San Antonio Meeting Planner 2007 - (Page 5) THE HEART OF SAN ANTONIO IS THE RIVER WALK, WHICH FOLLOWS THE RIVER FOR MORE THAN TWO MILES THROUGH THE CITY’S CENTER. downtown; it is easily accessible by car and Amtrak as well. Once your group is here, transportation is one thing you won’t have to think about. For most meetings, no rental car or bus transportation is needed, meaning savings for your group. Walking is the best way to get around downtown; there is also an easy-to-use trolley system for your delegates and river cruisers and river taxis. Car, van and bus transportation is inexpensive and available, but most groups find that walking and streetcar transportation meet all their needs. With more than 35,000 hotel rooms citywide, ranging from modern chic to historically elegant, there is something to meet everyone’s taste and budget. The new Grand Hyatt Hotel is adjacent to the Convention Center, and the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa will be unveiled in spring 2010. The Center of it All The heart of San Antonio is the River Walk – a network of cobblestone pathways, gardens and patios that follows the river for more than two miles through the city’s center. One level down from the street, this lush oasis buzzes gently with activity as people stroll and dine at the river’s edge. Groups can enjoy boat tours and evening river cruises, with dinner aboard or at one of the many alfresco cafés and restaurants. Near the River Walk is the Alamo, the site of a pivotal battle in the struggle for Texas’ independence from Mexico. La Villita is one of San Antonio’s original settlements now lined with galleries, boutiques and cafes; a few blocks away, Market Square, the largest Mexican market north of the Rio Grande, flashes with the color and activity of a traditional Mexican mercado. The 750-foot Tower of the Americas is also continued » HAVE IT ALL Mission San José, the “Queen of the Missions,” is one of five established along the San Antonio River. Unique Venues San Antonio’s venues range from the substantial Convention Center and Alamodome to quaint historic venues, dance halls, theaters and galleries. Location Everything you need − from event venues to convenient dining, shopping and entertainment − is close (usually within walking distance) in San Antonio. Event venues and attractions are all within close proximity in San Antonio − from architectural treasures such as the 1920s-era Municipal Auditorium to cultural and historic shopping and dining destinations such as La Villita and the River Walk. Diverse Dining San Antonio has your taste buds covered: revel in the fusion of flavors from Asian, German and French to Southwestern, Southern and Tex-Mex. Art & Culture San Antonio’s museums, galleries and performing arts thrive right alongside the River Walk and in other historical treasures like the King William Historic District and Spanish Colonial Missions. 8 6 6 - 5 17- 7 7 71 5
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