Visit San Antonio Newsletter - Spring 2008 - (Page 3) Sportin’ in San Antonio In addition to the NCAA® Men’s Final Four and the World Champion San Antonio Spurs, the city is stacked with many other sporting options, from the San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon to baseball to the WNBA. In San Antonio, you can catch a basketball game almost all year long. October through June, watch the World Champion San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center as they make a run for back to back world championships. Meanwhile, the WNBA’s Silver Stars fill the calendar with court action from May through September. If you’re in the mood for some peanuts and Cracker Jacks®, spend the evening with the San Antonio Missions baseball team. The Missions are the Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, so you’ll get to watch these future stars of the baseball diamond vie for a spot on a big-league roster. And when all the sporting action gets too hot to handle, cool off with San Antonio Rampage ice hockey. San Antonio Accommodates Large events Well San Antonio is able to host large events like the NCAA® Men’s Final Four which welcomed over 88,000 attendees because: San Antonio is a compact, walkable city. Just steps away from the Alamodome, the River Walk connects hotels, restaurants and entertainment options with the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center—making it easy to get around whether by foot or river taxi. There are more than 35,000 hotel rooms in the San Antonio area with over 12,500 located in downtown. The flexible Alamodome can be configured in a number of ways and seats up to 77,000 people. The newly expanded airport is served by more than 20 airline carriers providing non-stop service to over 40 different markets. Great weather, including exceptionally mild winter temperatures, makes San Antonio an ideal destination year round. With great weather and over 40 options, San Antonio has become a major golf destination. October is a big month for golf in San Antonio, when the PGA comes to town for the Valero Texas Open at the Westin La Cantera Resort, and the AT&T Championship at the Oak Hills Country Club which has held over 24 PGA events. The newest addition to San Antonio’s golf repertoire will be unveiled in 2010 with two TPC golf courses designed by Sergio Garcia, Pete Dye and Greg Norman at the upcoming JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. This fall, the city will be home to the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon. Enjoy more than 70 bands performing along a flat, fast course that runs by eighteenth century missions. Ideal running temperatures in the mid-60s and beautiful scenery make San Antonio the perfect late-fall running destination. entice Delegates with Hill Country Day Trips Take advantage of San Antonio’s close proximity to the many iconic regions of Texas. From dude ranches and dance halls to vineyards and outlet malls—there is plenty to do before and after the meeting! An Antique Treasure Hunt in Comfort The city of Comfort packs a treasure trove of antique goodies, from outdoor decorations to paintings and jewelry. In between purchases, peruse galleries and break for lunch at a contemporary bistro or an al fresco diner along the banks of the Guadalupe River. Highlighting the Hill Country More than 20 wineries await you in the Texas Hill Country—the second fastest growing wine destination in the nation according to Orbitz. Experience an aut hentic cowboy experience by horseback riding through the rolling terrain or mingling with the locals at a dude ranch. Discover natural wonders, from springfed rivers to underground caves. Enjoy the region's rich cultural heritage. At one time, San Antonio street signs were in three languages: English, Spanish and German. Shoot through miles of tube chutes, endless rivers, uphill water coasters and waves for surfing, splashing, and relaxing at Schlitterbahn, voted the World's Best Water Park 10 years in a row. History Comes to Life in Johnson City Named for the ancestors of President Lyndon B. Johnson, Johnson City mixes history with outdoor adventure. Visit the LBJ Ranch District which includes a state park and the longtime home of LBJ. Johnson City is also home to an exotic zoo which offers a safari-style tour. Continue the outdoor adventure by hiking in Pedernales Falls State Park or fishing in the Pedernales River. Experience the Simple Life in Boerne The delightful small-town ambiance of Boerne is an inspiring way to take in the Texas Hill Country. Delegates can visit Main Street to find antiques, gifts, art galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, turn-of-the-century European architecture and picturesque gardens. Main Street, Fredericksburg Dude Ranch, Bandera Cowboy for a Day in Bandera—The Cowboy Capital of the World Plan team-building activities at one of Bandera’s dude ranches where delegates can live out their Wild West fantasies. Schedule horseback rides through the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Catch a down-home rodeo at a local ranch. Fish in spring-fed rivers and hike through some of the most picturesque terrain in the world. Wonder World Park, San Marcos Shopping and Adventure in San Marcos The outlet malls in San Marcos are stocked full of name brand retailers like Gucci, Ralph Lauren and Crate and Barrel. After shopping, delegates can gear up for trout fishing in the Guadalupe River and go rafting, tubing or wading at Canyon Lake. Land lovers can trek underground into an earthquake-formed cave at Wonder World Park. Gruene Hall, Gruene Hill Country Vineyard Arts & Crafts Fill the Streets of Gruene Schedule a day of art and culture in the historic city of Gruene. Market Days in this riverside town are more of a quaint art show than market. Delegates can browse displays from up to 100 artisans and craftsmen. In the evenings, Gruene Hall, the oldest dance hall in Texas, offers the perfect venue for some foot-tapping entertainment. Wine and Dine at the Vineyards of Fredericksburg Also referred to as the city surrounded by lavender, Fredericksburg is the perfect place to indulge taste buds with wine samplings, browse farmers’ markets for fresh fruit and kick back with a massage and facial at a holistic spa. visitsanantonio.com http://visitsanantonio.com
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