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You might be asking yourself why does San Antonio have a celebration starting Feb 23^rd up to March 6, so many days in which different things are done. Well for Texas these days represent and honor their independence, Commemoration to the heroes that died for the cause in 1836. Each day from beginning to start has a series of events that took place and made a difference in San Antonio and Texas’ history. Just like I posted on Tuesday, one of the iconic celebrations, each day it would have a different scenario but the same spirit. Hope you have joined us through it or well, it is still not done, you can still take a ride to our city. Now let me get you in context with a little of what the history of these days is.

Mexico got independence from Spain in 1821, but after that, 11 years of conflict came up; the need of protecting the northern frontiers allowing to establish colonization laws in Texas. A lot of people moved into Texas because many colonists and native population enjoyed the semi-autonomous way of life far from Mexican capital. But this autonomy represented an issue once Antonio López de Santa Anna was elected as president in 1833. Because of his political views to centralism got Mexico in a civil war and Texas seeking independence.

For October 2, 1835, things got a little complicated since the Mexican army was sent to recover a cannon that has been loaned in town of the Gonzales. 18 men refused to hand over the cannon and they stood up fighting for it. Number later changed to 180 men protecting the cannon, the Gonzales crossed the river to find Mexican army. War started, October 2^nd battle took place but Mexican army retreated since they notice they were outnumbered. Mexicans had returned without the cannon to San Antonio.

 For February 23, 1836 the Santa Anna’s Army arrive to San Antonio to enter the Alamo which was fortified. Approximately 150 men and 18 cannons at the beginning of the siege, two commanders in charge of defending the area. The commander Travis answered with a cannon shot, siege begun. From that day up to March 6, different important things happened. February 24^th, a letter was read addressed “To the people of Texas and All Americans in the World” while the siege continued. March 1, men from Gonzales town arrived for the battle. March 2, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. March 3, James Butler arrived to the Alamo to inform that help was in the way. March 5, Santa Anna held a council war. March 6, the Battle of the Alamo commenced, fighting lasted 90 minutes, defends had perished by daybreak.

Our history is in those days, reason for us to continue celebrating and honoring the heroes that lead us to the beautiful San Antonio we have now. You’re invited to celebrate as well, you still have a chance to get involved, tomorrow is our last day!

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March 1, is one of our historic and important events, the immortal 32 Arrive a day to enjoy during Battle of the Alamo Commemoration, best time of the year absolutely, anniversary of the 1836 siege. The celebration and commemoration of the 32 Immortal is a symbol of Texas’ pride and independent spirit, most people would firstly remember the Gonzales “Come and Take it” cannon and the Alamo. A week to remember the final stand at the Alamo, and of course March 1^st, makes us remember the immortals fighting for Texas, the courage and sacrifice done for the protection of the people.

There is a whole preparation and sponsorship to make these series of special events possible. Celebration takes place in the heart of the city, the Alamo, the sacred memorial of all those who lived, fought and died there. The heroes of the 1836 Battle is a story that needs to be spread to all visitors that come because it is part of our 300-year history of Texas Independence.

What is the story behind the 32 Immortals? On Feb 23^rd, Santa Anna’s forces surrounded the Alamo Mission in San Antonio. Travis penned an urgent letter the next day to the people of Texas and all Americans in the world asking for reinforcements to defend the territory at all costs. Letter was read by the Gonzales (they were part of the first battle of Texas Revolution, when Mexican forces attempted to retrieve a cannon granted in 1831). Authorities in Gonzales had previous reports of the need of reinforcement in San Antonio and were moved by Travis’ last letter and the urgency it had. In February 27^th, Gonzales Alamo Relief Force left town, originally consisted of 25 of men but it grew up to 32 by the time they got to San Antonio the 29^th.

The only reinforcement that arrives where these 32 men, the Alamo had been under siege for days when they arrive but March 1^st, they manage to slip through Santa Anna’s lines and make it into the fort to join the Alamo defenders. On March 6, all 213 Alamo defenders were killed including the Immortal 32 when the Santa Anna’s troops gave the final assault.

