speaking countries characterized by colorful masks and costumes. To outsiders, their masked faces, bulging muscles and rapid maneuvers in the ring can be, well, frightening. Ghost Tracks - An unverified story of a 1930’s school bus with 10 children aboard was struck by a train. The legend says those children haunt the tracks to protect others. Park your car on the track, shift into neutral, and the children push your car to safety. Sprinkle powder on the back bumper and you will see the children’s handprints. Donkey Lady - Half-donkey and half-human creature, she lurks
around San Antonio’s south side. Some say she is a ghost others alive. A second version of the story says the woman drowned at today she haunts the bridge at the end of Jett Rd. before Applewhite Rd. Honking on the bridge will get her to appear.
Terrell Hills Ghost - Dr. Ross bought his family home in
Terrell Hills. He lost a large sum in the stock market and blamed his broker. Public ridicule drove him to shoot the broker and his family. After Ross’ passing the home’s light began turning off and on, doors open and close and Ross’ footsteps can be heard.
Silverghost Tours - For over a decade storyteller, Randy Felts has led countless walking tours blending history, culture and ghost stories to show 500 years of San Antonio’s dark history. Join him for a 90-minute, 1-mile Ghosts & Legends walking tour starting at 9pm. Reservations a must 210-215-2172.
Fat Farm - A doctor opened a “fat farm” in San Antonio where people, mostly teens, would go to get help losing weight. He literally starved people…to death. Those ghosts haunt the ruined building located up 281 North outside of Loop 1604. Empanada Man - Beloved 1940’s Empanada Man baked and sold hot empanadas always saving one for a different child. One child went out of town to attend college. Years later while visiting home Mr Empanada gave her one. Her mother felt the hot pie and told her he died several years earlier. Sheraton Gunter Hotel - One-hour ghost tour of the hotel
offered only October 27-31. Veteran ghost hunter, Guillermo Fuentes, spent eight years studying the mysteries of the Gunter Hotel. Hear the ghostly sounds of Room 414 where a blues artist recorded music. The bone-chilling 1965 murder mystery of Room 636 is also examined. Call 210-227-3241 to purchase a ticket.
Spirits of San Antonio and South Texas by Docia Williams and Reneta Byrne - The book is out of print but
can be purchased online through Amazon.com or at many local used book stores. The book was originally published in 1997 and recounts the numerous folklore, legends and stories leading up to ghost sightings and the presence of spirits throughout San Antonio.
38
RIO Magazine
shopping ////////////////////////////////////
Dos Carolinas 303 Pearl parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 224-7000 www.doscarolinas.com Custom Handmade Guayaberas Garcia Art Glass 715 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-1400 www.garciaartglass Hand Blown Glass Melissa Guerra 303 Pearl Parkway #104 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 293-3983 www.melissaguerra.com Latin Kitchen Market
The Twig Book Shop 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com Locally Owned Book Store San Angel Folk Art 110 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-6688 www.sanangelfolkart.com Mexican Cultural Arts
Out West 215 1/2 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, Texas 78205 Phone (210) 224-8804 Clothing & Gift Shop Rocket Fizz 513 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-229-1077 www.rocketfizz.com Soda Pop & Candy Shop
Tienda La Garza 110 Broadway, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2133 Mexican Folk Art, Books and Apparel
Downtown
EVENTS //////////////////////////////////////////
Downtown music Musical Bridges Around The World - Czech Me Out! 10/4, Sun @ 6:30pm San Fernando Cathedral The Beach Boys 10/8, Thu @ 8pm Majestic Theatre Pepe Aguilar 10/11, Sun @ 7:30pm Majestic Theatre Styx 10/14, Wed @ 8pm Majestic Theatre Jackson Browne 10/20, Tue @ 7:30pm Majestic Theatre Luke Bryan: Kick Up The Dust Tour 10/22, Thu @ 7:30pm Alamodome San Antonio Symphony Special Concert: The Music of Queen 10/23, Fri @ 8pm Majestic Theatre Maze featuring Frankie Beverly 10/24, Sat @ 7:30pm Illusions Theater at the Alamodome San Antonio Symphony Special Concert: The Music of Led Zeppelin 10/24, Sat @ 8pm Majestic Theatre An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt 10/25, Sun @ 7:30pm Majestic Theatre
live theater
COMEDY
