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Hemisfair has been an iconic part of Downtown San Antonio since it was created for the World's Fair in 1968. Today, you can dine, play, be entertained, and recreate at Hemisfair. To learn more read this month's Recreation story or visit Hemisfair.org. Photo courtesy of Hemisfair.

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YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND ALWAYS My son just left for his freshman year at college in the Texas Hill Country. While he’s less than an hour away in Kerrville, the Family Fun story this month brought back a flood of memories.

It seemed like only yesterday when he slept in the carrier beside me while I dined out. Almost overnight, he was wiggling out of his seat. Find out where you can take your “little Tarzan” for dining experiences you both will enjoy.

Spend today outdoors at Hemisfair with plenty of space to breathe, run, and have fun. Or, how about a self-guided driving tour through Alamo Heights, a two-square-mile bedroom community just north of downtown where unique houses run the gambit from cottages to mansions, and points of interest are plentiful.

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Although comfort food is often associated with Southern cuisine, in San Antonio, comfort food comes in many satisfying permutations. More than ever, we could all use a little something special to brighten our spirits!

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., located on the River Walk next to Navarro Street, is a famous national chain, which got its name from the even more famous movie, Forrest Gump. They aim to emulate that same down-home look and feel of the movie’s Alabama setting. Not only will you find finger-licking good comfort food, but an array of memorabilia and still-photos from the film as well as reproductions of script pages, storyboards, and costumes While all the food is finger-lickin’ southern delish, the popular dishes include the Shrimp Shack Mac & Cheese, a gooey delight made with three kinds of cheese; Forrest’s Seafood Feast, featuring both fish and chips and fried shrimp; and the Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae topped with both chocolate and caramel sauce, peanuts and whipped cream. Plan for a long winter’s nap after dining here!

IDA CLAIRE Another southern-style popular restaurant is Ida Claire. Located fifteen minutes north of the River Walk at the Quarry Market, they fancy themselves a Southern-style gastropub, with a menu designed to be familiar, yet unexpected. You will find many recognizable dishes as well as items with a new and exciting, worldly twist, often using premium ingredients sourced locally.

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Right now, folks are loving their curbside kit featuring bone-in fried chicken, pimento mac-n-cheese, and their buttery biscuits, made from scratch twice daily. With their expansive patio seating outdoors, including an air-conditioned Airstream trailer, guests are also dining in on their super crispy buttermilk-brined fried chicken, as well as shrimp and grits and the ever-popular chicken and waffles. Brunch on the weekends comes with a whole new list of yumminess to choose from, including the short rib and waffle benedict and a Southern-inspired quiche. Throw in a few cocktails, such as their New Orleans-style Hurricane or their gin mojito, called Mint Condition, and comfort just turned into an all-day affair.

PANCHITO’S Of course, most San Antonians agree that nothing screams comfort food more than Tex-Mex. A neighborhood staple in Olmos Park for 40 years, Panchito’s family-owned and operated Mexican restaurant has been serving up some of the most incredible scratch-made TexMex you can find in the city, including house-made flour and corn tortillas.

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a hearty bowl of their caldo (soup), which comes with either chicken or beef, and a variety of veggies such as zucchini, corn, potatoes, carrots and a savory broth that somehow magically cures all ills. Plates of cheesy enchiladas, such as the verde chicken and chicken mole, hit the spot as well.

Typically, you can enjoy live music every Wednesday through Sunday features, including the iconic mariachis on Thursday and Friday nights. Accompanied by a few frozen mango margaritas or watermelon agua frescas, it’s the perfect place to perk up.

OUTLAW KITCHENS For an intimate dinner in a homey yet elegant atmosphere, Outlaw Kitchens is simply a gem created by a husband and wife team and located in a charming stone cottage in the Alta Vista neighborhood, a short jaunt from downtown.

With an on-site garden and a newly renovated covered patio, it’s guaranteed to blast those blues.

Chef Paul Sartory has had a long, storied career that includes teaching at the Culinary Institute of America. The menu is eclectic, seasonal Americana, and international-centric foods. It’s also quite small, usually a 3-course prix fixe, that can change from day-to-day. To find out what’s available, check out the menu online and make reservations ahead of time.

Chef Sartory hones in on a few choice dishes that he considers comfort food, including the pork schnitzel and a chicken fried steak unlike any you’ve ever tasted. It started as a dare from one of his servers and ended up being one of the most popular dishes they have ever served at the restaurant. A heavenly crème gravy sauce covers Angus top sirloin, along with some “cute” biscuits.

Dinner usually ends with one of their signature desserts, such as a slice of flourless chocolate cake or Peggy’s unforgettable coconut cream pie. Truly, nothing makes you feel more at home, or the home you wish you had than an evening out at Outlaw Kitchens.

CENTRAL MARKET For a quick fix, pop into Central Market, located just north of downtown along Broadway. This upscale grocery store is filled from top to bottom with just about any comfort food you can imagine and then some. We suggest a visit to their bakery, a gluten lovers’ dream, where you can find everything from freshbaked bread, chocolate croissants, and muffins to gorgeously crafted whole cakes, cheesecakes, tarts, and cream puffs. There’s nothing a little sweet for the sweet tooth can’t fix right up.

WRITER'S BIO Kimberly A. Suta of Sutapants Productions is a local and national food writer, award-winning filmmaker, and publicist for the culinary industry. She’s also the co-creator of Homegrown Chef (homegrowncheftv.com), a culinary series and catering and events company featuring our city’s best chefs and delicious eats.

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Kids go ape over restaurants with outdoor play areas, making family nights a delight—especially on breezy September evenings.

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Channeling his inner Ringo, little Luke Lalley, well into his terrible twos, was delighted to find chopsticks make awesome drumsticks. Biting his lip and banging on the table, Luke rocked the restaurant till Mommy wrestled the chopsticks from his little-drummer-boy hands.

