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Post by Greg C. on Dec 25, 2006 8:57:14 GMT -5
I thought I had just finshed opening up my Christmas Gifts when my parents said that I had one left. They gave me a small box and when I opened it, there was a Texas travel guide and three plane tickets to San Antonio. The vacation will be from April 1-April 5 and I am so excited. Now I need some help: please give some names of good restaurants and other things to do around the Alamo. Also how far is the ride to Bracketville and hot hot is it in April?
Many thanks, Greg
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Post by neferetus on Dec 26, 2006 14:02:59 GMT -5
Wow! Great news indeed, Greg. I am very happy for you.
Well, it can still be a bit chilly in West Texas in April, with perhaps a bit of rain. But nevermind! You are in for the trip of a lifetime.
No visit to San Antonio is complete without at least one stop at Casa Rio, a Mexican Restaurant on the Riverwalk. You can sit at a wrought-iron table right on the river's edge and watch the barges go by, while feeding tortilla chips to the many ducks---and fish. Just throw a handful of chips onto the surface of the water and then watch the feeding frenzy begin. For barbecue, there is the County Line, also on the Riverwalk. Tony Roma's in the Rivercenter also has good barbecue. Then there's the GM Steakhouse on Alamo Plaza that looks like it's been there since at least the 1940's that has very reasonably priced food. There are also a couple of Pig Stands that serve delicious pork sandwiches. Then there is, of course, the Alamo Cafe, with decor of everything Alamo.
The ride to Brackettville (123 miles) is about two pleasant hours of fine Texas scenery. Let Rich Curilla know you are coming in advance so that he can be at the Cantina to greet you. (Then, he will talk your ear off about all things Waynamo.)
In San Antonio, you really should plan on taking the mission tour. The missions are located along a seven mile stretch of the river and are an absolute must for you if you want to get the feel of how things may've looked around 1836.
Visit the San Fernando Cathedral to see where Santa Anna ran up the red flag and where Juan Seguin is supposed to have deposited some of the remains of the Alamo heroes.
Anyhow, I must sound like some kind of tour guide. If you have any further questions, post them here and then I will try to respond to them, toward the enlightenment of all.
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Post by Greg C. on Dec 26, 2006 15:04:30 GMT -5
thanks alot, i started looking up some restaurants last night and the county line and alamo cafe sound pretty good.
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Post by Greg C. on Dec 26, 2006 18:39:07 GMT -5
i checked mapquest and saw that dripping springs is an hour+ away. is it worth going there? is any of the set still left?
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Post by neferetus on Dec 26, 2006 20:24:03 GMT -5
By all accounts, it looks pretty bad now. At any rate, you would have to get permission in advance from the family that owns the ranch.
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Post by Greg C. on Dec 26, 2006 20:43:51 GMT -5
after all those years flying on business trips and racking up hilton honors points while working at the world trade center, my dad is finally going to use them on this trip. we will be staying at the Hilton Hampton Inn on Bowie street. anyone ever stay here before? I read that it is only a couple of blocks from the 'mo.
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Post by Bromhead24 on Dec 26, 2006 22:01:39 GMT -5
Wow! Great news indeed, Greg. I am very happy for you. Well, it can still be a bit chilly in West Texas in April, with perhaps a bit of rain. But nevermind! You are in for the trip of a lifetime. No visit to San Antonio is complete without at least one stop at Casa Rio, a Mexican Restaurant on the Riverwalk. You can sit at a wrought-iron table right on the river's edge and watch the barges go by, while feeding tortilla chips to the many ducks---and fish. Just throw a handful of chips onto the surface of the water and then watch the feeding frenzy begin. For barbecue, there is the County Line, also on the Riverwalk. Tony Roma's in the Rivercenter also has good barbecue. Then there's the Steakhouse on Alamo Plaza that looks like it's been there since at least the 1940's that has very reasonably priced food. There are also a couple of Pig Stands that serve delicious pork sandwiches. Then there is, of course, the Alamo Cafe, with decor of everything Alamo. The ride to Brackettville (123 miles) is about two pleasant hours of fine Texas scenery. Let Rich Curilla know you are coming in advance so that he can be at the Cantina to greet you. (Then, he will talk your ear off about all things Waynamo.) In San Antonio, you really should plan on taking the mission tour. The missions are located along a seven mile stretch of the river and are an absolute must for you if you want to get the feel of how things may've looked around 1836. Visit the San Fernando Cathedral to see where Santa Anna ran up the red flag and where Juan Seguin is supposed to have deposited some of the remains of the Alamo heroes. Anyhow, I must sound like some kind of tour guide. If you have any further questions, post them here and then I will try to respond to them, toward the enlightenment of all. What Nef said ;D
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Post by Rick on Dec 26, 2006 22:21:46 GMT -5
Ditto what's been said above.
