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<div id="pastingspan1" style="">San Antonio is an eclectic city full of rich history and diverse neighborhoods. While the usual landmarks like the Alamo and the River Walk are on most to-do lists, this quintessential American Southwest city has way more to offer&#8212;if you know where to look. San Antonio is hosting the <a href="http://convention.franchise.org/home?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=what-to-do-in-san-antonio-during-the-ifa-convention-3627" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International Franchise Association Convention</a> February 20 to February 23 and there are a number of things attendees can do in the host city during off hours. Here&#8217;s where to start:</div><div style="">&nbsp;</div><div><strong>San Antonio Missions National Historical Park</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The state of Texas has a storied history, and San Antonio is at the apex. One of the best places to see Texas history is the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=what-to-do-in-san-antonio-during-the-ifa-convention-3627" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">San Antonio Missions National Park</a>. The National Park contains four of the five Spanish frontier missions that were part of a Spanish colonization that started in the 1700s. You can learn about the Spanish and Native American heritage that was present in the city&#8217;s early days. Plus, this attraction is free&#8212;who doesn&#8217;t love free things?</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Smoke</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>It's sacrilege not to have barbeque when you come down to Texas. There are a number of barbeque joints in the city, but one of the newest locales to pop up is <a href="http://smoketherestaurant.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=what-to-do-in-san-antonio-during-the-ifa-convention-3627" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smoke</a>. Messy BBQ may not be the best idea for franchisees that are looking to network at the convention, but if you&#8217;re in the mood to indulge, try Smoke&#8217;s tender and juicy brisket.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Hotel Emma</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>When you first walk into the <a href="http://www.thehotelemma.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=what-to-do-in-san-antonio-during-the-ifa-convention-3627" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hotel Emma</a>, you&#8217;ll feel like you have entered a plush hotel only seen in Hollywood movies. The rustic-designed lobby is a great place to take a load off and relax after a long day of talking franchising. And visitors can pass the time thanks to an expansive library donated by the Harvard University Society of Fellows.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>San Antonio Stock Show &amp; Rodeo</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The San Antonio Spurs may be out of town during the IFA Convention, so visitors can go to the next best sporting event&#8212;the <a href="https://www.sarodeo.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=what-to-do-in-san-antonio-during-the-ifa-convention-3627" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">San Antonio Stock Show &amp; Rodeo</a>. The event has 1.6 million visitors each year and has a number of different attractions including a carnival, live music, horse auctions, food, drinks and, of course, an old fashioned rodeo by some of San Antonio&#8217;s best cowboys. You&#8217;ll feel like a real Texan after stopping by this event during your time off, so saddle up!</div>

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