Evil Dead-The Musical 10/2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Fri @ 8pm; 10/3, 10 & 17, Sat @ 7:30pm; 10/24 & 31, Sat @ 10:30pm Cameo Theatre Rocky Horror Show Live! 10/3-17, Sat @ 10:30pm 10/24, Sat @ 7:30pm 10/31-11/7, Sat @ 10:30pm Cameo Theatre Bride of Cthulhu 10/9-17, Fri-Sat @ 8pm 10/18, Sun @ 2:30pm 10/22-24, Thu-Sat @ 8pm 10/30-31, Fri-Sat @ 8pm 11/1, Sun @ 7pm 11/5-7, Thu-Fri @ 8pm Overtime Theater C.S. Lewis: The Screwtape Letters (touring) 10/10, Sat @ 5pm & 8pm Majestic Theatre North Park Lexus Majestic Broadway Series Beauty and the Beast (touring) 10/16-18, Fri @ 7:30pm Sat @ 2pm & 8pm Sun @ 2pm & 7:30pm Majestic Theatre
Mike Epps: The Real Deal Tour 10/2, Fri @ 8pm Majestic Theatre Paul Rodriguez and The Latin Kings of Comedy 10/30, Fri @ 8pm Majestic Theatre
children Red Riding Hood 10/9-11/8, Wed @ 10:30am Fri @ 10:30am & 7pm Sat @ 2pm; 9/8-26, Tue-Thu @ 9:45am & 11:30am Fri @ 9:45, 11:30am & 7pm Sat @ 2pm Magic Theatre Alvin and the Chipmunks: Live on Stage! 10/22, Thu @ 6:30pm Majestic Theatre
exhibitions ARTPACE Hudson Showroom Luz Maria Sanchez Now thru 1/3/16 Window Works Cruz Ortiz Now thru 1/3/16 BLUE STAR CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM
dance
So You Think You Can Dance Territory 10/15, Thu @ 8pm Featuring Jeffrey Brosk Majestic Theatre Now thru 11/8 Arts San Antonio - Ballet Hispanico: Carmen.Maquia 10/22, Thu @ 7:30pm Lila Cockrell Theatre
Narrative Axis Now thru 11/8
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES Los Tejanos Now on view Faces of Survival Now thru 11/15 Our Part of Victory Now thru 12/7 Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab Now thru 1/3/16 LINDA PACE FOUNDATION Immersed: An exhibition of works from the Linda Pace Foundation Collection Organized by Anette DiMeo Carlozzi 10/3-2/27/16
Adam (Public Artwork) By Arturo Herrera 25’ h x 98’ w, Frost Bank Garage - Commerce at Main Now thru 12/2016 SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ART Jayne Lawrence: Contact Now thru 11/8 Stephanie Liner: Momentos of a Doomed Construct Now thru 11/8
miscellaneous
Ride the Rio
2015 San Antonio Beer Festival 10/17, Sat / 1:30pm6:30pm Maverick Park Arts San Antonio National Acrobats and Circus of China 10/6, Tue @ 7:30pm Majestic Theatre College Football UTSA vs. Louisiana Tech 10/10, Sat @ 6pm Alamodome
Harvey Wang: From Darkroom To Daylight Now thru 11/8 Anthony Francis: Real Lyric Now thru 11/8
Masters of Illusion: Believe the Impossible 10/13, Tue @ 8pm Majestic Theatre
Open 9 AM Daily. Ticket/Boarding Locations:
Like Us! Keep up to date on River Walk special events, merchandise and photos of the River Walk throughout the year theSanAntonioRiverWalk.com
Historia
San Antonio Riverwalk
(Market St. & Alamo)
Rivercenter Mall (Commerce & Bowie)
SanAntonioRiverwalk @paseodelrio
Aztec Theatre @riosanantonio
River Walk San Antonio (Paseo del Rio Association)
(St.Mary’s & Crockett)
www.riosanantonio.com
(210) 244-5700
RIO Magazine 39
MARBLE FALLS
FEDERICKSBURG San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the United States and has numerous shopping,
River Walk dining and entertainment experiences for those travelers willing to explore beyond
SAN ANTONIO downtown. These areas of the city can be reached easily by Yellow Cab or local bus.
JOHNSON CITY
KERRVILLE
P
BULVERDE
PARKING RESTAURANTS
NEW BRA
ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING
BOERNE
HOTELS
STONE OAK 7
4 151
RD
410
17
D OR NC TRA PO
DE BULVER
BLAN CO R D RD
FR ED ER BA IC KS ND BU ER AR RG D RD CULEBRA RD
UNIVERSAL CITY 35
E OR M ET W
BR OA DW AY
BLANCO RD
18
5
15
8 37
MULBERRY AVE
E COMMERCE
RD UIN SEG
11 20 12
ST
19
1604
35 151
6
BROADWAY
CU LE BR A
HU EB NE RR D
D AR DER BAN
1604
281
SAN PEDRO AVE
HELOTES
13
LIVE OAK
D SR ER TT BI
PRUE RD
14
W
N KSO JAC CE VAN
10
16
WU RZ BA CH
2
3
1604
1
21
10
9
HOUSTON
ROVILLE
W.W WHITE
MARBACH RD
90
SW
90
22
10
RESTAURANTS
ATTRACTIONS & shopping
13 Salt Grass - Heubner Oaks
1 The Rim
15 Paesanos - Lincoln Heights 16 Paesanos - 1604 37 Augies Barbed Wire Smokehouse
40
RIO Magazine
37 1604
24
25
410
1604
14 Salt Grass - Donella
ZARZAMORA
35
23
ESA PR S. ROOSEVELT AVENUE
RES S. FLO
Y AR LIT MI
OS LIT A G NO
410
2 Six Flags Fiesta Texas 3 The Shops at La Cantera 4 SeaWorld of San Antonio 5 North Star Mall
6 The Forum Shops
7 Vineyard Shopping Center
12 San Antonio Botanical Garden
missions trail
17 K1 Speed
21 The Alamo 22 Mission Conception
8 Alamo Quarry Market
18 San Antonio Aquarium
9 Splashtown
19 Morgan’s Wonderland
10 Alamo Helicopter Tours
20 The Do Seum
11 San Antonio Zoo
23 Mission San José 24 Mission San Juan 25 Mission Espada
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
SeaWorld San Antonio is home to a horror themed Howl-OScream event every weekend in October. Featuring a wide range of events and specialty shows, it’s so frightful it may just not be suitable for guests of all ages.
