San Antonio: Truly The Heart of Texas
by Rochelle Smith
To many it’s the “Lone star State” and to others it is “cattle country”. Either way it is home to one of America’s best tourism cities boasting a warm climate, rich culture, southwest hospitality, great golf and a vibrant historical atmosphere. In fact, San Antonio has become a prime vacation spot for the whole family to enjoy.
Join me as I share my experience with you during a visit to The Westin La Cantera Resort, located just outside the downtown district of San Antonio and its Resort Course is home to the PGA Tours Valero Texas Open at La Cantera. This course greets you with breathtaking views. The most famous being the 7th tee which has an 80ft drop to the fairway that overlooks the roller coasters at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Theme Park in downtown San Antonio.
La Cantera Clubhouse
While at The Westin La Cantera you can also enjoy the Palmer Course. This 71 par 6,926 yd course was especially designed by the famous golfer Arnold Palmer. This course is very unique with its rock cropping and green folige. The Palmer course is known for its “signature” holes. The most amazing being the 4th hole with a waterfall and pond.
Other must-see sites while in San Antonio include the Mision San Antonio de Valero, or as it is commonly known as The Alamo; the famed Paseo Del Rio, the River Walk; the famous Boudro’s: A Texas bistro on the River Walk that serves your meal on one of their special river barges as you enjoy a fine glass of wine and prime rib and cruise along the river by candlelight.
San Antonio definitely is the “Heart of Texas.”
(…read more in the Summer 2010 issue)
