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sapd Champion Author San Antonio Posts:29,826 Points:865,635 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 2, 2010 1:29:29 PM Ignore sapd Report Abuse Have you visited San Antonio and if so, what are your most positive and negative memories?

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Have you visited San Antonio and if so, what are your most positive and negative memories?

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majormarket All-Star Author Houston Posts:829 Points:787,610 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2012 1:59:51 PM Ignore majormarket Report Abuse Love this city. But, as a Texas resident, I know better than to trade my hot and humid Houston summer for a hot and drier San Antonio summer. Much better to visit SA and the Hill Country in the cooler days of autumn. Of course, it will still be plenty warm for a t-shirt and shorts but you won't be scorching hot. I've always avoided the Riverwalk since it is such a tourist trap. I prefer the north and northwest suburbs of the city since it is much prettier and hillier there. Though, Garner State Park to the west-southwest is a wonderful park to hike and camp in.
Roteque Champion Author Miami Posts:639,542 Points:1,346,165 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 1:20:05 PM Ignore Roteque Report Abuse Nope, but I am dying to go there...maybe this winter it will happen !!!!
pig12 Veteran Author Boston Posts:280 Points:71,755 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 7:53:30 AM Ignore pig12 Report Abuse no
Tundralimited2009 Champion Author Dallas Posts:38,812 Points:1,447,425 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 12:49:11 AM Ignore Tundralimited2009 Report Abuse All positive great food, great riverwalk, great history
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:6,127 Points:1,368,495 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 8:40:11 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse Yes, we visited the Alamo on a school sponsered trip.
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:6,127 Points:1,368,495 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 8:39:59 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse Yes, we visited the Alamo on a school sponsered trip.
lvskyguy Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:4,012 Points:412,985 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 5:42:38 PM Ignore lvskyguy Report Abuse Very nice city! Riverwalk, Alamo, Ft. Sam Houston. Good Food! Not too fond of the freeway system - a map or GPS is helpful. Good website: www.visitsanantonio.com.
Disnydad Champion Author Albany Posts:6,600 Points:2,007,910 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 5:49:35 AM Ignore Disnydad Report Abuse Wife has. She loved the Riverwalk.
tpguess Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,586 Points:368,910 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 3:46:32 PM Ignore tpguess Report Abuse Fantastic city... tons of fun... great food
c2bravo Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,241 Points:114,015 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 9:15:35 AM Ignore c2bravo Report Abuse Yes
wazoo Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:13,414 Points:2,901,965 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:45:18 AM Ignore wazoo Report Abuse several times...love the Riverwalk, Alamo is interesting, nice zoo.
beetle9711 Veteran Author Pittsburgh Posts:321 Points:87,750 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:27:22 AM Ignore beetle9711 Report Abuse not yet
jgs818 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,452 Points:654,150 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 20, 2012 6:26:53 AM Ignore jgs818 Report Abuse Yes, been there 2x. River Walk is so nice -- especially at night with its lights along the canal. Take the boat tour! Stayed at Hilton right on River Walk end. The Alamo is the size of small 2 car garage and was disappointing -- its lost amongst other buildings and if you didnt know it was there youd walk past it. May be rich in "history"....but eh, didnt care for it.
SE3.5 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:17,001 Points:3,162,630 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2012 4:21:37 PM Ignore SE3.5 Report Abuse Twice--loved everything about the river walk area.
agasmiser Champion Author Long Island Posts:12,727 Points:2,403,945 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2012 9:29:48 AM Ignore agasmiser Report Abuse Yes, the Alamo was a moving experience and the Riverwalk was a very nice place to eat and shop. We have no negative vibes from this trip.
jackster111 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,295 Points:422,310 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 7:22:53 PM Ignore jackster111 Report Abuse Nope but would want to. sounds like a nice place!
