Visitor Information Package

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Benefiting government, industry and the public through

innovative science and technology

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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.

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 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 [email protected]. For admin

assistance please contact Kathy Coers at 210-522-2109 or via email at

[email protected].

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.

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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 San Antonio, TX Reservations: (877) 863-4780 Courtyard 6738 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX Reservations: (800) 614-2900 Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr.

San Antonio, TX 78251

Reservations: (210) 647-1234 La Quinta Ingram Park

7134 N.W. Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78284 Reservations: (210) 680-8883 Residence Inn 2838 Cinema Ridge, San Antonio, TX Reservations: (210) 509-3100 Comfort Suites 8021 Alamo Downs Pkw San Antonio, TX Reservations: (210) 681-6000

Radisson Hill Country Resort and Spa 9800 Westover Hills Blvd.

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 San Antonio, TX 78238 Reservations: (210) 509-3434 Best Western 6855 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX Reservations: (210) 520-8080

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Near the Airport

Courtyard Marriott 8615 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78217 Reservations: (210) 828-7200 Doubletree Hotel

37 N.E. Loop 410 at McCullough San Antonio, TX 78216

Reservations: (210)366-2424 Drury Inn Airport

953 N.E. Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78216

Reservations: (210) 308-8100

Hilton and Conference Center-Airport 611 N.W. Loop 410

Holiday Inn Express Airport North 16315 Hwy 281 N.

Reservations: (210) 402-3300 Holiday Inn Select Airport 77 N.E. Loop 410

Reservations: (210) 349-9900 Red Roof Inn San Antonio Airport 333 Wolfe Rd.

Reservations: (210) 340-4055 Residence Inn Airport

1014 N.E. Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78209

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Downtown San Antonio

Fairmont Hotel 401 S. Alamo

Reservations: (210) 224-8800 Fax: (210) 224-2767

Hilton Palacio Del Rio 200 S. Alamo Street San Antonio, TX 78205

Reservations: (210) 222-1400 Homewood Suites Hotel Downtown-Riverwalk

432 W. Market St.

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk 150 East Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 Reservations: (210) 227-9700 Hyatt Regency 123 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 Reservations: (210) 222-1234 La Mansion Del Rio

112 College Street San Antonio, TX 78205

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Downtown San Antonio (con’t.)

Marriott River Center 101 Bowie Street San Antonio, TX 78205 Reservations: (210) 223-1000 Marriott Riverwalk 711 E. River San Antonio, TX 78205 Reservations: (210) 224-4555 Menger Hotel 204 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 Reservations: (210) 223-4361 Residence Inn Alamo Plaza 425 Bonham

Sheraton Gunter Hotel 205 E. Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205

Reservations: (210) 227-3241 St. Anthony Crowne Plaza Hotel 300 E. Travis

Reservations: (210) 227-4392 The Watermark Hotel and Spa 212 West Crockett St.

San Antonio, TX

Reservations: (210) 223-8500 The Westin Riverwalk

420 West Market St. San Antonio, TX

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San Antonio Area Restaurants

(see following map for locations)

1. Acadiana Cafe(Cajun / Catfish) 1289 Southwest Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78227 (210) 674-0019 2. Applebee’s 5809 N. W. Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 210-521-1260

3. Asia Market & Kitchen

1739 Southwest Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78227 (210) 673-0662 4. Asia Restaurant 8035 Culebra Rd., Suite 107 San Antonio, TX 78251 210—680-7323

5. Barn Door Restaurant

Westover Hills Blvd @ Hwy151 San Antonio, TX

6. J Anthony’s Sea Food Cafe

7210 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 210 647-8681

7. Bennigans Grill and Tavern

2885 Cinema Rdg, San Antonio, TX 210-543-0855

8. Bill Miller Bar-B-Q

7140 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 210-523-1263 9. Café Milano 7530 Bandera Rd., Suite 102 San Antonio, TX 78238 210-680-8111

10. Cha Cha’s Restaurant

5616 Bandera Rd.

11. Chili's

4983 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78229 210-522-1210

12. Henry Puffy Tacos

6030 Bandera Rd. San Antonio, TX 210-432-7341

13. Dave’s and Buster’s of San Antonio 440 Crossroads Blvd San Antonio, TX. 78201 210-515-1515 14. Fuddruckers 6759 N.W. Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 210-522-1235 15. Jason’s Deli 5819 NW Loop 410, Suite #128 San Antonio, TX 210-647-5000

16. Joe’s Crab Shack

4744 N. W. Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78229 210-523-1010

17. Carino’s Italian Restaurant

231 SW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 210-543-9048

18. Los Barrios Mexican Restaurant

4223 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 732-6017

19. Lupita’s Mexican Restaurant

5923 Culebra Rd San Antonio, TX 210-684-1364 20. Olive Garden 6155 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 210-520-7935 21. Outback Steakhouse 5552 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 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 San Antonio, TX 210-520-3033 24. Texas Roadhouse 2893 Cinema Rdg, San Antonio, TX 210-521-2988 25. Tower of the Americas Restaurant Hemisfair Park, San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 223-3101 26. Green Vegetarian Cuisine and Coffee

1017 N. Flores Street San Antonio, TX 78212

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Visitor Information Package

Benefiting government, industry and the public through

innovative science and technology

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.

 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 [email protected]. For admin

assistance please contact Kathy Coers at 210-522-2109 or via email at

[email protected].

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.

Partial List of San Antonio Hotels

Near Southwest Research Institute

Near the Airport

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Downtown San Antonio

Downtown San Antonio (con’t.)

San Antonio Area Restaurants

San Antonio Area Restaurant Locator