View of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort

River Walk

Koi pond

10:15 AM

Wake up at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort , a secluded resort with elegant ranch house décor , and step out onto your private balcony to see the championship golf course and four-acre water park come to life . Enjoy chilaquiles or whiskey bacon waffles at breakfast at Springhouse Café , a complimentary benefit for booking this SELECT hotel through our agency .

To discover the city firsthand , you head straight to the River Walk . Also known as Paseo del Rio , this network of sidewalks 20 feet below street level winds under bridges and near shops , museums and restaurants . The five-mile stretch through downtown San Antonio takes on a festive atmosphere , as the walkways are filled with mariachi bands and buskers , and water taxis float along the riverbanks .

While the crowds invade the Alamo , you follow your travel agent ’ s sage advice and go to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park instead . At the four Spanish frontier missions of this UNESCO World Heritage Site , San Antonio ’ s rich history comes alive . You ’ re instantly transported back 300 years as you explore Mission Concepcion , Mission Espada , Mission San Juan and Mission San Jose — all of which still host regular church services .

As the sun reaches its full height , you retreat to the calm serenity of the Japanese Tea Garden . Previously a rock quarry , the site was beautifully transformed into a gorgeous park and cultural center filled with blossoming floral displays , 60-foot waterfalls and koi ponds . Make your way to the Jingu House , a picturesque stone-built café , and enjoy a bento box or noodle bowl .

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