GRUENE
Actors in elaborate costumes roam the park beginning at 7pm. Screams from the guests carry through the night air. Elaborate stage productions will add to the Halloween adventure along with several spooky haunted houses. And for thrills of a different kind, ride a world renowned roller coaster.
AUNFELS
FRIGHTFUL
Prior to the start of the evening’s horror shows, SeaWorld will feature its normal shows and rides with a tamer Halloween theme for guests of all ages. Admission to the Halloween specialty event is available through the purchase of a Halloween event pass that can be purchased prior to, or the day of the event. For more info call SeaWorld San Antonio at 210-523-3000 or on the web at seaworldpark.com/e/seaworld-sanantonio/
Terror TerrorFor Forthe thePrice PriceofofAdmission Admission By By Peter Peter Moralez Moralez
SEGUIN Terror is much too strong of a word for Morgan’s Wonderland Halloween experience. Fun with a little trick-or-treat candy on the side sound seems like a delightful fit. Morgan’s Wonderland, in San Antonio, celebrates by featuring a More Delightful than Frightful Halloween event. Visitors to the park are encouraged to drop off three nonperishable food items, per person, between October 1st and October 30th, to receive free admission for the Halloween festivities. Tickets can also be purchased for $5.00 per person. All food items, as well as a portion of the proceeds, will benefit the San Antonio Food Bank. This event will take place on October 31st from 5 to 9pm. Participants are encouraged to wear delightful-not-frightful Halloween costumes for a safe night of trickor-treating. In addition, guests can enjoy face painting, as well as rides and attractions.
DELIGHTFUL
The park, designed for children and adults with special cognitive and physical needs, opened 5 years ago, and was developed by a local real estate developer whose daughter Morgan, has a severe cognitive delay. Guests with special needs never pay admission. Completely wheelchair-accessible, the park features more than 25 elements and attractions including rides, playgrounds, gardens, an eight-acre fishing lake, 18,000-square-foot special-event center, 575-seat amphitheater, picnic area and rest areas throughout the park. Call 210-495-5888 for more information. RIO Magazine 41
San Antonio
FOOD & DRINK ///////////////////////////////////
Nothing tops the tower
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
Exceptional dining at chart house
Observation deck with incredible views
4D Theater Ride: Skies over texas
Look for our ad on coupon page
739 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. 210-223-3101 toweroftheamericas.com 42
RIO Magazine
Hoffbrau 7310 Jones Maltsberger San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 209-8066 quarryhofbrau.com German-American Mimi & Dimi’s Greek House 7159 US Highway 90 San Antonio, TX 78227 (210) 674-3464 www.agreekhouse.com Greek Big Bob’s Burgers 447 West Hildebrand San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 734-2627 www.bigbobsburgers. com Hamburgers Sam’s Burger Joint 330 East Grayson San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 223-2830 www.samsburgerjoint. com Hamburgers
India Palace 8474 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 692-5262 indiapalacesanantonio. com Indian Aldino at the Vineyard 1203 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 340-0000 www.aldinos.com Italian Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano 8539 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 696-2536 www.aldos.us Italian Piatti’s 255 East Basse Road #500 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 832-0300 www.piatti.com Italian Tre trattoria 4003 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-0333 www.tretrattoria.com com Italian Fujiya 9030 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-7553 fujiyajapanesegarden. com Japanese La Fogata 2427 Vance Jackson Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 340-1337 www.lafogata.com Mexican La Fonda on Main 2415 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 733-0621 www.lafondaonmain. com Mexican Paloma Blanca 5800 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-6151 www.palomablanca.net Mexican
Taco Haven 1032 South Presa San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 533-2171 www.tacohaven.info Mexican The Fruteria 1401 South Flores San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 251-3104 www.thefruteria.com Mexican Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 76 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 340-7143 www.pappadeaux.com Seafood 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
San Antonio
SHOPPING ////////////////////////////////////////////
/////////////////////////////////////////////////// Chris Marid’s 1900 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 735-3552 www.chrismadrids.com Hamburgers
Fleming’s 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-9463 flemmingssteakhouse.com Steakhouse
Longhorn Café 17625 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 492-0301 www.thelonghorncafe. com Hamburgers
Silo 434 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 483-8989 siloelevatedcuisine.com American
Beto’s 8142 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 930-9393 www.betosinfo.com Barbeque
Silo 1133 Austin Highway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8686 siloelevatedcuisine.com American
Henry’s Puffy Tacos 6030 Bandera Road San Antonio, TX 78238 (210) 432-7341 www.henryspuffytacos. com Mexican
