Proposed Group Activities
Possible Group Activities - Anyone Interested? These activities are suggestions at this time but if we have enough interest, we will coordinate these as group activities for either Thurs or Fri. There will be a nominal transportation fee for hired vans (if necessary) and we will confirm all plans once we know how many are interested. Please let me know asap if you may be interested so we can get started with the plans.
Contact Jim Garvin if you are interested or have questions at [email protected] or 817-688-0731. No commitment at this time but we need to get an estimate of interest so we can begin planning.
Note: Private charter cruises are no longer available.
Angry Skipper Annual Golf Game - Find more info & register on the ASA Registration Form.
The Saga Light Show at the San Fernando Cathedral
115 Main Plaza https://sfcathedral.org/
From our hotel: 5 min by car, 10 min walk
Showtimes: Tuesday through Sunday at 9 PM & 9:30 PM. Rain or shine.
Outdoor - Free
The San Fernando Cathedral is the oldest standing church building in Texas dating back to the 1730’s and is a majestic 18th-century landmark, standing as a testament to faith and history. The outdoor Saga Light Show is an explosion of color, light, music and historical images splashed over the facade of one of the city’s beloved San Fernando Cathedral. This awe-inspiring 24-minute video art projection shares the story of the land, water, people, battles, and development of San Antonio, the Lone Star State, and United States history. Please let us know if you are interested in joining us Thurs, or Friday night. Sign up at Registration.
Fort Sam Houston Museum & Quadrangle Group Tour (2-3 hr)
https://www.history.army.mil/museums/fieldMuseums/FSHMuseum/index.html#gallery
1405 E Grayson St, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Free 9:30am - 12:30pm Thurs, May 15 or Fri, May 16.
Located in the historic Quadrangle, the Fort Sam Houston Museum tells the story of Fort Sam Houston from its beginning in 1845 as the Post at San Antonio to the present day. It also highlights the close relationship between the Post and San Antonio -- "Military City, USA" -- with roots extending back to the Spanish presidio of 1718. Fort Sam Houston is one of the oldest active Army posts in America. To visit, enter through the access gate on Walters Street, north of Interstate 35. Stop at the Visitor Center on Walters Street. All visitors 18 years or older must present a picture ID card. If you have any access questions, call the Visitor's Center at 210-221-2651.
Distance from our hotel: 15 min by car or Uber.
Fort Cavazos (Hood) Day Trip - Museum, 1st Cav Memorial Chapel, shopping.
Either Thurs, May 15 or Fri, May 16. We’ll decide once we get a better idea of who wants to go.
8:00am - 5:00pm
From our hotel: 2.5 hrs (one way) by private vehicle or hired van. Van transportation cost $25-$35 each, depending upon the number going.
San Antonio Missions (4) - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Group Self-guided Tour
https://www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park - historic Spanish colonial architecture more than 250 years old along with the stories of people who lived in the 4 Spanish missions in the 1700s.
Either Thurs, May 15 or Fri, May 16. We’ll decide once we get a better idea of who wants to go.
9am - 1:30pm 15 min drive from our hotel by hired van or private vehicle, if available.
Van transportation (if necessary) cost: approx $25-$35 per person, depending on the number going.
Admission to all 4 missions is free.
Free audiotours of each mission here: https://shorturl.at/h7H1V
Free guided tours daily 10a, 11a, 2:30p (no reservations required)
More tour info: https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/guided-programs.htm
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park has four distinct visitor areas, each about 2.5 miles from the next mission. We may spend approx 1 hr at each mission and the schedule is flexible within the group that participates, depending on your pace and interest in delving deeper into each site’s history and architecture.
Mission Concepción, 807 Mission Road. Closest to the city. Original buildings, architectural features, and frescoes. Established 1731. One of the oldest unrestored stone churches in the U.S.
Mission San José, 6701 .San José Drive. Known as the “Queen of the Missions”. The most complete and reconstructed mission in the park. Established 1720. Visitor Center nearby.
Mission San Juan, 9101 Graf Road. Mission & original farm fields irrigated by an acequia. Established 1731.
Mission Espada, 10040 Espada Road. The park’s southern-most mission. Established 1731.
