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Tucked away in the heart of downtown San Antonio, La Villita’s unique buildings capture the imagination or shoppers, tourists, and history buffs alike. Run by local San Antonio artists, the area contains 26 shops, galleries and restaurants with none of the crowds of normal shopping districts. Since La Villita is located in a park, there are great open spaces for children to play in and it makes for a great spot to walk around and enjoy the scenery and shade of the giant oak trees.

Many of the shops have been there for years and their owners can tell you about the interesting history behind the area, buildings, and the historic people who have lived and worked there over the centuries. Wander around and experience all the beautiful artwork displayed and for sale in the authentic, historic setting. Each store carries a map that shows where each shop is located so visitors can easily find exactly what they are looking for.

The great history of the location can be explored by picking up a pamphlet and taking a walking tour of the sites. The historical significance of each of the buildings is explained and visitors really get the feeling that they are being transported to another place and time. For additional information, all of the artists are happy to answer questions or just strike up a conversation.

Use the coupon button below to receive a free gift with purchase, redeemable at any La Villita shop.

When visiting new cities, finding the best restaurants can be a daunting task. The San Antonio Foodie Tours give visitors to San Antonio the chance to try out many of the great restaurants that San Antonio has to offer all in one 3-4 hour tour. Featuring locally owned restaurants, natives and visitors alike will discover delicious new options for future meals and spots to bring back the whole family.

Geared towards adults, the Foodie Tours is a fun and filling way to spend the afternoon exploring local cuisine and learning about San Antonio culture through food. With new restaurants being added all the time, this tour is great for repeat visitors.

Go on the Flavors of San Antonio Tour to sample food from locally owned restaurants, or take the King William Culinary & Culture Walking Tour and combine food with art in the historic San Antonio district. New tours will be added, so be sure to check their website to see when they begin. The King William Tour has a total walking distance of about a mile, but there are many stops for food and art galleries along the way that make this tour a truly unique one.

Customize a tour for a large group with 13+ people, or even schedule an evening tour with 6 or more people. Fun for everyone, these tours are a must for foodies, and everyone who enjoys eating great meals.

Use the Coupons button below to receive $4 off ticket price.

For a spectacular view of the city, one only has to visit the pool on top of the Drury Plaza hotel, whose 23rd story pool deck offers unobstructed views with no other tall buildings around. With their indoor pool being the only one in downtown San Antonio, the Drury Plaza offers two of the most unique swimming experiences in Texas.

While the hotel opened in 2007, the building was originally constructed as the Alamo National Bank in 1929, with all the historical effects and original beauty preserved when it was renovated to become the hotel. The converted bank lobby, which is now the front desk, provides a grand entrance into the hotel for guests to check in and begin their stay.

A great value for traveling with kids, the Drury Plaza provides a free hot breakfast with more than just your basic muffin and coffee. With scrambled eggs, biscuits, gravy, sausage, and so much more, their breakfast is a filling way to start each day exploring the wonderful sites in San Antonio. In the evening, their 5:50 kick-back provides free hot food that many use as their dinner, along with drinks and a chance to relax after a long day out seeing all the historic sites that San Antonio has to offer.

Click on the coupon button below to register for discounted room rates of $120 to $280 at the Drury Plaza

This is your shot to win one of 12 fantastic vacation packages to San Antonio. The SAVE Summer Sweepstakes is partnering with twelve family friendly sites to give you and your family twelve chances to explore all that San Antonio has to offer for an entire weekend. With great opportunities for families to play together, along with rich history and picture perfect scenery, San Antonio is the perfect destination for a unique family vacation experience.

Vacation packages for four include:

• Two nights in popular and historic San Antonio hotels
• Passes to 4-6 attractions, varying by package. Some attractions included are:

o Six Flags Fiesta Texas
o Sea World San Antonio
o Alamo Helicopter Tours
o Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
o Enchanted Springs Ranch
o Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
o Louis Tussaud’s WaxWorks

Each of the 12 packages will be given away by a different blog. So, how do you get a fun weekend in the big city? Just follow their individual rules and register to win. And make sure to check out all the sites and enter multiple contests — then who knows, maybe we’ll see you in San Antonio!

