The second edition of a popular Alamo City tourism guide is here—just in time to whet your summer wanderlust!
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In recent years—and with the help of a certain popular film, the idea of a “bucket list” has taken root in the American psyche. Typically these lists have emphasized experiences over the acquisition of things, which in and of itself is praiseworthy.
Naturally, travel writers have used the concept to identify those “must see” destinations in any given locale. Just last year alone, this website provided not one but two seasonal bucket list guides (See: Summer and Christmas).
It’s into that genre of travel writing that Denise Richter’s 100 Things to Do in San Antonio Before You Die fits. Her publisher, Reedy Press, just released the guide’s second edition, and now Richter is celebrating the release with scheduled events around town. To introduce the book better to our readers, Reedy Press provided us with a courtesy copy to review. (All opinions expressed here are our own, however.)
For those of us who love the Alamo City for being more than, well, the Alamo City, 100 Things to Do in San Antonio a handy resource. Informed by Richter’s natural wanderlust and deep appreciation for the city she calls home, it’s a useful rundown of those places, spaces, and events that make San Antonio such an amazing place to visit.
Yes, visit—even if you already live inside the city limits. Could there be a better place for a staycation than one of the country’s top travel destinations?
As you’d expect to find inside the book’s cheery cover, there are the usual destinations: the city’s storied missions, cultural centers, and green spaces. But Richter also includes mention of delicious foodie finds, noteworthy architecture, and shopping oases. At the back of the book you’ll also find a clever assortment of itineraries that you can follow verbatim or use as inspiration.
Richter’s day job is in education, as a journalism professor at Palo Alto College. The organization and clear language of the text reflect her facility with words. Furthermore, for almost a decade Richter has managed San Antonio Tourist, a local blog designed to help “folks who want to get beyond the Alamo and the River Walk.” Concise and accessible, the latest edition of her book dovetails nicely with her blog’s mission, helping visitors and residents alike better appreciate the wonders of beautiful San Antonio.
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