These men aged between 15 to 44 gave their lives defending a cause of Texas freedom and independence. Today a monument stands in honor of them at the Gonzales Memorial Museum.

Join us this morning to one of our most precious celebrations of freedom!

The city gets really cold these months, you must be prepared in case you want to go out to have some fun. Although the city most of the time has a very beautiful climax ready to be part of your adventures, for winter it does get really cold. Here we got some tips on what to wear in the different occasions you might come to San Antonio and do not know what to wear.

Spring is the dream season; temperatures are really comfortable and great time to make visits and tour around the city. Best clothing for this season would be t-shirts with short and long sleeves. If you dress a little casual then shorts, sundresses, casual jeans, straw hats should work perfectly.

For summer the city gets really hot, reaching 90F, sunny days and nights might get a little cooler. You need to protect your skin, so do not forget to bring your sunscreen, lightweight clothing, sun glasses, light colored clothing and wide-brimmed hats are some options for this season.

Over the Fall, temperatures can be between 50 to 70 degrees at night and reasonably hot during the day. Clothing might be shorts, pants, skirts, dresses and light tops, also light jacket or sweater for the cooler evenings in October.

Winter, especially for these days is really cold, San Antonio has really dry winters. During the day temperature get 60 degrees or more, at night it could lower from mid 30s to 40s. It really depends on how tolerant you are to coldness, but I would recommend you to use always carry a sweater or jacket in case it is cooler than what you expected. Aldo long-sleeves shirts, light winter clothes especially for nights, because it gets really cold.

The weather in San Antonio is really a whole scenario stories, from really hot to really cold, hot during spring getting pleasantly warm to a little chilly night. December, January and February are usually the cold months in the city, so be prepared for it.

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It is a whole mystery from the very beginning, even the location of the Van Gogh Exhibit is unknown. All known about the location is that the secret venue would be in the heart of San Antonio. Before the exhibit opens, the existing ticket holders will receive the email with confirmation of the venue name and location. Even though it is unknown, the venue will surely be transformed into an unforgettable art experience. The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit with the unique architecture of its space integrating influences from its story and community. You’ll be astonished from the moment you place a foot on the area.

5000,000 cubic feet of monumental projections animating from Vincent van Gogh’s oeuvre. Movie images that highlight brushstrokes, detail, and color, illuminating and blowing away your mind. Sunny landscapes up to night scenes to his portraits and still life paintings are part of the masterpiece show, installation includes the Mangeurs de pommes de terre (The Potato Eaters, 1885), the Nuit étoilée (Starry Night, 1889), Les Tournesols (Sunflowers, 1888), and La Chambre á coucher (The Bedroom, 1889) and lots of more surprises.

For sure a whole adventure is coming to our city, whether you came for excursion with friends, have fun with family, even for work, take a time to get out of the box days and have a fantastic and unforgettable expedition, one of the best San Antonio could ever host. Exhibit has been designed by Massimiliano Siccardi, with soundtrack of Luca, both of them pioneers of the immersive digital art experience in France.

Due to venue-related issues the event was postponed in November to February, but it is expected to run through Sept 5. Opening date has been rescheduled to May 26. You have plenty of time to plan your trip. Hope to see you there, we still have availability, so get ready for the trip and get involve in one of the most artistic platform events in the world.

February started greatly this year! COVID-19 was not an obstacle this time to celebrate the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. Full state of Concerts, the PRCA Rodeo, carnival, livestock events and so much more already started and it’s still taking place at our city. One of the most loved an traditional events we host at San Antonio, we are able to see people from all parts of the country and get to enjoy it with them. It is the 72^nd San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, with the biggest names in country rock, pop and more!

You’ll find carnival rides between 3pm to 10pm during the week and 10 am to midnight for Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to 10pm on Sundays, do shopping during the day between 10 am to 8pm, the concerts and PRCA Rodeo are schedules for evening, also weekend gets even better at the AT&T Center.

After watching bull riding, mutton bustin’, barrel racing and other events, you can get ticket for live musical performances. A for this, always carry credit card, you’ll need it to purchase food, drinks and more during the rodeo.