The San Antonio Vacation Experience (SAVE) is a cooperative effort of the SACVB and local business partners to provide discounts on 28 attractions and almost 40 hotels to help visitors save money while in town. Register to get access to great deals and coupon codes for popular hotels, exhilarating theme parks such as Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Sea World, shopping destinations, and historic sites around the city.

Sign up to receive special offers and the latest updates on San Antonio events and happenings. Or, request a SAVE brochure here, including coupons.

Be sure to visit and enter on all 12 sites for the best chance of winning!

Contest Schedule:

May 10th
The Lost Girls
Two Nights at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa
Passes for four to:
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum/Texas Rangers Museum
Enchanted Springs Ranch
Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit at the Witte Museum
Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
Tomb Rider 3D
San Antonio Zoo
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Sea World San Antonio

May 11th
NY City Mama
Two Nights at the Holiday Inn River Walk
Passes for four to:
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum/Texas Rangers Museum
Enchanted Springs Ranch
Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit at the Witte Museum
Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
Tomb Rider 3D
San Antonio Zoo
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
San Antonio Foodie Tours

May 12th
Traveling Mom
Two Nights at the Omni Hotel San Antonio at the Colonnade
Passes for four to:
The Institute of Texan Cultures
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Louis Tussaud’s WaxWorks<
San Antonio Children’s Museum
Texas Transportation Museum
Sea World San Antonio

May 13th
Mom in the City
Two Nights at the Comfort Suites Alamo/Riverwalk
Passes for four to:
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum/Texas Rangers Museum
Enchanted Springs Ranch
Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit at the Witte Museum
Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
Tomb Rider 3D
San Antonio Zoo
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
San Antonio Helicopter Tours

May 14th
Delicious Baby
Two Nights at the Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk
Passes for four to:
San Antonio Botanical Garden
Tower of the Americas/Skies Over Texas 4D Theatre Ride
Enchanted Springs Ranch
Guinness World Records Museum
Six Flags Fiesta Texas

May 15th
Traveling Mamas
Two Nights at the Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk
Passes for four to:
San Antonio Botanical Garden
Tower of the Americas/Skies Over Texas 4D Theatre Ride
Enchanted Springs Ranch
Guinness World Records Museum
Six Flags Fiesta Texas

May 16th
Jet With Kids
Two Nights at the Omni Hotel San Antonio at the Colonnade
Passes for four to:
The Institute of Texan Cultures
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Louis Tussaud’s WaxWorks
San Antonio Children’s Museum
Texas Transportation Museum
Sea World San Antonio

May 17th
Mother of All Trips
Two Nights at the Emily Morgan Hotel
Passes for four to:
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum/Texas Rangers Museum
Enchanted Springs Ranch
Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit at the Witte Museum
Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
Tomb Rider 3D
San Antonio Zoo
Six Flags Fiesta Texas

May 18th
The Q Family Adventures
Two Nights at the Historic Crockett Hotel
Passes for four to:
The Institute of Texan Cultures
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Louis Tussaud’s WaxWorks
San Antonio Children’s Museum
Texas Transportation Museum
Sea World San Antonio

May 19th
Have Baby Will Travel
Two Nights at the Historic Crockett Hotel
Passes for four to:
The Institute of Texan Cultures
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Louis Tussaud’s WaxWorks
San Antonio Children’s Museum
Texas Transportation Museum
Sea World San Antonio

May 20th
Travelogged
Two Nights at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa
Passes for four to:
The Institute of Texan Cultures
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Louis Tussaud’s WaxWorks
San Antonio Children’s Museum
Texas Transportation Museum
Six Flags Fiesta Texas

May 21st
Theme Park Mom
Two Nights at the Historic Menger Hotel
Passes for four to:
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Sea World San Antonio
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
Splashtown San Antonio

A list of all SAVE partners and offers can be found here: http://www.visitsanantonio.com/visitors/save/index.aspx

Texas is known to be diverse in its people, culture, and environment all over the large state. As a must-see destination when visiting Texas, San Antonio is a great example of this diversity. San Antonio is deeply connected to its Spanish, Mexican, German and French roots which can be seen all through the city in the architecture, city-wide celebrations, and even right down to the food. During your visit in Texas, be sure to stop by San Antonio and register to receive coupons and discounts for attractions, shopping, tours and hotels in San Antonio.