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1 Benefiting government, industry and the public through innovative science and technology Visitor Information Package Southwest Research Institute P.O. Drawer Culebra Road San Antonio, Texas

2 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI ) Profile: SwRI, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is one of the oldest and largest independent, nonprofit, applied research and development (R&D) organizations in the United States. Founded in 1947, SwRI provides contract research and development services to industrial and government clients. The Institute is governed by a board of directors, which is advised by approximately 100 trustees. SwRI's 11 technical divisions offer a wide range of technical expertise and services in such areas as chemistry, space science, nondestructive evaluation, automation, engine design, mechanical engineering, electronics and more. The Institute occupies more than 1,200 acres and provides more than 2 million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, workshops and offices. In 2010, SwRI sponsored $6.7 million in internal research to develop innovative technologies that ultimately benefit clients. Directions to Southwest Research Institute and Bldg. 178: From San Antonio International Airport: (see map on page 4) Exit the airport and take Loop 410 West. Take the Culebra Road exit and turn left onto Culebra. After about one mile, turn right at the SwRI main gate. From Downtown San Antonio: (see map on page 4) Take IH-10/35 South or IH-37 South to I-10 West; take Hwy 90 to Hwy 151. Take Hwy 151 N. Exit at Callaghan, turn right. At Culebra Rd., turn left. At first signal, about one-half mile, turn left at the SwRI main gate. 2

3 From Main Gate to Bldg. 178: (see map on page 5) From the main entrance at Southwest Research Institute please proceed past gatehouse and guards, do not stop. Proceed up hill to 4-way stop. Turn left on to Martin Goland Ave. Follow street down to 3rd building on left side. Building number is 178. Parking is located on both sides of building and in front. Enter through front doors and see receptionist. Contact Information: Your host at Southwest Research Institute is Michael Epperly. He can be reached at or via at For admin assistance please contact Kathy Coers at or via at Hotels: (pages 6-8) By supplying this list, SwRI does not endorse or recommend any of these establishments. This list is given solely as an aid in finding accommodations near SwRI, San Antonio International Airport, and the San Antonio Riverwalk area (downtown). Area Restaurants with Map: (pages 9 and 10) Area restaurants with addresses including map. By supplying this list, SwRI does not endorse or recommend any of these establishments. 3

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6 Partial List of San Antonio Hotels By supplying this list, SwRI does not endorse or recommend any of these establishments. This list is given solely as an aid in finding accommodations near SwRI, San Antonio International Airport, and the San Antonio Riverwalk area (downtown). For a more detailed list of accommodations, visit the San Antonio's Convention and Visitors Bureau. Near Southwest Research Institute Holiday Inn Express 2861 Cinema Ridge Reservations: (877) Courtyard 6738 NW Loop 410 Reservations: (800) Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr Reservations: (210) La Quinta Ingram Park 7134 N.W. Loop Reservations: (210) Residence Inn 2838 Cinema Ridge, Reservations: (210) Comfort Suites 8021 Alamo Downs Pkw Reservations: (210) Radisson Hill Country Resort and Spa 9800 Westover Hills Blvd Reservations: (210) Ramada Limited Sea World Area 7043 Culebra Rd. San Antonio Reservations: (210) Red Roof Inn 6880 N.W. Loop Reservations: (210) Best Western 6855 NW Loop 410 Reservations: (210)

7 Near the Airport Courtyard Marriott 8615 Broadway Reservations: (210) Doubletree Hotel 37 N.E. Loop 410 at McCullough Reservations: (210) Drury Inn Airport 953 N.E. Loop Reservations: (210) Hilton and Conference Center-Airport 611 N.W. Loop Reservations: (210) Holiday Inn Express Airport North Hwy 281 N Reservations: (210) Holiday Inn Select Airport 77 N.E. Loop Reservations: (210) Red Roof Inn San Antonio Airport 333 Wolfe Rd Reservations: (210) Residence Inn Airport 1014 N.E. Loop Reservations: (210) Downtown San Antonio Fairmont Hotel 401 S. Alamo Reservations: (210) Fax: (210) Hilton Palacio Del Rio 200 S. Alamo Street Reservations: (210) Homewood Suites Hotel Downtown- Riverwalk 432 W. Market St Reservations: (210) Hotel Valencia Riverwalk 150 East Houston Reservations: (210) Hyatt Regency 123 Losoya Reservations: (210) La Mansion Del Rio 112 College Street Reservations: (210) Marriott Plaza San Antonio 555 S. Alamo Reservations: (210)

8 Downtown San Antonio (con t.) Marriott River Center 101 Bowie Street Reservations: (210) Marriott Riverwalk 711 E. River Reservations: (210) Menger Hotel 204 Alamo Plaza Reservations: (210) Residence Inn Alamo Plaza 425 Bonham Reservations: (210) Sheraton Gunter Hotel 205 E. Houston St Reservations: (210) St. Anthony Crowne Plaza Hotel 300 E. Travis Reservations: (210) The Watermark Hotel and Spa 212 West Crockett St. Reservations: (210) The Westin Riverwalk 420 West Market St. Reservations: (210)

9 San Antonio Area Restaurants (see following map for locations) 1. Acadiana Cafe(Cajun / Catfish) 1289 Southwest Loop (210) Applebee s 5809 N. W. Loop Asia Market & Kitchen 1739 Southwest Loop (210) Asia Restaurant 8035 Culebra Rd., Suite Barn Door Restaurant Westover Hills Hwy J Anthony s Sea Food Cafe 7210 NW Loop Bennigans Grill and Tavern 2885 Cinema Rdg, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q 7140 NW Loop Café Milano 7530 Bandera Rd., Suite Cha Cha s Restaurant 5616 Bandera Rd Chili's 4983 NW Loop Henry Puffy Tacos 6030 Bandera Rd Dave s and Buster s of San Antonio 440 Crossroads Blvd Fuddruckers 6759 N.W. Loop Jason s Deli 5819 NW Loop 410, Suite # Joe s Crab Shack 4744 N. W. Loop Carino s Italian Restaurant 231 SW Loop Los Barrios Mexican Restaurant 4223 Blanco Road (210) Lupita s Mexican Restaurant 5923 Culebra Rd Olive Garden 6155 NW Loop Outback Steakhouse 5552 NW Loop Rudy s BBQ Westover Hills Blvd (Hwy 151) San Antonio, Texas (210) Sea Island 5959 NW Loop Texas Roadhouse 2893 Cinema Rdg, Tower of the Americas Restaurant Hemisfair Park, (210) Green Vegetarian Cuisine and Coffee 1017 N. Flores Street (210)

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