Holiday Inn San Antonio-Riverwalk

Located on the world famous River Walk in downtown San Antonio, Rivercenter features more than 100 retailers including six restaurants, Macy’s, IMAX, AMC Theatres. Rivercenter is the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Discover a beautiful environment with the perfect blend of downtown energy and old-world charm!

San Antonio builds everything with entertaining in mind. So it’s no wonder that meeting professionals prefer San Antonio when it comes to selecting a state-of-the-art convention center and facilities. We offer havens of inspiration designed by architectural innovators – venues alive with all that makes San Antonio exquisite. Like the people of the region, diversity is in the design. Big, beautiful, flexible and with a river literally running through it, San Antonio’s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is the premier choice for meetings or conventions of any scale. Just down the street, the Alamodome has column-free architecture with plenty of space for conventions, tradeshows and major sporting and entertainment events. Both the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Alamodome are downtown and close to many of the city’s major attractions. These and many other San Antonio venues are flexible for a variety of meeting types and set-ups, combining cutting-edge technology with South Texas hospitality. The alluring results are beyond conventional! www.sanantonio.gov/convfac/

Located on the southern bank of the famed San Antonio River Walk, La Villita now occupies one artsy square block in the heart of downtown San Antonio. The Artisan village is listed on the U.S. government's National Register of Historic Places, featuring architectural styles that range from adobe structures, to early Victorian and Texas vernacular limestone buildings. Today, La Villita is a treasured Artisan and Entrepreneur district with over 25 shops and galleries that showcase local handmade goods and home to over 200 events a year.

From pre-Columbian to Picasso, celebrated museums are another reason San Antonio is a magnificent work of art. Enjoy numerous museums of art, natural history and culture. see website for a complete listing www.visitsanantonio.com

The rich culture of San Antonio abounds throughout the plazas of Market Square with family-owned cafes, working artists and the largest Mexican market north of the Rio Grande also known as El Mercado. From early morning until late at night, Market Square is alive with activity. Visitors browse through 32 shops at "El Mercado," and 80 specialty shops in the Farmers Market Plaza. Market Square is also the scene of many Hispanic festivals where food and beverage booths spring up alongside Guadalajara lamps while the sounds of mariachi music blends with the excitement of Mexican dances. www.marketsquaresa.com

On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the most famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city's first mission. The chapel, one of the most photographed facades in the nation, and the Long Barracks are all that remain of the original fort. The Long Barracks Museum and Library is located near the chapel. The museum contains relics and momentos from the Republic of Texas and offers a narration on the fall of the Alamo. The Alamo is located in the heart of the city, inside beautifully landscaped grounds. www.thealamo.org

The Alamodome plays host to major sporting such as college footbal, UIL championships, monster truck shows, basketball games and the Dallas Cowboys' Training Camps. It also is home to a variety of other events such as the circus, dog shows and major concerts. www.sanantonio.gov/dome

Home of the 5 time World Champion San Antonio Spurs, concerts and the annual San Antonio Stockshow and Rodeo www.nba.com/spurs