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Preliminary ProgramOther Activities: Tour Information and Registration Form
Tour Registration Deadline March 1, 2005 To register for tours, please complete the Tour Registration Form and return with payment before March 1 to: AAAAI Annual Meeting Tours Payment for all tours must be done by credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express) or check. All payment must be submitted in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. Please make your check payable to Circa Texas, Inc. All reservations must be received before March 1. After this deadline, please register on site at the Tour Desk. All cancellations or changes must be received in writing via fax (210) 271-7528 before March 1. Tour confirmations will be sent after February 25. Additional tour tickets must be purchased for children on all tours in which they wish to participate. The Tour Desk in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center will be open beginning at 12:00 pm on Thursday, March 17. All tour reservations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Tour capacity is limited, and tours may be canceled if a minimum participation is not met. All tours depart from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Participants should plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to their tour’s scheduled departing time. Layered clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for all tours. Please contact Circa Texas, Inc. at (210) 224-0926 with any questions. Cruisin’ & Exploring: San Antonio Riverwalk Saturday, March 19 Monday, March 21 The San Antonio River is the site of San Antonio’s beginnings and the reason for its founding. The Riverwalk is the most visited site not only in San Antonio, but in all of Texas. The tour will begin with a private chartered cruise along the Riverwalk. The barge captain will provide a historical and entertaining commentary as the tour passes through the pages of San Antonio history. The tour guide will take you to the famous Alamo, which stands as a monument to the fallen heroes. Within the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Alamo is the Long Barracks Museum, once the mission’s “convento,” which chronicles the colorful history of the Cradle of Texas Liberty and San Antonio. Not for the Weak of “Art” Sunday, March 20 The diversity of San Antonio can be seen in its expressions of the visual arts. The tour will begin with a drive past some of the more notable public sculptures that grace the city streetscapes. Then guests will see the impressive exhibits of the San Antonio Museum of Art, including the renowned Latin American Folk Art Collection of the late Nelson Rockefeller, which are located within the walls of the 19th century, twin four-story towers that originally was the Lone Star Brewery. Next is the hidden jewel, the McNay Art Museum. The museum is a treasure trove for both the serious and casual art lover. Set within the former Mediterranean-style mansion of the eccentric Marion Koogler McNay, the museum features modern, impressionist, medieval and Native American paintings, sculpture and objects d’art. Picasso, Chagal, Renoir and Monet are just a few of the major artists represented here. Spanish Mission Trail Monday, March 21 One of the country’s few National Parks within an urban setting, the missions tell the early story of San Antonio and European expansion in the New World. The tour will begin with the most well-known of the Missions, Mission San Antonio de Valero, or the Alamo. Next the tour will explore the largest and most restored of the Missions, Mission San Jose. Known as the “Queen of the Missions,” Mission San Jose was established in 1720 and is the largest and best restored of San Antonio’s five missions. Next, the tour will visit Espada Dam, an engineering marvel located nearby. The last stop is the Mission Concepcion, the oldest unrestored mission church in Texas, established in 1731. Twin towers, rare original frescoes and a beautiful cupola helped make it a construction project of twenty-plus years. The tour guide will tell the stories of the two remaining missions, Mission San Juan Capistrano and last, Mission Espada, which was established in 1731, but never completed. Self-Guided San Antonio Sites The Alamo On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the most famous site in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna’s army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city’s first mission. The chapel, one of the most photographed facades in the nation, and the Long Barracks are all that remain of the original fort. The museum contains relics and mementos from the Republic of Texas and offers narration on the fall of the Alamo. The Alamo is located in the heart of the city and is within walking distance from most AAAAI hotels. Hours: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday – Saturday; 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Sunday. Admission free: donations accepted. For more information call (210) 225-1391 or visit www.thealamo.org Market Square — El Mercado From early morning until late at night, El Mercado is alive with activity. Visitors can browse through the 32 shops at El Mercado, an area patterned after an authentic Mexican market. In addition, there are 80 specialty shops in Farmers Market Plaza. At El Mercado, food and beverage booths spring up alongside the Guadalajara lamps and the strains of mariachi music blend with the excitement of Mexican dances. Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, daily Admission free. For more information call (210) 207-8600 or visit www.tavernini.com/mercado La Villita Located on the south bank of the San Antonio River, La Villita was San Antonio’s first neighborhood. It was originally a settlement of primitive huts for the Spanish soldiers stationed at the Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo). Today, it is a unique arts and crafts community with shops, working artists, restaurants and a post office. The Old San Antonio Exhibit (located in Bolivar Hall) houses a collection of art objects, artifacts and symbols relevant to the history. Walking tours are available. Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, daily Admission free. For more information call (210) 207-8610 or visit www.lavillita.com What additional guest activities are offered at the 2005 Annual Meeting?
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