by RoadRunner | Nov 30, 2018 | history, San Antonio insider, Sightseeing, transportation
For much of their duration, all of our walks during the Texas Trail Roundup will follow the course of the San Antonio River. Our river starts in a spring about four miles north of downtown (The “Blue Hole”, located on the campus of the University of the...
by RoadRunner | Nov 16, 2018 | San Antonio insider, transportation
The event hotel for the Texas Trail Roundup is the Holiday Inn – Downtown (Market Square), 318 W Cesar E. Chavez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78204 Phone: (210) 225-3211 Taxi cabs are available at the San Antonio International Airport, lower level curbside, outside of...
by RoadRunner | Dec 27, 2016 | San Antonio insider, tips, transportation
An inexpensive and fun way to get around downtown San Antonio is on the streetcar, replicas of old trolleys. They are operated by VIA, San Antonio’s mass transit system, and only cost $1.10 per ride. The best deal is an all day pass for $4.00; they can tell you...
by RoadRunner | Nov 28, 2016 | San Antonio insider, tips, transportation
We’re so excited! The Texas Trail Roundup is adding Bike Events on Saturday and Sunday. Don’t have a bike, you say? No problem. We’ve got wheels for you. (We’ll post the details about the bike events as soon as they are available.) Since the...
The Unique Ceramic Trail Markers in Brackenridge Park
Árbol de la Vida: Did You See it Saturday?
Our Very Cultured Pearl: the Hippest Place in Town
When the Saints Came Marching In
Spanish Governor’s Palace
Texas Trail Roundup Medal Revealed
San Antonio’s Chili Queens (and Frito Pie!)
The Alamo: John Wayne Has a Lot to Answer For