Hotel Near San Antonio, Texas River Walk and The Alamo
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The picturesque 2.5 mile San Antonio River Walk features restaurants, shops, attractions, and yearly events while The Alamo is home to fascinating exhibits on the Texas Revolution plus many historic sites.
San Antonio River Walk Attractions.
Attractions are plentiful along the San Antonio River Walk and include
The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum covers 120 years of Lone Star State history and serves up a striking collection of objects that range from a one-of-a-kind horn collection to cool cowboy memorabilia.- At 750 feet, the Tower of the Americas provides visitors with an incredible view of San Antonio. Enjoy it from the observation deck or from the Tower’s revolving restaurant.
- San Antonio Botanical Garden covers 33 acres and offers everything from colorful flowers and exotic plants to a hiking trail through a forest and an authentic log cabin.
- La Villita Historic Arts Village beckons with artwork from working artists, shops, and restaurants. Check out the artifacts that are on display at the Old San Antonio Exhibit.
- A national historic landmark, the Spanish Governor’s Palace is the former residence for officials of the Spanish Province of Texas.
San Antonio River Walk Upcoming Events.
Enjoy an eclectic collection of events throughout the year at the San Antonio River Walk. Upcoming 2009 events include-
Ford Canoe Challenge.
August 15, 2009
Beginning at 7:00 a.m., the Ford Canoe Challenger features more 90 canoe teams that are comprised of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, city officials, and local celebrities. The four-hour race, which starts and ends at the Chamber of Commerce, travels via the Convention Center Lagoon and the River Center Mall Lagoon. -
Dos Equis Pachanga del Rio.
September 10, 2009
Known as the “Taste of the River Walk,” the Dos Equis Pachanga del Rio features delectable food samples from 20 different River Walk restaurants from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Right after, the post party kicks into high-gear with live music and drawings for all types of fun prizes. -
Fall Arts & Crafts Show.
October 9, 2000 to October 11, 2009
For three glorious fall days, you’ll be treated to gorgeous hand-made jewelry, pottery, and other items from a host of very talented artists. Combined with the breathtaking beauty of the San Antonio River Walk, the Fall Arts & Crafts Show is a gem of an event.
The Alamo.
Situated on more than four acres in downtown San Antonio, TX, and not far from the River Walk, The Alamo is home to enlightening exhibits on the Texas Revolution and Texas history. There are three buildings that are the repositories for this wealth of information and they are the Shrine, Long Barrack Museum, and Gift Museum. Take a break from all the facts and figures by taking a pleasant walk through Alamo Gardens. Since 1905, The Alamo has been run by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.The Alamo History.
The most popular destination at The Alamo is the old mission. For 13 days in February/March of 1936, a small group of Texans fought long and hard against General Antonio López de Santa Anna’s Centralist Army. On the morning of March 6, the defenders of The Alamo died, though their cause has come to be remembered as one of unflinching courage and ultimate sacrifice for the ideals of liberty. These brave souls, James Bowie, David Crockett, and William B. Travis, were the inspiration for Sam Houston’s famous cry of “Remember the Alamo!” when he took on and defeated General Santa Anna more than a month later at the battle of San Jacinto. [Top]The Alamo Historic Sites.
There are many historic sites to explore at The Alamo. Two that are well worth checking out are the Bridge at Commerce & Losoya Streets and San Fernando Church.The wooden bridge that spanned the San Antonio River was the site of two important meetings in February, 1836. Green B. Jameson, who represented Colonel James Bowie, met with Colonel Juan Almonte in the first meeting. The second meeting involved a messenger sent by Colonel William B. Travis, who spoke with Colonel José Batres. A battle took place once General Santa Anna’s demand of unconditional surrender was turned down.
Completed in 1755, San Fernando Church was the place, nearly 80 years later, where General Santa Anna insisted that the flag of "no quarter" should be flown from the bell tower. More than three decades after that event, the bell tower and nave were removed in order that repairs could be made to the church. It was designated as a cathedral in 1873. Rumor has it that in 1936, the remains of the defenders of the Alamo (Travis, Crockett, and Bowie) were found and two years later were placed in a small marble casket for display near the entrance of the cathedral. Historians differ as to the validity of this story.
For more information on The Alamo, visit http://www.thealamo.org/.
San Antonio, Texas Hotel near River Walk & The Alamo.
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