I have to say , y'all got it going on in San Antonio . We walked all over this area for 6 days …read more... Saw everything . I'll tell you what, being a tourist in your city I felt very safe and welcome . People are friendly . They stop and speak to you . I like the police presence. I like the ambassadors. The ambassadors are people with name tags on that are out on the street they stop you say hello and ask if you need directions or anything .. the city is pretty clean . The general area is clean and pressure washed early in the morning . You don't see trash and cigarette butts everywhere . All cities should take notes . Good job San Antonio !

Great place to have San Fernando Fiesta at Main Plaza. I have fun & a great time there. have bean &…read morecheese gordita & I was so delicious. I bought a new Guayabera shirt at a great price.

Went there on a bus tour at the end of June. Friendly people, but the bar gets super overwhelmed…read morewhen it is too busy. Not even a smile or thank you when they finally get to you. I was very uncomfortable with the fact that one of their members video tapes all the alcohol purchases on his tablet. It is a little worrisome as I don't know what is to become of all the footage. I don't mind being taped on a proper video security system; in fact, it is expected. I emailed the Exalted Ruler when I got back to the hotel and nearly 3 weeks still no response. Next time I am in the area I would probably drive to New Braunfels, one of our other stops. At least they smiled and made us feel welcome.

Great Hamburger Night on Wednesdays and they're now offering BLT's as well. Comfortable relaxing…read moreatmosphere.

Mission Statement The Mission of the American Indians in…read moreTexas at the Spanish Colonial Missions is to work for the preservation and protection of the culture and traditions of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation and other indigenous people of the Spanish colonial missions in south Texas and northern Mexico through: education, research, community outreach, economic development projects and legislative initiatives at the federal, state and local levels. San Antonio has the 10th largest population of urban Native Americans in the United States per capita. AITSCM strives to strengthen and enhance the ties Native Americans have to the practices that are universal to indigenous people, building on them to educate and inform others of their presence and history. AITSCM is a non-profit organization in the San Antonio area that provides: * Economical Development with Mission tours, native plants, native food café * Cultural Programs with dance, music, art, food * Languages for all ages with storytelling and instruction * Advocacy with both a youth and elder council for the missions, sacred sites, and Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation. Family Health & Wellness: San Antonio Fatherhood Campaign Rites of Passage Healing the Wounded Spirit Indigenous Arts: AIT Dance Theater Yanaguana Singers Economical Development through Cultural Arts Civic Engagement: Native Voices Network Native Youth for Equal Voices REAL Dads (Resident Engaged Advocate Leaders) AITSCM hosts two Mission Heritage fundraising dinners each year... May is based on the Cactus Blossom and Dec is based on the Pecan. Dec 2017 Pecan Harvest dinner was held at Casa Hernan (a Chef Johnny Rodriquez Catering event venue) with plenty of food, drink, entertainment, and presentations... one in particular one honoring the Sisters of Incarnate Word for their help in preserving the Blue Hole Sanctuary... all of this for only $23... we got a steal of a deal that night! ... Plus lots of door prizes! One of the comments I caught that night is that the younger generations are not interested in keeping up the traditions (for various reasons)... if this keeps happening, the traditions of language, dance, art will be lost forever. This org is here to support the local Native American community and it really is up to us to support them as well. Yanaguana Mission Heritage Tours are also hosted by AITSCM. What better way to see the missions as to be guided by local decedents of the Missions. Private groups tour are available at $50 per person... or you can watch their site in case they may host a public tour which is happening Sat 17 Mar 18 $20 per person. This will be a #SA300 event. Oh and check my review here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/yanaguana-mission-heritage-tours-san-antonio The United San Antonio Pow Wow in Feb at Mission County Park was the perfect place to hold this event. Check the link for my review... https://www.yelp.com/biz/united-san-antonio-pow-wow-san-antonio . You will find AITSCM at all the local Pow Wows around town as well as other events, so be sure to stop by, say hi, and donate as much as you possibly can to this much needed organization for our community.

I have been to the San Antonio missions on many occasions, but today I went on a guided tour by the…read moreAmerican Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions (AITSCM) and it really was awesome. They didn't focus too much on the architecture, etc., instead they focused on what life was really like for the American Indians and the cultural issues that still exist today. A lot of history was covered, and they spoke about their current mission to bring cultural awareness to the public and the descendants of the American Indians who lived and worked at the missions. We met at Mission San Jose and after touring that one, we boarded a bus for the other three missions. Ramon was our guide and it is obvious he has a passion (and a wealth of knowledge) about his ascendants and passing the culture on to future generations. We learned SO much that we never knew about. At the end of the tour, his mother had some cultural dishes prepared for us to sample and they were REALLY good. Ramon and his sons also sang a couple of traditional ceremonial songs and performed a ceremonial dance to one of them. Keep in mind, the American Indians of South Texas were not like the stereotypical American Indians you see in the movies and on television. Don't expect to see what you have seen in pop media. Ramon, his mother, and his sons are all AWESOME. To sum it up, I have to say I came away with a lot of new knowledge and was very enlightened. In addition to the mission tours, this organization hosts several other events throughout the year. Check out their website for more information.

