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San Antonio, Texas

The story of the LGBTQ community in the early 20th century is buried deep in Texas history. A first-generation college student and young historian explored these lesser-known past events and early advocates and published his findings in the scholarly article, “Recovering Queer History in Texas: Female Impersonators, Public Opinion, and Policy Responses in the Early Twentieth Century.”

While pursuing his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Gene Alviar dedicated his research to uncover this piece of Texas history. But it was a challenge finding archives of a population that tried to remain in the shadows in this deeply conservative state.

Alviar’s first find was an old black and white flyer of the Wagon Wheel Night Club, a 1930s sanctuary for the LGBTQ community. The flyer has since faded to a yellow tint as it’s slowly deteriorated over the years, but is still visible enough to make out the subject: a man dressed as a woman surrounded by an entourage of performers. It was this discovery that led Alviar to other small triumphs and failures that ultimately became the foundation of the modern LGBTQ rights movement.

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Accommodations

A Yellow Rose Bed and Breakfast

Fronting a tree-lined residential street in the south of Downtown, this elegant Victorian-style B&B is 2 blocks from the San Antonio River, a 15-minute walk from the Tower of the Americas observation deck and less than a mile from The Alamo. 


The quaint, antiques-filled rooms offer private access from a wraparound porch. All feature free WiFi, TVs and en suite bathrooms, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some add seating areas. Full breakfast is served in-room.

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Aloft San Antonio Airport

Off I-410, this sleek hotel is 2.9-mile drive from San Antonio International Airport and 9.2 miles from Alamo Mission in San Antonio. 


All modern rooms have 42-inch flat-screen TVs with plug-and-play hubs, plus free WiFi, minifridges and coffeemakers. They also have desks and walk-in showers. Kids get air mattresses, bedding, and goody bags. Dogs receive beds, treats and toys (fee).

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Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

Overlooking the River Walk, this modern hotel with a palazzo-like exterior is a 9-minute walk from the Alamo. 


Sophisticated rooms and suites with plantation shutters offer free Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and desks, as well as 24-hour room service and in-room spa services. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the river or courtyard. 

Amenities include a contemporary American restaurant and a cocktail bar, both with river views, plus an exercise room.

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Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

This upscale, modern hotel on the iconic San Antonio Riverwalk is a 6-minute walk from the Alamo Mission, and 8 minutes' walk from the galleries of the historic La Villita district. 


The high-end, modern rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded quarters offer views of the River Walk or the Alamo. Suites feature iPod docks, wet bars and separate living/sleeping areas. 

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JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

Within a 3-minute walk of the TPC San Antonio golf course, this high-end resort is also 16 miles from Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch and 17 miles from Natural Bridge Caverns. 


Featuring balconies, minifridges and marble bathrooms, the sophisticated rooms have flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi (fee) and work desks. Upgraded rooms and suites include separate living rooms, wall beds and/or pull-out sofas.

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Painted Lady Inn B&B

Set in a quaint Victorian home dating from 1894, this cozy B&B is less than a mile from shopping at the Lloyd Center Mall, 2 miles from Lan Su Chinese Garden and 3 miles from Portland Saturday Market. 


The genteel, individually decorated rooms come with TVs and free WiFi. Some add fireplaces, sitting areas and/or private bathrooms. A secluded cottage with a kitchen is also available.

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Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio

A 5-minute walk from the San Antonio River Walk, this downtown hotel is also a 8 miles from San Antonio International Airport. 


The updated rooms have free Wi-Fi, plus flat-screen TVs and work areas with desks and ergonomic chairs. Suites add separate seating areas. Club rooms provide access to a lounge that includes continental breakfast, all-day snacks and afternoon appetizers.

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The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Situated in the heart of downtown, overlooking Travis Park, our AAA Four Diamond hotel offers easy access to the trendy restaurants and historic landmarks in San Antonio, Texas. Visit the Alamo for a glimpse into Texas' past or stroll the idyllic waterfront promenade of the Riverwalk. The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio opened in 1909 and has been designated as a national historic site.

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The Emily Morgan Hotel

This iconic 1920s hotel overlooking the Alamo is a 10-minute stroll from galleries in the colorful La Villita Historic Arts Village, and 3 blocks from the iconic River Walk. 


Polished rooms include modern furnishings and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and Wi-Fi (fee). Suites add living areas; some have whirlpool tubs.

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The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio

Thrive during your stay at The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio. Situated on the Riverwalk's quiet end, our upscale hotel is near the Pearl District, home to downtown restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment. Walk to the historic Alamo or the Spanish Governor’s Palace to admire its white adobe architecture. On the weekend, Six Flags Fiesta Texas and the San Antonio Zoo are just a short drive away.

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The Arbor House Inn & Suites

This traditional B&B, in an ornate home with a porch and stained-glass windows, is a 6-minute walk from Lake Skaneateles and 7.3 miles from Auburn. 


Sophisticated, individually decorated rooms and suites are furnished with antiques and oriental rugs, and have high-speed Internet and TVs. Some rooms and all suites have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs; suites also feature porches. There's also an apartment with a kitchen and a private deck.