A very important part of this show and objective, not only make people enjoy but also, they continue in the mission of helping educate young people and families in San Antonio. A lot of the funds are awarded for scholarships, grants, auctions, calf scramble programs and show premiums. For the 2020, 21275 students were positively impacted with help in educational agriculture goals, more than 10,00 Texas college students are benefit with Rodeo scholarships, about 550 new scholarships are given and added to the Rodeo Scholarship Program.

Hints of this big show at our city. The show started Feb 10 and its finishing the 26^th. There is still plenty time for you to be part of it, get ready, pack your things, book a house and come to enjoy this show. Have fun at the event full of adventures, do not think about it that much the event is almost finish and you still haven’t booked a house for your trip.

Known as the month for couples, let’s say the month of loving and sharing with the most beloved ones. The colors that are mostly seen everywhere would be red, pink and golden. Many balloons around every corner of the city with the shape of hearts, candies and all kinds of delicious and sweet baked cookies or cupcakes, red or pink flowers. It is amazing how not only our city but around the world Valentine’s Day has become an iconic day of the year, which is also known by others as the Love and Friendship Day.

The day not only involves all the beautiful colors, details, surprises and sweet dinners. The day is all about having some precious time with the most loved ones, the day for the couples, and for best friends. Even though we have a specific day to celebrate and show our love to others, remember we should always show our love and let our beloved ones how special they are every day.

Now let’s go back in history, if you do not know how did everything started, let me help you on that. The legend comes from Roman tradition and catholic church, the important actor in this story is Valentine a martyred from the church. Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. Emperor Claudius II established that soldiers were better a single man the married, so he outlawed the marriage for young men. This was considered as an injustice by Valentine, he decided to defy Claudius and continued performing marriages young lovers in secret.

When the actions of Valentine were discovered, Claudius ordered to put him in death. There are different stories about his dead, some would tell that he has been killed for attempting to help Christians escaping harsh Roman prisons, but were tortured and beaten. Although there might be different stories on how the valentine’s day was created, all of the stories come to a conclusion. It emphasizes his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and important romantic figure.

Some of the believes tells that Valentine’s it’s celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death. The one that defended love even in harsh circumstances.

Hope you have a very nice day, it is all about sharing love and let the other know how important the other person is in our lives. Happy Valentine’s Day!!

Looking for the perfect surprise to give for Valentine’s while you visit our precious city. Our city is already a piece of art surrounded by the most lovely and impressive places. Places get ready to make this month a very loved one, by making special details that will make the day even better. Here some places you might want to visit or ask for deliver in these dates.

Volare Italian Restaurant

If your partner is in love with pizza, then you should make it a special valentine’s pizza. Volare Italian Restaurants has been in San Antonio since 1972, so you’ll have a taste of an amazing Italian cuisine. Of course, they have the special February pizza, also would it be valentines without a heart-shaped pizza? Volare thinks in everything to make that day special for you.

Cookie Cab

A very sweet and loving way for your partner to start the day with a “BE MINE” valentine day package from Cookie Cab. For special dates, special packages, 3 options for your delivery: Be Mine Package, XOXO Valentine’s Package and Cupid’s Cookie Cake. Cookie Cake is their highlight, dozens of cookies, mil and so much more in your gift. A very thrilling sweet option!

Fiesta Pop

Artisan popcorns are made in Fiesta Pop with fresh ingredients, gluten free, nut free and also Vegan Options. It will fit any kind of celebration, especially valentines that you may ask for them to be delivered to you, and even national deliveries are right out for you as options.

Gigi’s Cupcakes

Valentine’s Day-themed cupcakes and also a special sweetheart box, the menu for this day features 14 themed cupcakes such as lemon champagne, red velvet, chocolate salted caramel and more. The place is all decorated for the occasion, with valentine spirit and ready to deliver you a special sweetheart box for you partner.

Whiskey Cake

From 10^th to 15^th a special entrée of wood-grilled ribeye steak, garlic Gulf shrimp, sauteed spinach and garlic lemon cream. Whiskey Cake’s V Day ready to offer for dinning, that special plate for you valentine partner.

