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The Riverwalk by day, San Antonio.

The Gate

Rivercenter seen from the River Walk

The Spanish Governor's Palace

Forum Posts

Bluebonnets, etc.

by TExPat

What is the low down on bluebonnets around San Antonio this season? When is the peak expected and are certain areas supposed to be better than others. I'm planning a trip the week before Easter and want to show off the
Texas flowers to my Jersey bride.

Years ago I used to drive out along the FM roads and find huge pastures covered with them to the horizon. Along with the sight and smell was the sound of thousands of bees. Any suggestions for finding such spots again?

Re: Bluebonnets, etc.

by Jinx_Hoover

The bluebonnets should be in full bloom from late March till after Easter (unless we get some really hot weather). Drive out into the Hill Country northwest of San Antonio--Kerrville, Fredericksburg, and especially Llano where the flowers should be at their peak.
Have a good visit.

Regards,

Jinx Hoover

Re: Bluebonnets, etc.

by TXgal

mid-March to mid-May, they're all over! http://austin.about.com/library/weekly/aa032399.htm

Travel Tips for San Antonio

Jarritos

by ATXtraveler

San Antonio is definitely the home to many Mexican Americans. You will likely see this evidenced by the number of locations around San Antonio that sell Jarritos beverages at their restaurants. Jarritos is a very popular brand of fruit flavored carbonated beverages sold in Mexico, but is just as popular in major US cities close to the border.

Jarrito is Spanish for little jug, and this beverage is a little jug of goodness. On this particular instance, Sarah enjoyed the Pina flavor (pineapple) with our Tex-Mex dinner at The Original Mexican Restaurant.

Jarritos come in the following flavors:
* Fruit Punch (tutifruti)
* Grapefruit (toronja)
* Guava (guayaba)
* Roselle (jamaica)
* Lime (limón)
* Mandarin (mandarina)
* Pineapple (piña)
* Strawberry (fresa)
* Tamarind (tamarindo)
* Mango (mango)
* Watermelon (sandía)

Bastrop State Park

by darthmilmo

Bastrop State Park. There are few forests in Texas, specially near San Antonio, so it came as a surprise to find this jewel so close to home. Just under 2 hours, this park has plenty of hike trails and lovley campsites.

tired of Tex mex yet?

by flyntfaery about Gin's

Best chinese food in town, especially for the price. Actually, this resturaunt is hard to beat for the quality and service. Not much atmosphere, but the food is so good, you won't notice. When I lived in San Antonio, everytime we would take new people to the resturaunt, they would become immidiate converts! Run by Gin and his family, they have been a San Antonio staple for the chinese community for years. Now everyone else is getting smart too! Hard to pick just one dish, but the Orange Scallops is awesome. Just a bit spicy, scallops done just perfectly...try the Fried Noodles too!

german

by doug48 about schilo's

schilo's is a historic delicatessen located in downtown san antonio. schilo's is located in a 1917 building that was once a saloon. schilo's opened it's delicatessen in 1945. schilo's offers a wide selection of german food moderately priced. a very interesting place to visit when in san antonio.

Wine Tasting

by BellaMora

I found a very eloquent wine tasting spot called WineStyles. They have several chains here in SATX. However, I really enjoy this one. The owner Mel has some type of event happening at least 3 times a week.

If you are in town over the weekend, he has an awesome Friday night wine down from 5-6ish until close. He always has a great selection of free food and wine.
There is always someone marketing their products and you get GREAT discount coupons.