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San Antonio 2010
2010
Feb. 23 - Mar 3
9 DAYS
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n Antonio ~ Big Bend National Park ~
Carlsbad Caverns
Texas
Historic Ft. Worth, TX (1 Night) - Fort
Worth, the 17th-largest city in the United
States and one of “America’s Most Livable
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Communities.”
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Ft. Worth Stockyards’ National Historic
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District - A great place to celebrate the rom
mance and mystique of the American West.
15 square blocks of tradition, nightlife, and
family fun.
Ft. Worth Cattle Drive - The Old West
comes to life before your eyes as a team of
cowhands drives a herd of longhorns along
Exchange Avenue through the Stockyards.
Billy Bob’s Texas - Billy Bob’s Texas is the
world’s largest honky-tonk.
Esperanza’s Bakery and Cafe - Enjoy a
delicious breakfast in this unique restaurant
then be sure to visit the mouthwatering
bakery.
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing - Western Currency Facility - Learn all about
money and how it is made.
Waco, TX
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame
and Museum Visit the official State Hall of
Fame for the Texas Rangers
Law Enforcement Agency.
Brazos River - The 11th longest river in the
United States.
Austin, TX (1 Night) - Austin is a hot spot
for creativity and embraces its community of
musicians, artists, entrepreneurs and progressive thinkers.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum - Situated on a 30-acre site on The
University of Texas campus in Austin, the
museum provides year-round public viewing of its permanent historical and cultural
exhibits.
Tanger Outlet Mall, San Marcos, TX - A
shopping stop at the Tanger Outlet Mall is
sure to satisfy the shopaholic in you!
San Antonio, TX (3 Nights) - San Antonio explodes with arts and culture, history,
world-class cuisine and opportunities for fun
and romance.
San Antonio
Marriott Riverwalk Spend three luxurious
nights in this exquisite
hotel in the heart of
downtown.
City Tour with Step-on Guide
The Alamo - Visit the old mission where a
small band of Texans held out for thirteen
days against the Centralist army of General
Antonio López de Santa Anna. The death of
the Alamo Defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of
Liberty. The Alamo is the #1 tourist destination in Texas!
San Antonio Missions National Historical
Park - San Antonio Missions National Historical Park preserves four of the five Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio, Texas
- Concepcion, San José, San Juan, and
Espada.
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JIM & CINDY’S TOURS
San Antonio 2010
Deep in the Heart
Riverwalk - The Riverwalk is one of the
most visited places in all of Texas and the
greater San Antonio area. It is the #1 entertainment destination in Texas!
Riverwalk Boat Ride - No trip to San Antonio is complete without a beautiful cruise
along the San Antonio Riverwalk.
SAS Shoes - The General Store - Visit the
home of SAS Shoes.
Tower of the Americas - Dine in this 750foot tower’s revolving restaurant while you
enjoy the breathtaking view of the city.
Delores del Rio Ristorante &
Grill Room Fine Italian Dining ~ Live Music ~ Belly Dancing
Big Bend National Park (1
Night) - Sometimes considered “three parks in one,” Big
Bend includes mountain, desert, and river
environments. An hour’s drive can take you
from the banks of the Rio Grande to a mountain basin nearly a mile high. Here, you can
explore one of the last remaining wild corners of the United States, and experience
unmatched sights, sounds, and solitude.
Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad Caverns - Big Room Tour Carlsbad Caverns, one of the oldest and
most famous cave systems in the world.
‘The Big Room’ at 1,800 feet long and 250
feet wide, is where most of the impressive
formations are found. The formations bear
grandiose names such as Hall of the Giants,
Temple of the Sun, and Rock of Ages.
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Roswell, NM
UFO Museum & Research Center - In July
1947, something happened northwest of Roswell during a severe thunderstorm. Was it a flying
saucer? Was it a weather balloon?
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happened? If you are a believer, or not, a
visit to this fascinating museum will be a
treat for all.
Tucumcari, NM - Hear the legend of
Tucumcari Mountain.
Santa Rosa, NM - The best Mexican food
ever! Have a glimpse of Old Route 66!
Chisos Mountain Lodge - Big Bend National
Park - Uniquely located, Chisos Mountains
Lodge offers comfortable accommodations,
friendly Texas hospitality and sweeping
southwestern vistas.
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San Antonio
Deep in the Heart
Ft. Worth
(1 Night)
Cowboys & Culture.
Only in Ft. Worth.
Fort Worth, the 17th-largest city in the United States and one of
“America’s Most Livable Communities.”
Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Historic District
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Fort Worth
Stockyards’ National Historic District is a great place to celebrate the
romance and mystique of the American West. This Historic District
covers 125 acres — 15 square blocks of tradition, nightlife, and family
fun. See the world's only daily cattle drive. Hear live country stars. Sip
on a cold one in an authentic saloon. Two-step the night away. Shop
for authentic cowboy gear. And dine on satisfying Texas-style cuisine.
