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Description of Festival Activities
San Antonio : • The Paseo del Rio (River Walk) – (78205) in the heart of downtown. Cobblestone walkways lead visitors to the river-level restaurants and shops. Along the horseshoe shaped river bend, the river is shaded by towering cypresses, oaks and willows and bordered by gardens of flowering ornamental plants. River cruisers travel the River Walk’s three miles past unique retail shops, restaurants and nightclubs. See Yanaguana Cruises, listed alphabetically. 210-227-4262 www.sanantoniocvb.com (Official visitors website) http://www.sanantonioriverwalk.com/index.html • The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plaza (78205) -- call 210-225-1391 ext. 34. . On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the most famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna’s army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city’s first mission. The Alamo is located in the heart of the city, inside beautifully landscaped grounds. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission Free: donations accepted. Call for more information.) http://www.sanantonioriverwalk.com/tourism_taxi.html Airport Shuttle (210) 281-9900; Alamo Taxi Service (210) 366-2233 • San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium (open 365 days a year) Information (210) 734-7183 • Brackenridge Park Railroad 3535 Avenue B San Antonio, Texas (210) 829-3772
• Tower of The Americas -- 600 HemisFair Park • San Antonio • TX 78205 Phone: (210) 223-3101
• Six Flags Fiesta Texas (210-697-5050) Location: 17000 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257. Located 15 minutes from downtown at I-10 West and Loop 1604, take exit 555. You can buy tickets online -- see web site for details and prices). Open noon to 7 on Sun Oct 8 and 15, closed weekdays in October, and there is usually a strong Halloween theme. • Sea World (800) 700-7786 Location: 10500 SeaWorld Drive , San Antonio, Texas 78251 . SeaWorld San Antonio is located at the intersection of Ellison Drive and Westover Hills Boulevard, just off State Highway 151 between Loop 410 and Loop 1604, 16 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio. Numerous directional signs are visible. Open 10 to 9 on Sunday October 8 and 15, closed on weekdays otherwise; and usually there is a strong Halloween theme. Fredericksburg Area • Visitor Site - email: cvbadmin@fredericksburg-texas.com or call (830)997-6523 or 1-888-997-3600 (toll-free in the U.S.) • Grape Creek Country Market (10618 Hwy. 290 E., Fredericksburg, 830/990-4021) visit the shops and grounds.
• Becker Vineyards Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-- 5p.m; Friday and Saturday 10 am-6 pm; and Sundays from noon--6 p.m. and is located 10 miles east of Fredericksburg and 3 miles west of Stonewall, off Highway 290 on Jenschke Lane. • State Parks in the Hill Country • Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site - National Museum of the Pacific War. P O Box 777, Fredericksburg TX
• Lyndon B. Johnson State Historical Park. P O Box 238, Stonewall TX 78671, 830/644-2252 (See also http://www.nps.gov/lyjo/Home.htm for the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park in the same area.)
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ip Indoor swimming pool k Kitchenettes/efficiencies kq King/queen beds l Laundry facilities on premises n No maid service op Outdoor swimming pool or Online reservations available p Children’s play area in or nearby r Restaurant on premises or adjacent s Suites sh Shower facilities |
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Kerrville offers a wonderful taste of the Texas hill country. The accommodations are first-rate, the people are friendly and the scenery is definitely Southwestern. Sparkling spring-fed creeks meander through the rugged terrain and rolling hills of the Guadalupe River Valley. We have reserved the Inn of the Hills Conference and Resort (www.innofthehills. com). Having exclusive use of the conference resort will give us unlimited opportunities for intimate fellowship and activities. Most of the additional housing is available within three miles of the site. With so many of our members staying on property or within a short drive, and our exclusive use of the meeting rooms, we plan to offer special venues for teens, singles, young adults and senior citizens. Services will be held in the beautiful 1,100-seat ballroom. San Antonio is only one hour away via direct interstate highway. A trip to San Antonio will give our brethren the opportunity to visit the famous River Walk, River Walk Mall, the Alamo and other popular sites. |
The Kerrville area offers 14 wineries within an hour’s drive of the resort. Historic Fredericksburg, with its German heritage and over 150 shops and boutiques, is only a few miles away. Kerrville’s riverfront location lends itself to a variety of water-oriented recreational activities, such as canoeing, kayaking, tubing, fishing, swimming or waterside family picnicking. Numerous antique shops, contemporary art galleries and boutiques as well as two challenging golf courses add to Kerrville’s appeal. Kerrville also offers a four-starstyle restaurant for the gourmet. The Inn of the Hills Conference Resort has a beautiful courtyard with pool and spa. Its on-site restaurant, the Alpine Lodge, has seating for 160 with the Inn Pub open nightly offering live entertainment. Complimentary membership to the Family Sports Center, located just across the street, is available to those staying on property. This facility has an indoor pool, lap pool, basketball, racquetball and volleyball courts, weightlifting center, sauna, a 16-lane bowling alley and other amenities. |
With all of its out-of-the-way charm, Kerrville is only one hour from beautiful San Antonio, only 1-½ hours from Austin, 4 hours from Houston and 5 hours from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. The elevation is 1,645 feet with mild climate and weather averaging a high of 80 and low of 52. Location of Services: Inn of the Hills, 1001 Junction Hwy., Kerrville, Texas. First Service: Opening Night service will be at 7: 30 pm on Friday evening, October 2nd, 2009 Room tax is 13 percent. Britton M. Taylor |
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