The 17th century Spaniards went to San Antonio in search of wealth and later the Franciscan friars established a chain of missions designed to convert the Indians to Christianity. Mission San Antonio de Valero, also known as the Alamo, became the first of five such buildings established in 1718. We did stop by the Alamo, better known for its skirmish in 1836 when 188 men died after being attacked by Santa Anna's Mexican forces.
The 2.5 mile River Walk was our priority for the 64 degree sunny Texas day. The river walk lies below street level with winding sidewalks that meander along a branch of the San Antonio River and is lined with luxury hotels, art galleries, sidewalk cafes, and specialty shops. We dined oat Boudro's and my crab tostado was fabulous. 
The Market Square dates to the early 1800s, when Mexico ruled the settlement. The renovated plaza has the largest enclosed Mexican-style marketplace in the country at El Mercado. Shops have replaced the fresh produce and meats that once filled the market and music filled the air while shoppers filled the market.
La Villita is a shopping area that is filled with shops in old homes in what once was the housing area downtown. We ran short on time to visit many.
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That little town looked cute. I like the little shops and places to eat next to the river! I'm glad you guys are having so much fun! I'm jealous!
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