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The Texas Hill Country around San Antonio is brimming with fields of wildflowers and the shade of live oaks. This fertile province is home to the Texas wine country where more than 20 vineyards lie in wait of your arrival. In this seductive oasis, you’ll find intimate bed and breakfasts as well as luxury resorts that offer lavish spas. After you tour the vineyards and taste their robust selection of wines, enjoy a picnic amid the beauty of the Hill Country. These rolling hills are also an Day 2: Rolling Hills & Vineyards ideal place for hiking, horseback riding and tubing down spring- fed rivers. Or stay indoors and shop at local antique stores and boutiques where you can take a piece of the culture home with you. Prepare for a romantic dinner with a view of the countryside because here, the only thing more satisfying than the view is the cuisine. Many restaurants have made their home in these hills—sample German fare from the descendents of 19th-century settlers or delve into a succulent Texas ribeye and indulge in an atmosphere of rural charm and romantic seclusion. Day 1: An Iconic Setting Immerse yourself in the rich culture of San Antonio at Market Square, a three-block outdoor plaza lined with restaurants and shops near San Antonio’s city center. Browse more than 90 shops for that perfect handcrafted souvenir to remember your romantic getaway. Enjoy the vibrant music of mariachis and other performers in and around the market. Ignite your love and taste buds with authentic Tex-Mex food at Mi Tierra Café. Head over to the River Walk where cobblestone pathways lead to restaurants, shops, theaters and more. Take a riverboat ride and relax under the shade of 100-year-old cypress trees as your guide shares a well-rehearsed litany of sites. Most romantic of all is Marriage Island. Around the bend from tourist attractions, this small island had been discovered by lovers as an unforgettable spot to voice their vows. Just north of downtown is the San Antonio Botanical Garden where you can walk hand-in-hand along the Texas Native Trail for a close-up encounter with the beautiful world of plants. Seasonal floral display beds make the perfect setting for a picnic for two and complement formal garden settings that include a rose garden, old-fashioned garden and Kumamoto En Japanese garden. Another beautiful outdoor retreat is the Japanese Tea Garden offering a lush oasis of floral displays, meandering walkways, stone bridges, and a 60-foot waterfall that ponds into a Koi-filled basin. At night head over to the historic Pearl complex for a romantic night on the town. The former brewery area has a variety of innovative restaurants , fabulous boutiques and popular night spots. With more than a dozen award-winning, acclaimed restaurants and bars, plus independent retailers and festive events, the Pearl is always full of life and activity. Romance & Relaxation Itinerary What casts a romantic spell over you? Idyllic walks along the lush river bank, a picnic and fine bottle of wine in a picturesque vineyard or an indulgent treatment for two at a luxurious spa? San Antonio is a magical city that will captivate your heart.
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The Texas Hill Country around San Antonio is brimming with fields of wildflowers and the shade of live oaks. This fertile province is home to the Texas wine country where more than 20 vineyards lie in wait of your arrival.
In this seductive oasis, you’ll find intimate bed and breakfasts as well as luxury resorts that offer lavish spas. After you tour the vineyards and taste their robust selection of wines, enjoy a picnic amid the beauty of the Hill Country. These rolling hills are also an
Day 2: Rolling Hills & Vineyardsideal place for hiking, horseback riding and tubing down spring-fed rivers. Or stay indoors and shop at local antique stores and boutiques where you can take a piece of the culture home with you.
Prepare for a romantic dinner with a view of the countryside because here, the only thing more satisfying than the view is the cuisine. Many restaurants have made their home in these hills—sample German fare from the descendents of 19th-century settlers or delve into a succulent Texas ribeye and indulge in an atmosphere of rural charm and romantic seclusion.
Day 1: An Iconic Setting
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of San Antonio at Market Square, a three-block outdoor plaza lined with restaurants and shops near San Antonio’s city center. Browse more than 90 shops for that perfect handcrafted souvenir to remember your romantic getaway. Enjoy the vibrant music of mariachis and other performers in and around the market. Ignite your love and taste buds with authentic Tex-Mex food at Mi Tierra Café.
Head over to the River Walk where cobblestone pathways lead to restaurants, shops, theaters and more. Take a riverboat ride and relax under the shade of 100-year-old cypress trees as your guide shares a well-rehearsed litany of sites. Most romantic of all is Marriage Island. Around the bend from tourist attractions, this small island had been discovered by lovers as an unforgettable spot to voice their vows.
Just north of downtown is the San Antonio Botanical Garden where you can walk hand-in-hand along the Texas Native Trail for a close-up encounter with the beautiful world of plants. Seasonal floral display beds make the perfect setting for a picnic for two and complement formal garden settings that include a rose garden, old-fashioned garden and Kumamoto En Japanese garden.
Another beautiful outdoor retreat is the Japanese Tea Garden offering a lush oasis of floral displays, meandering walkways, stone bridges, and a 60-foot waterfall that ponds into a Koi-filled basin.
At night head over to the historic
Pearl complex for a romantic night on the town. The former brewery area has a variety of innovative restaurants, fabulous boutiques and popular night spots. With more than a dozen award-winning, acclaimed restaurants and bars, plus independent retailers and festive events, the Pearl is always full of life and activity.
Romance & Relaxation ItineraryWhat casts a romantic spell over you? Idyllic walks along the lush river bank, a picnic and fine bottle of wine in a picturesque vineyard or an indulgent treatment for two at a luxurious spa? San Antonio is a magical city that will captivate your heart.
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San AntonioBotanical Gardens
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Greater BoerneChamber of Commerce 390 S. Seguin Ave. Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-9639 BanderaChamber of Commerce 157 Hwy 16 SBandera, TX 78003 (830) 796-3280
FredericksburgChamber of Commerce 302 E. AustinFredericksburg 78624 (830) 997-6523
Guadalupe RiverState Park 3350 Park Road 31Spring Branch, TX 78070 (830) 438-2656
New BraunfelsChamber of Commerce 390 S. Seguin Ave.New Braunfels 78130 (830) 625-2385
Market Square514 W. Commerce 78207 (210) 207-8600
GO RIO Cruises (210) 227-4746
San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl 78209(210) 207-3250
Japanese Tea Garden 3853 N. St. Mary’s St. 78212 (210) 207-8480
Pearl 312 Pearl Parkway 78215 (210) 212-7260
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