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Poteet Strawberry Festival This Weekend
If you are visiting San Antonio this upcoming weekend, head just outside the city to the Poteet Strawberry Festival. This 3-day event is the largest agricultural festival in Texas. The annual festival takes place in Poteet, 25 minutes outside San Antonio on a 100-acre site off Highway 16.
The festival offers a lot more than just strawberries. In addition to the strawberry judging contest and the other agricultural events, there are also Country Western and Tejano music, an arts and crafts show, the...
March 30th, 2009 | San Antonio | Read More
San Antonio Historic Market Square
Historic Market Square in San Antonio is rich in Mexican culture. The three-square block area is home to a variety of shops, galleries and restaurants, offering the wares and cuisine of Mexico.
Market Square consists of Farmer’s Market, El Mercado and Produce Row. San Antonio’s Market Square is boundaried by Dolorosa, Santa Rosa and Commerce streets and on the west side by I-35. The street address for Market Square is 514 W. Commerce, Downtown. (view location)
When visiting, you have...
March 29th, 2009 | San Antonio | Read More
Battle of Flowers Parade
If you are visiting San Antonio near the end of April, don’t miss some of the Fiesta events. Fiesta San Antonio features several major parades with the Battle of Flowers Parade is one of the most popular. The parade attracts more than 350,000 visitors annually.
In 1891 when a group of women paraded in front of the Alamo in horse-drawn carriages, pelting each other with flower blossoms, the Battle of Flowers Parade was born. The parade serves to honor those who fought in the battles of the...
March 29th, 2009 | San Antonio | Read More
Visiting San Antonio Botanical Garden
The San Antonio Botanical Garden is a popular destination for visitors and residents alike. Located on 33 acres, the Botanical Garden is a combination of beautiful indoor displays and outdoor gardens, which include the Old Fashioned Garden, Rose Garden, Sensory Garden (Garden for the blind), Kumamoto En garden, Sacred Garden, Shade Garden, Gertie’s Garden and other garden displays. Check out the Garden Map.
The Botanical Garden was founded in 1980 and is operated by the City of San Antonio Parks...
March 29th, 2009 | San Antonio | Read More
Fiesta San Antonio Events
Each spring in Alamo City, over 100 events take place as part of Fiesta San Antonio. Over the next few weeks, I will profile some major events at Fiesta, which runs from April 16-26, 2009. With parades, parties, festivals and fairs, you and your family will certainly enjoy Fiesta San Antonio whether you are just visiting or a resident.
For more information on all the Fiesta events, including dates, times, locations and tickets, visit fiesta-sa.org. Here are just some of the popular annual events...
March 28th, 2009 | San Antonio | Read More
Restaurant Review: Pericos
Among the sea of hundreds of Mexican restaurants in San Antonio, Pericos is one of the best. It’s a great spot for couples, families or even large groups. Big portions of delicious Mexican cuisine at a reasonable price will have you coming back for more.
Located on the Northwest side of San Antonio, Pericos’ atmosphere is delightful, everything from the parrot theme throughout the restaurant to the Mariachis and other live musicians on the weekends.
But the best thing about Pericos is...
March 22nd, 2009 | San Antonio | Read More
Visiting The Alamo
The Alamo is the most popular tourist attraction in Texas with nearly 3 million visitors each year. Originally built as a mission in 1718, the Alamo (originally named Mission San Antonio de Valero) was moved twice until reaching its current location in 1724.
The Battle of the Alamo
In 1836, 200 heroic men battled for 13 days against General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s army at the Alamo. They were greatly outnumbered but were trying to buy time for other defenders to arrive as they fought...
March 20th, 2009 | San Antonio | Read More
Catch a Spurs Game
If you are planning a trip to San Antonio, you should consider catching a Spurs game while you are in town. The Spurs are always competitive year in and year out with their three stars, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.
Though they have battled injuries throughout the 2008-09 season, they are still right in the mix as one of the best teams in the league with a record of 45-22. Currently Ginobili is out with an ankle injury and Duncan is contending with knee problems.
San Antonio visitors...
March 18th, 2009 | San Antonio | Read More
Visiting the San Antonio Missions
When visiting San Antonio, experience some of the area’s history at San Antonio Mission Trail. In 1718 Franciscans and Spaniards built the first mission in the area that would become San Antonio. Over the next 13 years, five missions were created along the San Antonio River. The missions served as a place to Christianize the native people and make them Spanish citizens.
Mission Concepcion – Image: © SACVB/Doug Wilson
The five missions make up San Antonio Mission Trail. Today you can...
March 17th, 2009 | San Antonio | Read More
San Antonio on PlanetEye
Welcome to the San Antonio blog at PlanetEye. The Alamo City is a popular tourist destination that is enjoyed by adults and kids of all ages. If you are visiting San Antonio for the first time, there are a variety of must-see attractions, such as the River Walk, The Alamo and the Tower of the Americas.
Additionally, San Antonio is home to an array of major festivals including Fiesta San Antonio, an 11-day, city-wide celebration that takes place each spring. Fiesta San Antonio features over 100 official...
March 15th, 2009 | San Antonio | Read More
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