San Antonio Travel and Leisure Guide 2008 - (Page 66) Romance & Relaxation SECRET HIDEAWAYS San Antonio abounds with out-of-the-way places to take romantic walks, share a kiss or just disappear for a few hours. The Japanese Tea Garden in Brackenridge Park, located on an old rock quarry, offers a serene escape with walkways, stone-arch bridges, an island, pagoda and ponds brimming with colorful koi. The garden underwent a renovation and has recently reopened better than ever. One of the most romantic spots is Rosa’s Window at Mission San José. Legend has it the ornately carved stone window was named for Rosa, the sculptor’s betrothed. Three other missions in San Antonio Missions National Park, whose oldest structures date to the early 1700s, offer places for reflection and renewal. All are still active Catholic parishes. Visitors might catch a wedding or couples dancing during the weekly Mariachi Mass at San José. For a country getaway, the charming Grey Moss Inn north of San Antonio sets the stage for romance and relaxation with candlelight dinners, an extensive wine list and a menu of steaks, lobster, salmon and special desserts. (Don’t miss the homemade pecan pie!) Tucked along the cobblestone paths of La Villita, the Fig Tree Restaurant is another treasure that is a perfect setting for a special dinner. Whether sitting in the cozy interior or on the terrace overlooking the River Walk, you’ll be satiated with excellent cuisine and pampered by impeccable service. IF YOU GO (as referenced in text) The Fig Tree Restaurant, 210-224-1976, figtreerestaurant.com Grey Moss Inn, 210-695-8301, grey-moss-inn.com Japanese Tea Garden, 210-735-0663, sanantonio.gov/sapar/japanhis.asp Mission San José, 210-932-1001, nps.gov/saan Rosario’s Café y Cantina, 210-223-1806, rosariossa.com For complete listings, visitsanantonio.com From left to right: Dancing at Rosario’s, Rosa’s Window at Mission San José and the Majestic Theatre. 66 VISITSANANTONIO COM O. http://figtreerestaurant.com http://grey-moss-inn.com http://sanantonio.gov/sapar/japanhis.asp http://nps.gov/saan http://rosariossa.com http://visitsanantonio.com http://visitsanantonio.com
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