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Despite the last 2 trips me & the hubby planned got scratched at the last moment due to him getting hurt we are planning a trip for our anniversary this December. I am hoping the 3rd time is a charm. If not I already told hubby if he hurts himself this time whatever monies we get back from the travel insurance we will use to pay for the nurse who will take care of him when I am away on the vacation. We are staying at a Drury Hotel in both cities. With free breakfast and free Happy Hour how could we pass it up! We are going to San Antonio TX and then New Orleans LA. We are spending 4 days at each location. We have been to New Orleans before and my sister is not too far. We have never been to San Antonio was wondering if anybody had any suggestions what we should go see in either city.

When in San Antonio, check out Durty Nelly's Irish Pub at the Riverwalk. Great place.

It's also a piano bar.

will do. Was wondering if we needed to rent a car. I want to so we can travel out of San Antonio. Hubby is so so.

How long are you in San Antonio? Lots to do in the area and having a rental isn't such a bad idea if you are going to be there for several days.

probably 4 days, one day arriving 2 full days, one day leaving

Ok, next question is what kind of stuff do y'all like to do on vacation?

hubby is into history, i like unusual stuff, also love to sample local eateries or markets to sample different type of foods, and of course love going to sports bars and try out different types of beer. if there was a par 3 or executive course wouldnt mind playing some golf.

History: Obviously you've got to go to the Alamo. It's right off the riverwalk. Also, it's much smaller than you might think (yes, yes, I realize that is going to end up in the shark quotes thread). There's almost nothing left of the original wall, but the old church is pretty cool.

Food: Plenty of good food at the riverwalk.

Bars: Like I said before, check out Durty Nelly's. Also, there is a great lobby bar in the Menger Hotel (supposed to be haunted). I've spent several nights just drinking whiskey there.

Golf: Can't help you there. I'm sure there are some good courses, but I don't play.

Other:

New Braunfels, TX is about 20-30 miles north east of San Antonio. Lots of good water activities (tubing, canoeing, etc).
Shiner, TX is an hour and half east of San Antonio. Take the Shiner Brewery tour and taste some of the best beer in Texas.
Sea World is on the south side of San Antonio. Lot's of good aquatic exhibits, including Shamu the killer whale.

thanks for the info

Was thinking any sharks in or near those cities I would love to meet up with ya. Drinks will be on me, okay they will be on the hubby, he got a nice pension from the NYPD he can afford it.

I'd take you up on that, but I'm 3 hours away.

As far as New Orleans is concerned.....

Your husband could hit the WWII museum as well as anything else located in the city. The Cabildo and Jackson Square have lots of historical significance. In fact New Orleans is one of the oldest cities in the country. There's plenty of historical stuff all around. In Chalmette they have the reenactment of the Battle of New Orleans if he's is into that sort of thing. I don't know if they run in December.

As far as food goes, there's plenty of world class restaurants here. You could shop in the French Quarter. Make sure to hit the French Market. A friend of mine is a vendor there. I can get you shirts and stuff on the cheap. Real cheap in fact - as in free. Free is good. Harrah's Casino is at the foot of Canal Street. There's plenty to do here... food, drink activities. This city has it all in abundance.

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Thanks for the info. Was wondering if the track was open?

Yep, Dede. The Fairgrounds season runs from Thanksgiving week til the end of March. They have slots there now, too.

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Drury is close to everything in New Orleans. I live 2 hours or so north of NOLA so I might be able to make a day trip or something, but it's in December so I can't say for sure. Busy month in my household.