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SuperJay · 06-28-2004, 07:20 PM

I am going to San Antonio, Texas next Tuesday. I have never been there before. I was just hoping someone could give me some suggestions on what I should do/see while I am there?

Mortified · 06-30-2004, 08:46 PM

I live in Austin, so I can't give you any of the insider stuff, all I can suggest is some of the more touristy things. Of course there is the Riverwalk and the Alamo. There are a few other interesting old missions (churches) too. There is also Sea World and Six Flags Fiesta Texas if you are looking for that type of thing. There is a tower thingy at the Hemisfair park. I like to go to the Market Square (El Mercado). I hear the zoo is not too bad.

Can't recommend any specific restaurant, but there are several along the Riverwalk and in the Market Square. Maybe somebody from San Antonio can help you out in that regard.

Where are you coming from?

SuperJay · 06-30-2004, 09:00 PM

Thanks for the info. A friend of mine was there a while back and said the Riverwalk was nice too.

I am coming from Waterloo, Canada. I have to present some training sessions while I am there but I should have a bunch of free time to.

Thanks again.

Averett · 07-01-2004, 04:31 AM

I've got some advice. Don't pee on the Alamo. They don't like when people do that...

You're welcome

losthellhound · 07-01-2004, 04:38 AM

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Originally posted by Averett
I've got some advice. Don't pee on the Alamo. They don't like when people do that...

You're welcome

LOL

SuperJay · 07-01-2004, 05:18 AM

OK, now your just tempting me.

Jay Francis · 07-02-2004, 11:03 AM

There is a little town just west of San Antonio on I-10. Can't remember the name, but San Antonians will be able to identify ti. It has an old style Texas dance hall. And the company that does Macaroni Grill and other national chain restaurants tests out their new restaurant concepts here, so there are several interesting restaurants.

Also, though I am not a big museum goer, the San Antonio museum is quite excellent. There is also a famous house that has been converted into a museum, again I can't remember the name, but it is fairly well known.

maleficent · 07-02-2004, 11:12 AM

San Antonio, I beleive the activitiy of choice was SWEATING. I do not ever remember a place being as beastly hot with wicked humidity as San Antonio was.

Riverwalk is kinda neat though

SuperJay · 07-02-2004, 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by maleficent
San Antonio, I beleive the activitiy of choice was SWEATING. I do not ever remember a place being as beastly hot with wicked humidity as San Antonio was.

This is good to know. Shorts and t-shirts it is.

Mortified · 07-02-2004, 09:04 PM

Oh yeah, it is definately hot. It's been raining here almost every day the last week, but the sun has finally come back out and it is heating up. Especially if you are used to Canadian weather. And the humidity will be wicked, but you should really try Houston in August.

I don't know if you are a fan of Tex-Mex food, but you for sure need to try it once or twice while you are in San Antonio. And I don't mean Taco Bell.

Be sure to let us know how it went.

tropicdiver · 07-03-2004, 03:13 AM

While at the Alamo, you should ask about the tour of the basement. It is not mentioned in any of the brochures and is a must see.

SuperJay · 07-03-2004, 07:56 AM

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Originally posted by Mortified
I don't know if you are a fan of Tex-Mex food, but you for sure need to try it once or twice while you are in San Antonio. And I don't mean Taco Bell.

I love Tex-Mex food, I will be be sure to have some. I sort of forgot that I can get good Tex-Mex food there. Can you recommend someplace good?

06-28-2004, 07:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
SuperJay Tilted Location: Driving around upstate NY.	Things to do in Texas. I am going to San Antonio, Texas next Tuesday. I have never been there before. I was just hoping someone could give me some suggestions on what I should do/see while I am there? __________________ Round and round the shutter'd Square I stroll'd with the Devil's Arm in mine No sound but the scrape of his hoofs was there, And the ring of his laughter and mine.

06-30-2004, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
SuperJay Tilted Location: Driving around upstate NY.	Thanks for the info. A friend of mine was there a while back and said the Riverwalk was nice too. I am coming from Waterloo, Canada. I have to present some training sessions while I am there but I should have a bunch of free time to. Thanks again. __________________ Round and round the shutter'd Square I stroll'd with the Devil's Arm in mine No sound but the scrape of his hoofs was there, And the ring of his laughter and mine.

07-01-2004, 04:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Averett Is In Love Location: I'm workin' on it	I've got some advice. Don't pee on the Alamo. They don't like when people do that... You're welcome __________________ Absence is to love what wind is to fire. It extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.

07-01-2004, 05:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
SuperJay Tilted Location: Driving around upstate NY.	OK, now your just tempting me. __________________ Round and round the shutter'd Square I stroll'd with the Devil's Arm in mine No sound but the scrape of his hoofs was there, And the ring of his laughter and mine.

07-02-2004, 11:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	San Antonio, I beleive the activitiy of choice was SWEATING. I do not ever remember a place being as beastly hot with wicked humidity as San Antonio was. Riverwalk is kinda neat though __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

06-30-2004, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mortified Upright	I live in Austin, so I can't give you any of the insider stuff, all I can suggest is some of the more touristy things. Of course there is the Riverwalk and the Alamo. There are a few other interesting old missions (churches) too. There is also Sea World and Six Flags Fiesta Texas if you are looking for that type of thing. There is a tower thingy at the Hemisfair park. I like to go to the Market Square (El Mercado). I hear the zoo is not too bad. Can't recommend any specific restaurant, but there are several along the Riverwalk and in the Market Square. Maybe somebody from San Antonio can help you out in that regard. Where are you coming from?

07-02-2004, 11:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jay Francis Psycho Location: Houston, Texas	There is a little town just west of San Antonio on I-10. Can't remember the name, but San Antonians will be able to identify ti. It has an old style Texas dance hall. And the company that does Macaroni Grill and other national chain restaurants tests out their new restaurant concepts here, so there are several interesting restaurants. Also, though I am not a big museum goer, the San Antonio museum is quite excellent. There is also a famous house that has been converted into a museum, again I can't remember the name, but it is fairly well known.

07-02-2004, 09:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mortified Upright	Oh yeah, it is definately hot. It's been raining here almost every day the last week, but the sun has finally come back out and it is heating up. Especially if you are used to Canadian weather. And the humidity will be wicked, but you should really try Houston in August. I don't know if you are a fan of Tex-Mex food, but you for sure need to try it once or twice while you are in San Antonio. And I don't mean Taco Bell. Be sure to let us know how it went.

07-03-2004, 03:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
tropicdiver Amazed Location: Austin, Texas	While at the Alamo, you should ask about the tour of the basement. It is not mentioned in any of the brochures and is a must see. __________________ Bob Life is short. Break some rules.