Into the belly of the beast...kind of.

[Atman]

Vacation is set. Very unusual, but it's being worked around a business conference for my wife. Spending five days in San Antonio. I guess I won't wear my Obama t-shirt. Would love to hear some tips from DU Texans or others who've been there.

[lame54]

1. Austin is less than 2 hours from there

[Atman]

2. We'll go to Austin, too.

I'm actually doing nothing for the week. I'm just tagging along. So we'll hit Austin toward's the end of the trip. It all looks super-touristy, but who cares. We'll be just as much of a tourist as the next guys.

[lame54]

4. I'm all about the tourist thing...

you are in a given place for a very short time - are you going to be too cool to enjoy it? - hell no
see the sights

[Atman]

5. Exactly!

It's not my town, they'll never see me again. I intend to fully immerse myself in it. Well, almost. No black socks with flip-flops and Bermuda shorts.

[Phoenix61]

3. The River Walk is a lot of fun.

The Aztec Theatre has good shows and is a neat building to check out.

[handmade34]

6. San Antonia is very cool!! wear the shirt...

you will have a good time

I did a fair amount of work there and always had a great time... River Walk of course...

http://www.lavillitasanantonio.com/

I recommend staying in the North end if possible

Alamo is OK for history but a disappointment

Pearl District is fun... Farmer's Market there is great
http://www.atpearl.com/
https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2015-10-14/pearl-district-the-san-antonio-neighborhood-you-need-to-visit

lots of biking (I always travel with a bike) and walking trails and if you like to hike in Parks... this is where I spent all of my spare time:
Friedrich Wilderness Park / north of town
http://fosana.org/portfolio_page/emilie-and-albert-friedrich-wilderness-park/

also...
https://www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm

[Atman]

8. I think we're right there.

Used lots of airline miles and hotel points for a great deal in downtown historic district at Alamo/Riverwalk. Whatever. It's booked, and it's something different. Never been to Texas. Looking forward to the art museums and barbecue!

[blake2012]

7. Check out Austin downtown and the lake and check out as much Texas BBQ as you can.

Salt Lick and County Line come to mind.

[mitch96]

9. Wear a ball cap, camo

and eat BBQ.. Lots of good Texas BBQ...

https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/san-antonio-bbq-guide/

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