Even though his family was at a table on an outside deck, a safe six feet from others, Luke’s musical talents were clearly annoying diners. They’d come to enjoy sushi and sip wine at a quiet restaurant, not hear a drum solo. Sure one day Luke may wow Simon Cowell on “America’s Got Talent,” but not today.

When Luke isn’t busy being Ringo Starr, he turns into Tarzan, swinging from cabinet doors and climbing on the couch.

The kids aren’t exactly restaurant-ready. So what are their exasperated parents to do? Find childfriendly outdoor dining spots where a kid can be a kid, and Luke can run, climb, slide, jump, and beat his little chest like Tarzan, or drum-like a Beatle.

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Unfortunately, for the time being, some popular restaurants with patios aren’t open or have temporarily dismantled the playgrounds. However, young families will be happy to find several casual spots can still accommodate not only safe social distancing but wild-animal-like children. Some will even let you bring your pooch.

Here are a few Tarzan-friendly places where kids can play, and no one will give Mom and Dad the stink-eye.

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BIG’Z BURGER JOINT Lukey loves this Big’z enormous AstroTurf lawn where he and his brother can kick a soccer ball, kick a football, toss a Frisbee, and run, jump, play and even bang on the picnic table without bothering anybody. Big’z also has fun fat chalk and a chalkboard, big televisions, and clean picnic tables set at least six feet apart. There, families can enjoy casual counter-service cuisine under a shady umbrella on a sprawling deck. With a full kids’ menu, including hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken strips, and more, Big’z also has crayons and butcher paper on the table so kids can color. With well-planned safety precautions in place, at Big’z Burger Joint, Mom and dad can have a laid-back night out while their boys and girls get to be wild, carefree kids.

Closed Mondays. Big’z has two locations.

DOG & PONY GRILL This fun, laid-back big Texas-sized restaurant northwest of town in Boerne not only has a large shaded playground for the kids, but it also has a basketball court, a dance floor, and a live-music stage. Of course, there are also plenty of picnic tables spaced safely apart. Sprawling over two-acres, Dog & Pony Grill offers kids a place to run and play while parents enjoy good eats and live music every Saturday night. Families with pooches will love the fact that doggies can run free, for a small fee, in the Dog & Pony Dog Park. Call or visit the website for

Families, keep these great kid-friendly restaurants in mind in the future. Although at this writing, these are now still open for carry-out and outside dining, their playgrounds are temporarily closed. With shady patios, decks, and kid-friendly casual eats, these spots are eager to bring back family fun just as soon as owners deem it safe. Some have temporarily dismantled their playscapes so they can clean them and build them again, better than ever when the time is right.

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LA HACIENDA DE LOS BARRIOS This popular San Antonio family-owned Los Barrios family-owned restaurant has often garnered awards for Best Outdoor Dining.

They call their shady outdoor area “dining salons,” where folks can enjoy a large patio, live music, and a big fenced-in playground that parents can see from the tables. Kids love the big shady Oak trees and twinkling string lights. There’s also a safety gate around the playscape area and lots of room for kids to run wild while parents keep watch and enjoy fine Tex-Mex fare and cold drinks.

There’s also a kids’ menu, so everybody fills up, plays, and stays happy. Closed Mondays LA HACIENDA SCENIC LOOP The newest member of the Los Barrios Family of restaurants, the location outside 1604 on Boerne Stage Road, also has a wooden playscape next to the family-friendly patio.

It’s not as large as the location listed above.

For nearly four decades, Los Barrios and its sister restaurants have been a staple in the

Tex-Mex culinary community here. At both locations, there is music on the weekends.

The restaurants also offer to-go margaritas and bar fare. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

VIOLA’S VENTANAS A landmark of Tex-Mex cuisine in northwest San Antonio, drawing upon award-winning recipes perfected by Viola Barrios, Viola’s Ventanas is a casual family-friendly spot.

While the authentic original family Tex-Mex dishes are the draw for parents, kids love the playscape set below big shade trees, fenced in and near the patio, so parents can watch them play. Everyone can enjoy a family night here when the breezes blow, and lights twinkle in the trees. Closed Mondays.

WRITER'S BIO Mom to two grown kids and “Mimi” to two wild young grandsons, Janis Turk, is a travel writer and author of several popular Texas travel guidebooks, including San Antonio & Austin Day by Day and TEXAS. Turk pens the Family Fun story in each colorful issue of RIO magazine.

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In the Time of Covid-19, “house-peeping" — driving through neighborhoods full of interesting homes­— has gotten a big boost.

It’s fun to see how other folks live, and San Antonio has dozens of fascinating communities for scenic suburban tours. One of the most fun—and often overlooked by visitors—is ALAMO HEIGHTS.

This tiny township of just 2.14 square miles has a larger-than-life mystique.

Old money settled here, on steep, twisting roads shaded with ancient stands of live oak. Landlocked by the surrounding City of San Antonio with its stellar public school system, the “City of Beauty and Charm” incorporated in the early 1920s, when it was already a bustling neighborhood. Many of the homes here have marked their 100th birthdays; others have been bulldozed for bigger houses as real estate values have steadily soared. It is considered one of THE places to live. The residents, dubbed—“09-ers”—are a reference to the zip code, 78209.

Let’s get one thing straight—despite a local suburban myth, Davy Crockett did NOT live in Alamo Heights—a Texas-sized tall tale perpetrated by zealous real estate developers in early 1900s.

In fact, Davy Crockett famously died at the Alamo in 1836, before Alamo Heights was a glint in a developer’s eye.

metal sculpture that fronts the top of the Arts Building facing Broadway is a recent addition by local public artist Cacky Brawley. At night, the backlit art piece changes colors.

