Today the Paseo del Rio, or San Antonio’s River Walk, is a magical place 20 feet below street level. Nestled behind tall buildings, away from traffic and street noise, the River Walk is the most popular spot in town, lined with specialty shops and European-style al fresco cafes. But the history of the San Antonio …
Will Rogers once proclaimed San Antonio “one of America’s four unique cities.” Wake up in the Alamo City with the scent of huevos rancheros in the air, the sound of mariachis filling the streets, and the sight of barges winding down the San Antonio River, and you know you’re someplace special. Even other Texas cities …
McAllen also offers activities both in the city and in nearby Mexico. Home to over 100,00 residents, McAllen is located just eight miles from the Mexican city of Reynosa, a favorite with families looking for a chance to shop at the traditional mercado. Several hotels offer van service to the International Bridge or you can …
Floresville, Texas When: early to mid October Where: Activities take place on the courthouse square in Floresville, Texas. The town of Floresville, just 30 miles from the Alamo City, may have welcomed such cinematic celebrities as director Steven Spielberg and action hero Jackie Chan over the years, but the true star of this Wilson County …
February is the month of love–so there’s no better time of year to celebrate the bond between Texas and Mexico. Perhaps nowhere else along the border is that relationship celebrated with a bigger party than in Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Much of the month of February is spent in party mode in these …
Early May means it’s time once again to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the holiday that commemorates the state of Puebla’s victory over the French on May 5th. What is Cinco de Mayo? Following the loss of the Mexican-American War in 1848, Mexico was financially and morally defeated. In 1861, President Benito Juarez issued a moratorium …
With 16 days of activities, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo ranks as one of San Antonio’s largest events. Grab your cowboy hat and get ready to rodeo! Activities include a rodeo, a Western parade, educational displays, a concert series, a carnival midway, and plenty of Western fun. The event kicks off with Cowboy …