This is a nifty little space in the Pearl - here's why…read more.. Background: SAAF is essentially a goodness tank. They accept donations from those citizens who wish to better ther city, and they direct the funds to places where benefits to the city are witnessed at a grand scale. My experience: Our office had a retreat in their conference spaces. The spaces are well-designed and well-furnished. The restroom was very clean. It is conveniently located in the Pearl, so after your visit, enjoy shopping!

My daughter was recognized for a poem she entered in a recent poetry competition with Voice de la…read moreLuna. The event was here, a nice venue and a benefit to the citizens of an San Antonio.

Small shady downtown garden! Don Pedro Huizar Garden is a…read moresmall sliver of a park in downtown San Antonio. It offers a quiet place in an otherwise busy and bustling street corner. It's located right next to the San Antonio Conservation Society Headquarters, so you know it's historic. It's not a full sized park, more like a little area carved out of the downtown area. It offers shade, lots of sprawling oak trees, some grass, and a place to relax. The best time to visit this park is during the Fiesta parades, when the area gets full of revelers and people just looking to take some time out from the festivities. Don Pedro Huizar was a Spanish architect, land surveyor, craftsman, and sculptor of the 18th century. Mr. Huizar owned much of the land in the King William neighborhood. Huizar is the one who made the famous Rose Window at Mission San Jose, that is now the symbol of the City of San Antonio. Parking is challenging when coming to visit this park. Since it's in the heart of downtown, you'll probably have to hike in from King William or go pay some lot to park here. It's a nice green space! It's a bit small to play a game of football, but serves a nice place to hang out and get out of the sun.

I attended the Summit Cocktail Party at the Witte Museum hosted by Culinaria. If you are not…read morefamiliar with Culinaria, they are a non-profit organization with the purpose of promoting San Antonio food & beverage. They host & organize great events that highlight the local food & beverage industry, including Restaurant Weeks and the San Antonio Wine & Food Festival. This week they have been hosting a cocktail summit with various educational and dining activities. I only attended the cocktail party, but enjoyed it very much. The event space at the Witte was filled with cocktail and food tasting tables from various restaurants and beverage makers, including distilleries, Stella beer and lots of great food. My favorite dish was the fried rice from Botika in the Pearl, but I tried lots of new things I would not order off a menu without sampling first. My friends are whiskey connoisseurs, and found a whiskey they thought was the best they've tasted in Texas. If you are a " foodie", I highly recommend that you get on the Culinaria mailing list so you can keep current with their events and activities.

Food and drink for a cause! Culinaria is a non-profit…read morecharity organized to promote the food and drink culture of San Antonio, and to make our town a great place to visit! San Antonio has such a unique and vibrant culinary culture. The Alamo City is known worldwide as a source of everything from BBQ, beer, wine, and tacos! This organization holds events to promote our local area foods, restaurants, breweries and wineries! They hold a bunch of events for chairty. One is a Taco Competition, where you can sample tacos from the area's leading chefs. They had competitors ranging from taco stands to haute cuisine chefs, serving up top of the line, and imaginative, innovative tacos. A variety of tequilas were paired with the tacos. Culinaria also puts on Restaurant Week, where a long list of participating, local restaurants offer a prix fix menu, ranging from $10-35, where each restaurant shows off their skills with a set menu! It's actually a great deal, and you don't have to worry about spending wild amounts of money. They also hold an annual 5k, where you run, and then stuff your face with delicious foods and wine! What a great idea- all for charity! Culinaria raises money as a non-profit charity for culinary school scholarships and to promote our city! All of the food and drinks are for a great cause! Culinaria's events are not all about just eating and drinking, but they're also about education. When you attend one of their events, they have people out talking about their products, giving seminars to talk about why their creation matters, how it was made, or why it's so great. It's a great opportunity to gain some extra knowledge and insight into the local food scene. #EatDrinkGive

The monthly Newcomers' Extravaganza and the annual Hiring Heroes Career Fair plus a whole list of…read moreother events occur at the SHCC. Since completion of the renovations, this place looks vibrant and well lit inside (before it was old school drab). It also houses the Information, Tickets, & Tour (ITT) cashier's cage and the Java Cafe. The downside: parking. Parking is so hard to come by since there are a ton of offices and what have you at such close range.

I had the pleasure of touring this location with a volunteer organization I am associated with…read more The facility is very well kept, with 20 rooms for patients and their families who are undergoing treatment, and do not live in the San Antonio area. The large kitchen, play areas, garden, and common areas were all very clean, and inviting. This is such a wonderful organization, and such a special place for people who are receiving treatment to go. I would definitely recommend this location to anyone who is in need of their assistance.