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Get Into a Texas State of Mind
the heroes of the Alamo and San Jacinto battles. The
Fiesta is now a 10-day, multicultural, family-friendly
celebration held in April. The Fiesta features parades,
of course, with the Battle of Flowers Parade and the
"Fiesta Flambeau"(Fiesta Night Parade) being the
most prominent. There are exhibitions, parties, food,
concerts, sports tournaments, and more.
San Antonio is a destination lled with color,
"Texas is a state of mind." So said the American
Alamo started out as the fth, but the mission was
culture, and history. Given its temperate, subtropical
writer John Steinbeck. In the south-central heart
abandoned and it ultimately became a fortress. The
climate, San Antonio's outdoor attractions can be
of Texas is San Antonio, often referred to as the
Alamo is now remembered for the famous battle
enjoyed any time of the year. Visitors can easily get
"American Venice." It's easy to see why, with the
in 1836. Against all odds, a small band of soldiers
to many of the city's attractions by foot, boat, or even
beautiful San Antonio River running through the city.
heroically defended the Alamo against a large
by trolley ­ no car required. Experience San Antonio's
The River Walk, or Paseo del Rio, provides a series
contingent of Mexican forces, and secured its place
treasures on AAA Member Choice Vacations' San
of walkways along the river's banks, complete with
in history. The Alamo symbolizes the Texas spirit,
Antonio Getaway, a ve-night city stay in a perfectly
restaurants and shops along the way. Visitors can
and is not to be missed.
located hotel along the River Walk. It's an ideal way
even enjoy a boat ride for optimal sightseeing. They
The South Texas Heritage Center is dedicated to
to get into a Texas state of mind!
can also enjoy top-notch sightseeing from the Tower
preserving the collective
of the Americas, a 750-foot-high edi ce with two
history and culture of
great options for spectacular views: its observation
the people who settled
deck and revolving restaurant.
the region. Visitors of
San Antonio is home to El Mercado, or Historic
all ages can enjoy this
Market Square. The largest Mexican marketplace
museum. The Center
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outside of Mexico, El Mercado is an ideal place to
houses interactive
experience authentic Mexican dining and music,
exhibits, art, and artifacts.
Presents San Antonio
and to shop for Mexican wares. Visitors will enjoy the
Come here to nd out
Getaway ­
unique shops, galleries, and restaurants, all in the
all about vaqueros
Featuring a Visit to
market square.
(cowboys), saddles, ox-
How did San Antonio come to be known as "Alamo
drawn wagons, fandangos
an Authentic Dude
City?" The city has the largest concentration of
(dance halls) and more.
Ranch
Spanish colonial architecture in North America. Four
The San Antonio Zoo is a
of the ve Spanish frontier missions are now part of
favorite for all ages. One
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The
of the rst"cage-less"zoos
in the U.S., it is set on 56
acres ­ more than half of
March 29 - April 2, 2015
which is public walkways
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Mission San Jose, The Alamo, El Mercado, South Texas Heritage
and exhibits. The zoo
Center, LBJ Ranch, Fredericksburg, Mayan Dude Ranch, Paseo del Rio cruise, Sandy
contains more than 9,000
Oaks Olive Orchard
animals representing 750
species.
INCLUDED FEATURES:
Every spring, the city
·
Round-trip airfare from Harrisburg International Airport
$1,819
hosts the Fiesta San
·
4 nights hotel accommodations
per person double occupancy
Antonio. The Fiesta began
·
Air taxes and fees/surcharges
in 1891, when Ellen Maury
·
Hotel transfers
Slayden had the idea
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of holding a one-day
ower parade to honor
* All rates are per person and subject to change.
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SUMMER 2014

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