Lynn0777 Rookie Author Houston Posts:16 Points:715 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2012 9:06:16 PM Ignore Lynn0777 Report Abuse Yes, I went to the Riverwalk, Botanical Gardens, The Alamo, Natural Bridge Caverns, and Ripleys Believe it or not. It was during the month of February of 2010. My most positive memory was that I had a week of blast for my birthday, and the negative was I was not ready to go from having so much fun there.
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,575 Points:3,587,975 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2012 8:01:48 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse Yes, a long time ago.
dete49 Rookie Author Columbus Posts:52 Points:274,040 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2012 4:59:48 PM Ignore dete49 Report Abuse San Antonio, Texas The Alamo is one of the most historic places to visit in the San Antonio, Texas area. It is a must see. Before you go to the Alamo, read some history about it and what happened there. Knowing the past will make the experience more memorable and meaningful. If you have kids, explain to them what happened, and why it is important in history. There are guides inside that will answer questions and give you brief summaries about the history of the Alamo. When you arrive at the Alamo, outside there is a stand where you can purchase headphones, which will give you an audio tour of the Alamo and its contents. The best time to go to the Alamo is afternoon. If you go in the morning, pictures are not as good due to glare from the sun being overhead. If you do visit in the morning or early afternoon hours, stop by the front entrance in the evening for a great picture of the sun setting and the glow on the entrance. If you are visiting in the summer, check the hours, they are extended. Be sure to take your camera. You are not permitted to take pictures in the main building, however, elsewhere you can. There are a lot of good picture taking spots for memorable pictures. Make sure to pack some water in your bag, sometimes there are lines to get into the main building. Fix it
agasmiser Champion Author Long Island Posts:12,727 Points:2,403,945 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2012 10:41:52 AM Ignore agasmiser Report Abuse The riverboat was great as was the Alamo. Also took a day trip to see Johnsonville to visit President Johnson's ranch. No negative experiences.
DandeNC Champion Author Greensboro Posts:3,781 Points:718,690 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2012 5:29:32 AM Ignore DandeNC Report Abuse It's on my bucket list
jwguts Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,782 Points:364,625 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2012 12:42:50 AM Ignore jwguts Report Abuse We loved the Riverwalk and Six Flags. We hated how hot it was in August.
julesmiller Champion Author Iowa Posts:2,641 Points:352,240 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2012 9:18:41 PM Ignore julesmiller Report Abuse i visited there for a week many yrs. ago. Love the warmth down there! Didn't site see, did alot of drinking beverages and riding horses.
yooper1963 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:82 Points:106,825 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2011 11:43:08 PM Ignore yooper1963 Report Abuse Saw the Alamo. I love visiting historical sites.
nvwarped All-Star Author Corpus Christi Posts:893 Points:452,250 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2011 12:26:45 PM Ignore nvwarped Report Abuse Yes....many times...love it
mlove5350 All-Star Author Milwaukee Posts:774 Points:54,425 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Dec 23, 2011 11:20:30 AM Ignore mlove5350 Report Abuse Yes 1969 basic training at Lackland AFB. Went to the Space Needle (Tower of Americas). What a view! Saw the Alamo (much smaller than the one John Wayne fought at)
1007 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:562 Points:994,440 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2011 2:01:18 PM Ignore 1007 Report Abuse NO
budman1035 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:641,675 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 3:16:03 PM Ignore budman1035 Report Abuse Strawberry daiquiris at a cafe on the riverwalk. Life is good!
2111NY Rookie Author New York Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2011 11:54:58 AM Ignore 2111NY Report Abuse alamo is weird
oldhillbillyAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,326 Points:665,135 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2011 2:12:59 AM Ignore oldhillbillyAZ Report Abuse years ago
gspecilk236 Veteran Author Harrisburg Posts:393 Points:103,935 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2011 11:15:02 PM Ignore gspecilk236 Report Abuse Maybe when I was little but can't recall.
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,233 Points:692,050 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2011 10:05:40 AM Ignore wamster Report Abuse Two years ago. The River Walk is fun, and it's actually being expanded. The Alamo was very moving. We stopped at a fun bar too, where they have lot's of stuffed animals.
