San Antonio - what not to miss

[Dragon2U]

Heading to San Antonio this week, the last time I was in the area I was at Lackland AFB getting training

Just wondering what to see or do that is not on the "normal" tourist list. Staying in the downtown area at a La Quinta. Will be there for a few days with the wife and our dog Peanut while I turn 50

TIA for any tips

[TxSSR]

Right downtown at the farmers market, accross the street from where you are staying I think, is one of my favorite mexican food restaraunts. It's called La Margarita, I highly recommend it.

[Dragon2U]

Originally Posted by TxSSR

Right downtown at the farmers market, accross the street from where you are staying I think, is one of my favorite mexican food restaraunts. It's called La Margarita, I highly recommend it.

Yup, it's right where we are, thanks for the tip.

[wildcat66]

the alamo, the river walk, the botatanical gardens and of course Mexican food lol

[Thumper]

We did the Alamo and the river walk. Take the boat wide at the river walk. They tell you alot about the history of the river walk.

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by Thumper

We did the Alamo and the river walk. Take the boat wide at the river walk. They tell you alot about the history of the river walk.

Here's one, Thumper . . .

Try to drink at least ONE COLD ONE at each bar along River Walk.

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[MoodyBlue]

Originally Posted by Thumper

We did the Alamo and the river walk. Take the boat wide at the river walk. They tell you alot about the history of the river walk.

Elmer; quit impersonating Thumper.

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by MoodyBlue

Elmer; quit impersonating Thumper.

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[OP]

We have lunch here quite often...most tourists know not of its location and REALLY good food...FRESH baked goods. Make sure you go upstairs.

The Guenther House

[Dragon2U]

Originally Posted by OP

We have lunch here quite often...most tourists know not of its location and REALLY good food...FRESH baked goods. Make sure you go upstairs.
The Guenther House

Wow, that does look good, it's on the to do list.

Originally Posted by wildcat66

the alamo, the river walk, the botatanical gardens and of course Mexican food lol

Is the Botanical gardens the same place where the Japanese garden is? I think the wife wanted to stop there.

Originally Posted by Thumper

We did the Alamo and the river walk. Take the boat wide at the river walk. They tell you alot about the history of the river walk.

I was just going to walk it but everyone keep saying to do the tour so the tour it is.

Thanks

[blueroadster06]

Good Mexican food get out of the downtown area..... go to Blanco cafe on Blanco rd....good steaks..Little Red Barn on hackberry st....give me a call for more info
Carl

210 863 8518

[blueroadster06]

Do the Tower.....if you go up ,,you may want to eat up there ...go at night a better view while eating.......Wittte Museum on Broadway....the Zoo in Breckenridge Park and the train ride around the park.... The Tower is near you and the Park is about 5 miles down Broadway.. very easy to find

How long are you staying in SA????... maybe we can get together a Eat and Greet Friday or Saturday night

[Gina]

Was Lackland Recruit Training? If so why not go re-visit it. Call me crazy but i went back to Parris Island, SC to re-visit my boot camp stomping grounds. I was curious. Sorry I didnt research it more though and hit it on a day of a graduation cerremony.

[Tom Savini]

I was talking to Carl Blueroadster06 a little while ago and he's craving Sea food. We might be able to put a eat & greet together for Friday or Saturday night. There's 3 places in mind 2 close to SA. Bayseas is at 1420 Schertz Pkwy 210-566-7808 and the other is at Louie Ledeaux Cajun 8235 Agora Pkwy STE 115 Selma Closer to me and Carl is one in Seguin that is good Baytown Seafood 1332 E. Court St.
PM if interested.
Tom & Cindy

[OP]

Originally Posted by Dragon2U

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Is the Botanical gardens the same place where the Japanese garden is? I think the wife wanted to stop there.



Thanks

The japanese gardens are at the zoo, little bit of a drive from downtown, but not too bad...last time I was there every pond was drained and it was all under construction so call first to see if the gardens are open.

[Dragon2U]

Originally Posted by Gina

Was Lackland Recruit Training?

Yes it was. Not sure I want to relive those day, lol. They were actually pertty good and I did think about doing that ... if time permits I might try it.

Originally Posted by Tom Savini

I was talking to Carl Blueroadster06 a little while ago and he's craving Sea food.

Sent you a PM

[Mikeyram]

Originally Posted by Tom Savini

I was talking to Carl Blueroadster06 a little while ago and he's craving Sea food. We might be able to put a eat & greet together for Friday or Saturday night. There's 3 places in mind 2 close to SA. Bayseas is at 1420 Schertz Pkwy 210-566-7808 and the other is at Louie Ledeaux Cajun 8235 Agora Pkwy STE 115 Selma Closer to me and Carl is one in Seguin that is good Baytown Seafood 1332 E. Court St.
PM if interested.
Tom & Cindy

Might be a better idea to choose a place closer to downtown so he won't have to drive so far. Do you know of any seafood places downtown? What day was decided?

[OP]

Originally Posted by Mikeyram

Might be a better idea to choose a place closer to downtown so he won't have to drive so far. Do you know of any seafood places downtown? What day was decided?

I like Boudreaux's on the river.

[Dragon2U]

Originally Posted by Mikeyram

Might be a better idea to choose a place closer to downtown so he won't have to drive so far. Do you know of any seafood places downtown? What day was decided?

Thanks for the thought Mikey. The one in Schertz Pkwy doesn't look too far. I drove 16 hours in a day to get here so I don't think another 20 minutes or so will be too bad But then again I am not aware of the traffic here on Friday or Saturday. Hope it is nothing like Houston, man, that took forever!!!!!

If the majority lives out that way I am fine, or if something else pops up that isn't too far I am fine with that as well. Of course downtown would be very close but I would rather go out of the way instead of making everyone else do it. Would a lunch on Saturday be better for traffic and travel instead of dinner? We are open either way and appreciate the offer to meet.

[blueroadster06]

Originally Posted by OP

I like Boudreaux's on the river.

they obtain their fish from the river.....too expensive for seafood