What to do in San Antonio???????

[diskojoe]

Me and my girl are going to go to San Antonio for New Years but I havent been there in about 20 years. What the hell is there to do?

I need some ideas for grub and pictorals?

[ikops]

Isn't that the city with the famous riverwalk?

[diskojoe]

Originally Posted by ikops

Isn't that the city with the famous riverwalk?

Yes it is. I definitely plan on doing the riverwalk for a minute. We will be staying at the Grand Hyatt and possibly in a penthouse if we are lucky. They have a deal that if you sign up for it you can stay in a penthouse for an extra $25 a night if it is not rented.

Here is a link to the hotel. Rooftop pool!

http://grandsanantonio.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

[LSyd]

cool. it can get chilly there in winter though.

Riverwalk, Tower of the Americas, there's a lot of old neighborhoods near downtown, and some funky clubs out by Trinity and San Antonio College.

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[diskojoe]

Originally Posted by LSyd

cool. it can get chilly there in winter though.

Riverwalk, Tower of the Americas, there's a lot of old neighborhoods near downtown, and some funky clubs out by Trinity and San Antonio College.

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Word. Can definitely use some ideas for where to get cocktails. Trying to find stuff close enough to get there on foot.

[diablo234]

Market Square is relatively close to the Riverwalk and is worth checking out. Also there was a new museum that was recently built (I think it was Museo Alameda).

And you have the King William and La Villita neighborhoods as well.

[desertpunk]

Whiskey sours at the Menger Hotel.

[diskojoe]

Originally Posted by desertpunk

Whiskey sours at the Menger Hotel.

I like the way you think.

[ardamir]

La Cantera is nice (go to Yardhouse if you like beer)
Éilan - Havent been there but hear its nice.
The Zoo - Always a great choice.

If youre into historic neighborhoods:
King William District
Olmos Park
Monte Vista

[jonathaninATX]

Downtown:
1.Riverwalk
2.The Alamo
3.Ripley's belive it or not
4.Tower of the Americas
5.Riverwalk Mall
6.Japanese Tea Garden
7.San Antonio Missions
8.Hemisphere Park
9.Botanical Gardens
10.San Antonio Zoo

Across town:
1.Eilan
2.Six Flags
3.Sea World
4.Shops at La Cantera

[ardamir]

Youre a douchebag if you dont go to the zoo.

[Son of Dad]

Is it that good? I have no idea.

[WeimieLvr]

Originally Posted by Son of Dad

Is it that good? I have no idea.

It is generally considered one of the top zoos in the U.S. I have seen it ranked in the top 10 more than once.

[diskojoe]

^

The zoo there is actually pretty nice but I will not be going there. Maybe if I had my kids with me but they are NOT going. Just me and the wife. I will not be seeing any tourist traps. I saw the Alamo when I was 8 and dont need to see it again.

So mostly I'm looking for food, drinks and people watching. Some buildings will be photographed as well.

[ardamir]

Of course, I would expect a Houstonian would want to avoid a zoo that puts his city's to shame.

[diablo234]

Originally Posted by diskojoe

So mostly I'm looking for food, drinks and people watching. Some buildings will be photographed as well.

In that case then I absolutely recomend that you check out Market Square.

[hannah_banana]

Go to Southtown and also check out the Pearl District area.

[desertpunk]

Don't forget dinner at Il Sogno...

[Son of Dad]

Originally Posted by ardamir

Of course, I would expect a Houstonian would want to avoid a zoo that puts his city's to shame.

Why would I want to do that (avoid zoo)?? I've been all over the globe, junior...

[diskojoe]

Originally Posted by ardamir

Of course, I would expect a Houstonian would want to avoid a zoo that puts his city's to shame.

Dude, Im not going to the zoo because I AM TRYING TO HAVE A ROMANTIC WEEKEND WITH MY WIFE. The zoo does not seem to work into that plan for me some how. Plus Im only going to be there for two days.