SAN ANTONIO

The Alamo

 

It was VERY  busy at the Alamo....turns out it was Texas Independence week as well as the anniversary of when the Alamo fell.  Hundreds of folks were there to see special exhibits as well as the Alamo itself.  It was a bit of a zoo!

 

San Antonio is famous for its Riverwalk....the network of walkways alongside the re-routed San Antonio River that runs through the center of the city.  It is a great spot to visit with hotels, shops and many restaurants dotted  along most of its 6 or so miles of length.   We enjoyed walking much of the riverbank, stopping to have lunch at the Guadalajara Grill and visit the shops at La Villita.



The Arneson Theater offers fiesta dances and the like as some of the events along the riverwalk.

Here is Pam along one of the more popular spots of the riverwalk with one of the many restaurants in the background.

 

 



La Villita consists of several small shops and restaurants, all dating from the mid 1800's and preserved as an historic district by the city of San Antonio. It is a fun and lively place to visit.

 

The riverwalk offers boat tours and excursions

for much of its length. Boat operators are very

knowledgable and entertaining tour guides. 

 Note: if you have not been to San Antonio and

seen the Alamo and experienced the riverwalk,

put it on your bucket list....it is well worth doing

The Guadalajara Grill (which has excellent TEX-MEX food) has many funny signs around the restaurant and bar.....here is one of them.

Thanks, Ali, for your help with the blog!!

Join us next time from the Texas Hill Country and the town of Fredericksburg!!