Kirby’s Steakhouse 123 Loop 1604 NE San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 404-2221 www.kirbyssteakhouse. com Steakhouse
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana 6989 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 979-6565 www.doughpizzeria.com Pizza
Myron’s Prime Steakhouse 10003 NW Military Hwy, Suite 2101 San Antono, TX 78231 (210) 493-3031 www.myronsprime.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 European
Perry’s 15900 La Cantera Pkwy #2200 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6161 www.perryssteakhouse. com Steakhouse
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 Rd #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 jrmooneygalleries.com Fine Art Gallery
Kendra Scott 310 East Basse Rd. #101 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 591-7980 www.kendrascott.com Jewelry
The Collection 7959 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3130 thecollectionsanantonio.com Shopping Center
Kathleen Sommers 2417 North Main San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 732-8437 kathleensommers.com Local Fashions & Jewelry
Shops of La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com Shopping Mall
Fiesta on Main 2025 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 738-1188 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas
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 thevineyardshoppingcenter. com Shopping Center
Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art 6496 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-6491 greenhousegallery.com Fine Art Gallery Caliente Harley Davidson 7230 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78245 (210) 681-2254 www.calienteharley.com Harley Davidson Rentals
Alamo Quarry Market 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8885 www.quarrymarket.com Shopping Center
Sloan Hall 5922 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-7738 www.sloanhall.com Unique Gifts, Accessories & Jewelry 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
San Antonio
ATTRACTIONS /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// sports San Antonio Spurs Basketball 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 ww.nba.com/spurs San Antonio Rampage Hockey 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 www.sarampage.com San Antonio Silver Stars Basketball 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 www.sastars.com
San Antonio Talons Arena Football 100 Montana St. San Antonio, TX 78203 (210) 207-3663 sanantoniotalons.com
theme parks MOrgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888. morganswonderland.com 4 SeaWorld of San Antonio 10500 Seaworld Drive San Antonio, TX 78251 (800) 700-7786 www.seaworld.com
Mission San Jose Six Flags Fiesta Texas 6701 San Jose Drive 17000 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78214 San Antonio, TX 78257 9am-5pm Daily (210) 697-5050 www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas www.nps.gov/saan 9 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 Espada
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 11 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
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 43
San Antonio
By Miranda Koerner
F ear
Tolerance
How would you describe your fear tolerance level for Halloween fun; is it more Charlie Brown’s Great Pumpkin or Freddy Kruger style? Eitehr way, San Antonio has a haunted house that’s right up your {dark scary} ally. Some houses, like Ripley’s Haunted Adventure in Alamo Plaza, run year long while others, like Terror Mansion or Fearesta, only run during October. Ready to be scared?
Read on…if you dare! [bwaha
ha].
13 th Flo or
living a o, 13th Floor is as close to riest houses in San Antoni sca and est larg oodthe lyw of One treated to five-star Hol . At 13th Floor, visitors are get can you as d in vie nte mo ry hau sca lding rumored to be phics in a 110-year old bui gra and sets ps, ed. pro add n lity qua new effects have bee 400-feet of spooky fun and r, yea s Thi l. wel ent as em life l bas rea to the Groundup, a ture from the 13th Floor er In addition, guests can ven dard ticket price. Those und stan r portion included in the Floo h 13t the d to nte ce hau ran ent —this is one intense go trick or treating instead to t wan ht mig t ld visi , rs-o tion yea 12St. For more informa ted at 1203 E. Commerce loca is r Floo h 13t se! hou -6450. onio.com or call (210) 910 http://www.13thfloorsanant
Fea res ta
Halloween staple in San Nightmare on Grayson, a all rec ls loca o oni Ant Many San the changing dynamics of in 2012 to accommodate ed clos t tha rs yea 24 for Antonio , owner Gorden Wise has of the Pearl Brewery. Now ent pm elo dev the r afte le the loca what he bills as a “scarier ” are on Grayson in Fearesta, htm Nig of it spir the ted resurrec ed to 13th Floor, Fearesta en-acre location. Compar sev ger big a on se s hou d haunte haunted house experience and relying on “old school” h’ -tec ‘low ng bei . on lf fect itse prides s a whole year to per ifying environment that take terr a ate cre to nt e tale sur or and act rs, but outside Wise makes enter those hallowed doo Kids may be too scared to fire dancers and games. For inment like magic shows, erta ent dly rien ily-f fam e to hav ht, Fearesta is the haunt ition and a whole lot of frig trad een low Hal SA l loca of a taste re information, visit http:// 3363 E. Commerce. For mo at ted loca is a rest Fea to hit! www.fearesta.com.
