The old Pearl Brewery was transformed into a lively mixed-use neighborhood a decade ago./ Nick Simonite/Visit San Antonio

The old Pearl Brewery was transformed into a lively mixed-use neighborhood a decade ago./ Nick Simonite/Visit San Antonio

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11 reasons (besides the NCAA Final Four) to visit San Antonio

Deep in the heart of Texas is a place where hoops trump football as the leading local sport -- the city of San Antonio -- home to the NBA Spurs and this year's Final Four of NCAA college basketball.