San Antonio: the heart and soul of Texas welcomes meetings.Long a crossroads of history, San Antonio is a blend of deeply rooted traditions and 21st century cosmopolitan flair. The nation's ninth-largest city, San Antonio is a joyful melange mé·lange also me·lange n. A mixture: "[a] building crowned with a mélange of antennae and satellite dishes" Howard Kaplan. of the flavors and sounds of Old Mexico, the Republic of Texas, Germany, the Wild West, and the Deep South. Native Americans living on the San Antonio River
The San Antonio River is a major waterway that originates in central Texas near San Antonio and follows a roughly southeastern path through the state. called the area Yanaguana, which means refreshing waters or clear waters. Spanish explorers and missionaries came upon the river in 1691, and because it was the feast day of St. Anthony, they named it San Antonio. In 1718, the city was officially founded when Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo Alamo Eighteenth-century mission in San Antonio, Texas, site of a historic siege of a small group of Texans by a Mexican army (1836) during the Texas war for independence from Mexico. ) was established. Four other Spanish missions form the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: see National Parks and Monuments (table). , a marvelous place to explore the city's roots and Spain's influence on the Southwestern United States. With a rich history and diverse cultures, San Antonio expresses the heart and soul of Texas. Outstanding convention facilities, world-class hotels, and a variety of attractions enhance San Antonio's appeal. The San Antonio River Walk The San Antonio River Walk (also known as Paseo del Rio) is a network of walkways around the San Antonio River, linking several major attractions one story beneath downtown San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio's crown jewel Crown jewel A particularly profitable or otherwise particularly valuable corporate unit or asset of a firm. Often used in risk arbitrage. The most desirable entities within a diversified corporation as measured by asset value, earning power, and business prospects; in takeover , the River Walk, or Paseo del Rio, is where you and your colleagues can enjoy al fresco dining, take a relaxing river cruise, or simply stroll the romantic pathways. For many visitors, San Antonio is an urban masterpiece. Cobblestone and flagstone flagstone: see silt. paths border both sides of the San Antonio River, 20 feet below street level, as it winds through the middle of the business district. River cruisers provide a novel method of sightseeing and people watching in downtown San Antonio. Groups also can dine aboard open-air cruisers as they float along the scenic waterway. Dining options in San Antonio run the gamut from fine continental cuisine to Chinese, from Texas steaks and barbecue to soul food and Cajun, but San Antonio is home to Tex-Mex. Meeting facilities San Antonio is more than just one of the four unique cities in the United States. It's an ideal site for all types and sizes of meetings from small board meetings to huge conventions and expositions. Located in the heart of Texas, San Antonio offers all the luxuries and facilities you expect to find in a major cosmopolitan city, conveniently located in a unique, charming setting and combined with the friendliness of a small town. The expansion and renovation of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is located in downtown San Antonio along the banks of the San Antonio River Walk. The facility is the central component of the city’s successful convention industry. The center, named for the late US congressman Henry B. expanded the building's footprint to 1.3 million square feet and resulted in more than 400,000 contiguous square feet of exhibit space. Also located downtown, the Municipal Auditorium and Conference Center offers seating for nearly 5,000 people in an elegant, totally restored structure featuring state-of-the-art equipment. San Antonio's largest multipurpose facility--The Alamodome--offers a combination of fixed, movable, and retractable seating that can accommodate up to 77,000 people. Ideal accommodations San Antonio is a very walkable city, with about 10,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Thanks in part to our warmth and hospitality, major meetings receive VIP red carpet treatment red carpet treatment n → réception f en grande pompe red carpet treatment red n to give sb the red carpet treatment → den roten Teppich für jdn ausrollen in San Antonio, with personalized attentiveness from our local hospitality industry partners. In addition, we often refer to the San Antonio River Walk, with its numerous restaurants, shops, and clubs, as the "world's largest hotel lobby," providing a unique amenity and selling point to meeting planners as well as convention-goers. Golfing excitement San Antonio continues to gain a reputation as one of the country's leading golf destinations, with more than 40 courses and facilities, including two highly regarded destination golf resorts--the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa and the Westin La Cantera Resort. Our ideal year-round climate, unique terrain, and Texas hospitality make San Antonio the perfect backdrop for your group golf outing or tournament. Celebrating in San Antonio Captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. locations for themed events abound in San Antonio, from historic properties to modern museums and family attractions. Celebrations include Fiesta San Antonio Fiesta San Antonio (or simply Fiesta) is an annual event in which the citizens of San Antonio, Texas, celebrate their city's diverse history, heritage, and culture for 10 days in April. Fiesta honors the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. , the Texas Folklife Festival The Texas Folklife Festival is an annual event sponsored by the Institute of Texan Cultures celebrating the many ethnicities represented in the population of Texas. Forty different ethnic groups will be represented at the 2007 Festival, to be held on the grounds of the Institute in , San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Jazz'SAlive, and many more. In San Antonio, it's always fiesta time. The city celebrates traditional American and Mexican holidays and throws in a few German, Irish, French, African-American, Greek, Jewish, Asian, and Lebanese events for good measure. San Antonio may have its gaze fixed on the 21st century, but its roots are firmly planted in tradition. Discover San Antonio's unique allure and invite your group to share the experience. Contact The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau Phone: 800-ALAMO-07; TTY (TeleTYpewriter) See teletypewriter and TDD/TTY. (hardware) tty - /tit'ee/ (ITS pronunciation, but some Unix people say it this way as well; this pronunciation is not considered to have sexual undertones), /T T Y/ 1. teletypewriter. 2. : 210-207-6706 Web site: www.sanantoniovisit.com |
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