West Point Class of '72

Why San Antonio?

The class conducted a survey and San Antonio was selected for our 2018 Mini-Reunion. We are back to the late September/early October venue and using a Sunday thru Thursday timing. This will allow those that want to attend the Army game in Oklahoma the Saturday before. Go Army! For a partial list of activities, see list on right.

West Point Class of ’72 – 2018 Mini Reunion

San Antonio is a major city in south-central Texas with a rich colonial heritage. The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a museum, marks an infamous 1836 battle for Texan independence from Mexico. Following the San Antonio River, the miles-long River Walk is a landmark pedestrian promenade lined with cafes and shops. HemisFair Park’s 750-ft. Tower of the Americas overlooks the city.
Elevation: 650′
Weather: 56°F (13°C), Wind NE at 6 mph (10 km/h), 94% Humidity
Local time: Tuesday 9:27 PM
Population: 1.493 million (2016)
Plan a trip

3-star hotel averaging $111, 5-star averaging $255

2 h 5 min flight, from $269
Colleges and Universities: University of Texas at San Antonio, MORE
Did you know: San Antonio is the second-most-populous city in Texas (1,469,845). wikipedia.org

San Antonio Activities Overview: San Antonio travel guide

San Antonio downtown activities :
Our hotel is right on the Riverwalk, which is lined with hotels and restaurants. All within walking distance (see visitsanantonio.com):

The Mokara Spa (across from our hotel). MokaraSpas.com/SanAntonio
The Alamo
The Rivercenter Mall – shopping
The Briscoe Western Art Museum
Cruises on the San Antonio River: Go Rio Cruises – goriocruises.com
Hop-on Hop-off bus tours (with a stop near the Alamo): CitySightseeingSanAntonio.com
The Mexican Market – about one-half mile walk due west of the hotel between Dolorosa and Commerce Streets.
Also, our hotel’s concierge will also be available to help arrange activities.

Greater San Antonio area activities:

The San Antonio River flows south from downtown, and along the river is a walking/biking path.
Along that path are four Spanish missions; the furthest is ten miles south of downtown. These missions are still working churches, but the grounds are a National Historical Park managed by the US National Park Service. These missions are complete with walls, and give a good impression of what the Alamo must have looked like in 1836.
The Pearl: This is the “Brooklyn” of San Antonio, a trendy area with a brewery and 19 restaurants. It is north of downtown and is not within walking distance. Google “The Pearl San Antonio” for details.
Bicycle rentals. San Antonio has a system called B-Cycles, where you can rent and drop off at different stations throughout the city. Sanantonio.bcycle.com. There are also several bike rental stores, such as Alamo Bike Shop and Blue Star Bike Shop.
Segway tours: Even if you’ve never done this, these contraptions are easy to learn and they’re a lot of fun. Go to segcity.com.
SeaWorld San Antonio. Yes, one of the three SeaWorlds in the US is in San Antonio. (The others are in San Diego and Orlando).

Plenty of Restaurants: for companies or other groups, San Antonio downtown has many restaurants to choose from. Here is a small sample:

Biga on the Banks (American) www.biga.com
Guenther House (historic house and restaurant) (American) www.guentherhouse.com
Las Canarias (in our hotel) (Continental) www.omnihotels.com
Michelino’s (Italian) www.michelinos.us
Sazo Latin Grill www.sazossanantonio.com/dinner_menu
Acenar (Mexican) www.acenar.com
La Paloma River Walk (Mexican) www.lapalomariverwalk.com
Ostra (across from our hotel) (seafood) www.mokarahotels.com/sanantonio-mokara/dining/ostra
Bohanan’s (steak and seafood) www.bohanans.com
You can also check out the Pearl (see third bullet, below) for dining in that area, but it is not within walking distance of our hotel.
Tripadvisor 10 Best Recommendations: www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g60956-San_Antonio_Texas.html

Greater Area around San Antonio:

Tubing or rafting on the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers: comaltubes.com and rockinr.com.
Possible kayaking, depending on the time of year: Missionadventuretours.com
Hiking, biking, nature walks at Government Canyon State Natural Area (west of SA) or at Guadalupe River State Park (north of SA)
Two towns to visit outside of SA:
- Fredericksburg: Hometown of Admiral of the Fleet Chester Nimitz, and location of the National Museum of the Pacific War. German restaurants and an urban wine trail.
- New Braunfels: Another town founded by German immigrants, with hearty German food. Also has Natural Bridge Caverns.

The Menu for the Banquet Buffet is:

Forest Mushroom Soup,
Truffle Crème Fraiche
Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad, Caramelized Onions, Tarragon,
Dijon Heirloom Tomato,
Mozzarella, Basil Leaves,
Shaved Red Onion,
Balsamic Vinegar,
live Oil Pan Seared Verlasso Salmon, Roasted Corn and Sweet Pepper Ragout, Fennel Broth Whole Roasted Beef Tenderloin,
Mushrooms, Pearl Onions,
Red Wine Jus
Slow Roasted Chicken Supreme,
Ratatouille,
Natural Jus Potato Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms,
Brown Butter and Lemon Herb and Garlic Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
Assorted Artisan Dinner Rolls
Assortment of Miniature Tarts, Cheesecakes, Chocolates
Iced Tea and Freshly Brewed Decaffeinated Coffee

Quick note on Texas Wine: This is NOT Sonoma. A vintner told us that it is actually difficult to grow vines in the Hill Country north of San Antonio, and that most wine from Texas is made much further north.

Hotel Information:- Omni Hotel

San Antonio, TX

Phone: 888-444-6664

info@westpoint72.com

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

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Why San Antonio?