San Antonio Journals

San Antonio - A Multi Cultural Walk

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A January 2007 trip to San Antonio by zabelle

Soup and sandwich Photo - Madhatters Teahouse and Cafe, San Antonio, Texas More Photos
Quote: Two days was all we had but with the help of local guides Linda Kaye and Harry we made the most of our time.

Gardenia Inn

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Hotel

Where we played dominos Photo - Gardenia Inn, San Antonio, Texas
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Located in the King William District this beautiful Inn was my first choice as soon as I learned that Susan serves dessert with breakfast. Life is too short she told me not to have dessert. You gotta love an attitude like that. Our room is the Bluebonnet Room with A king size four poster bed carved with wheat, a beautiful antique veneer dresser set, watered silk covered chair we were off to a great start. Our bed is so tall we have a set of stairs to climb up. We chose this room because it has a soaking tub as well as a separate shower, this way I can soak and Al can get a shower. The bathroom is large and very comfortable. The bedroom has a soft blue wall cover and the bed is...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on December 10, 2007

Gardenia Inn
307 Beauregard Street
San Antonio, Texas 78204
(800) 356-1605

Madhatters Teahouse and Cafe

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Restaurant | "Madhatter's Tea"

Soup and sandwich Photo - Madhatters Teahouse and Cafe, San Antonio, Texas
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What a great name for a tea shop and café. It is every bit as interesting as it’s name would imply. There are three dining areas in this café though the back room was closed when we were there. The idea is quite simple. You get a menu from one of the employees and find a table. You then decide what you are going to try and go to the cashier and order. If you are having hot tea, then stop by and pick up your cup and saucer. When you food is ready it will be delivered to your table.We were debating the pros and cons of ordering the high tea and the afternoon tea. Both are $18 for two people. The high tea gives you three types of sandwiches, a scone to share and 2 petit feures. The aftern...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on December 10, 2007

Madhatters Teahouse and Cafe
320 Beauregard Street
San Antonio, Texas 78204

San Antonio Riverwalk

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Attraction | "The Riverwalk"

Walking along the river Photo - San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas
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What a difference a day makes. We took off on Saturday afternoon from our B&B in the King William section of San Antonio. It was about three blocks to the Riverwalk. It was about 35 degrees and rainy and the walk was a bit slippery. There were ducks swimming up the river and very few people walking. Frankly I was at a loss after at least a half hour to see what it was that makes this such an attraction. We left the walk at La Villita, a historic arts village and spent about an hour checking out all the eclectic shops located there. This is a very interesting place to shop with local artists and crafters intermixed with the more mundane souvenier and tee shirt vendors. I bought some small stained glas...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 10, 2007

San Antonio Riverwalk
200 South Alamo Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 227-4262

The Alamo (Mission San Antonio de Valero)

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Attraction | "Alamo (The)"

In the garden Photo - The Alamo (Mission San Antonio de Valero), San Antonio, Texas
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Growing up in the fifties, Davy Crockett was a hero we all revered. I think in my mind he will forever look like Fess Parker but that is another story all together. I have always dreamed of being able to visit the Alamo and to actually be here is a dream come true. I think Al summed it up for us when he said he had goose bumps just being here.Maybe we were lucky that we came on a slightly rainy cool January day because I have read other peoples comments about how commercial it all is and don’t get me wrong there certainly was Ripley’s believe it or not across the Street not to mention a new attraction Davy Crocketts adventure or something like that but on the Alamo side of the street I found...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 10, 2007

The Alamo (Mission San Antonio de Valero)
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 225-1391

Mariachi Mass

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Attraction

Mariachi Band Photo - San Antonio, Texas
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This is one of the best things that you can do in San Antonio. It’s free, okay there is a collection but compared to most musical events this is a real bargain. Least you think this is for Catholics only let me point out that when we went among other things I saw a man in line wearing a yarmulka. People of all denominations are welcome but please keep in mind that this is a religious service with music not a concert in a church. The Mass is held at noon and it is best to be here at least a half hour early. If you want to tour the mission then make it an hour. The Mission of San Jose was known as the Queen of the Missions because even though it is not as old (it was built in 1720) or as famo...Read More

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McNay Art Museum

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Main Stairway Photo - McNay Art Museum, San Antonio, Texas
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In order to understand this museum you need to understand the woman who created it. Jessie Marion Koogler was a woman born before her time. She was the only child of a Doctor who became wealthy when oil was discovered on his land. Jessie attended the University of Kansas then the art school of the Art Institute of Chicago, it was during this time that she began to use her middle name. In 1917 she fell in love and married the great love of her life Don Denton McNay. Tragically he died in the influenza epidemic of 1918 less than a year after their marriage. Marion married and divorced several times but she always returned to the name McNay and also gave it to the Museum she left which was the ultimate ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 10, 2007

McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, Texas 78209
+1 210 824 5368