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Staybridge Suites

All the comforts of home with useful, money saving amenities in the location ideal for convention attendees, tourists or business travelers. Each spacious studio, 1 or 2 bedroom suite includes a full kitchen, living area, desk and bedroom. Spread out and ?get comfortable? for an enjoyable night or extended stay. 


Enjoy our daily breakfast buffet, light dinner and drinks at our Evening Social on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and 24-hour business center. With the outdoor pool, patio, grills, 24-hour self-service laundry facility and fitness center some guests think staying at Staybridge Suites is even better than home.

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Attractions

San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral

San Fernando Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de San Fernando) also called the Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria and Guadalupe (Spanish: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria y Guadalupe) is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church located in downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA, facing the city's Main Plaza. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the seat of its archbishop. Its dome serves as the city of San Antonio's cultural and geographical center. 

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The Alamo

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) formed in 1895 and began trying to preserve the Alamo. Adina Emilia De Zavala and Clara Driscoll successfully convinced the state legislature in 1905 to purchase the remaining buildings and to name the DRT as the permanent custodian of the site. Over the next century, periodic attempts were made to transfer control of the Alamo from the DRT. In early 2015, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush officially removed control of the Alamo to the Texas General Land Office. The Alamo and the four missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 5, 2015.

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Largest Boots in Texas

Washington political reporters were fascinated with the boots' potential to stomp big things. Bob cheerfully claimed that each could hold 300,000 gallons of beer, and promoted them as the World's Largest, even though they probably were not. "In those days there weren't any books or resources like Roadside America," Bob told us. "I wouldn't have believed there was a pair any bigger." 

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Old Mission San Jose

Mission San José is a Spanish mission located in the present-day city of Fremont, California. It was founded on June 11, 1797, by the Franciscan order and was the fourteenth Spanish mission established in California. The mission is the namesake of the Mission San José district of Fremont, which was an independent town subsumed into the city when it was incorporated in 1957. 

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The Guenther House Museum

The Guenther House is a restaurant, museum and store located at 205 E. Guenther Street in the King William neighborhood of the Bexar County city of San Antonio in the U.S. state of Texas. Currently operated by C. H. Guenther and Son. Inc., the home was originally built as a private residence in 1859 by Pioneer Flour Mills founder Carl Hilmar Guenther. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Bexar County, Texas on October 11, 1990.

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Bars & Clubs

Pegasus

This horse has been flying since 1994, this December (2017) will be the Pegasus 23th year Anniversary making it the oldest, undefeated bar still standing on the Strip and located at the Heart of the Strip in the Beautiful Tobin Hill section of downtown ?Beautiful San Antonio? adjacent to Crockett Park. The Pegasus offers top quality theme bars, a camp atmosphere with friendly staff, great music, and fun for all over 21 years of age.

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Cowabungas

Downtown SATX's Neighborhood Waterhole has the drink specials you need! Come by and say hi! 402. E Travis. Next to the St. Anthony Hotel.

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2015 Club

Neighborhood bar located on San Pedro Avenue in San Antonio, Texas. LGBT friendly (friendly in general) everyone is welcomed! 2015 Place is an awesome bar to grab an ice cold beer or handcrafted cocktail, we have theist liquor selection in town voted by us. There are pool tables, a dart board, private lounge area, dance floor, a shaded patio, numerous televisions and a jukebox with a fantastic sound system! Newly renovated, and under new ownership.

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Bonham Exchange

THE LEGENDARY BONHAM EXCHANGE 


We're San Antonio's PREMIER Dance Club! The 25,000 square foot nightclub that awaits inside the historic building located at 411 Bonham Street in Downtown San Antonio, Texas. 


3 Levels + a massive patio with multiple DJs playing various genres like House, Dance, EDM, Top-40, Latin, & Hip Hop. Heart pounding sound systems and immersive lights shows will overtake your senses the minute you step inside. Over 10+ bar stations house some of the very best bartenders in San Antonio, while our amazing drink specials keep our loyal guests coming back for more!

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Heat

San Antonio's #1 Nightclub & Showbar.

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Knockout

KNOCKOUT is the newest LBGTQ bar to play at on the San Antonio Strip. When the sun starts to set, the party begins HERE. Come watch the sport games on one of our 15 flat screens or mingle and shoot pool, and play games in our back bar. If that's not enough... you can party and grub at our full kitchen and pizza parlor right next door.

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Purgatory

Purgatory - Gay Bar in San Antonio!

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Sparky's Pub

Since 2010 - Sparky's Pub is an old english style pub located off Main Ave, apart of the San Antonio strip. Here you can enjoy a cold draft beer or cocktail in a friendly relaxing atmosphere. Take a turn on the pool table, shoot darts in the game room, or hangout in our front bar patio.

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Restaurants

Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine

San Antonio's Highest Rated Mexican Restaurant as determined by Zagat voters in 2012, 2013 & 2014.

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Tycoon Flats

The Alamo, The Riverwalk & TYCOON FLATS... Missions Accomplished! 


