Coming to Town!!

Hello All,

First of all, yes, I am a Hornets fan, and no, I am not here to make trouble. I am planning to make the trip there to see either Game 3 or 4 in S.A. I am assuming Games 3 and 4 will be Fri/Sun, but don't quote me on that. If that ends up being the case, I will probably come in for the Sunday game.

Now my question to you all is, other than attending the game, what do you most recommend to an out of towner visiting your city for the 1st time? I would greatly appreciate all of the input as it would help me out in my planning.

By the way, I look forward to a very competitive series with no injuries. Personally, i would have rather played the Suns but we have to beat the best before we can be the best. May the best team win!!

there is one "m" in "coming"

I'll ask the same question, as I'm considering (in fact, am really close to confirming) going to NOLA for Game 1.

I was going to recommend that all Hornets fans coming to San Antonio (or comming, whatever) be sure to get to the Alamodome early for the games!!

Well the mulch fire is out, so I don't have any suggestions.

The zoo? The Alamo (you have to go AT LEAST 427 times)?

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Originally Posted by SaintHornet

May the best team win!!

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The best team is the Spurs.

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

I'll ask the same question, as I'm considering (in fact, am really close to confirming) going to NOLA for Game 1.

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If you see a fat drunk white guy there's a good chance I'm related to him. Those Cajun Catholics breed faster than the nutria there. That reminds me: watch out for the nutria.

On a more serious note, check out the D-Day Museum. It's absolutely awesome, but make sure you have a few hours to devote. It's massive.

hey...what's wrong with cajun Catholics? :p: :lol

The best parts of SA to visit are the West, East, and South sides.

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Originally Posted by SaintHornet

Hello All,

First of all, yes, I am a Hornets fan, and no, I am not here to make trouble. I am planning to make the trip there to see either Game 3 or 4 in S.A. I am assuming Games 3 and 4 will be Fri/Sun, but don't quote me on that. If that ends up being the case, I will probably come in for the Sunday game.

Now my question to you all is, other than attending the game, what do you most recommend to an out of towner visiting your city for the 1st time? I would greatly appreciate all of the input as it would help me out in my planning.

By the way, I look forward to a very competitive series with no injuries. Personally, i would have rather played the Suns but we have to beat the best before we can be the best. May the best team win!!

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This one's gonna be a troll in 5, 4, 3.....

Santa?

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Originally Posted by SPARKY

The best parts of SA to visit are the West, East, and South sides.

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hahahahahahahahahaha

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Originally Posted by SPARKY

The best parts of SA to visit are the West, East, and South sides.

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Yes...and I hear the neighborhood around the AT&T Center is a lot of fun after dark... :lol

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Originally Posted by spurs_fan_in_exile

That reminds me: watch out for the nutria.

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http://www.lacoast.gov/WaterMarks/2000b-06/3recipe/

Louisiana Nutria Recipe
Chef Philippe Parola Commandeur des Cordon Bleu de France
Chef Parola Enterprises: Jackson, LA www.chef-parola.com
[now http://www.chefphilippe.com/ -webmaster]
Heart Healthy "Crock-Pot" Nutria

2 hind saddle portions of nutria meat
1 tomato, cut in big wedges
2 carrots, sliced thin
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 cup demi glace (optional)
1 small onion, sliced thin
2 potatoes, sliced thin
Brussel sprouts
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste


Layer onion, tomato, potatoes, carrots and Brussel sprouts in crock pot. Season nutria with salt, pepper and garlic to taste and place nutria over vegetables. Add wine and water, set crock pot on low and let cook until meat is tender. Cook for approximately 4 to 6 hours. Garnish with vegetables and demi glace (4 servings).

zoo (93 years old and prettied up for 90th bday), riverwalk, SA Botanical Gardens, McNay Museum, Witte Museum, the amusement parks.

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

I was going to recommend that all Hornets fans coming to San Antonio (or comming, whatever) be sure to get to the Alamodome early for the games!!

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:lol

I saw this, finally one in SA:

http://ourbody.wittemuseum.org/index.php

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Originally Posted by Obstructed_View

http://www.lacoast.gov/WaterMarks/2000b-06/3recipe/

Louisiana Nutria Recipe
Chef Philippe Parola Commandeur des Cordon Bleu de France
Chef Parola Enterprises: Jackson, LA www.chef-parola.com
[now http://www.chefphilippe.com/ -webmaster]
Heart Healthy "Crock-Pot" Nutria

2 hind saddle portions of nutria meat
1 tomato, cut in big wedges
2 carrots, sliced thin
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 cup demi glace (optional)
1 small onion, sliced thin
2 potatoes, sliced thin
Brussel sprouts
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste


Layer onion, tomato, potatoes, carrots and Brussel sprouts in crock pot. Season nutria with salt, pepper and garlic to taste and place nutria over vegetables. Add wine and water, set crock pot on low and let cook until meat is tender. Cook for approximately 4 to 6 hours. Garnish with vegetables and demi glace (4 servings).

