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Hot or not?

lukemeister — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:14:07 -0800

What was the hottest official temperature measured in San Antonio, Texas each year since the 1950s? Today San Antonio had its 45th day of 100+ degree weather this year. I remember years in the 1970s when SA had no 100 degree days at all, but a friend doesn't believe it.

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villazapat — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:10:03 -0800

Hi I am going to San Antonio this weekend and wanted some suggestions of where to go and do that's kind of inexpensive but still worth an amazing experience. I am also wild about photography so what are your picks on where I can take fab pics of some stunning parts of the city. Thanks please advise.

Travel San Antonio

lockestockbarrel — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:53:54 -0800

San Antonio this weekend: stuff to do, restaurants, etc. Tell me all! Driving up on Sat, driving back on Mon. What should we do? Where should we stay? Where should we eat?

Young couple looking to do fun stuff to do, not uber-expensive, but it doesn't have to be on the super-cheap either. Priority on cool local places to eat and interesting things to see.

Places for queers to dance and hang out in San Antonio?

expialidocious — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:34:06 -0800

Where's a nice place for two queer women to hang out, eat, or dance in San Antonio this weekend? We're staying at a hotel about half an hour west of downtown, and we'll have a car. We're in our 30's. Not big drinkers or clubbers. We enjoy almost any kind of music, including country. Mixed male/female and queer/straight places are fine. A good place for salsa would be especially nice. Friday and Saturday mid to late evenings are open, as are Sunday brunchtime and maybe Saturday afternoon.

If you know of any such places, please let me know what the usual level of dress is, the best time to go, and anything else useful.

Bonus question: if any of the bazillion straight relatives also in town for this family reunion wants to go out dancing too, is there a place that would be good for all of us?

Affordable Hotel near the Riverwalk in San Antonio

imjosh — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:48:49 -0800

Can anyone recommend an affordable hotel near the Riverwalk in San Antonio? In May (07) I will be attending a conference at the Westin on the Riverwalk and while work will cover the 2 nites I am there for the conference I am planning on spending 2-3 days on with my wife on a mini vacation. The over $200/night price of the Westin doesn't fit our budget. I am currently looking at hotels near the area but wondered if anyone here had a suggestion based on experience or proximity to attractions.

My rose of San Antone

Dr. Wu — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 09:00:22 -0800

Can anyone recommend any good restaurants and interesting attractions in San Antonio? I'll be in San Antonio for about four days for a conference, and hope to have some free time to do some good eatin' and sightseein'. I've been to S.A. several times, but not for years and not as a semi-rational adult, so I'd love to get your suggestions.

I found this list on the website of the San Antonio Visitors' Bureau (sort of a greatest-hits kind of page, but some potentially interesting stuff on it), so I guess I'm looking for something a little off the beaten track. I will also most definitely be revisiting the great Buckhorn Museum, which when last I saw it was in shabbier quarters.

I'm mostly interested in the following:
- good Mexican food
- good barbecue
- bookstores
- interesting, weird local attractions.

I will be staying on the campus of Trinity University, and I'm not certain where that is in relation to downtown. I will not have a car, though a friend may be renting one for a day. (We may head out to the Salt Lick if we have the time.) Walkable or bus-able sites would be best.

Thanks!