Ft. Worth Herd Cattle Drives
The world's only twice daily cattle drive! The Old West comes to life
before your eyes as a team of cowhands drives a herd of longhorns
along Exchange Avenue through the Stockyards. Every detail of this
cattle drive — from the saddles to the chaps, from the hats to the
boots — is authentic and historically true
Billy Bob’s Texas
Billy Bob's Texas is the world's largest honky-tonk. This place is huge
(three acres!), with its own indoor rodeo arena for professional bull
riding, a Texas-size dance floor, dozens of bar stations, plus restaurants, arcade games, a Wall of Fame with celebrity handprints, and a
general store. It is also an amazing 8-time winner of country music’s
“Club of the Year.”
Comparisons to Gilley's located in Houston where the movie "Urban
Cowboy" was filmed starring John Travolta were numerous. Gilley's
was only 44,000 square feet, less than half the size of Billy Bob's and
did not have Live Pro Bull Riding. The rated capacity is 6028 people at
any one time. More Than 15 Million Visitors have come through Billy
Bob's Doors since 1981.
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Esperanza’s Bakery and Café, Ft. Worth
This small neighborhood café has a varied menu serving breakfast and
lunch. The owner of this café is Joe T. Garcia who owns the famous Joe
T. Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant that is located just a block away. After a
delicious breakfast, be sure to visit the mouthwatering bakery.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing – Western Currency Facility, Ft. Worth
At the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's Western Currency Facility Tour and Visitor Center
learn all about money and how it’s made. You’ll actually see billions of dollars being printed as
you walk along an enclosed walkway suspended over the production floor at the U.S. Engraving & Printing Visitors Center. Before or after your tour, enjoy two floors of interactive exhibits
showcasing the history of currency and the intricacies of the printing process.
Waco
The Home of Texas Hospitality
Waco is famous for its taste of Texas history and hospitality. It is also the home of Baylor University.
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum is the official State Hall of Fame for the Texas Rangers Law
Enforcement Agency. The Texas Rangers, the oldest state law enforcement
agency, play an important role in solving crimes and apprehending fugitives.
The Modern Texas Rangers focus primarily on investigations, and are known
as the Elite Law Enforcement Officers of the 21st Century.
It took Texas Ranger law enforcement to bring down Bonnie and Clyde, and it still takes a
Texas Ranger to keep this spirited state of Texas in line today. From their cowboy hats to
the silver stars on their shirt pockets, it’s easy to see why Texas Rangers are famous for
their strong presence.
Brazos River
The Brazos River, called the Rio de los Brazos de Dios by early Spanish explorers (translated as
"The River of the Arms of God") is the 11th longest river in the United States at 2060 km. The
Brazos proper flows generally southeast to Waco, one of the largest cities on the river. It is one
of the cleanest rivers in the state.
Austin
(1 Night)
The Capital of Texas and
The Live Music Capital of the World®
Austin is a hot spot for creativity and embraces its community of musicians, artists, entrepreneurs and progressive thinkers. It is the home to a singer named Willie, a cyclist named
Lance and a Longhorn steer named Bevo. As the gateway to the Texas Hill Country, rolling
hills and sparkling waterways abound in Austin.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
The Library is situated on a 30-acre site on The University of Texas campus in Austin,
Texas. The museum provides year-round public viewing of its permanent historical and cultural exhibits. It is one of eleven presidential libraries administered by the National Archives
and Records Administration.
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Time for a little shopping…
Tanger Outlet Mall
San Marcos, TX
A shopping stop at the Tanger Outlet Mall
is sure to satisfy the shopaholic in you!
Tanger Outlet Centers are home to the
nation's leading brand name manufacturers and premium designer labels. You will
discover a world of savings on the best
brand names in the country.
San Antonio
San Antonio explodes with arts and culture, history, world-class cuisine and opportunities
for fun and romance. A cosmopolitan city, the seventh largest in the United States, San
Antonio still captures the independent spirit of Texas, as well as old-world charm. With
more than twenty million visitors a year, San Antonio is (and always has been) a crossroads and a meeting place for Texans as well as travelers from all over the United States
and the world. San Antonio's old world Spanish flair and blend of cultures make it one of
America's most picturesque cities.
Marriott Hotel
3 Nights
Spend three luxurious nights in this exquisite hotel. Capture the
warm heart and authentic culture of San Antonio while we stay at
the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk. Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Marriott Riverwalk offers sweeping balcony
views of the city and the famous River Walk. The hotel is just a few
steps from the Riverwalk and three blocks from the Alamo.
City Tour with step-on guide
The Alamo
More than 2.5 million people a year visit the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as "The Alamo." Most come to see the
old mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist army of General Antonio
López de Santa Anna. Although the Alamo fell in the early morning hours of
March 6, 1836, the death of the Alamo Defenders has come to symbolize
courage and sacrifice for the cause of Liberty. The memories of James Bowie,
David Crockett, and William B. Travis are as powerful today as when the
Texan Army under Sam Houston shouted "Remember the Alamo!" as it
routed Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. The Alamo
has been managed by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas since 1905.