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:rollin Reminds me of a story from a coworker from Louisiana. I forget what town she's from, but it's a small, swampy one. One summer the nutria got really bad. Pets were disapearing and shit like that, and those things are big enough to take down a small child if they really want to. So the local, parish, and state government were taking too damn long to do much of anything about this problem, so one Sunday after church some of the men started talking about taking care of it themselves and pretty soon had damn near every able bodied male on board. The next weekend they grabbed their guns, all the ammo they could carry, and spent two days blasting every one of the bastards they saw. And from that came enough BBQ to feed an army.

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Originally Posted by GinobiliLooms

there is one "m" in "coming"

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is that the best you could come up with? really??

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

I was going to recommend that all Hornets fans coming to San Antonio (or comming, whatever) be sure to get to the Alamodome early for the games!!

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LOL. Nope

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Originally Posted by Obstructed_View

http://www.lacoast.gov/WaterMarks/2000b-06/3recipe/

Louisiana Nutria Recipe
Chef Philippe Parola Commandeur des Cordon Bleu de France
Chef Parola Enterprises: Jackson, LA www.chef-parola.com
[now http://www.chefphilippe.com/ -webmaster]
Heart Healthy "Crock-Pot" Nutria

2 hind saddle portions of nutria meat
1 tomato, cut in big wedges
2 carrots, sliced thin
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 cup demi glace (optional)
1 small onion, sliced thin
2 potatoes, sliced thin
Brussel sprouts
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste


Layer onion, tomato, potatoes, carrots and Brussel sprouts in crock pot. Season nutria with salt, pepper and garlic to taste and place nutria over vegetables. Add wine and water, set crock pot on low and let cook until meat is tender. Cook for approximately 4 to 6 hours. Garnish with vegetables and demi glace (4 servings).

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Wow smack with food. Dont get me started on my Armadillo recepies.LOL.

Seriously What do you guys have Tex-Mex/ Dont you get really tired of that stuff I know I do. Do You really want to start smack over food with New Orleans? Probably the best Chefs on this side of the big pond cook here.

San Antonio is a great city. The riverwalk is fun, nice places to eat. There is a large Mercado next to it, with alright Mexican stuff. The Alamo is in the same area but may not be as impressive as it sounded in History class.

I highly reccomend driving up 35 to Schlitterbahn, which is by far the worlds best waterpark.

Alternatley, fans coming here, are just in time for Jazz fest, plus the touristy areas are all cleaned up and ready for your money.

I am from Austin and until 2003 I was a diehard spurs fan, When we got a team I got behind it. I don't hat the spurs and I love the city, even made every Saints game there.

Geaux Hornets!!

Check out Hemisphair Park and the Tower of the Americas, Sea World is really cool. Fiesta Texas is also a good place to go. I also recomend the Mission Trail if you are bringing your own car.

Hope you enjoy San Anotnio, and sorry in advance for bouncing your team in 6:flag:

Do not drive to the game, traffic is horrible and parking is expensive. There is a free shuttle to the game from the Pearl Brewery, that leaves every 15 mins starting 1 hr prior to tip off.

Sea World if you've been would be a good idea. The Riverwalk is also most tourist want to experience. For shopping, I'd suggest La Cantera. If you want to catch a movie, I'd suggest to head out to our newest theater, which is the Palladium. For good Mexican food, stay away from the Riverwalk.

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Originally Posted by MoSpur

Sea World if you've been would be a good idea. The Riverwalk is also most tourist want to experience. For shopping, I'd suggest La Cantera. If you want to catch a movie, I'd suggest to head out to our newest theater, which is the Palladium. For good Mexican food, stay away from the Riverwalk.

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The absolute best Tex-Mex I had when I lived in San Antonio was when a friend took me to some terrible looking shack a few miles south east of downtown. Place looked terrible, but I've yet to find anything comparable as far as the taste of the food as that place. This was back in the early 90's, so it's probably a shopping mall now.

Ya'll are awesome!!!

