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Official SABCS hotels are located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, along the famed River Walk and a short distance from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. This culture-rich area, with its captivating cuisines and a vibrant nightlife, has no shortage of historic sights and modern attractions that will ensure a memorable visit.
THINGS TO SEE & DO
From world-class museums to World Heritage historical sites, San Antonio offers a rich variety of attractions to satisfy every sightseeing, shopping, and recreational interest. Following are just a few suggestions for exploring what’s old and what’s new in San Antonio.
THE ALAMO
Founded in 1718 as the first mission in San Antonio, the Alamo served as a way station between east Texas and Mexico. Centrally located on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, the Alamo features interactive tours and exhibits, as well as reenactments of the Texas Revolution. www.thealamo.org
GO RIO SAN ANTONIO CRUISES
Colorful, new barges ride the river through downtown, while drivers provide narrated tours and point out unique San Antonio landmarks. www.goriocruises.com
JAPANESE TEA GARDEN
Dating back to 1919, the Japanese Tea Garden features a lush year-round garden and a floral display with shaded walkways, stone bridges, a 60-foot waterfall and ponds filled with Koi. www.saparksfoundation.org/japanese-tea-garden
MARKET SQUARE
A three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops, and restaurants in downtown San Antonio, Market Square is the largest Mexican market in the United States. www.marketsquaresa.com
SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART
Travel around the world with a visit to the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA), renowned for the most comprehensive ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian art collections in the southern United States. www.samuseum.org
TOWER OF THE AMERICAS
Visit the Tower of the Americas in the heart of downtown San Antonio for a family-friendly attraction that boasts a panorama view from the revolving Chart House Restaurant or from the observation deck. www.toweroftheamericas.com
THE WITTE MUSEUM
Nature, science, and culture meet at The Witte Museum. Massive exhibits of dinosaurs, People of the Pecos, Texas Wild, and other rotating exhibits fill the recently renovated space with history, storytelling, and interactive, family-friendly fun. www.wittemuseum.org
RESTAURANTS ON THE RIVER
One of the best ways to get to know a city’s culture is through its food, and San Antonio’s eclectic cuisine evokes the rich cultures of its people. Take your tastebuds on a culinary tour and see why San Antonio is the only UNESCO City of Gastronomy in Texas, and one of only two in the entire United States. If you’re hungry for an outdoor table with a view, look no further than San Antonio’s famous River Walk, just steps from the convention center and most of the official SABCS hotels.
Acenar
Contemporary Mexican Restaurant & Bar
146 E. Houston St. • 210-222-2362 • www.acenar.com
Biga on the Banks
American Cuisine
203 S. Saint Mary’s St. • 210-225-0722 • www.biga.com
Bohanan’s
Prime Steaks & Seafood
219 E. Houston St. • 210-472-2600 • www.bohanans.com
Boudros
Texas Bistro
421 E. Commerce • 210-224-8484 • www.boudros.com
Casa Rio
Mexican Food
430 E. Commerce • 210-225-6718 • www.casario.com
Domingo
Flavors of South Texas
123 N. St. Mary’s (inside Canopy by Hilton) • 210-404-7516 • www.domingorestaurant.com
Dorregos
Argentinian Food
150 E. Houston St. (Inside Hotel Valencia) • 210-230-8454 • www.dorregos.com
Esquire Tavern
American Food
155 E. Commerce • 210-222-2521 • www.esquiretavern-sa.com
Fogo De Chao
Brazilian Steakhouse
849 E. Commerce #393 • 210-227-1700 • www.fogodechao.com
Four Brothers
Texas Cuisine with Latin & French influences
112 College St. (Inside Omni La Mansion) • 210-518-1000 • www.omnihotels.com/hotels/san-antonio-la-mansion-del-rio/dining/four-brothers
Iron Cactus
Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar
200 Riverwalk, Suite 100 • 210-224-9835 • www.ironcactus.com
Ostra
Exquisite Seafood
212 W. Crockett St. (Inside Mokara Hotel) • 210-396-5800 • www.omnihotels.com/hotels/san-antonio-mokara/dining/ostra
Paesanos
Italian/Mediterranean
111 W. Crockett St. • 210-227-2782 • www.paesanosriverwalk.com
Rebelle
Fine Seafood
300 E. Travis (Inside St. Anthony Hotel) • 210-352-3171 • www.rebellesa.com
Republic of Texas
American…everything bigger in Texas
429 E. Commerce St. • 210-223-4881 • www.therepublicoftexasrestaurant.com
Rio Rio Cantina
Tex-Mex
421 E. Commerce St. • 210-226-8462 • www.riorioriverwalk.com
Rita’s On the River
Tex-Mex
245 E. Commerce St. • 210-227-7482 • www.ritasontheriver.com
Ruth’s Chris
Steaks/American
600 E. Market St. (Inside Grand Hyatt) • 210-227-8847 • www.ruthschrissa.com/riverwalk
Schilo’s Delicatessen
German/Texas
424 E. Commerce St. • 210-223-6692 • www.schilos.com
Yard House
American
849 E. Commerce St. #409 • 210-354-3844 • www.yardhouse.com
Zocca Cuisine D’Italia
Italian
420 W. Market St. • 210-444-6070 • www.zoccariverwalk.com
Information and images courtesy of Visit San Antonio. Check out VisitSanAntonio.com for more things to see, do, and eat in San Antonio.