This is a hard one, theres so...
by andria0039
This is a hard one, theres so many places I'd take you,we will skip the zoo and the museums for the first day,and go right to Taco Cabana for some breakfast tacos,then all geared up for a round of golf at La Contera or Canyon Springs or Silverhorn,I like them ALL, but if your not in the mood for golf,We would go Downtown to the famous River walk, theres a variety of shopping and restraunts to go to! if your wondering, Im half Italian and weigh 127lbs, I know I mention restraunts and food alot, thats because theres so much to choose from! Besides its fun! dont you want to have fun?? My church,ST.PIUS Im a spirtual person,but other than that, I would miss the parks that are surrounded by lots of oak trees and happy people (families)playing with their children. I would miss the starving artist show given every year in april on the river walk,and going to waterstreet oyster bar befor going to watch a spurs game. I would miss my friends and going to the Botanical Gardens surrounded by beautiful flowers,the fresh smell of spring, I would miss the dirt.
The Spanish Governor's Palace
by sue&gene
Facing the back of City Hall, this was the original seat of government in the early 1700s. Commandants of Presidio de Bexar and many Spanish governors lived and ruled in the 10-room abode-walled structure. The building with hand carved doors, low-beam ceilings, a grape arbor and a mosaic-tiled patio is typical of colonial Spain. The entryway displays a keystone carved with the Hapsburg coat-of-arms. Several rooms are furnished in period.
The Spanish Governor's Palace is maintained by the city of San Antonio as a museum and is open to the public. It is located at 105 Military Plaza.
Eagle Gulch Saloon
by Ewingjr98
One of the few local dive bars near the Riverwalk, this is a nice friendly place to cool off away from the tourists. We stopped in for just a few Shiner Bocks ($3 each?) and watched some sports on the huge flat-screen TV behind the bar. The bartender from Detroit was very friendly and happy to just sit and chat with her customers. The bar also has a pool table. Perhaps the most unique feature here is the old stone walls made with huge blocks of sand stone.
Great Seafood
by Yaqui about Laundry's
I decided to treat myself to a special meal in such a special place. Although, I sat on a side walk table with crowds of people walking by, it never bothered me. I was enjoying the weather, the people, the view of the river and really enjoyed my meal. The service was excellent also. They have tables inside, but I recommend sitting outside for sure. Gosh, I had the Laundry's Gold Burger, which was 10oz. seasoned burger with cheese and steak fries. It was way more than enough and could not finish it hardly, but delicious
The Alamo
by PeterVancouver
The building known as "the Alamo" was originally built in 1718 as the Mission San Antonio de Valero, one of five missions founded in San Antonio to Christianise and educate resident Indians
In the early 1800s, the Spanish military stationed a cavalry unit at the former mission. The soldiers referred to the old mission as the Alamo (the Spanish word for "cottonwood") in honor of their hometown Alamo de Parras, Coahuila. The post's commander established the first recorded hospital in Texas in the Long Barrack.
San Antonio and the Alamo played a critical role in the Texas Revolution. In December 1835, Ben Milam led Texan and Tejano volunteers against Mexican troops quartered in the city. After five days of house-to-house fighting, they forced General Marín Perfecto de Cós and his soldiers to surrender. The victorious volunteers then occupied the Alamo — already fortified prior to the battle by Cós' men — and strengthened its defenses.
The siege of the Alamo by Mexican President General Antonio López de Santa Anna's army lasted just 13 days from 23rd February - Sunday 6th March , 1836 when Santa Anna arrived with a force of several thousand Mexican soldiers
Despite desperate pleas for assistance, only 32 volunteers from Gonzales arrived to help in the fight, bringing the total number up to nearly 200 defenders
After a number of skirmishes, the final assault on the Alamo commenced on March 6th when Santa Anna's army managed to scale the walls and overwhelmed the defenders.
The Alamo is well worth a visit with something of interest to most people and is just 100 meters from the Riverwalk. Its grounds are fairly extensive with numerous buildings and articles on display. It is well worth seeing the short film of the Alamo at the Imex nearby which provides a graphic sequence of the events which led up to 6th March 1836
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