tur e Rip ley ’s Ha un ted Ad ven
and prefer a haunted a minimum this Halloween to l leve or terr r you p kee If you’d like to ure is your best bet. ily, Ripley’s Haunted Advent fam ole wh the for nce make house experie with live actors trained to epy and spooky for sure, just be uld Don’t be mistaken—it’s cre sho n dre chil er but old intense for young children, er oth to t you scream. It may be too nex it’s , mo Ala lk and Plaza right off the River Wa ted loca is fine. Plus, on the Alamo ure ent Adv d nte s Hau of great restaurants. Ripley’ ww. fun attractions and dozens 226-2828 or visit http://w 0) (21 call , tion rma info re mo For a. Plaz at 329 Alamo ripleys.com.
ug hte rh ou se Ps yc ho As ylu m an d Sla Look no further! Psycho of fright this Halloween?
portion er Looking for a double-sized one, located in an actual form are two haunted houses in e ous erh n dre chil two Asylum and Slaught ere wh king plant inally insane and an ice-pac e Pet r, igne institute housing the crim des and the creator their uncle. In addition, in se hou d were brutally murdered by nte hau continue the year. His family decided to Gonzalez, passed away this passion. This attraction can at gre z’s zale Asylum was Gon ll. his memory, as the Psycho top speed, longer if you stro ve through both houses at are nds refu take up to 40 minutes to mo o —n are ents bew er 12 are welcome but par Teenagers and children und Slaughterhouse are located and lum Asy cho to finish! Psy om. given to those too scared ://www.psychoasylumsa.c more information, visit http at 1201 E. Houston St. For
44
RIO Magazine
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
San Antonio
EVENTS ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// music Fort Sam Houston Jazz Larry Carlton and Althea Rene 10/3, Sat @ 7pm Fort Sam Houston Theater Ricky Martin One World Tour 2015 10/3, Sat @ 8pm Freeman Coliseum Chris Young 10/16, Fri @ 7pm Cowboys Dancehall Bonnie Lang 10/16, Fri @ 7pm County Line BBQ – IH10 Arts San Antonio - Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club 10/17, Sat @ 7:30pm Laurie Auditorium Trinity University Chase Rice 10/23, Fri @ 7pm Cowboys Dancehall
Live theater Boys of Broadway 10/1-10, Thu-Sat @ 6:15 (dinner), 8pm (show) Harlequin Dinner Theatre
Master Class 10/2-4, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm The Classic Theatre of San Antonio Of Mice and Men 10/2-11, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm Cellar Theatre at The Playhouse San Antonio Green Day’s American Idiot 10/2-11/1, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 3pm Woodlawn Theatre The Music Man 10/2-11/1, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm Russell Rogers Theater The Playhouse San Antonio Bad Jews 10/17-11/14, Thu @ 7:30pm Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 2:30pm (no shows on Friday) Shelden Vexler Theatre
dance Carver Community Cultural Center Presents Urban Bush Women 10/17, Sat @ 8pm Jo Long Theatre at the Carver
comedy Shawn Wayans 10/1-4, Thu & Sun @ 8pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Steve McGrew 10/14-18,Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Tom Segura 10/20, Tue @ 7pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Justin Worsham 10/21, Wed @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Rachael Feinstein 10/22-25, Thu & Sun @ 8pm Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Hypnotist Gary Conrad 10/28-11/1, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8pm; Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
exhibitions BIHL HAUS ARTS Ten: Bihl Haus Arts 10th Anniversary Celebration 10/16-12/19
McNAY ART MUSEUM American Modern Works from the Collection of Alice C. Simkins Now thru12/6 Miro: The Experience of Seeing Now thru 1/10/16 Martin Gutierrez: Transcending Rhythm Now thru 1/10/16 Studio to Stage: Dega’s Little Dancer / Seurat’s Sunday Afternoon Now thru 1/31/16 The Extraordinary Ordinary: Three Installations 10/21-4/10/16 Stephan Westfall: The Holy Forest Now thru 7/31/16 MUSEO GUADALUPE Cursive Wanderings Now thru 10/2 Getting The Big Picture: Mel Casas and the Politics of the 1960s and 1970s Now thru 10/24
SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN One Way Trail-Art in the Garden 2015 (In conjunction with Blue Star Contemporary Art Center) Now thru 1/31/16 Wings of the City Now thru 2/14/16 WITTE MUSEUM Bodies Revealed 10/3-1/31/16
miscellaneous NASL Soccer San Antonio Scorpions FC vs. Fort Lauderdale Strikers 10/3, Sat @ 7:30pm Toyota Field NASL Soccer San Antonio Scorpions FC vs. New York Cosmos 10/24, Sat @ 7:30pm Toyota Field San Antonio Spurs vs. Brooklyn Nets 10/30, Fri @ 7:30pm AT&T Center
SAN ANTONIO
ARRIVE & DRIVE
ADULTS AND
JUNIORS 48” AND UP
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
SPACIOUS LOBBIES
CORPORATE EVENTS
