9/24/13 1:41:56 PM ® K GUESTBOO SAN SAN ANTONIO ANTONIO where where GUESTBOOK® SANSAN ANTONIOANTONIO 2013-2014 SATGB_131100_Cover.indd 1 SATGB_130900_IFC.indd 1 9/18/13 9:53:47 AM Welcome to SAN ANTONIo SATGB_130900_IFC.indd 2 9/18/13 9:54:15 AM SATGB_131000_FP Ads.indd 2 10/2/13 9:57:16 AM SATGB_131000_FP Ads.indd 1 10/2/13 3:15:47 PM SATGB_131000_FP Ads.indd 2 9/27/13 10:33:26 AM SATGB_131000_FP Ads.indd 3 9/17/13 9:23:26 AM SATGB_131000_FP Ads.indd 4 9/30/13 9:16:37 AM SATGB_131000_FP Ads.indd 5 9/17/13 9:23:41 AM contents San antoniO 16 FIRST LooK 26 LoVIn’ tHe sPURs 34 SHoPPInG Some of the city’s more signifi- It’s ALL AboUt tHe FAns Where to find the Alamo City’s cant sites, from a garden’s prim Miami may have its Heat and best deals and steals. petals to a Spanish mission Los Angeles its Lakers, but it’s that’s known as the Alamo. in San Antonio where NBA 45 DInInG players score the biggest with Where to go to nibble, nosh 20 A TOUcH oF GLASS the arena faithful. and grab a bite. San Antonio is known for its by JAnIs tURK glassblown art, and the hot 55 AttRActIons shop at Garcia Art Glass has 30 BUMPs In tHe nIGHt & enteRtAInMent helped to mold that tradition. GHOSTLy ADVentURes Where to let your hair down— PHOTOS by Hang with the Sisters Grimm and to kick up your feet. MARK GReenbeRG Ghost Tour for a night and a few ghost-caused goose bumps 70 PARtInG sHOT just might ensue. Another exciting day awaits as on the cover by nAncy M. the sun sets on San Antonio. Glass-blown creations PReyoR-JoHnson from Garcia Art Glass ©Mark Greenberg 32 NEIGHboRHooDs InsIde-Front cover Get to know the lay of the The wonderful colors of the River Walk land, from the River Walk to ©Mark Greenberg the Texas Hill Country. 6 WHERE GUESTBOOK SATGB_131000_TOC.indd 6 10/2/13 4:04:26 PM SATGB_131000_FP Ads.indd 7 9/24/13 2:12:28 PM where GUESTBOOK® San antonio ADVERTISING & CIRCULATION Texas Regional PublisheR Lisa Cowen accounT execuTive Nicole Juel accounT execuTive Margo Maldonado business adminisTRaToR Justin Birnstihl manageR of ciRculaTion & sPecial evenTs Melody Saldivar office & accounT seRvices manageR Shirley Lozano naTional ciRculaTion COORdinaToR Noreen Altieri Morris Visitor Publications MVP I EXECUTIVE PResidenT Donna W. Kessler Regional vice PResidenT Courtney Fuhrmann vice PResidenT of oPeRaTions Angela E. 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All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, in whole or in part, without the express prior written permission of the publisher. The publisher assumes no responsibility to any party for the content of any advertisement in this publication, including any errors and omissions therein. By placing an order for an advertisement, the advertiser agrees to indemnify the publisher against any claims relating to the advertisement. Printed in USA. 10 WHERE GUESTBOOK SATGB_131000_Mastheads.indd 10 10/2/13 1:56:57 PM SATGB_131000_FP Ads.indd 11 9/24/13 2:12:54 PM contRIBUTORS s s janIS tURk The San Antonio Spurs, page 26. It was thrilling to talk with “Coach Pop” and Manu Ginobili of the Spurs for this feature. But the best insights into the team came from fans who feel these guys are like family. Sure, every city loves its sports, but their respect comes from a deeper place—one that might not be quite as profound if the Spurs and their whole organization weren’t such extraordinarily nice people. s s MaRk gReenBeRg A Touch of Glass, page 20. Bumps in the Night, page 30. As a San Antonio native, I’m always thrilled to learn some- thing new about my hometown. From braving the intense heat from molten-glass furnaces to photograph the incredible crafts- manship of Garcia Art Glass, to gaining new insights into the city’s ghostly past, I hope the rich experience of our city is a little closer to the reader. s s nancY PR eYoR-johnSon Bumps in the Night, page 30. I am not one for horror movies or wayward spirits, but I had heard about how much people love the Sisters Grimm Ghost Tour. What I got was an opportunity to be a tourist in my own city. Walking under a full moon with tour- ists eager to catch an image of a ghost was as refreshing as the summer breeze that night. 12 WHERE GUESTBOOK SATGB_131000_Contribs.indd 12 10/2/13 5:41:56 PM SATGB_131000_FP Ads.indd 13 10/2/13 12:46:19 PM SATGB_131000_FP Ads.indd 14 10/2/13 12:26:30 PM SATGB_131000_FP Ads.indd 15 9/17/13 9:23:52 AM San Antonio Botanical Garden The botanical garden is more than just prim petals—though there are thousands of those on display. Visitors also venture through a stunning architectural mas- terpiece by Emilio Ambasz where modern, linear angles meet full-bodied greenery or wander through shaded pines and discover wildlife that calls this area home. Here, a pond flounced with lily pads and palm trees precedes the Lucile Halsell Conservatory, designed by Ambasz. 555 Funston Place, 210-207-3250, www.sabot.org SATGB_131000_FirstLook.indd 16 10/3/13 10:27:34 AM SATGB_131000_FirstLook.indd 17 10/3/13 9:39:04 AM first looK Market Square Folklorico dancers entertain at historic Market Square, which is rife with Mexican imports and crafts plus a farmers market. And attention, shoppers: The adjacent El Mercado, a Mexican-style marketplace, offers 30-plus shops selling a rich profusion of goods. For an added bonus, stop by Mi Tierra Café and Bakery to listen to the tunes of the mariachi and nibble on authentic Mexican pastries. K 514 W. Commerce, 210.207.8600, www.sanantonio.gov/ marketsquare iu/shutterstoc l John_ © Six Flags Fiesta Texas A new “thrill slide” will join the Fiesta Texas family in 2014. The Bahama Blaster at White Water Bay features a trap-style-door launch from six stories above the pool: Riders free-fall through loops and coils in clear tubing at 40 mph before splashing to a landing. Six Flags offers other exciting rides, like the Poltergeist. And if staying more down-to-earth is your style, see the live entertainment or stroll along Fiesta Bay Boardwalk or through the Mexican town of Los Festivales. texas; of courtesy six fiesta flags © 17000 I-10 W., 210.697.5050, www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas sacvb; sacvb; © Mission Trails These living time capsules embody the essence of early fron- tier living. Built between 1718 and 1731 by the Spanish, the avis; (this page from top to bottom) bottom) from to top (this page avis; San Antonio missions represent commerce, faith, everyday d life and acculturation for native and Spanish peoples. Kimberly Kimberly Missions Espanda, San Juan, Concepcion, San Jose and the © Alamo can be explored individually or in guided walking tours. Hiking and biking trails connect visitors of the San Antonio River to the missions.