Map, directions, & transportation. https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Missions brochure https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/upload/SAAN_Brochure-Both-sides-Bilingual.pdf
Downtown Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour - (1-3 hrs) Free
https://www.smart-guide.org/destinations/en/san-antonio/
We’ll download the app on the link above for a great self-guided audio walking tour of downtown San Antonio. Spend a hour or more enjoying the historic & cultural sights of San Antonio.
Narrated Evening Ghost Tour - Anyone interested in a fun evening out together on a ghost tour? Several options are available: walking tours, bus tours, haunted history tours, haunted pub crawl, haunted dinner tour, and more. Prices vary.
Find a great tour here on Viator: https://shorturl.at/rkmQz
Invite your buddies and let us know so we can promote this tour to the entire group.
Self-Guided Ghost Audio Tour - from Viator
Experience something new in San Antonio on a private, self-guided audio tour. An exclusive tour for you and your party of friends or family, enjoy the fun narration, music, and GPS navigation. Go on a walk that reveals the chilling stories of downtown's famous ghosts. No need to rush—start whenever you like and take breaks for drinks or to soak in the atmosphere. Visit the spooky ghost downtown of San Antonio; listen to their stories. Tour Alamo Plaza and Cenotaph, Majestic and Empire Theatres, and more. Learn the ghost stories of historic Menger Hotel, site of the Alamo battle, 114 Main Plaza, and Main Plaza. Go at your pace and schedule; listen to the audio tour again anytime. Let us know if you’re interested in a group tour.
$9.75 1 hour Purchase on Viator. https://shorturl.at/roK3z
Download app to your phone. Enjoy with friend & family!
Ladies Day Hill Country Shopping Trip to Boerne
Visit charming Boerne, TX, rich in history with its German-Texas heritage. Boerne is a shopper’s paradise, known for its many charming boutiques, gifts, clothing, decor, culinary, cafes, wineries, bistros, restaurants, and more. Either Thursday, May 15 or Fri, May 16. We’ll decide once we get a better idea of who wants to go.
9am - 4pm. 1 hr drive from our hotel (one-way) by private vehicle or hired van.
Van transportation cost: approx $25-$35 per person, depending on the number going.
Contact Jim Garvin if you are interested or have questions at [email protected] or 817-688-0731. No commitment at this time but we need to get an estimate of interest so we can begin planning.
Note: Private charter cruises are no longer available.
- Angry Skipper Annual Golf Game
- The Saga Light Show at the San Fernando Cathedral
- Fort Sam Houston Museum & Quadrangle Group Tour (2-3 hr)
- Fort Cavazos (Hood) Day Trip - Museum, 1st Cav Memorial Chapel, gift shop - Thurs or Fri
- San Antonio Missions (4) - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Group Self-guided Tour
- Downtown Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour - (1-3 hrs) Free
- Narrated Evening Ghost Tour
- Self-Guided Ghost Audio Tour 1 hr
- Ladies Day Shopping Trip to Boerne (5-6 hr)
Angry Skipper Annual Golf Game - Find more info & register on the ASA Registration Form.
The Saga Light Show at the San Fernando Cathedral
115 Main Plaza https://sfcathedral.org/
From our hotel: 5 min by car, 10 min walk
Showtimes: Tuesday through Sunday at 9 PM & 9:30 PM. Rain or shine.
Outdoor - Free
The San Fernando Cathedral is the oldest standing church building in Texas dating back to the 1730’s and is a majestic 18th-century landmark, standing as a testament to faith and history. The outdoor Saga Light Show is an explosion of color, light, music and historical images splashed over the facade of one of the city’s beloved San Fernando Cathedral. This awe-inspiring 24-minute video art projection shares the story of the land, water, people, battles, and development of San Antonio, the Lone Star State, and United States history. Please let us know if you are interested in joining us Thurs, or Friday night. Sign up at Registration.
Fort Sam Houston Museum & Quadrangle Group Tour (2-3 hr)
https://www.history.army.mil/museums/fieldMuseums/FSHMuseum/index.html#gallery
1405 E Grayson St, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Free 9:30am - 12:30pm Thurs, May 15 or Fri, May 16.
Located in the historic Quadrangle, the Fort Sam Houston Museum tells the story of Fort Sam Houston from its beginning in 1845 as the Post at San Antonio to the present day. It also highlights the close relationship between the Post and San Antonio -- "Military City, USA" -- with roots extending back to the Spanish presidio of 1718. Fort Sam Houston is one of the oldest active Army posts in America. To visit, enter through the access gate on Walters Street, north of Interstate 35. Stop at the Visitor Center on Walters Street. All visitors 18 years or older must present a picture ID card. If you have any access questions, call the Visitor's Center at 210-221-2651.