Just a block or so beyond that heading north, keep an eye out for what may seem like a thatch-roofed bus stop. This landmark faux bois (“false wood”) trolley stop (now bus stop) crafted by famed Mexican cement artist Dionicio Rodriguez is also in the National Register, as are several more of his notable pieces in the area.

Start house-peeping in earnest on Patterson Avenue, a wide boulevard where homes range from modern, with an entrance dramatically splashed with hot pink and yellow (519) to a Spanish mission-style mansion (406). Modern Tudor, Craftsman bungalows, French Chateau style, streamlined ultra-modern white stucco blocks, and Spanish hacienda-style – you name it, you’ll see it in Alamo Heights.

Chock-full of diverse architecture and points of interest, you can hit most of the highlights listed here in a day or less. Let Google maps provide directions though streets that sometimes turn maze-like – and for satellite views that will reveal the sprawling estates behind some seemingly modest facades,

Patterson curves into a crescent and ends at The Argyle, the most exclusive private club in town, originally the home of a wealthy horse rancher.

Continue straight on Torcido Drive, which winds down the side of the bluff to take you past a string Patterson Ave. home of multi-million-dollar homes. When Torcido completes its curve, it runs back into Patterson, turn right, and go back towards Broadway. You might want to stop and stretch your legs in For a do-it-yourself architecture tour, check out the Alamo Heights Neighborhood section of the free online San Antonio House the peaceful, rolling public gardens or jewel-like chapel of the Bishop Jones Registry, a detailed listing of notable “pure San Antonio homes,” curated Episcopal Diocesan Center. by distinguished architects and preservationists. There’s also fascinating info about the materials and forms that make for an “only in San Antonio” Drive north on Broadway through the town’s modest retail district – before Austin Highway look right for the red Pegasus sign, an obsolete but iconic residence. symbol of Mobilgas stations. Across the street, check out the photoStart at the southernmost tip of Alamo Heights, at Broadway and Hildebrand monument dedicated last fall, commemorating Nov. 21, 1963, when the Streets, with The University of the Incarnate Word. Since 1881 this campus students at nearby Cambridge Elementary School turned out to wave to has been headquarters for the pioneering French Sisters of Charity of the President John and Jackie Kennedy in their open convertible, the day Incarnate Word, who came to Texas to nurse and teach. Its Administration before his assassination in Dallas.

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Further up Broadway, you might want to stop for sustenance at Rise Up, a local favorite shop featuring frozen “acai bowls.” Streets on either side of the Broadway corridor are packed with interesting homes. To the east, streets with names like Wildrose and Rosemary are delightful drives. To the west, College Boulevard leads back up to the literal heights, to a development built on the site of an old, fortress-like military institute. Near the top of the hill, at Ciruela Street, the new homes begin, but they blend in so well it’s hard to tell. Nearby, Penny Lane, Rockridge, and Castano are packed with interesting houses—check out the antique wooden water tower. While you’re in the neighborhood, make a long loop through the dappled shade that lines La Jara Boulevard, a popular local walking route down to Olmos Basin Park, with its centuries-old live oaks, modern trails, and old stone structures. It’s hard to believe that just above this serenity, a modern highway exists.

These are the charms of Alamo Heights—deep-shaded lanes, towering live oaks, a dance of green canopy webs, good schools, amazing location, and homes with no two alike. Upscale and down-to-earth at the same time.

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WRITER’S BIO Susan Yerkes is a freelance travel writer and columnist based in San Antonio. She has housepeeped in more cities than you can count, and still finds fun surprises in Alamo Heights.

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Fall Wardrobe

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People who love this magical city know Fall brings a shift, not just in temperature, but in color. A stroll along the River Walk reveals golds and browns, a bit of orange, and even pops of reds. Even though the dedicated crew from the City of San Antonio’s Center City Development works nonstop to keep the River Walk clean and welcoming for everyone, Mother Nature dots the landscape with leaves that crunch under your feet. The only thing you need to make the perfect fall scene is a wardrobe refresh.

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and fabulous jewelry. With new items arriving weekly, Adelante is always on-trend, but with unique twists that give shoppers novelty to make their choices a bit more distinct than what everyone else is wearing. There’s nothing plain about the color, embroidery, and options you’ll find. Adelante offers a fine selection of gifts guaranteed to elicit laughter, it’s the perfect spot to shop for friends, too.

For a fantastic tree-lined shopping stroll steps off of the River Walk, set a course for La Villita Historic Arts Village. Filled with quaint structures dating back to 1845 and brimming with terrific finds, you’re sure to discover the right pieces to add autumnal flair to your closet.

A must-stop shop is the iconic Angelita, where you’re drawn in by fashions featuring natural fabrics, linen, wools, leathers, and natural dyes.

Whether it’s the right boots or a fantastic bag to top off a favorite outfit, the unique, stylish collection exudes quality that never fails to turn heads. Accent your new outfit with a piece from Angelita’s jewelry assortment where each piece is a fashion statement - including the Dian Malouf collection, with stunning works featuring the Virgen de Guadalupe, crosses and Western art. Each piece is more fabulous than the next.

When it comes to jewelry, a popular fixture in La Villita is B&C Leather Designs and Unique Finds, featuring a mix of jewelry and leather goods, most of which are handcrafted by Bobby and Claudia Brown. The talented couple create gorgeous pieces onsite in a small studio just off of the showroom. Hand-painted leather bracelets will catch your eye, but you’ll also be dazzled by the different colors and textures of leather they use to create everything from earrings to belts and more. They also feature goods from other artists they know, personally curating a collection of jewelry and leather goods, including amazing bags and purses, for a selection that truly fits their “Unique Finds” name. B&C also offers customized pieces crafted in-house, working with you to create a personalized treasure.

