San Antonio: Itineraries

A Top Day in San Antonio

A sunny 62°F (17°C) December day is just the time for a crisp walk from the Inn on the River. It's hard not to feel grateful for the peace of the commercial kitsch-free southern stretch of the San Antonio River. From there I head to Madhatters Café for a late brunch, where a hint of smoky chipotle pepper gives the eggs benedict a kick. And who can resist the homemade cinnamon scones?

On the King William District holiday home tour I get to experience the elaborate façades of the beautiful old houses of the area festooned with green and red, and even peak inside the lives of these fabulous grand dames.

Back on the restauranted side of the Riverwalk that afternoon, a prickly pear margarita and guacamole made tableside call from Boudrou's Texas Bistro. We just beat the rush. Dinner reservation slots are all booked up but that's ok, friends and I have made our own arrangements - dinner and a jazz show at Delores del Rio. The wall-to-wall murals are as creative as the riffs coming from the trio.

Walking back to the inn, I'm again mesmerized by the thousands of Christmas lights strung up, around, and over the Riverwalk. Cool weather, colorful lights - this just might be the best time of year.

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