Destination: San Antonio

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Remember the Alamo? That's not the only place to visit in San Antonio.

May. 15, 2010
By LINKS Magazine and PGA TOUR Staff

For visitors, there is more to the city to remember than the Alamo. They can leave with recollections of the golf and other activities in the host destination of the Valero Texas Open. For more information on the host course, TPC San Antonio, click here.

Where to Play

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TPC San Antonio: 36 holes of golf on two spectacular layouts, AT&T Oaks Course designed by Greg Norman and player consultant Sergio Garcia hosts the Valero Texas Open while the AT&T Canyons course designed by Pete Dye and player consultant Bruce Lietzke will play host next year to the Champions TOUR AT&T Championship. Both properties are available to guests of the JW Marriott.

Brackenridge Park Golf Course: Dating to 1916, this A.W. Tillinghast design is not only historic but also incredibly fun to play, especially after a recent restoration brought many of Tillie's features back into play.

La Cantera Golf Club: The former home of the Valero Texas Open has two memorable layouts that are part of the Westin property that is one of the state's best golf resorts.

Pecan Valley Golf Club: If you want to follow in the footsteps of some of golf's greats, head to this host of the 1968 PGA Championship. Then 48, Julius Boros made history by becoming the oldest major-championship winner.

Where to Stay

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort: Located on the city's outskirts, this casually luxurious property is the ideal family destination, with a four-acre water park, renowned spa and three nines designed by Arthur Hills.

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort: The Alamo City's newest property is home to the Valero Texas Open, played on the Greg Norman-designed course at TPC San Antonio, which also boasts a course by Pete Dye.

Watermark Hotel and Spa: Downtown's leading hotel offers easy access to attractions like the Alamo and Riverwalk while also providing a luxurious sanctuary after a day of exploring the city.

Where to Eat

Bistro Vatel: The location in a strip mall can mislead diners, so don't be surprised to find an intimate eatery featuring classic French cuisine prepared by chef Damien Watel.

Bohanan's: Visitors shouldn't leave Texas without visiting a steakhouse, and one of the city's best choices is this downtown eatery that features the rarified Japanese Akaushi beef.

Rosario's Cafe y Cantina: Featuring Mexican favorites with a twist, this local favorite had helped to revitalize the now-trendy area around the Blue Star Arts Complex. Don't leave without trying the fish tacos.