If you like what you see in B&C, venture to Villa Tesoros Boutique, the Brown’s other gorgeous shop that also calls La Villita home. Filled with thesanantonioriverwalk.com

fabulous clothes, accessories, and gifts, Villa Tesoros brings you finds carefully selected for their quality and style. With an inventory that’s constantly changing, the shop offers a mix of fashion, décor, and fun in a beautifully decorated space. Locally crafted items share space with unique imports and carefully curated goods to create a combination suitable for fashionistas.

Another beloved spot at The Pearl is Niche. The flagship store of the Niche brand, a collection of modern apparel designed and made in San Antonio since 1996. The lifestyle-focused store features revolving pop-up concepts from makerdriven, independent brands. Enjoy shopping for clothes that are flattering and stylish, as well as comfortable. Browse the accessories from hats

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Enjoying a stroll along the river, set your compass north for a visit to The Pearl, San Antonio’s discriminating shopping, dining, and peoplewatching destination. Shopping at the Pearl never disappoints, and a favorite is Adelante Boutique.

A San Antonio institution adding fashion and heirloom pieces to the wardrobes of Alamo City women for 45 years, Adelante is a colorful fixture you can’t miss. Its window displays draw you into a store filled with light, color, and happiness reflected in everything from shoes to jackets

to purses, and an eclectic collection of jewelry.

The clean, industrial space is warm and inviting, and the staff can always help you find the perfect piece, like a darling wristlet in a rainbow of colors that’s great for any time you’re on the go. Prepare to find your instant new favorite something.

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and lifestyle goods enjoyable. The uncluttered shop is outfitted with exposed brick walls, darkgrained wood flooring, and a zebra rug, which all play against the huge electric sign ordering you to “Enjoy the finer life.” The Pearl’s “xXx” logo is available on a super soft t-shirt - the perfect souvenir from your shopping foray. Store merchandise includes bowties, suspenders, shirt stays, beard-care products, and shelf stable, happy hour mixes and treats. Giftable treasures include coffee table books with topics ranging from cars and cocktails to girls. Another popular item is the candle whose scent is simply labeled

San Antonio. There’s nowhere better to immerse yourself in men’s fashion with a uniquely San Antonio feel.

WRITER’S BIO An award-winning writer and communications expert who enjoys exploring her adopted hometown, Dawn Robinette loves to tell stories.

You can read more of her work at Alamo City Moms, San Antonio Woman, and Texas Lifestyle Magazine.

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY

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CONSERVATION A way of life in San Antonio

By Dan R. Goddard

At&T Center

San Antonio is renowned for historic conservation of architectural treasures such as the Spanish Missions.

Still, as the population grows and energy demands increase, the city is more committed than ever to conserving natural resources and encouraging sustainability. Recently, San Antonio became one of 10 United States Pioneers for the international CitiesWithNature, which emphasizes protecting nature while ensuring residents and visitors enjoy easy access to nature and the outdoors.

Future and current programs include a 90-mile system of hike and bike trails circling the city, buses powered by electricity and compressed natural gas, protecting the tree canopy, using recycled water to irrigate many of the city’s favorite outdoor attractions, sustainable construction utilizing solar power, geothermal wells and other energy-saving methods while protecting more than 150,000 acres of Texas Hill Country land over the Edwards Aquifer, the city’s primary source of water.

Joining Los Angeles, Orlando, Pittsburgh, and Santa Fe in the CitiesWithNature platform, Mayor Ron Nirenberg noted San Antonio prioritizes investments that elevate and regenerate the beauty and livability of the community while protecting native species, air, water, and land. His examples included establishing the Bracken Cave Preserve, home to the largest bat colony in the world, and taking the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge to create pollinator gardens for the millions of Monarch butterflies migrating through the city each year.

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The San Antonio Office of Sustainability is committed to enhancing the region’s environment with innovative programs that encourage energy efficiency, community and corporate sustainability, and sustainable transportation. Currently, the office is working to promote, restore, and protect green infrastructure and ecosystems through the SA Climate Ready Plan, to make the city carbon neutral by 2050.

Costing almost $200 million so far, the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System has more than 65 miles of trails completed with 14 miles under construction and then another 12 miles needed to form an interconnected ring around the city. The Tree Canopy Preservation & Mitigation Fund encourages native tree preservation while discouraging non-native, invasive species.

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System is proud to have one of the largest and most diverse conservation programs in the world. SAWS’ direct use of recycled water systems is one of the largest in the U.S. Sewer water is sent to treatment plants where it is cleaned with chemicals to near drinking quality by federal standards. Then the recycled water is sent back out to the community in Purple Pipes.

Golf courses around San Antonio thrive on recycled water, including Brackenridge Park, The Quarry, and Oak Hills. Toyota Manufacturing is a big recycled water customer, as is Microsoft and USAA. And when the natural springs that feed the San Antonio River aren’t enough to keep the downtown San Antonio River Walk looking full, recycled water is used to supplement, often introduced into the river through water features. All of the beautiful plants along the River Walk are irrigated with recycled water. The Historic Pearl Brewery also uses recycled water to keep the landscaping fresh at this popular shopping and recreation destination.

SAWS promotes several programs to encourage homeowners to transform waterwasting lawns into water-savvy GardenStyle landscapes. SAWS has even gamified learning about water saving. By participating in programs and education activities, customers earn points towards Rewards Coupons redeemable at locally owned businesses for water-saving tools, plants, and rain barrels. You can check out different SAWS-approved landscapes on WaterSaver Lane at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY WaterSaver Lane at the San Antonio Botanical Garden

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VIA Metropolitan Transit now has three electric buses, with another eight due next year, and 370 clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) buses.

