Saturday--Tex-Mex and Shopping Galore
Start your day just outside the King William District with breakfast at The Guenther House. This home-turned-restaurant is famous for its biscuits. To add some regional flair to your meal, try the breakfast tacos filled with eggs and refried beans ($5.75).

Walk off your meal by taking a self-guided tour of this historic area. One of the city's most elegant neighborhoods, the 25-block region charms with huge Victorian-style homes decked out for Christmas. You can pick up a walking tour brochure at the San Antonio Conservation Society office on King William Street.

Next, make your way to La Villita, a community full of shops and working artists. This is the ideal place to buy a gift, such as Mexican Folk art, tin ornaments, or stained-glass creations. This is also where you'll find Larry Williams. The 83-year-old glassblower has been in the business for 54 years. Visit the small museum and workshop called Glassblower to watch him produce delicate ornaments. Then purchase a few for your friends ($6.50 each).

Stop for lunch at El Mirador, a Tex-Mex restaurant on the outskirts of the King William District. Though the temperature in San Antonio is usually just right this time of year, give yourself some extra warmth by ordering a steaming bowl of Mexican soup, served only on Saturdays. We especially enjoyed the Sopa Azteca, a combination of chicken, tortilla chips, avocados, and onions ($4.95).