There are many ways of making tours around the city and that is because of all the beauty and cultural heritage we have. A very popular way of doing it is in Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Open Top Tours, take a double decker with an open roof to tour around the city. All the attractions will be seeable from the open roof, each company has its own way of showing the city which makes the tour enjoyable and a whole different experience depending which you chose. Here are some of the most famous options.

Texas Ranger Museum Combo, including Hop-on Hop-Off Tour

A tower viewing, combined with bus and boat around our beautiful San Antonio. It is a 48-hour official city hop-on hop-off bus tour which includes the sightseeing boat cruises down the River Walk, a guide during the trip, admission to the Texas Ranger Museum & Buckhorn Saloon and more places to stop through.

San Antonio River Walk Cruise, 3-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass and Tower of the Americas

All the best sights and gems the city has been included in the trip and a check mark to the boat cruise. It’s a 72-hour ticket on a double-decker bus, with a guide included and many pictures, memories and experiences surely enjoyed.

48-Hour San Antonio Hop-On Hop-Off with Buckhorn Saloon and Museum of Art

This trip includes not only the famous attractions but also 2 of the most iconic museums visit. You’ll have plenty time to check each place and learn a little of the beautiful history at the back of those big walls and the reason for them to be considered a gem in San Antonio.

San Antonio Hop-On Hop-off Tour with Legoland Discovery Center

This is a one 1-day tour around the city if you are in a hurry and for short amount of time but curious enough to enjoy a day discover the beauty of our city. This hop-on hop-off tour has an admission for Legoland, which means if you have a child would be the perfect option for him as well.

We have extreme and highly emotional games to play. You love scary stories and aren’t afraid of being in a room full of unknown creatures and people that will try to trap you, then here are some good options for you to choose. Hope you can escape and save the world from terrible evil things.

The undead: Zombie Apocalypse Escape Room at Extreme Escape

This extreme game includes surviving to zombie apocalypse, every minute will be full of adventure so hopefully you are ready for it. A 60-minute escape room, to find the doctor in order to stop the infection and save the humanity. Working hard and as a team to survive will be your important work to do.

Voodoo Theme Escape Room by Extreme Escape San Antonio

Legend states that ol Haddle does Dark Voodoo in backwater swamps stealing the souls of the wants she wants. That is just part of the whole story you’ll have to escape from in 60 minutes, remaining alive in this multidimensional and amazingly realistic experience.

The Other Side: Paranormal Theme Escape Room by Extreme Escape San Antonio

Something is in your closet and has taken a young boy from his family, you must investigate and prove two dimensions have merged in one. You’re the last chance and hope of saving the boy before getting trapped and scape as fast as you can. Decades creating this fantastic attraction theme-park style experience.

Mutiny: Pirate Adventure Escape Room at Extreme Escape San Antonio

Pirate Alex captured you and your group and has locked you down in a ship, charged you with mutiny for trying to take over his ship. No one is able to help you since everyone abandoned the ship, find a hidden way out the hold to escape, it is your only key to escape.

Extreme Escape has its next level escape room, take the risks you have to and live this high-quality experience!

Our city, San Antonio has plenty of activities for all kinds of tourists, if they want to make a tour riding a bike, walking, in bus, in boats; options are right the way. For this post, we have a very fun activity on touring in San Antonio that has become very popular, Segway Tours. It is incredible how many different Segway tours have come to life, but absolutely each of them is different, here some of the best Segway Tours in San Antonio:

San Antonio Segway Ghost Tour

It is a 2-hour evening haunted tour by Segway in San Antonio. Daily offered at 7:00 pm, designed for evening adventures through downtown area. Visiting the most haunted and interesting buildings around the city. Locations of famous fought battles, with tales of famous gunfights, ghosts of Alamo defenders, spooky stories of Spanish Governor’s Palace and so much more activities and places to see.