VIA dedicated its CNG fueling station in 2018. The 10,980 square-foot compressor compound stands as the largest in North America. More than half of VIA’s diesel vehicles have been replaced with CNG buses to date, and a full fleet conversion is planned by 2025. VIA’s CNG program is part of a multi-year, community-driven effort to build a better bus system while significantly reducing vehicle emissions and decreasing operating costs.

Sustainable construction is booming in San Antonio. With BuiltSmart Resources, Build SA Green encourages net-zero building, which means zero energy consumption. For example, a 3,900-squarefoot house has a solar photovoltaic installation that generates 110 percent of the home’s energy consumption, meaning the home is regularly pumping power back into the grid. The city-owned electric utility CPS Energy now has about 15,700 customers using solar power.

While not quite net-zero, the new headquarters for Credit Human Federal Credit Union aspires to be the city’s most energy-efficient high-rise. On Broadway at Grayson Street, next to the Pearl, the 12-story headquarters has a 1-megawatt rooftop solar system

generating about 70 percent of its power. Innovative are 150 wells dug 300 feet deep to tap into geothermal energy. That deep underground, the temperature is a steady 70 to 75 degrees, energy used to supply 100 percent of the building’s heat and 40 percent of its air conditioning.

More than 500 new construction projects around the city are certified under the green building rating system, known as LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Last year, the Will Smith Zoo School at the San Antonio Zoo became the first preschool in the country to earn LEED Platinum. CPS, when finished renovating the former Valero building on McCullough Avenue for its new headquarters, anticipates a 60 percent gain in energy efficiency. On Main Plaza, the 130-year-old City Hall has undergone a $38 million do-over, the first major renovation since a fourth-floor addition in 1927. Upgrades to the plumbing and electrical systems will yield major energy savings.

WRITER’S BIO Dan R. Goddard has been writing about arts, culture, and history in San Antonio for more than 30 years.

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RECREATION

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By Drew Henry

Meet me at Hemisfair! There is nothing like a day in the park to have fun with the kids or to awaken the spirit of your inner child. Today we are making a trip to Hemisfair Park, which has been a gathering place as well as a cultural crossroads in San Antonio since 1968. This park was created as the site of the World’s Fair celebrating “the confluence of civilization in the Americas” and highlighted San Antonio’s unique cultural diversity and the many nations that settled the region. Today, the park still contains memories of

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A WALK IN HEMISFAIR PARK Now, let’s take a walk through the park!

Hemisfair has been the place where San Antonio meets for over 50 years and strives to be a place of home no matter where you are from, making it the perfect spot for locals and tourists alike. Containing the city’s history and spirit, it is truly more than a park. Just steps from downtown, you won’t have any trouble finding it. All you have to do is look for the giant Tower of the Americas, which the park sits below.

YANAGUANA GARDEN The first stop is Yanaguana Garden to let the kids (and our inner kid) run wild. This garden opened in 2015 and is a lush wonderland for both kids and adults. Keep an eye out for striking mosaics and sculptures. Kids can choose from the playground or splash pad, while adults can partake in Bocce Ball, cornhole, or giant chess beneath shaded canopies.

Get the whole family together for a match of pingpong or foosball. Loser buys paletas later! Play equipment is wheelchair accessible, and there is plenty of space to play a game of catch or frisbee, making your imagination the only limit to the fun.

Fun Fact! Yanaguana Garden was designed by cognitive development expert Susan Goldman, so all play places are meant to assist in educational development for kids.

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RECREATION PHOTO OPS If your inner child is less about playtime and more into dress up, then Hemisfair has you covered with amazing photo ops along strolling paths.

• The “Wings of Mexico” sculpture by Jorge Marin was given to San Antonio from Mexico City on the city’s 300th birthday and now resides permanently at Hemsifair. The bronze sculpture is a set of standalone wings designed to be interactive. Stand between the wings and ask a friend to snap a pic of you sporting angel wings. You can find it near the Tower of the Americas.

• There are murals throughout the park to make amazing Instagram backdrops.

Two of our favorites are the bird mural near Yanaguana Garden and the new striking painting on The ‘68 Apartments. You can’t miss them!

• Take a photo as you stroll around the base of the Tower of the Americas, where you will find a wide array of fountains.

TOWER OF THE AMERICAS No trip to Hemisfair would be complete without seeing the Tower of the Americas (and you can’t miss it)! This 750-foot observation tower was built as the theme structure of the 1968 World’s Fair and is one of the tallest observation towers in the United States, making the 600-foot Seattle Space Needle look small. (We do everything bigger in Texas!)

Fun Fact! The fastest recorded time up the Tower's 952 steps is 5 minutes 18 seconds. Think you can beat the record?

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DINNER AT DOUGH PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA Nothing speaks to your inner child like pizza! We are wrapping up our day in the park with a slice at Dough. The kids will love the classic Margherita pizza, and you’ll enjoy sipping on a glass of wine and snacking on house-pulled mozzarella and burrata. They wood-fire their pizzas in 90 seconds using an 800-degree oven. Pair that with fresh, local ingredients, and you got something hot!

DESSERT AT LICK HONEST ICE CREAMS OR PALETERIA SAN ANTONIO Now, we mentioned earlier that when it comes to park games, the loser buys dessert! We have two amazing choices in the park. Time to make the tough decision between ice cream or popsicles.

Is it wrong to do both?

Lick Honest Ice Creams makes their tasty treats with all local ingredients from Texas farms and dairies and crafts each flavor by hand in their kitchen, including churning each batch! You won’t find any ice cream that could beat this, except maybe your own Texas grandma.

If you want a sweet treat that is uniquely San Antonio, a paleta is the way to go. Paleteria

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San Antonio creates artisan popsicles with wholesome ingredients and seasonal flavors.