WaWanderer Champion Author Washington Posts:4,320 Points:583,025 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2011 6:34:05 PM Ignore WaWanderer Report Abuse 3 years ago on a trip to LA
MrDmented Champion Author Calgary Posts:3,179 Points:721,965 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2011 2:29:17 AM Ignore MrDmented Report Abuse Loved San Antonio! The River Walk was very inviting and you have to go to Dick's.
DandeNC Champion Author Greensboro Posts:3,781 Points:718,690 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2011 5:30:36 AM Ignore DandeNC Report Abuse I would like to go, it is on my bucket list
bullfrog42 All-Star Author Texas Posts:841 Points:169,890 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2011 1:43:35 PM Ignore bullfrog42 Report Abuse It been 10 years now but I want to go back.I think I will go this fall when it is cooler.
KURTSUNCLE All-Star Author Columbus Posts:650 Points:210,245 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2011 12:24:59 PM Ignore KURTSUNCLE Report Abuse no
cyclej Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,800 Points:188,590 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2011 8:58:48 PM Ignore cyclej Report Abuse Yes, several times
planoiceman Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,273 Points:475,345 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2011 5:02:41 AM Ignore planoiceman Report Abuse Yes. Great margaritas. La Fogata has awesome Mexican food.
maxstar Champion Author Chicago Posts:18,465 Points:806,620 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2011 2:04:39 PM Ignore maxstar Report Abuse No, but someday I would like to.
bullfrog42 All-Star Author Texas Posts:841 Points:169,890 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2011 4:01:12 PM Ignore bullfrog42 Report Abuse Yes,3years ago and I want to go again.
borikua787 Veteran Author Oklahoma Posts:340 Points:129,980 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2011 10:30:11 AM Ignore borikua787 Report Abuse Great city! SeaWorld & The Riverwalk are the few places I've been to. Looking forward to buying a home in the suburbs so I can relocate after retiring from the military.
TheCruiseGuy Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,540 Points:706,550 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2011 2:15:06 AM Ignore TheCruiseGuy Report Abuse San Antonio is awesome! Go to the river walk. There is a restaurant on the other side of the river form the Hard Rock Cafe where part of the experience is to use foul language when talking to your wait person! Too funny! Hey Biotch, get the F*** over here and take my F'ing order you dumb Ho! LOL
Ibagrandma Rookie Author California Posts:66 Points:472,870 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2011 5:47:24 PM Ignore Ibagrandma Report Abuse Oh my GOSH YES! I love San Antonio. I will be heading back there soon. I think everything in the River Walk area is so much fun. Get restaurants....visited the Alamo of course and took in all the small surrounding towns. There is so much to do around there. OF course the summer isn't fun with humidity but there is always air conditioning......
dega266 All-Star Author Illinois Posts:706 Points:509,160 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: May 24, 2011 10:41:22 AM Ignore dega266 Report Abuse No but want to.
MPen60 All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:894 Points:1,000,000 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 23, 2011 9:57:39 PM Ignore MPen60 Report Abuse Yes, March time frame is great for weather. March 6 is significant for the Alamo Riverwalk is wonderful. TexMex and Rib Eye steaks are great. Visiting in the summer months changes everything to the negative.
SAVMOR Champion Author Colorado Posts:6,523 Points:1,408,900 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2011 11:57:11 AM Ignore SAVMOR Report Abuse Yes, and enjoyed the Riverwalk and the Alamo and the good TexMex food.
ITravelCA Sophomore Author Los Angeles Posts:247 Points:321,290 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2011 10:42:17 AM Ignore ITravelCA Report Abuse Not yet ... hope to go someday.
F350Grandma Champion Author California Posts:3,256 Points:602,365 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2011 1:52:33 AM Ignore F350Grandma Report Abuse Not yet. It is on our list of places to see.
galah Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,698 Points:27,060 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2011 7:27:19 AM Ignore galah Report Abuse Like a DC visit should be govt. sponsored trip for all US kids.