6955 NW Loop 410, San .Antonio, TX 78245 | (210) 802-0802 | K1SPEED.COM . . . . . . . . AZ - PHOENIX, CA - CARLSBAD IRVINE ANAHEI. M TORRANCE ONTARIO SANTA CLARA SAN FRANCIS.CO SACRAMENTO SAN DIE.GO, CO - DENVER, FL - FT.. LAUDERDALE MIAMI . GA - ATLANTA, HI - KAPOLEI, IL - BUFFALO GROVE ADDISON, IN - INDIANAPOLIS, MA -PLYMOUTH, NY - ALBANY POUGHKEEPSIE, TX - AUSTIN HOUSTON SAN ANTONIO DALLAS, WA - SEATTLE
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 45
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
3
1
BOERNE
STONE OAK
10
2
1604
35
LIVE OAK
SHAVANO PARK HOLLYWOOD PARK
UNIVERSAL CITY
HELOTES
4
LEON VALLEY
410
90
AIRPORT
CASTLE HILLS
OLMOS PARK
ALAMO HEIGHTS
BALCONES HEIGHTS
SEGUIN
10
KIRBY
DOWNTOWN SAN ANTONIO
CASTROVILLE LACKLAND AIRFORCE BASE
CHINA GROVE
90 410
1604
37
35 1604
1 Cascade Caverns 2 Natural Bridge Caverns 3 Schlitterbahn 4 ZDT’s
46
RIO Magazine
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Haunted Cemeteries
No Rest for (some) of the Dead By Ron Aaron Eisenberg
Haunted cemetery stories are synonymous with October. But in a handful of San Antonio cemeteries ghosts and mysterious figures have been seen by too many people around specific burial grounds to simply ignore the hairraising phenomena. The Loma China Cemetery, also known as the Chinese Graveyard, is on the right on S. Zarzamora Road, about 2-miles south of I-35 North, just past Loop 410. Legend has it that in the 1850’s two teen lovers, who would hang out in the old cemetery, were killed by lightening during an angry storm. The Hispanic boy’s family owned the land. The girl was Chinese. Neither family approved of the relationship, so they spent time together hiding out in the old cemetery. After the young lovers died, the families refused to bury the children in adjacent graves, thus cementing their ghostly fate. As the story goes, the two were forced to “walk the grounds” to be together. To this day motorists will pull into the narrow drive in front of the cemetery at night and flash their headlights 5 times. The flashing lights “awaken” the spirits and motorists report hearing voices, seeing the ghostly figures of a boy and a girl floating across the grounds, and watching as a white mist spreads across the property. Across town, the patients and staff of Christus Santa Rosa Hospital report seeing figures in Milam Park, across from the hospital on Commerce Street between Santa Rosa and San Saba Roads in downtown San Antonio.
In the 1840s the park was actually a catholic burial ground. But it proved to be too small to accommodate burials as San Antonio began to grow. By the early 1850s burials were moved to cemeteries on the East side of the city. According to Brad Klinge, producer of Discovery Channel’s Ghost Lab, the headstones were removed but the bodies remained in the ground. In the mid-1880s City Council created “Milam Park.” It is those bodies that reportedly rise up at night to walk through the square. Another haunted cemetery is adjacent to Stinson Municipal Field, some 15 minutes south of the city’s central business district. Visitors to San Jose Burial Park Cemetery report seeing blue lights twinkling above some of the graves. The lights are said to be visible from the highway as folks drive by the graveyard. Ghost hunter Brad Klinge tells of spirits seen among the headstones at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Harry Wurzbach Road, about 14 minutes from downtown San Antonio. The specters are often wearing WWI military uniforms. They move among the headstones, appear to talk among themselves, but disappear when approached by visitors. They are seen at all hours of the day and night.
The Davenport Cemetery is a small, private cemetery with thirteen graves. It is located about two miles west of Selma, Texas, on Evans Road, thirty-five minutes from San Antonio. The first body was buried there in 1852. The last was buried in 1934. One grave sits outside the main cluster of 12 plots. Reportedly one of Davenport’s daughters is buried in that plot. She was the “black sheep” of the family. A wild child. The family was shocked and outraged by her behavior and did not want her buried close to them. To this day people report seeing a woman wandering through the cemetery, “visiting” the other graves where her family members are buried. The assumption is it’s the ghost of the ostracized daughter. On the city’s east side, off Houston Street, Dignowity Park has some of the oldest headstones in the city – many dating back to the mid-1830s. Neighbors report seeing spirits floating through the grounds. Cemeteries are not the only places said to be haunted in San Antonio. There are many buildings and sites that are also reportedly haunted. They include the Emily Morgan Hotel, The Menger Hotel, The Alamodome, the Alamo, The Institute of Texan Cultures, the McNay Art Museum, Victoria’s Black Swan Inn, the Ghost Tracks, Mission San José, the Cadillac Bar, and many other buildings. As Ghost hunter Brad Klinge puts it, San Antonio is known for its ghosts.