The Hampton Inn you mentioned is located just west of I-37. If you have a copy of George Nelson's The Alamo, An Illustrated History, look at the color photo on the back cover: the Hampton Inn is visible in the upper right corner.
Restaurantwise, I can recommend Paesanos (on the Riverwalk), and Schilo's Deli (on the south side of Commerce Street, near the intersection with Losoya Street). It's southwest of the Alamo, has great homemade root beer, the best split pea soup I've ever tasted, and great bratwurst.
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Post by Greg C. on Dec 27, 2006 8:51:58 GMT -5
sounds good! i like rootbeer and my dad likes split pea soup.
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Post by Bromhead24 on Dec 27, 2006 10:42:08 GMT -5
Make sure you get to the IMAX theater just behind the Alamo to see Alamo the price of freedom. And if they have any DVD copies for sale there, get me one please ;D ;D
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Post by alamojohnuk on Dec 28, 2006 9:16:50 GMT -5
Have a great time Greg, I am going for the first time in March, so I appreciate the info supplied also, sounds like there's a great time to be had in "ol San Antone"!!!!!!!!!!
John.
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Post by Greg C. on Dec 28, 2006 10:18:19 GMT -5
maybe i'll just make a san antonio travel board to help all people visiting the area...
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Post by neferetus on Dec 28, 2006 14:13:21 GMT -5
People to definitely run into, whilst in San Antonio: Ranger Danny, shown here arresting Sheldon Levy. (Mr. Bassbone.) Danny will bend your ear with strange happenings at the Alamo. He's also a friendly, amiable guy. 'What's a visit to San Antonio, without a viewing of ALAMO, The Price Of Freedom at the IMAX Rivercenter Theater', say John Farkis, Davy Webb and Martin Vasquez, manager of the IMAX Theater. Not only has Martin appeared in THE ALAMO (2004), he also does living history presentations every year, during High Holy Days. You can also watch out for Martin at King's X military miniatures, near the Menger Hotel.
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Post by Bromhead24 on Dec 28, 2006 18:06:25 GMT -5
They need to release the film to DVD..
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Post by Greg C. on Dec 28, 2006 19:40:07 GMT -5
They need to release the film to DVD.. we all wish that could happen.
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Post by TexasMac on Dec 29, 2006 10:53:34 GMT -5
Alamoguy, I know you are concerned about the weather when you go. I suggest you consult Weather.com so that you will know how to pack. It's what I do when I travel. I can be rainy in April.
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Post by neferetus on Jan 17, 2007 2:42:54 GMT -5
Start practicing saying "Y'All" now Greg, until it begins to sound natural-like.
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Post by Greg C. on Jan 17, 2007 7:01:43 GMT -5
i have a pretty good southern accent that i put on once in virginia. i fooled a couple of waitresses until one of the older ones went into a tyrade on how "us yankees" can come down there and do what we want and even mock how they talk.
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Post by neferetus on Jan 17, 2007 13:23:30 GMT -5
Back in 1980, one of my brothers was stationed in Fort Hood, near Waco, Texas and, after lving on the base for only six months, greeted us visitors with a "Howdy Y'All". And he wasn't kidding.
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Post by neferetus on Apr 6, 2007 14:08:19 GMT -5
Well, I guess you're home right now, Greg. (But your heart is likely still in San Antonio.)
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