University of North Carolina Athletics
San Antonio Travel Guide
March 20, 2014 | Men's Basketball
By Jennifer DiMeo
Friday 78oF/63oF, 20% chance of rain
Saturday 80oF/58oF, 50% chance of rain
Sunday 61oF/52oF, 40% chance of rain
Explore
A stroll down the River Walk is a must while in San Antonio, filled with restaurants, shops, museums, boat tours and more.
Starting March 21, SeaWorld's 50th Celebration kicks off a year of surprises and festivities.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers thrilling rides, shows and much more to entertain fans of all ages Thursday through Sunday.
Buckhorn Museum features over 520 species of wildlife from all over the world while the Texas Ranger Museum contains hundreds of artifacts from notable Texas Rangers.
Contemporary Art Month takes place while the Tar Heels are in town, featuring San Antonio artists, performers, and curators at offers a variety of offerings.
Brackenridge Park is 343 acres filled with rustic bridges, shaded trails, the Japanese Tea Gardens and San Antonio Botanical Gardens.
Reflect back 300 years on a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution while visiting The Alamo.
Tour
Soar above San Antonio with one of several Alamo Helicopter Tours.
Narrated tour of San Antonio by Alamo Trolley will help you discover the endless attractions the city offers.
River City Run offers a 5K running tour of San Antonio with 18 landmarks along the route on Saturday and Sunday morning or other days by appointment.
Events
Thursday
Come and Taste It offers a sampling of food and drinks local Texas merchants while enjoying live music from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday
Enjoy a full day of basketball at the AT&T Center starting at 11:40 a.m. In between session, review the Tar Heel Tournament Guide to prepare for the match-up versus Providence at 6:20 p.m. local time (7:20 p.m. Eastern). Head to the Marriott Plaza San Antonio at 4:00 p.m. local time to send the Tar Heels off in a sea of Carolina blue.
Saturday
2nd Annual Maverick Music Festival starts at 11 a.m. and runs all day featuring a lineup of national, international and local performing acts.
Where to Eat
Breakfast
Buttermilk pancakes are a must from The Magnolia Pancake Haus but you don't have to settle for original pancakes when blueberry, bacon or chocolate chip filled are options.
Start your day with a 3-pound cinnamon roll from Lulu's.
Enjoy breakfast at the Pioneer Flour Mill's founding family's home, The Guenther House.
Lunch
Imported wood-burning ovens give the pizzas from Dough Pizzeria Napoletana a unique crispy-chewy texture as if you were in Naples, Italy.
Paloma Blanca serves delicious Mexican food with Paleo and gluten-free options.
While eating sustainable, organic, local food at The Cove you can get your car washed.
Tip Top Café is one of the oldest family owned restaurants in Texas where you must try the onion rings.
Dinner
Yahoo Travel named Bohanan's one of the top steakhouse in America. Enjoy live jazz Thursday-Saturday.
Contemporary American cuisine at Bliss is filled with unpredictable seasonal dishes reflecting creative of the chef.
Sweet Treats
Bakery Lorraine's case is filled with handcrafted macaroons, tarts, homemade pop tarts, éclairs, croissants and so many other mouth-watering treats.
The quaint Bird Bakery serves scratch made cupcakes, pies, bars, cookies and more baked fresh daily.
Sunday Brunch
Family owned Cappy's offers an array of creative and classical brunch dishes to start you day off right.
Whether you are in the mood for a sweet or savory start to the day Feast's brunch will satisfy your cravings.