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 47
Surrounding Areas
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
48
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
RIO Magazine
21053_NBC_Rio_Magazine_Quarter_Page_Ad_7-21_v2.indd 1
La Hacienda de los Barrios 18747 Redland Road San Antonio, TX 78259 (210) 497-8000 www.lhdlb.com Mexican
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com 7/23/14 2:06 PM
Surrounding Areas
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 1 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 2 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 4 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
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 (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
3 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
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 49
Surrounding Areas
EVENTS //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// music The Departed 10/2, Fri @ 9pm Luckenbach Dancehall Already Gone: Tribute to the Eagles 10/3, Sat @ 7:30pm Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre New Braunfels Wagon Aces 10/3, Sat @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall Symphony of the Hills Heroes: Real and Imagined 10/8, Thu @ 7:30pm Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater Kerrville 29th Annual Gruene Music & Wine Festival 10/9-10, Fri / 5:30pm-8:30pm Sat / 12pm-6pm Gruene Hall Donny Edwards: The Ultimate Tribute to the King 10/9, Fri @ 7:30pm Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre New Braunfels Cody Joe Hodges 10/9, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall Gary P. Nunn 10/10, Sat @ 8:30pm Kendalia Halle
Drive-By Truckers 10/16, Fri @ 8pm Gruene Hall The Merles 10/16, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall An Intimate Evening with Mel Tillis 10/17, Sat @ 7:30pm Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre New Braunfels Boz Skaggs 10/17, Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall Thomas Michael Riley 10/17, Sat @ 9pm Luckenbach Dancehall Fredericksburg Music Club Cassatt String Quartet 10/18, Sun @ 3pm Fredericksburg United Methodist Mid-Texas Symphony Concert 2 Michael Gast, horn 10/18, Sun @ 4pm Performing Arts Center Canyon HS - New Braunfels Hotel California: Best of the Eagles Tribute 10/23, Fri @ 7:30pm Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater Kerrville
Luckenbach Dancehall L&M Kings 10/30, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall Larry Joe Taylor 10/31, Sat @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall
live theater Death by Design 10/1-18, Thu-Sat @ 6:30pm (dinner); 8pm (show) Sun @ 1pm (lunch) 2:30pm (show) S.T.A.G.E Bulverde The 39 Steps Wimberley Playhouse By The Wimberley Players 10/2-4, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2:30pm The Beauty Queen of Leenane 10/9-11, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2pm; 10/15-24, Fri-Sun @ 7:30p Elizabeth Huth Coates Indoor Theatre -Ingram Our Town 10/16-11/1, Frii-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2pm Fredericksburg Theater Company Steve W. Shepherd Theater Fredericksburg
miscellaneous College Football Texas Lutheran vs. Howard Payne 10/3, Sat @ 6pm Bulldog Stadium Seguin
Brown Distinguished Lecture Series: Liz Murray 10/27, Tue @ 7:30pm Jackson Auditorium Seguin
Brown Distinguished Lecture Series: Garrison Keillor 10/21, 7:30pm Jackson Auditorium Seguin
River Walk Snowflake Ornament The first officially-licensed River Walk merchandise goes on sale the day after Thanksgiving at select retailers along the River Walk. This beautiful three-inch shiny metal snowflake ornament is the perfect addition to your Christmas tree and sure to be a collector’s item. Retailers Contact: Michael@AALMG.com
Almost Patsy Cline Band 10/23, Fri @ 8pm
COUPONS $5 OFF Harley Davidson T-Shirt 111 West Crockett Street 210-212-4461 cowboysalamocityharley.com *Limit one coupon per person. no additional discounts apply. Expires 10/31/15
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 10/31/15.
50
RIO Magazine
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 10/31/15
One per table, please. Dine in only. Expires 10/31/15.
(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 10/30/15
Come visit us at thesanantonioriverwalk.com www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Surrounding Areas
SHOPPING ////////////////////////////////// Cosas 1109 South Main Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-1500 cosasonline.com Cultural Art and Collectibles
San Marcos Prime Outlets 3939 IH 35 North San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-2200 www.premiumoulets.com Outlet Mall
JR Mooney Galleries of Fine Art 8032 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-8214 jrmooneygalleries.com Fine Art Gallery
Garden Ridge Pottery 17975 IH 35 North Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 599-5700 www.gardenridge.com Pottery, Furniture & Crafts
Las Finezas 210 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 331-9272 www.lasfinezas.com Fine Imported Gifts
The Forum at Olympia Parkway 8320 Agora Parkway San Antonio, TX 78154 (210) 566-7604 shoptheforumsa.com Local Fashions & Jewelry
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 Fiesta on Main 436 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (210) 319-3236 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas Bass Pro Shops 17907 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 253-8800 www.basspro.com Outdoor Hunting & Fishing The Shops at La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com Outdoor Shopping Mall Tanger Outlets 4015 IH 35 North San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-7446 www.tangeroutlets.com/sanmarcos Outlet Mall
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 Main Street Boerne Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (800) 322-3868 mainstreetinboerne.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants Fredericksburg 302 East Austin Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-6523 visitfredericksburgtx.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants New Braunfels Art League 239 W. San Antonio Street New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 629-8022 newbraunfelsartleague.org Texas Fine Art & Jewelry Red 307 East Main Street Frederickburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-0700 www.redinfred.com Unique Collection of items for the Home Traditions at the Depot 518 South Main Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-2795 traditionsatthedepot.com Women’s Fashions
RIO Magazine 51
849 E Commerce Street, #171 San Antonio, Tx 78205
FREE CHIPS and QUESO with purchase of an Entrée* 849 E. Commerce/River Walk (Below Marriott Rivercenter)
210.272.0403 | mariamexicanbistro.com *One per table
$
5
off
124 Losoya St., San Antonio, TX 78205
210-224-0773 www.segcity.com
12
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 10/31/15. 10124
10
SAVE UP TO
$
(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 10/31/15
RIO
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 10/31/15
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 10/31/15. RIO MAG
*limit one coupon per table – Expires 10/31/15
FREE CHIPS & QUESO Crockett at Navarro (210) 293-7482 |www.pizzaritas.com
4
Two big slices!
