The Brackenridge Golf Course, the oldest 18-hole public course in the state, was designed in 1915 by renowned golf course architect A.W. Tillinghast (who also designed Winged Foot, Baltusrol and Inverness), "Old Brack" was recently honored as the first golf facility listed in the Texas Registry of Historic Sites. It has also been inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame and the Texas Open Hall of Honor, having hosted the first Texas Open in 1922.
Every inch of a Lucchese boot is made of the finest grade of leathers. These near-perfect skins are often more expensive, but you can't put a price on unprecedented fit and comfort.
Family owned and operated since 1917, Paris Hatters is world famous for our expertise in providing quality custom-fitted and custom-shaped hats. The tremendous variety of new hats offered, along with our cleaning, blocking, and renovation services, keeps Paris Hatters high on the list of any hat connoisseur.
If there ever was a golf course with a split personality, it's The Quarry. Designer Keith Foster created a unique layout where the front nine is reminiscent of British Open links-style courses: no trees, deep heather rough and an ever-present breeze to bedevil you. But it's the back nine that amazes most golfers. All nine holes are set in an 86-acre limestone quarry, winding around its 100-foot-tall perimeter and challenging the golfer to carry shots over the imposing chasms. Known for its tough par 4's, strong drives and accurate iron shots are a must.
Millions of people visit the River Walk each year to enjoy this unusual urban sanctuary that winds along the San Antonio River in central San Antonio, one story below the bustling street level. The River Walk's new Museum Reach opened in May 2009 and stretches north along the San Antonio River, and connects the existing River Walk to the San Antonio Museum of Art and the 125-year-old Pearl Brewery, a vibrant urban village. New public art installations, by local, national and international artists, line the banks.
Pearl is undergoing a transformation from historic brewery to an iconic culinary and cultural gathering place where you can eat, live, learn, work and play on the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River. Pearl is a place where you can attend a wedding in an elegant oval former stable... learn to bake brioche where bottling equipment used to be stored... luxuriate at a salon housed in a former garage... hunt for one-of-a- kind goods in one of our eclectic array of shops.
Influenced by the extensive travels of Chef Johnny Hernandez throughout Mexico, La Gloria features Mexican dishes as diverse as the regions where they were first born. The menu includes local favorites such as tacos de trompo al pastor and quesadillas, as well as harder to find specialties such as tlayudas from Oaxaca, panuchos from the Yucatan and volcanic molcajete dishes served simmering at your table.
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.
From the veranda of the ranch-style clubhouse, the championship course seems to have been there forever - not just since 1993. And that's a testament to designer Arthur Hills' subtle style. With plenty of cactus, native oak and Texas wildflowers, the course blends in naturally with its surroundings. Three par 4's are less than 340 yards - a reprieve from the three that are over 445.
San Antonio's Barrios Family continues its tradition of Tex-Mex hospitality at La Hacienda. Specialities include cabrito (goat) en salsa dinner, marinated beef and specialty margaritas.
Diamond C Stables and Ranch provides high quality boarding at an affordable price. Our family focused facility offers a large covered arena as well as two round pens, riding lessons for students of any age, breeding services and more. Please explore our site to learn more about us and what we offer.
Due to the differing topography, the Dye and Norman Courses will complement one another with each having a unique look, feel and playing experience for members and resort guests. While very different from the traditional, tree-lined AT&T Oaks course, the AT&T Canyons Course will stand on its own as a tournament venue in terms of design, strategy and beauty.
The AT&T Oaks Course reflects the TOURs departure from the modern tournament style course (expansive grass areas and spectator mounding) to a more natural look and feel, without sacrificing the fan experience making it very tournament friendly. The AT&T Oaks Course is the scheduled home to the Valero Texas Open beginning in May 2010.
In 1941, Pete and Cruz Cortez opened a little three-table café for early-rising farmers and workers at San Antonio's Mercado. Sixty years later, Mi Tierra Café is a world-famous landmark - the place hometown regulars and hungry tourists go for authentic Mexican food and a warm Texas welcome. Pete and Cruz's children and grandchildren continue the family tradition of good food and big-hearted hospitality at Mi Tierra, which now seats over 500 and is still located in Market Square, El Mercado. Open 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Built in 1878, Gruene Hall is the oldest continually running dance hall in Texas, and the Central Texas birthplace to many great songwriters and musicians. Including George Strait, Ace in the Hole,Jerry Jeff Walker, Lyle Lovett, Joe Ely, Robert Earl Keen, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Hal Ketchum, Bruce and Charlie Robison, and many more.
This exceptionally beautiful course, designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer and open since March 2001, plays out over 225 acres set on 370 acres of rugged, natural terrain. The course includes three signature holes, including the par 3 No. 4 hole, where golfers encounter dramatic waterfalls along the entire front of the green. Golfers will need a long carry over a lake to make the green.
Carved from the walls of a limestone quarry and nestled amid the live oak trees, streams and wildlife of the Texas Hill Country, The Resort Course at La Cantera is a visual stunner. The thrills include a tee shot from atop an 80-foot quarry wall where you take dead aim at the Six Flags Fiesta Texas roller coaster, "The Rattler." But don't be fooled by the dramatic scenery - this beauty can be a beast. Elevated tees help the shorter hitter, but accurate second shots are a must. The course has been the host of the PGA Tour's Texas Open at La Cantera since 1995.
Go tubing, rafting, canoeing or kayaking on the Guadalupe River near New Braunfels or in Guadalupe River State Park, which has four miles of river frontage. Vendors in both areas rent inner tubes and various watercraft, as well as provide shuttles for drop-off and pick-up service along the river.
Texas Pride Barbeque is known for its barbecue, fish, fries, and country music. Steeped in the finest quality mesquite barbecue tradition of his grandfather, Tony ony Talanco has developed a 1940's country store gas station to create a nostalgic family friendly real Texas BBQ Joint. Come enjoy our slow-cooked brisket, pork ribs, chopped brisket sandwiches, an array of homemade side dishes, and our famous peach cobbler!