You can choose from something fresh and fruity or rich and creamy—the perfect dessert for a day in the park. #PARKITATHOME Hemisfair was made for gathering- since we can’t in person, they connect the community to digital programming to take part in from home. Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., you and your kids can sign up to be a part of Virtual Story Time. Check out their book recommendation and download the corresponding activity. Make sure to register early, as digital event space is limited. Don’t worry if you miss it; you can come back to the digital archive on your own time.

WRITER’S BIO Drew Henry is a writer, content creator, and founder of the Design Dudes blog. When he’s not writing, he’s out exploring all Texas has to offer. View his work at DrewHenryWrites.com and get some home design tips at DesignDudesLife.com. Follow on Instagram: @design_dudes. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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on Day one. . .

EARLY BIRD ZEN Wake up early and make your way down the serpentine road of serenity on the San Antonio River Walk. There’s nothing like the peace that morning brings to the river, so take advantage of the sleepy heads with an early morning stroll along its banks.

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BREAKFAST ON THE BEND There are plenty of places to stop and grab a bite along the river, but don’t miss Zocca Cuisine D’Italia. Inside the Westin Riverwalk Hotel on the river level, Zocca is an Italian eatery by night. But the morning vibes from the riverside patio is a secret between us. The yogurt parfaits are heavenly sweet treats with granola, honey, and mixed berries. Order from the full menu with everything a breakfast work of art. But if you want to get down with an Italian vibe, sip a cappuccino and watch the river come to life.

STORYTIME Just a minute down Market Street lies a cultural experience unique to our part of the world. The Briscoe Western Art Museum is open once again with Visual Voices on display. This contemporary Chickasaw Art touring exhibition reaches deep into the ancient roots of the Chickasaw people through the works of modern-day artists. Engulf your senses in the story of the Chickasaw through paintings, pottery, sculptures, metalworks, and weavings.

FRIES BEFORE GUYS If the art and culture of the city has you shook, it’s time for some fries with that shake. Shake Shack is the casual burger joint of choice in town. So pop in for lunch and get down on a juicy ShackBurger.

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Goldilocks would approve of the not-too-thick-not-too-thin patties served on potato rolls, but if you’re a gluten-free goldie, have no fear. The Shack has GF buns and lettuce wraps too. And since 2020 calls for something more heavy-duty than ice cream, save room for a rich and creamy frozen custard. Remember that five percent of sales from the Pie Oh My support the San Antonio Food Bank.

GREEN THUMB Outside is the best place to be after months of staying in. With plenty of space to roam, the San Antonio Botanical Garden is an excellent way to wind down. The garden offers members a special walking hour from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. if you’re up and about, or bring the kids on Thursday mornings at 10 for children’s storytime.

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SA IS MY KIND OF TOWN­­—ANYTIME OF DAY! Come along as we explore all the River City has to offer from sunup to sundown­—morning, noon, and night.

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If you’re not an early riser, feel free to sleep in and start your day promptly at 11 a.m.

SPLASH OF JUICE Early birds watch the sunrise, but late bloomers rise to the sun. Start your lazy day on top of the world with a dip in the rooftop pool at Mokara Hotel & Spa. Treat yourself to a refreshing Paloma poolside with Herradura Silver Tequila, agave nectar, lime juice, soda, and a splash of grapefruit from the Rooftop Cafe.

REFRESH After a high-level pregame, head downstairs to be pampered head to toe at the Mokara Spa. This award-winning wellness sanctuary offers treatments for your entire body.

Opt for a Nirvana Stress Relief Massage, or if

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you’ve really pounded the pavement on the River Walk, undo the damage with a River Walk Foot Fix. Almost a full hour of invigorating scrubs, moisturizing creams, and cooling muscle gel might not cure the Rona, but we haven’t seen studies proving it doesn’t.

REBELLE WITH A CAUSE Go hotel hopping and move over to the St. Anthony for a dip into fine dining at Rebelle. Whether you get the mussels and saffron cream or the ceviche and a Lust cocktail, you’ll be dining in the lap of luxury. And you’ve earned it.

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WALK IN THE PARK After you’ve been splashed, scrubbed and fed, take time to reflect with a walk through Travis Park. This historic green space was established in 1870, and it was once part of the farmlands of a little place you may have heard of called Mission San Antonio de Valero — also known as The Alamo. Named after William Barrett Travis, commander of the Texan troops at the Alamo, Travis Park is a sweet spot to sit and appreciate a beautiful September day in San Antonio.

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on day three. . .

Playland

NIGHT OWL What even is bedtime these days? Embrace your inner vampire and explore the Alamo City into the wee hours.

LATE NIGHT BITE All the best creatures come out at night to play, so what better place to gather than Playland?

This pizza place on Houston Street is the edgy younger sister of the more sultry Rebelle. Pound a Red Bull if you must, but try to keep those peepers open long enough to experience Playland After Dark, where you can indulge in late-night pizza, margaritas, music, and a socially distanced patio. The hand-tossed pizza and wings are a must, but if you go too hard on the margaritas, get a Pumper to go. It’s the hangover cure you’ll need in the morning.

2020 HAS SO MUCH DRAMA COVID-19 is the queen of cancel culture, and she has succeeded in canceling some of the best performances of the summer. But the Tobin Center is having none of it, and you can still find tickets to some socially distanced performances this month. Explore An Evening with C.S. Lewis at the end of the month with a theatrical resurrection of a man who died more than 50 years ago. Finish off your evening with a nightcap at Q Kitchen and Bar at the Hyatt Regency. The Agave Moonlighting sings with tequila, rhubarb bitters, blood orange spritz, and prosecco. The perfect note on which to end.

WRITER'S BIO Crystal Henry is a loyal Texan, and an awardwinning author, writer, and columnist. She is fluent in both sarcasm and English, and evidence of those bilingual writing talents can be found at crystalhenrywrites.com.