Distance from our hotel: 15 min by car or Uber.
Fort Cavazos (Hood) Day Trip - Museum, 1st Cav Memorial Chapel, shopping.
Either Thurs, May 15 or Fri, May 16. We’ll decide once we get a better idea of who wants to go.
8:00am - 5:00pm
From our hotel: 2.5 hrs (one way) by private vehicle or hired van. Van transportation cost $25-$35 each, depending upon the number going.
San Antonio Missions (4) - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Group Self-guided Tour
https://www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park - historic Spanish colonial architecture more than 250 years old along with the stories of people who lived in the 4 Spanish missions in the 1700s.
Either Thurs, May 15 or Fri, May 16. We’ll decide once we get a better idea of who wants to go.
9am - 1:30pm 15 min drive from our hotel by hired van or private vehicle, if available.
Van transportation (if necessary) cost: approx $25-$35 per person, depending on the number going.
Admission to all 4 missions is free.
Free audiotours of each mission here: https://shorturl.at/h7H1V
Free guided tours daily 10a, 11a, 2:30p (no reservations required)
More tour info: https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/guided-programs.htm
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park has four distinct visitor areas, each about 2.5 miles from the next mission. We may spend approx 1 hr at each mission and the schedule is flexible within the group that participates, depending on your pace and interest in delving deeper into each site’s history and architecture.
Mission Concepción, 807 Mission Road. Closest to the city. Original buildings, architectural features, and frescoes. Established 1731. One of the oldest unrestored stone churches in the U.S.
Mission San José, 6701 .San José Drive. Known as the “Queen of the Missions”. The most complete and reconstructed mission in the park. Established 1720. Visitor Center nearby.
Mission San Juan, 9101 Graf Road. Mission & original farm fields irrigated by an acequia. Established 1731.
Mission Espada, 10040 Espada Road. The park’s southern-most mission. Established 1731.
Map, directions, & transportation. https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Missions brochure https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/upload/SAAN_Brochure-Both-sides-Bilingual.pdf
Downtown Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour - (1-3 hrs) Free
https://www.smart-guide.org/destinations/en/san-antonio/
We’ll download the app on the link above for a great self-guided audio walking tour of downtown San Antonio. Spend a hour or more enjoying the historic & cultural sights of San Antonio.
Narrated Evening Ghost Tour - Anyone interested in a fun evening out together on a ghost tour? Several options are available: walking tours, bus tours, haunted history tours, haunted pub crawl, haunted dinner tour, and more. Prices vary.
Find a great tour here on Viator: https://shorturl.at/rkmQz
Invite your buddies and let us know so we can promote this tour to the entire group.
Self-Guided Ghost Audio Tour - from Viator
Experience something new in San Antonio on a private, self-guided audio tour. An exclusive tour for you and your party of friends or family, enjoy the fun narration, music, and GPS navigation. Go on a walk that reveals the chilling stories of downtown's famous ghosts. No need to rush—start whenever you like and take breaks for drinks or to soak in the atmosphere. Visit the spooky ghost downtown of San Antonio; listen to their stories. Tour Alamo Plaza and Cenotaph, Majestic and Empire Theatres, and more. Learn the ghost stories of historic Menger Hotel, site of the Alamo battle, 114 Main Plaza, and Main Plaza. Go at your pace and schedule; listen to the audio tour again anytime. Let us know if you’re interested in a group tour.
$9.75 1 hour Purchase on Viator. https://shorturl.at/roK3z
Download app to your phone. Enjoy with friend & family!
Ladies Day Hill Country Shopping Trip to Boerne
Visit charming Boerne, TX, rich in history with its German-Texas heritage. Boerne is a shopper’s paradise, known for its many charming boutiques, gifts, clothing, decor, culinary, cafes, wineries, bistros, restaurants, and more. Either Thursday, May 15 or Fri, May 16. We’ll decide once we get a better idea of who wants to go.
9am - 4pm. 1 hr drive from our hotel (one-way) by private vehicle or hired van.
Van transportation cost: approx $25-$35 per person, depending on the number going.