$ 52
RIO Magazine
98
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 10/31/15
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 10/31/15
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
On the San Antonio Riverwalk 223 Losoya Street (210) 227-0864
FREE Homemade Potato Chips in a basket served with avocado crèam dipping sauce.*
10% MILITARY DISCOUNT
to those in uniform or with an active duty military ID.**
charliewantsaburger.com Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily. Dog-Friendly Patio, Restaurant & Sports Bar. *With purchase of any entrée. One per table of 4. **Military discount on food only.
$
3
Complimentary House Dessert with order of an entrée. 111 W. Crockett Street, Suite 101 (210) 227-2782 paesanosriverwalk.com Not valid with any other offer or discount. Offer only valid at Paesanos Riverwalk location.
OFF
111 W. Crockett Street, Located on the River Walk (210) 224-ROCK Hardrock.com
ADULT OR CHILD TICKET
301 Alamo Plaza •210-224-9299
RIPLEYS.COM/SANANTONIO
Not valid with any other offer. Good up to six people. Expires 10/31/15 • ©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 10/31/15.
10
Save up to
$
On the San Antonio River Walk 421 E. Commerce St. (210) 226-8462 rioriocantina.com
FREE
Chile con Queso OR Guacamole & Chips with purchase of entrée.*
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily. Texas-Sized Mexican Food. * One complimentary order of Chile con Queso OR Guacamole and Chips per table. Purchased entrée does not include daily specials, appetizers, happy hour, alcohol or desserts. One offer per table, not to be used in conjunction with other coupons.
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
Parties of LESS than 8
FREE FLAUTAS
(seasoned chicken rolled up in a tortilla)
with the purchase of 1 entrée Parties of 8 or MORE
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.
110 E. Crockett on the Riverwalk 210-277-6300
FREE CHEF’S APPETIZER OF THE DAY
2
$
OFF TOWER TICKET
701 Bowie, San Antonio, TX 78205
210.223.3101
Toweroftheamericas.com 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.
$
2
FREE DESSERT
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 10/31/15.
OFF
an Adult Entrée with this ad Ice Cold Drinks & Good Texas Food Breakfast Fri-Sun from 9am-11am Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm
With the purchase of an adult entrée.
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 10/31/15.
Valid only for lunch and Dinner, coupon good for up to 2 entrees at a table
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 10/31/15.
ZOCCA $4 OFF
Cuisine D’itAliA
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
Receive a FREE Appetizer with Purchase of Entrée
aMerica’s PreMier inDoor KartinG center
$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” * Limit one coupon per person. Not combined with any other offers
1-888-K1-Karts • K1sPeeD.com
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 53
SHOPS
Explore. Shop. Dine. •
GALLERIES
•
RESTAURANTS
La Villita, south of the River Walk in downtown San Antonio, was originally settled nearly 300 years ago as one of the city’s first neighborhoods. In 1939, La Villita Historic Arts Village was established and the neighborhood was adapted into a center for teaching regional arts and crafts and to serve as an artists market. Today, nearly 30 shops and galleries offer distinct handcrafted items by artists from San Antonio and surrounding areas. You’ll find paintings, folk art, textiles, sculptures, copper wares, jewelry, and more. Plus, in the midst of these tree-lined walkways and plazas, enjoy a savory culinary experience at the area restaurants with options ranging from traditional Mexican flavors to steakhouse favorites.
4 1 8 V I L L I TA S T R E E T
SOUTH ALAMO & NUEVA -OR- RIVER WALK & ARNESON RIVER THEATRE
210.207.8614 • GETCREATIVESANANTONIO.COM O P E N D A I LY 1 0 A M - 6 P M
I
LaVillitaHistoricArtsVillage
t Get even m o fr s listing ar d n le a C our
SUNDAY HOURS VARY LaVillitaArts
Scan the QR code for the latest in Music, Dance, Visual Arts, Theatre, Culinary Arts, Literary Arts, and Film.
getcreativesanantonio.com
56
RIO Magazine
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com