Or follow her on FB + IG @crystalhenrywrites and Twitter@chenrywrites.

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SAN ANTONIO FOOD & DRINK AMERICAN BOUDRO’S TEXAS BISTRO 421 East Commerce St. boudros.com p44, 16

SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE 502 River Walk saltgrass.com p44,53 53

BIGA ON THE BANKS 203 S. St. Mary’s Street biga.com

TEX’S RIVER WALK AND SPORTS BAR 200 S. Alamo texssportsbar.com p44, 27

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. 406 Navarro bubbagump.com CHILI’S ON THE RIVERWALK 849 East Commerce St. Chilis.com DAVE & BUSTER’S 849 E. Commerce St. daveandbusters.com DICK’S LAST RESORT 223 Losoya St. dickslastresort.com p44, 18 EL TROPICANO HOTEL 110 Lexington Avenue. eltropicanohotel.com HARD ROCK CAFÉ 111 W Crockett St #210 hardrock.com HOWL AT THE MOON 111 West Crockett St. #201 howlatthemoon.com IHOP 849 E. Commerce 210-444-1201 JAZZ, TX 312 Pearl Parkway #6001 JazzTX.com LAS CANARIAS 112 College Street omnihotels.com LONESTAR CAFE 237 Losoya lonestarcafe.us

BBQ COUNTY LINE BARBEQUE SPORTS BAR 111 W. Crockett St. countyline.com BBQ - p44, 7 BRAZILIAN FOGO DE CHAO 849 E. Commerce St. fogodechao.com TEXAS DE BRAZIL 313 E. Houston St. texasdebrazil.com BRITISH MAD DOGS 123 Losoya St. maddogs.net p44, 11 DELI SCHILO’S 424 E. Commerce St. schilos.com p50, 26 GERMAN BIER GARTEN 124-150 Losoya St. alamobiergarten.com p44, 36 ICE CREAM JUSTIN’S ICE CREAM 245 E Commerce St. mercadoritas.com

KILWINS 109 Alamo Plaza Kilwins.com IRISH DURTY NELLY’S IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo St. durtynellyspub.com p44, 80 ITALIAN FIG TREE 515 Villita dine.figtreerestaurant.com

SEAFOOD CHART HOUSE Tower of the Americas, 739 East Cesar E. Chavez toweroftheamericas.com JOE’S CRAB SHACK 212 College Street Ste 10 joescrabshack.com LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE 517 N. Presa landrysseafood.com

GUILLERMO’S 618 McCullough St. guillermosdowntown.com

ON THE BEND 123 Losoya St. onthebendsa.com p44, 96

LITTLE RHEIN STEAKHOUSE 231 S. Alamo St. dine.littlerheinsteakhouse.com

TEX-MEX CAFÉ OLE 430 E. Commerce St. cafeole.us

MICHELINO’S 521 Riverwalk michelinos.us.

CASA RIO 430 E. Commerce St. casa-rio.com p44, 61

PAESANOS 111 W. Crockett #100 www.paesanosriverwalk.com p44, 54 PIZZARITAS 245 E. Commerce pizzaritas.com ZOCCA 420 W. Market zoccariverwalk.com MEXICAN ACENAR 146 E. Houston acenar.com p44, 2

IRON CACTUS 200 River Walk ironcactus.com p44, 4 THE ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT 528 River Walk originalmexican.com p44, 14 RIO RIO CANTINA 421 E. Commerce St. rioriocantina.com p44, 13 RITA’S ON THE RIVER 245 E. Commerce, Suite 100 ritasontheriver.com

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MARGARITAVILLE 849 E. Commerce St. margaritavillesanantonio.com RAINFOREST CAFÉ 110 E. Crockett rainforestcafe.com p44, 17 RUTH CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 600 E. Market St. ruthschris.com THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS 526 Riverwalk therepublicoftexasrestaurant.com THE RIVER’S EDGE CAFÉ AND PATIO BAR 200 S. Alamo St. riversedgecafesa.com

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SHOPPING ALAMO PLAZA SHIRTS 325 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-2347 ALAMO QUARRY MARKET 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8885 www.quarrymarket.com

THE ALLEY ON BITTERS 555 W. Bitters Rd. San Antonio, TX 78206 (210) 494-3226 www.TheAlleyOnBitters.com ANGELITA’S Building 2, 418 Villita St. angelitaboutique.webs.com ART PACE 445 N Main Ave artpace.org BATTLE FOR TEXAS 849 E. Commerce battlefortexas.com B&C LEATHER ACCESSORIES & UNIQUE FINDS 418 Villita St #24 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 464-1126 BONITA RITA’S 245 E. Commerce, #100 San Antonio, TX 78205 mercadoritas.com BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM 210 W. Market Street briscoemuseum.org BUCKHORN MUSEUM 318 E Houston St. buckhornmuseum.com CASA SALAZAR 216 E. Houston San Antonio, 78205 (210) 472-2272 themajestic.com/casa THE COLLECTION 7959 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3130 thecollectionsanantonio.com DEL SOL OF SAN ANTONIO 321 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 231-0900 www.delsol.com DOSEUM 2800 Broadway St. thedoseum.org

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EL MERCADO 514 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 207-8600 www.sanantonio.gov/marketsquare FIESTA ON MAIN 2025 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 738-1188 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas THE FIESTA STORE 2611 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 227-5191 www.fiesta-sa.org FIVE & DIME GENERAL STORE 101 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 233-0166 fiveanddimegs.com GALLERY VETRO CREATIVE ARTGLASS 250 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 354-0001

MERCADORITA’S 245 E. Commerce & Bonita San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 286-7432 NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road naturalbridgecaverns.com NORTH STAR MALL 7400 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 340-6627 www.northstarmall.com PARIS HATTERS 119 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3453 www.parishatters.com PENNERS DOWNTOWN 311 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-2487 www.pennersinc.com RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT 301 Alamo Plaza ripleys.com/sanantonio

