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We had four optional tours at this year's conference, and all of them went great! As with everything else, we will be collecting survey feedback in order to assure next year's conference tours are even more in line with what attendees would like to have.
FULL!!! Southwest Research Institute Tour - Fri. Afternoon - FREE
www.swri.org
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is an independent, nonprofit applied research and development organization. The staff of more than 3,100 specializes in the creation and transfer of technology in engineering and the physical sciences. The Institute occupies more than 1,200 acres in San Antonio, Texas, and provides nearly two million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, workshops and offices. SwRI's total revenue for fiscal year 2007 was $501 million.
FULL!!! Riverwalk Boat Tour - Fri. After Dinner - $10 each
http://www.riosanantonio.com/content/publish/tours.shtml
This is a boat tour with entertaining narratives of the rich history of the San Antonio River and helpful information to assist you during your visit to the River Walk. Cruises are 35 to 40 minutes long and cover two and a half miles of the beautiful San Antonio River Walk.
Alamo Tour - Sat. Afternoon - FREE
http://www.thealamo.org/more.html
An event occurred in San Antonio nearly 170 years ago that is still remembered today. The historic event, as most visitors to the city will already know, was the epic Siege and Battle of the Alamo. Nevertheless, those who look for the remains of the battlefield are often disappointed or mystified by what they find at 300 Alamo Plaza. With a little preparation, however, a visit to the Alamo can be a rewarding and educational experience.
FULL!!! Transguide Tour - Sat. Afternoon - FREE
http://www.transguide.dot.state.tx.us/docs/atms_info.html
The Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) "smart highway" project called TransGuide became operational on July 26, 1995. TransGuide, an Intelligent Transportation System, was designed to provide information to motorists about traffic conditions, such as accidents, congestion, and construction. With the use of cameras, message signs, and fiber optics, TransGuide can detect travel times and respond rapidly to accidents and emergencies. Partners in the TransGuide project include TxDOT, the City of San Antonio (police/fire/EMS/traffic), and VIA Metropolitan Transit.
The possibility remains of additional tours becoming available, or one or more of these tours being cancelled. Notification via email will be made if such changes take place.
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