San Antonio Travel Forum

where should we stay? The Menger is intriguing as well as the Black Swan. Where will we have the most bang for our buck? We R 2 adults That prefer not 2 be around kids.

how do we get the shuttle bus?and does it go downtown? or can we take the bus to our hotel?

We will be seeing Wicked while we are in town. What is the recommended attire?

I'm coming in next Monday for a conference, and will only be there through Wednesday. Since it's a short trip I won't be renting a car and will be staying at the Omni La Mansion Del Rio. Without wheels, I'll be spending most of my free time on the river walk. If there are any local VTrs that would like to meet for coffee or a stroll along the river (or to tell me local secrets of all the things around SA that I've missed) please drop me an email.

WIll be staying in SA this summer - Which Riverwalk Hotels have the best outdoor pools ???

I am heading to San Antonio for a convention near the end of November. I won't have a car, so I was hoping for some ideas of what to do and eat around the Riverwalk area. I will have limited time to do things as I will be attending the convention, but I was hoping to check out some of the area while I was there. Thanks for your advice!

We are planning to spend 4 week-days in San Antonio in early to mid november. Can you recommend a clean, well located hotel on riverwalk where it is safe to walk in day or evening. We will not have car but will take available tours from the hotel. We are seniors who love to walk. We don't need a pool but would like a free continental breakfast and maybe free internet.

Are there are any fun events happening in San Antonio next week?

Robert

For convenience and just sheer "niceness", is La Villita considered to be one of the premiere areas in San Antonio to stay in?

Robert

We leave SA on Aug 23 and are heading to NOLA for 3 days or so...

Should we rent a car to get from SA to NOLA and make stops along the way?

We have two days to make the trip and would like to see as much as possible.

I had thought of overshooting NOLA and into Mobile or Biloxi for a night then backtracking to NOLA. Or perhaps take a night in Galveston and a night in Baton Rouge?

What do you think?

Perhap's a tour bus is a better and cheaper option?

Regards,

P

What is the distance from Homewood Suites to the Alamodome?

My friends from Monterrey, Mexico will visit at the end of this month and I'm searching for reasonable hotels either at the River Walk or Sea World areas. Indoor pool would be a good ammenity too.

Thanks in advance VT'ers.

I read somewhere that there is a 7-mile bike trail that connects all the missions churches. Has anyone ever done this or know anything about it? Is there a place to rent bike or would I have to bring my own?

Where would my time be better spent?

Six Flags Fiesta Texas or Sea World?
Is it worth the money to go to both or are they kinda the same thing?

I will be arriving next Sunday, 6/8/08 about noon. I'll be traveling alone, so my schedule is completely flexible. I like outdoor scenic areas. What are some interesting things to see and do out of the city, and outdoors? Obviously it would have to be something I could do between noon and dark. I'll be in meetings for 3 days near the river walk, so would like to do something different on Sunday. THANKS!

1st timer to SA. coming in 24th saturday afternoon, 40 someth'n bizness man staying on River.

Best place from 10-2am, upscale, dance , Jazz?

Brunch or breakfast on Sunday where?

neighborhood bar and restaurant to watch a race or the Spurs?

thanks

Maxx

I am looking for a good price (cheap) for a cowboy hat to wear just while I am down there. Where can I buuy one.

I am looking for a good price (cheap) for a cowboy hat to wear just while I am down there.

What restaurant serves the best Cabrito in San Antonio?

Will be visiting Lackland AFB in April, anyone know of any decent bars/restaurants in that area are there any English Pubs there

I am planning a surprise birthday trip for my husband's 50th to San Antonio on March 14-16th. We have never been there before. It will be my 3 grown children, and my Mother In Law (78). We are flying in and not renting a car to save cost. I am wondering your recommendations on where to stay on the Riverwalk that will not be terribly expensive and be close to all attractions. ALl the hotel sites seem to have different ratings. We need to use the trolley and public transportaion and want to see everything. Any suggestions on restaurants and other things "not to miss" would be great. Thanks.

can anyone recommend a hotel in san antonio that allows small dogs? we're looking for something close to the riverwalk, preferably under $120/night. thanks!

Does anyone have a site that I can go to and book Final Four rooms? Every hotel near the riverwalk is sold out. Is there a local website for rooms? Or is EventHotelRooms.com my best option?
Thanks

I ll be there 4 a week and dont have any idea before packing up my baggages.Please urgent help! Thanx anyway...

Anybody know where I can get some down home cooking in San Antonio? Not BBQ or Mexican food, much as I love both. I mean blue plate specials where the locals eat. Chicken fried steak, pork chops, meat loaf, cornbread, greens --- that kind of food.

I am interested in reserving for the dinner in a restaurant along the riverwalk for Friday 11-23-2007, so we can watch the parade. I can't seem to find any info on restaurant reservation on the internet. Does anyone have idea which restaurants are at good locations for parade viewing? I prefer Italian, Mexican or Chinese restaurants, but they rank below good viewing locations.

Thanks

HELLO

I will be in S.A. for a conferance between 12-16 dec. I have a lot of free time. Can anyone recomend me what to do in the city_? ( my hotel in at downtown)
what are the nearest outlet malls?
anyone wanna have a beer with me?

all advices are welcome..

THANKS IN ADVANCE...

My husband is currently in San Antonio for the military and I just found out I am pregnant. Since he won't be home until Dec, I am flying out there to surprise him. Any ideas on a good way to surprise him, or any resturants that would help me surprise him?

My husband and I thinking of going to San Antonio this weekend. Being native Texans we have been many, many times already. However, we have only ever done the same old things (riverwalk, The Alamo...etc). I'm looking for other suggestions of things that we may have never done before... Any ideas will help!! Thanks!

I have one free day on 23rd Sept (Sunday) and if possible wish to visit OutletMalls (Prime outlet/Tanger at San Marcos).
1. Is there any public transport to and back between Downtown San Antonioand San Marcos?
2. Alternately can I get a taxi to San Marcos?
3. Are there any car rentals open on sunday morning in downtown area?
Thanks,
NS