Articles for tag: River Walk, The Alamo

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A Brief Guide to Visiting the Alamo and San Antonio

Hailing from the Midwest, I knew little about San Antonio, Texas, and its famous shrine, the Alamo. An avid history buff, I was eager to find out more. I quickly learned the Alamo represents just one small part of this energetic city. The somber reality of the events at the Alamo didn’t strike me until ...

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Haunted Menger Hotel in San Antonio Texas

The Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas is located adjacent to the Alamo. The hotel opened in 1859, just 23 years after the bloody battle at the Alamo. . Ghost Stories The hotel was opened in 1859. A hotel that has been around for nearly a150 years might be expected to have a few resident ...

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Top Three Ghost Tours in San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio has numerous attractions such as the Buckhorn Museum, Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum, Fiesta Texas and Sea World. The city also has a reputation for other- worldly attractions as well. The Alamo is stunning and somber by day; haunted by night. The Menger Hotel has a long and interesting history; ghosts are ...

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Best Last-Minute Hotels in San Antonio, TX

If you have decide that you will be attending the final four you are probably wondering where you are going to stay if you don’t have a room already. Most hotels in the area have been fully booked for the weeks during the final four well in advance. There are however a few San Antonio ...

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Free Things to Do in San Antonio, Texas

Maybe you’re visiting San Antonio, or possibly live there and are looking for free things to do. Here is a list of a few must see places in San Antonio. All areas listed have entertainment near them but most of the entertainment costs money. Visit the Alamo In downtown San Antonio, a must see is ...