Guided Haunted Segway Tour of San Antonio at Night

During this tour you’ll be able to hear ghost stories from the city’s past of the Alamo, Tower of the Americas, the Cathedral and mores places. Inside each haunted location you’ll be able to experience guide offers. Settled at evening, hop aboard your 2-wheeled ride, instructor will give you few driving lessons and zoom off to the first stop.

Segway Tour of San Antonio and the Alamo

It’s a 1 hour 30 minutes tour in Segway sightseeing the city of San Antonio. This one offer 3 tours daily, but it is focused on you learning and experience riding on a Segway, having fun and enjoy it. Of course, you will be able to visit the most famous and popular places of San Antonio and take lots of pictures of them.

San Antonio City Sights Segway Tour

If you are more into a quicker tour around the city then this could be an option since it is a 1-hour tour, very short amount of time but you will definitely be able to have a good time. And most important, you’ll be able to visit the most iconic places of the city and take pictures of the surroundings.

Segway Tour of Historic San Antonio

This is one of the best Segway tours in the city, it is for 2 hours as well and in once daily. It is meant to be entertaining, fun, and very informative; you will a professional guide and of course use of the helmet in case it is your first time. This tour gets booked quickly so make sure to book as soon as you can.

San Antonio is full of beautiful places and sights, today we are going to learn a little of two important bridges you might want to visit during your stay in San Antonio. There is a story behind each amazing place our city has, is part of a story.

The Hays Street Bridge, a very important part of culture which deserves our admiration. Several pedestrian bridges are in the area though this one is considered the American Old West. Built in the 1800s, which was the first steel arch bridge of the country, it cross over the San Antonio River. Most of the popular attractions of the city are perfectly seen through the bridge. During the days of its building very few railroads crossing points existed but later on it became the important crossing point for travelers on horseback. The largest fort in the history of Texas, it was used in the past as a protection against hostile Indians that were attacking the city.

A memorial wall is located there for the people who served in the Alamo and a historical marker able to be seen in the water. Museums, experiences and memories are part of this historic landmark.

From the other side we have the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge which is also a connection of both sides of Phil Hardberger Park. This bridge is a continuation of the nature of the Park. For years the Park had an obstacle that split it in two parts, thanks to the land bridge it became a one 330-acre park masterpiece. It reunites the wild and the and the people. The bridge opening was fulfilled thanks to donors a community support which made beautiful reality of the bridge.

The view it provides is really beautiful, not only for how the city looks from the bridge but because the near sight of nature is incredible. Exploring the nature inside of it, plants, live oaks, mountain laurels, different animals in the place make it really amazing.

Love extremely risky sports? Well, I am pretty sure skydiving is inside the list. But skydiving in San Antonio, will surely be a whole adventure. Here we have some options so you can try skydiving while visiting our city. See the beauty of our city from a bird’s eye view, a marvelous and peaceful way to fly back to earth.

Skydive Castroville

They’ve been in the business for over 20 years with certified and trained instructors that have lot of experience in it. Certified Tandem Instructors by the United State Parachute Association. Must be 18 years old or older than that for this sport and need 4 free hours, only 2 passengers at a time in the aircraft. You got to check on availability.

Skydive Center San Antonio

Jumping from up to two miles high with 45 seconds of free fall, the adrenaline is over the top! It is located approximately 30 minutes from downtown San Antonio. The tandem instructor makes it really easy to jump, taking approximately 2-4 hours all the process of completing the class and make your jump. Classes are available for 4-8 people with 30 minutes of pre-flight instructions.

Skydive Lone Star

First jump will be with an experienced tandem skydive, as it is the easiest and popular way of getting this experience. You’ll be exiting the aircraft at 14,500 ft, with acceleration over a 120-mph free fall for around 45 seconds. Once the parachute is open, safety landing will be near, the instructor will fly the parachute if that makes you more comfortable.

iFLY Indoor Skydive

This is a whole different experience from the above options for skydive since it is an indoor adventure we have at San Antonio. You’ll feel the thrilling sensation of skydiving without ever getting to a plane, float and spin above the ground and with an instructor ready to show you. It includes two flights in a state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel, equipment, take a certificate commemorating your experience and friends will be able to see the flight deck.