Benefiting government, industry and the public through innovative science and technology Visitor Information Package Southwest Research Institute P.O. Drawer 28510 6220 Culebra Road San Antonio, Texas 78228-0510
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
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 210-522-3477 or via email at mepperly@swri.org. For admin assistance please contact Kathy Coers at 210-522-2109 or via email at kcoers@swri.org. 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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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) 863-4780 Courtyard 6738 NW Loop 410 Reservations: (800) 614-2900 Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr. 78251 Reservations: (210) 647-1234 La Quinta Ingram Park 7134 N.W. Loop 410 78284 Reservations: (210) 680-8883 Residence Inn 2838 Cinema Ridge, Reservations: (210) 509-3100 Comfort Suites 8021 Alamo Downs Pkw Reservations: (210) 681-6000 Radisson Hill Country Resort and Spa 9800 Westover Hills Blvd. 78251 Reservations: (210) 509-9800 Ramada Limited Sea World Area 7043 Culebra Rd. San Antonio 78238 Reservations: (210) 521-1485 Red Roof Inn 6880 N.W. Loop 410 78238 Reservations: (210) 509-3434 Best Western 6855 NW Loop 410 Reservations: (210) 520-8080 6
Near the Airport Courtyard Marriott 8615 Broadway 78217 Reservations: (210) 828-7200 Doubletree Hotel 37 N.E. Loop 410 at McCullough 78216 Reservations: (210)366-2424 Drury Inn Airport 953 N.E. Loop 410 78216 Reservations: (210) 308-8100 Hilton and Conference Center-Airport 611 N.W. Loop 410 78216 Reservations: (210) 340-6060 Holiday Inn Express Airport North 16315 Hwy 281 N. 78232 Reservations: (210) 402-3300 Holiday Inn Select Airport 77 N.E. Loop 410 78216 Reservations: (210) 349-9900 Red Roof Inn San Antonio Airport 333 Wolfe Rd. 78216 Reservations: (210) 340-4055 Residence Inn Airport 1014 N.E. Loop 410 78209 Reservations: (210) 805-8118 Downtown San Antonio Fairmont Hotel 401 S. Alamo 78205 Reservations: (210) 224-8800 Fax: (210) 224-2767 Hilton Palacio Del Rio 200 S. Alamo Street 78205 Reservations: (210) 222-1400 Homewood Suites Hotel Downtown- Riverwalk 432 W. Market St. 78205 Reservations: (210) 222-1515 Hotel Valencia Riverwalk 150 East Houston 78205 Reservations: (210) 227-9700 Hyatt Regency 123 Losoya 78205 Reservations: (210) 222-1234 La Mansion Del Rio 112 College Street 78205 Reservations: (210) 518-1000 Marriott Plaza San Antonio 555 S. Alamo 78205 Reservations: (210) 229-1000 7
Downtown San Antonio (con t.) Marriott River Center 101 Bowie Street 78205 Reservations: (210) 223-1000 Marriott Riverwalk 711 E. River 78205 Reservations: (210) 224-4555 Menger Hotel 204 Alamo Plaza 78205 Reservations: (210) 223-4361 Residence Inn Alamo Plaza 425 Bonham 78205 Reservations: (210) 212-5555 Sheraton Gunter Hotel 205 E. Houston St. 78205 Reservations: (210) 227-3241 St. Anthony Crowne Plaza Hotel 300 E. Travis 78205 Reservations: (210) 227-4392 The Watermark Hotel and Spa 212 West Crockett St. Reservations: (210) 223-8500 The Westin Riverwalk 420 West Market St. Reservations: (210) 224-6500 8
San Antonio Area Restaurants (see following map for locations) 1. Acadiana Cafe(Cajun / Catfish) 1289 Southwest Loop 410 78227 (210) 674-0019 2. Applebee s 5809 N. W. Loop 410 210-521-1260 3. Asia Market & Kitchen 1739 Southwest Loop 410 78227 (210) 673-0662 4. Asia Restaurant 8035 Culebra Rd., Suite 107 78251 210 680-7323 5. Barn Door Restaurant Westover Hills Blvd @ Hwy151 6. J Anthony s Sea Food Cafe 7210 NW Loop 410 210 647-8681 7. Bennigans Grill and Tavern 2885 Cinema Rdg, 210-543-0855 8. Bill Miller Bar-B-Q 7140 NW Loop 410 210-523-1263 9. Café Milano 7530 Bandera Rd., Suite 102 78238 210-680-8111 10. Cha Cha s Restaurant 5616 Bandera Rd. 210-681-2066 11. Chili's 4983 NW Loop 410 78229 210-522-1210 12. Henry Puffy Tacos 6030 Bandera Rd. 210-432-7341 13. Dave s and Buster s of San Antonio 440 Crossroads Blvd. 78201 210-515-1515 14. Fuddruckers 6759 N.W. Loop 410 78217 210-522-1235 15. Jason s Deli 5819 NW Loop 410, Suite #128 210-647-5000 16. Joe s Crab Shack 4744 N. W. Loop 410 78229 210-523-1010 17. Carino s Italian Restaurant 231 SW Loop 410 210-543-9048 18. Los Barrios Mexican Restaurant 4223 Blanco Road 78212 (210) 732-6017 19. Lupita s Mexican Restaurant 5923 Culebra Rd 210-684-1364 20. Olive Garden 6155 NW Loop 410 210-520-7935 21. Outback Steakhouse 5552 NW Loop 410 210-509-4329 22. Rudy s BBQ 10623 Westover Hills Blvd (Hwy 151) San Antonio, Texas 78251 (210) 520-5552 23. Sea Island 5959 NW Loop 410 210-520-3033 24. Texas Roadhouse 2893 Cinema Rdg, 210-521-2988 25. Tower of the Americas Restaurant Hemisfair Park, 78201 (210) 223-3101 26. Green Vegetarian Cuisine and Coffee 1017 N. Flores Street 78212 (210) 320-5865 9
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