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Posted on 4/22/17 at 7:34 pm
Posted by tWildcat
Verona, KY
Member since Oct 2014
19338 posts
Posted on 4/22/17 at 7:34 pm
Will be there next month, looking forward to it. I know we'll take a tour of the Alamo but not sure how long that will take. Our hotels on the river.
Posted by wheelr
Member since Jul 2012
5147 posts
Posted on 4/22/17 at 8:12 pm to
I like the Six Flags there. Great fun if you are in to that type of thing.

Also, Lula's Mexican Cafe for lunch. Near the river walk.
Posted by tWildcat
Verona, KY
Member since Oct 2014
19338 posts
Posted on 4/23/17 at 11:00 am to
Thanks for the help! I've heard the river walk is amazing.
Posted by HogsWillRiseAgain
Central LA
Member since Dec 2013
829 posts
Posted on 4/23/17 at 12:22 pm to
Alamo was kind of boring to us but we aren't really big history buffs. You can see it in 30 min or 3hrs, depends on how interested you are. We liked Sea Workd, the zoo and you could spend a couple days on the Riverwalk. Definitely won't go hungry. My favorite was the Melting Pot (not on the river) but I'd never eaten at a fondue place before.
Posted by Palmetto08
Member since Sep 2012
4048 posts
Posted on 4/23/17 at 12:24 pm to
quote:

I've heard the river walk is amazing.


I thought the Riverwalk was overrated. Nasty water, lots of trash and homeless people all over. Seemed like a tourist trap and not much going on. Maybe I went during a dead period but was really disappointed with the area around Riverwalk.

quote:

I know we'll take a tour of the Alamo but not sure how long that will take


Maybe 30-45 minutes. It's pretty small.


Menger Hotel bar was cool - lots of history. Mission San Jose was good just go early to avoid crowds and heat.
This post was edited on 4/23/17 at 12:35 pm
Posted by specchaser
lafayette
Member since Feb 2008
2591 posts
Posted on 4/23/17 at 1:36 pm to
went with the fam over mardi gras. Riverwalk is ok, touristy, a few bums but an ok way to kill an hour or so. you can drink on the riverwalk but NOT at the alamo

sea world was fun but it had just opened and the crowd was light. I can see where it'd be miserable on a hot day with a big crowd and long lines. may want to go on a week day and early if possible.

there's a place(forget the name) where you can tour caverns and do a driving wildlife tour. if you have kids, I def recommend. the caverns take a little over an hour and same for the wildlife tour.

The alamo is cool if you're into history but it won't take more than an hour or two. there's a few tourist things to check out near the alamo as well.

we didn't hit the zoo but I hear it's great. if your wife likes to shop, send her to the outlet mall in san marcos. my credit card was smoking when she was done.
This post was edited on 4/23/17 at 1:39 pm
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
27759 posts
Posted on 4/23/17 at 2:27 pm to
Rosarios isn't far from river walk. Great food and drinks

For a great burger, Chris Madrids

Dough for wood fired pizzas. Pretty damn good. Was on DD&D

La Fogata has a great patio scene and drinks if you want to do a date night

I love the Alamo. It's self paced so you can spend anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours

FYI if you're staying on the river walk they have a trolley that takes you around downtown and to the Mexican market.
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
38723 posts
Posted on 4/23/17 at 4:37 pm to
Freetail Brewing is a cool place to drink beer and eat pizza/ burgers.
Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
23965 posts
Posted on 4/23/17 at 5:11 pm to
I was surprised at the number of good restaurants, was there for 3 weeks and had a great meal every night.
Posted by TigrrrDad
Member since Oct 2016
7122 posts
Posted on 4/23/17 at 5:13 pm to
Natural Bridge Caverns - a short drive away and awesome
Posted by Elleshoe
Wade’s World
Member since Jun 2004
143616 posts
Posted on 4/23/17 at 7:48 pm to
The Melting Pot?
Posted by LsuTool
Member since Oct 2009
34850 posts
Posted on 4/23/17 at 8:03 pm to
Natural bridge caverns is way better than sea world.

Sea world is a joke. I went for free and felt ripped off. They have the dolphins, whales, gators, sea lions and that's about it. Your gonna walk a quarter mile between the exhibits too.
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
29573 posts
Posted on 4/23/17 at 8:58 pm to
https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/travel/hgg-photo-journal---san-antonio-hyatt-hill-country-resort--feast-restaurant/67710427/

Eat at feast. fricking awesome and the eye candy was top notch....both waitstaff and patrons.

Posted by Mr Sausage
Cat Spring, Texas
Member since Oct 2011
12810 posts
Posted on 4/23/17 at 9:09 pm to
We love Ray's Drive Inn for puffy tacos. Jacala is another pretty good Tex mex place. Neither are on the river walk but worth the drive. The Esquire Bar is pretty cool on the river. Get breakfast tacos somewhere. The more hole in the wall, the better.
Posted by txtigersw
Where the west begins
Member since Oct 2011
494 posts
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:00 am to
My friend from HS runs a bike touring company that does outstanding tours. Took a group of friends last year and all agreed it was highlight of the weekend.
San Antonio Bike Tours
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
42734 posts
Posted on 4/24/17 at 12:43 pm to
You can do everything in San Antonio in no time.
Unless you really immerse yourself I can't see spending more than a half day at the Alamo.
You can walk through the Alamo in an hour.

The River Walk is ok but again kind of touristy. They offer the boat rides in the river and they give you the history.

Geunther House is the Pioneer brand store, really good place to grab breakfast one morning. If you don't have a rental, it's a short cab ride from hotels on River Walk but you might have to uber it back.

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