Come on down and enjoy the Best Burger in San Antonio chosen from our great selection while you cool off in the shade of our Beautiful Beer Garden and enjoy the Fabulous Food and Great Drinks. We also serve many other house specialties from our Famous Fish Tacos and Fried Pickles to our Awesome Paninis, Soups and Salads. Bring the family and enjoy a Family Friendly Restaurant in San Antonio with a play area for the kids right in the beer garden.

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Luther's Cafe

The restaurant that stands for something that matters! We have brought acceptance and awareness in this community here at Luther?s Cafe. When one of us falls we all fall. When one of us shines, we all shine. We spread love, unity, and respect to one another unconditionally for years now. It?s fair to say we are the voice of difference and definition of pride. This is OUR culture. Together we are The Strip SA strong!

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Boudros Texas Bistro On the River

Step into Boudro's, a Texas bistro, and experience why it has been one of the most treasured and popular attractions on the San Antonio River Walk since 1986. 


Settle into a table along the riverwalk's bank and bask in our warm and welcoming hospitality as you enjoy a prickly pear margarita and then delight in the tableside guacamole presentation that's a San Antonio treasure. Order a bottle of wine from our extensive cellar that's specifically chosen to pair with the big and bold flavors of executive chef Danny Ibarra, who marries the traditions and history of South Texas with the finesse of the world's finest restaurants.

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Zushi Sushi

Explore the exotically familiar and the authentically creative as Sushi Zushi fuses Japanese traditions with modern tastes. Dedicated to purists, adventurers and first-timers alike, our masterful chefs select the freshest ingredients and combine them into extraordinary, hand-prepared artistry for the body and soul. Embark on a memorable dining experience, prepared to amaze. Satisfy your appetite and your curiosity as Sushi Zushi balances traditional Japanese roots with Latin American influences into an expansive menu far beyond the ordinary. 

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Art / Entertainment

Guinness World Records Museum

San Antonio's and Texas's ONLY year-round haunted experience! Explore some of South Texas's very own local legends in this TERRIFYINGLY FUN attraction!

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The DoSeum

The DoSeum is much more than a children?s museum. It?s a place where interactive fun and hands-on learning come together?a place where minds are always at play. The DoSeum offers exhibits, programs, camps, classes, and field trips designed for all learners, encouraging young minds to explore the joy of learning through connections to STEM, the arts, and literacy. Originally founded as San Antonio Children's Museum, The DoSeum has grown over the past 25 years to become a premier leader in informal education, while still staying true to the mission of connecting families and transforming communities.

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Lucchese Boot Co

Best Boots In America!

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UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures

The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures gives voice to the experiences of people from across the globe who call Texas home. 


The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures gives voice to the experiences of people from across the globe who call Texas home, providing insight into our past, present and future.

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Resources

Pride Center San Antonio

Our goal: to establish the center as a clearinghouse that would work in alliance, rather than in competition, with existing programs and services within our community. Initial contact was made with community members at large to gain a perspective on how well received an LGBT organization would be in the city.

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Shopping

Fiesta on the Main

Talent in the arts and crafts business never ceases. We keep discovering new talent and products every single day. We are committed to bring our customers the best quality that Latin American popular art and folk art can offer at the best possible price. Today, our products have expanded beyond Latin American hand made products to better suit the needs of our customers. Our commitment is the same with these non-Latin American made products. The artisans and the Mexico Worldwide family thank you for your patronage. Gracias. 

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Kings X Toy Soldiers

Cozy shop showcasing toy soldiers, war memorabilia & collector's items plus decorative dioramas.

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Male B Wear

For us, underwear is more than a basic garment; we believe underwear is an intimate part of you that reflects your personality and uniqueness. We are sure our products highlight your personal attributes, just like your personality! 


We are dedicated to connecting you with the best variety in men?s underwear. In addition, we strive to offer you a comfortable shopping environment and experience to help you look and feel your best.

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Atlantis Discovered

Atlantis Discovered is a unique store. We have constantly ever changing inventory. You?re not likely to see the same thing twice. We have gifts and jewelry that you?d be hard pressed to find anywhere else. Atlantis-Discovered is a gift box full of unique finds from all over the world.

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Outlaws Western Wear

Outlaws Western Wear is dedicated to offer you the best deal possible and making sure you walk away satisfied with your purchase. Outlaws Western Wear is family owned and operated, where customer satisfaction is our priority. Discover why our loyal customers love our collection of unique, authentic cowboy boots, western clothing, cowboy hats and more! Come by and see one of our friendly staff members that will gladly help you find the right pair of cowboy boots.

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is an international franchisor, confectionery manufacturer and retail operator in the United States, Canada, Philippines, Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. The Company is based in the charming historical town of Durango located on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Colorado. From its 53,000 square foot factory, the Company manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolate candies and other confectionery products to supply its many franchise locations, delivered fresh by its fleet of refrigerated trucks. 

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Zebra Z

Adult novelties, mens underwear, womens lingerie, bachelorette party items, Pride items, Unique Gifts and more!

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Satel's

In 1950, Toffe and Selma Satel decided that San Antonio was ready for a fine menswear store. Then and now, Satel?s has always carried the finest names in fashion with an eye on the latest trends.Our sense of style and reputation for service has earned distinction as San Antonio?s premier Men?s Store.

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