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Conference guide · San Antonio

Where to go during Society of Toxicology 2027 Annual Meeting and ToxExpo.

Thousands of toxicologists and researchers, plus ToxExpo exhibitors from labs, drug developers, consultancies, government agencies and universities.

Mar 14–17, 2027Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205Dates source ↗

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Our advice: book private rooms by January 31, 2027.

What's around Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205

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Dinner$$$$

Fogo de Chão San Antonio Riverwalk

849 E Commerce St #393 · next to Rivercenter, a few minutes' walk from the convention center

Brazilian churrasco with gauchos carving at the table. Private rooms come with screens or River Walk windows and can be joined up.

Client dinnerPrivate roomSemi-privateBig groupsEasy walkViews
Fits
River Room seats 16, Brasil 28, Gaucho 36, Churrasco 50; rooms combine for up to 125; semi-private area for 30
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Use the group dining line for parties over 14; the River Room has a glass wall onto the River Walk.
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GO RIO private river charter

Rivercenter boarding, 809 E River Walk · a few minutes' walk from the convention center

Hire a river barge and captain for your own cruise along the River Walk. You can pre-order drinks for the trip.

Client outingRelaxedLow effortOutdoorsViewsPregameEasy walk
Fits
Private charters for up to about 37 passengers
Cost
$under 30 per person (est.)
Tip
One hour costs less off-peak ($180) than peak ($230); call 210-227-4746 to book.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026
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Boudro's Texas Bistro

421 E Commerce St, River Walk · short walk from the convention center

A River Walk staple known for tableside guacamole and prickly pear margaritas. Several event rooms suit groups from a small dinner to 100 seated.

Client dinnerTeam dinnerPrivate roomEasy walkBig groups
Fits
Firewheel room seats up to 100; smaller rooms (The Schultz, The Overlook, Commerce Room) for other sizes
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Tip
Order the tableside guacamole for the table while the group settles in.
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Ghost City Tours Haunted Pub Crawl

615 E Houston St (federal courthouse) · short walk from the convention center

A two-hour walking crawl of downtown bars with ghost stories between stops. It is adults only.

WalkingEveningCasualUniqueEasy walk
Fits
Ticketed group walk; call about private group tours
Cost
$under 30 per person (est.)
Tip
Bring photo ID (21+ only) and take a rideshare to the start, as parking is tight.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026
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Escape The Room San Antonio

315 E Commerce St #100, River Walk district · short walk from the convention center

Three 60-minute escape rooms downtown, from a bank heist to a spy agency. Bigger groups can race each other across rooms.

CollaborativeCommunicationCompetitiveHands-onEveningEasy walk
Fits
Up to 12 players per room; three rooms for competition-style groups
Cost
$under 30 per person (est.)
Tip
Team-building bookings make every room private; contact them for multi-room packages.
Website ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026

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