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

I was going to recommend that all Hornets fans coming to San Antonio (or comming, whatever) be sure to get to the Alamodome early for the games!!

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Parking is a bitch around the Alamodome @ this time of year! Get there early!

AT&T Center, not Alamodome

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Originally Posted by SPARKY

The best parts of SA to visit are the West, East, and South sides.

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and make sure to wear your hornets jersey. especially on the lovely westside.

I think we were being told that as a Joke but hey all Hornets fans were born yesterday and didnt Know the Spurs left that facility in 2002 right?

I recommend you hit up Terry's Friendly spot on the corner of Steves and Roosevelt. Go there if you want to experience real SA people doing what they do best.

You know what this thread really needs? An Ozzy Osbourne troll.

I know people like to tout their Ghettos. East, West, North SA. But please we are from NOLA. I have seen Texas' worst, and its nothing compared to the wrong parts of New Orleans. Generally stay away from any area known as a "ward".

Also we all know the Alamodome is that crappy, small concourse stadium, that tried to become the home of the San Antonio Saints. I think we will have no problems finding the newer AT&T center. Even if its not anywhere close to the best areas of the city.

Like our Stadiums are.

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Originally Posted by jcrod

AT&T Center, not Alamodome

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Shhhhhh!!

Dicks Last Resort...Riverwalk.
Wear all your Hornets Gear. They'll love you!

Try a taco from Rolandos and a burger from Griffs next door.

Jim's idea is great. I did that once, made feel like I was back in Europe, on public transport. :)

If you rent a car and stay in the cheaper hotels outside of downtown (suburb hotel + gas + parking might equal downtown better hotel), there are several park'n'ride bus terminals in the suburbs for ATT Center events.

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Jim's idea is great. I did that once, made feel like I was back in Europe, on public transport. :)

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If you want Mexican food, I would suggest Taco Cabana! :D

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Originally Posted by Nolazach

San Antonio is a great city.
I highly reccomend driving up 35 to Schlitterbahn, which is by far the worlds best waterpark.


Geaux Hornets!!

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Schlitterbahn is still there!? I lived in SA in the mid-eighties (Shaq was there at the time).... I have good memories of Schlitterbahn, man...

If you bring me many pounds of boudin I will drive you to the game! ;0) That's really the only thing I miss from growing up in LA, not counting my family.

Stay away from tourist areas. Christ, they're everywhere...and they wear crappy clothes.

Find somewhere that plays good live music (usually in New Braunfels.) Texas Music is great and totally different than great NO music. Gruene Hall in New Braunfels has the best shows, but I hate standing.

We have some great musicians just outside of San Antonio (which kinda sucks actually.) Downtown SA is strictly for tourists and people who like tourists. North SA is for ex-californians cashing in their $500,000 1 bedroom loft in LA and buying a mansion in SA for 350k.

My advice, take a trip to Bandera, Fredericksburg, Austin, New Braunfels...and just come back to eat Mexican food and see the game in SA.

Guess I've gotten cynical in the last 35 yrs... lol

Stay at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort. It's kind of pricy but it's all inclusive and pretty nice. It also has a lazy river onsite in addtion to a pool complex.

Go to Southtown and check out the art and hit up some of the restaurants. Very nice area to just walk around. King William St. is also in that area. Lots of San Antonio Culture in those parts. If you have a family, take them to the Zoo, Fiesta Texas or Sea World.

You have to do the Riverwalk at least one night. Walk up and down it and just walk into the restaurant that looks the best to you.

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Originally Posted by jcrod

AT&T Center, not Alamodome

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:bang

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Schlitterbahn is still there!? I lived in SA in the mid-eighties (Shaq was there at the time).... I have good memories of Schlitterbahn, man...

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Yep, The Travel Channel has named it the best water park, at least the last time they did a show of top ten parks.

Hey, you could always hit Splashtown

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Originally Posted by Nolazach

Also we all know the Alamodome is that crappy, small concourse stadium, that tried to become the home of the San Antonio Saints.

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That's a good idea. We need to bump all those threads about stealing the Saints.

And where the hell is Buddy Holly when he might actually be useful?

Cherry Street has some great bars to check after the game.

You could barhop along the riverwalk, check out the Alamo, of course Fiesta Texas and Sea World. If you're hungry after the game hit up LuLu's for the best chicken fried steak ever.

Too bad you guys just missed Fiesta!

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Originally Posted by SPARKY

The best parts of SA to visit are the West, East, and South sides.

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Makes for a night you wont forget.