Located on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, Texas, the Alamo represents nearly 300 years of history. While there, be sure to stop by the Clara
Driscoll Theater where visitors may view a seventeen-minute film on the
Alamo, a film produced by The History Channel exclusively for the site.
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Riverwalk—San Antonio
The Riverwalk is one of the most visited places in all of
Texas and the greater San Antonio area. It has a world of
fun and exciting things to do and see. The Riverwalk features luxurious hotels, delicious dining and restaurants,
exciting theme parks, attractions, great nightclubs, nightlife
and entertainment. It is the #1 entertainment destination
in Texas!
Riverwalk Boat Ride
No trip to San Antonio is complete without a beautiful cruise
along the San Antonio Riverwalk. The daily narrated tours
are approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Then spend your free time
exploring the beautiful Riverwalk
and all the shops and restaurants that surround it.
SAS Shoes—The General Store
In 1978, a small retail store was added to the corner of the SAS factory. After
the factory burned in 1998, another General Store was developed using remnants of the old factory. It had a complete line of SAS shoes and handbags.
Gradually, a kitchen, a candy store and an ice cream parlor emerged. Vintage
cars and early farm equipment were displayed around the store. When an early
1900’s barn was added it included a small factory where visitors could watch
skilled shoemakers creating their latest comfort product, Li’l SAS shoes for children.
Tower of the Americas
For more than 35 years, the 750-foot-tall
Tower of the Americas has offered residents and tourists of San Antonio, Texas,
the most breathtaking view of the Alamo
City. As we dine at the Tower’s revolving
restaurant, enjoy their award-winning menu
as you marvel at the city below. The tower
also houses an observation deck and a
Texas-themed 4-D theater. A ground-level
café and retail shop give visitors more
ways to enjoy their day. Additional amusements, attractions and food vendors greet
guests at the base of the Tower.
Delores del Rio Ristorante & Grill Room
Fine Italian Dining ~ Live Music ~ Belly Dancing
A quaint little restaurant for an evening of good
food, a lovely atmosphere, and fun entertainment!
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park preserves four of
the five Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio, Texas - Concepcion, San José, San Juan, and Espada. These outposts
were established by Catholic religious orders to spread Christianity among the local natives. These missions formed part of a
colonization system that stretched across the Spanish Southwest in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
Sometimes considered "three parks in one," Big Bend includes mountain, desert, and river environments. An hour’s drive can take you from the banks of the Rio Grande to a mountain basin nearly a mile
high. Here, you can explore one of the last remaining wild corners of the United States, and experience
unmatched sights, sounds, and solitude.
Big Bend National Park encompasses more than 800,000 acres in southwest Texas. For more than
1,000 miles, the Rio Grande forms the international boundary between Mexico and the United States;
Big Bend National Park administers approximately one-quarter of that boundary.
Chisos Mountain Lodge—Big Bend National Park
1 Night
Uniquely located, Chisos Mountains Lodge offers comfortable accommodations,
friendly Texas hospitality and sweeping southwestern vistas. Enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of the Chisos Mountains and marvel at the rugged, remote
beauty.
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Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns, one of the oldest and most famous cave
systems in the world.
Big Room Tour - Descend 900 feet in an elevator that starts from
inside the visitor center then take a short walk along a wide passage
that leads to the main cave area - 'The Big Room' at 1,800 feet long
and 250 feet wide, is where most of the impressive formations are
found. The one mile path follows a circular route up one side of the
chambers and back along the other. The formations bear grandiose
names such as Hall of the Giants, Temple of the Sun, and Rock of
Ages. They are lit with electric lights of various subtle colors that is
most enchanting. There are many small underground pools, also illuminated, whose reflections add another dimension to the delicate formations above. Rangers are stationed at frequent intervals to answer
questions.
Roswell, New Mexico
UFO Museum & Research Center
In July 1947, something happened northwest of Roswell during a severe thunderstorm. Was it a flying saucer? Was it a weather balloon?
What happened?
The mission was and continues to be the education of the general public to
all aspects of the UFO phenomena. People from around the world travel to
Roswell to see what the Museum has to offer and to simply “be in Roswell
where it happened.” The exhibits include information on Roswell, crop circles, sightings, Area 51, ancient astronauts and abductions. The exhibits
are designed to not try to convince anyone to believe one way or another.
Visitors are simply encouraged to ask questions..
Tucumcari, NM
For many years, Tucumcari has been a popular stop for cross-country travelers on Interstate 40 (formerly U.S. Route 66 in the area). It is the largest city
on the highway between Amarillo, Texas and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Hear the legend of Tucumcari Mountain.
Santa Rosa, NM
The best Mexican food around!
Have a glimpse of “Old Route 66”
Liberal, KS
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Mid-America Air Museum is the largest
aviation museum in Kansas and the fifth
largest in the nation. It is home to more than
105 aircraft and serves as an interactive
educational resource for all visitors.
San Antonio / Big Bend National Park / Carlsbad Caverns
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per person based on double occupancy
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