GARCIA ART GLASS 715 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-1400 www.garciaartglass

SAN ANGEL FOLK ART 110 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-6688 www.sanangelfolkart.com

COWBOY’S ALAMO CITY HARLEYDAVIDSON RIVERWALK BOUTIQUE RIVERWALK BOUTIQUE 111 West Crockett St. Suite 209 cowboysalamocityharley.com

SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART 200 West Jones Avenue samuseum.org

HUEBNER OAKS 11745 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 shophuebneroaks.com KENDRA SCOTT 310 East Basse Rd. #101 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 591-7180 www.kendrascott.com LA VILLITA HISTORIC ARTS VILLAGE 418 Villita Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 207-8614 www.lavillita.com LOS PATIOS 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-6171 www.lospatios.com LUCCHESE BOOT COMPANY 255 East Basse Rd #800 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9419 www.lucchese.com

SAN ANTONIO VISITORS CENTER 317 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 207-6871 www.visitsan antonio.com SHOPS OF LA CANTERA 15900 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com SHOPS AT RIVER CENTER 849 E. Commerce shoprivercenter.com 77T’S SOUVENIRS & T-SHIRTS 207 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 549-1279 www.77tshirts.com

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THE TWIG BOOK SHOP 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com THE UNOFFICIAL BEST OF TEXAS 101 Alamo Plaza, #3 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-0242 VILLA TESOROS 418 Villita St - Bldg. 8 San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 724-8521, (210) 464-1126 THE VINEYARD 1207 North Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78258 thevineyardshoppingcenter.com WYNDHAM SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK 111 E. Pecan Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 489-9768 www.sawyn.com THE WESTIN RIVERWALK 420 W. Market Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 413-9731 www.westin.com

TIENDA LA GARZA 110 Broadway, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2133

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LA VILLITA LA VILLITA 418 Villita Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Collection of Unique Local Shops - p44 38

LITTLE STUDIO GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 23 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-8893 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery - p44 38

ANGELITA La Villita - Bldg. 2 San Antonio, TX 78205 210- 224-8362 www.lavillita.com Womens Fashions & Jewelry p44 38 CASA MANOS ALEGRES La Villita - Bldg. 6 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-313-7293 www.lavillita.com Mexican Cultural Gift p44 38 COPPER GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 11 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.271.3856 www.thecoppergallery.com Art Collectibles - p44 38 EQUINOX GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 4 San Antonio, Texas 78205 www.alejandrosifuentes.com 210-281-0706 Jewelry Metal Gallery p44 38

PLAZA TAXCO La Villita, Bldg.16B San Antonio, TX 78205 210-994-5259 www.plazataxco.com - p44 38 RIVER ART GROUP La Villita - Bldg. 14 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8752 www.rivergroup.com Art Gallery - p44, p50 38 SCENTCHIPS USA La Villita - Bldg. 21 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.223.2267 www.lavillita.com Candles - p44 38 STARVING ARTIST GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 12 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.226.3593 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery - p44 38

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS DINING/RESTAURANTS Boudro’s A Texas Bistro on the River Walk www.boudros.com 210-224-8484 Bubba Gump Shrimp Company www.bubbagump.com 210-224-4867 Chart House www.TowerOfTheAmericas.com 210-223-3101 The County Line www.countyline.com 210-229-1941 Dave & Buster’s www.daveandbusters.com 210-951-3600

The Original Mexican Restaurant & Bar www.theoriginalmexican.com 210-224-9951

MUSEUM Briscoe Western Art Museum www.briscoemuseum.org 210-299-4499

Paesanos RiverWalk www.paesanosriverwalk.com 210-227-2782

Buckhorn Saloon & Museum www.buckhornmuseum.com 210-247-4000

Rainforest Café www.rainforestcafe.com 210-277-6300

San Antonio Conservation Society www.saconservation.org/homestead 210-225-5924

Restaurante Pico de Gallo www.picodegallo.com 210-225-6060

ATTRACTIONS Cascade Caverns www.cascadecaverns.com 830-755-8080

Rio Rio Cantina www.riorioriverwalk.com 210-226-8462

Denny’s Riverwalk www.dennys.com 210-223-4321

SHOPPING Angelita’s www.angelitasa.com 210-224-8362

Dick’s Last Resort www.dickslastresort.com 210-224-0026

Market Square www.marketsquaresa.com 210-207-8600

Guadalajara Grill www.guadalajaragrill.us 210-222-1992

Cowboys Alamo City Harley Davidson on the RiverWalk www.cowboysalamocityharley.com 210-212-4461

Iron Cactus www.ironcactus.com 210-224-9835 Landry’s Saltgrass Steakhouse www.saltgrass.com 210-222-9092

La Villita Historic Village www.lavillitasanantonio.com 210-207-8614 Paris Hatters www.parishatters.com 210-223-3453

Landry’s Seafood www.landrysseafood.com 210-229-1010

Plaza Taxco www.plazataxco.com 210-212-6733

Mi Tierra Café www.mitierracafe.com 210-225-1262

Shops at Rivercenter www.shoprivercenter.com 210-225-0000

Dave & Buster’s www.daveandbusters.com 210-951-3600 GO RIO River Cruises www.goriocruises.com 210-227-4746 Mirror Maze 210-224-2288 Ripley’s/Waxworks www.ripleys.com 210-224-9299 Sealife San Antonio www.SEALIFE.com/San-Antonio NIGHTLIFE Hilton Palacio Del Rio/Durty Nelly’s/ Tex’s Riverwalk Sports Bar www.PalacioDelRio.Hilton.com 210-224-3368

La Margarita Mexican Restaurant www.lamargarita.com 210-227-7140

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