Isabella’s guidebook - San Antonio
Sightseeing
Hands-down, the most iconic part of San Antonio. The River Walk has been renovated and expanded in the past few years, which has resulted in a number of brand new cafes, restaurants, shops and museums popping up along the river.
You can find a map here to get an idea of where to park and purchase River Cruiser tickets: https://ye03y2vdn9c3eswbk2aghzr1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SAT09_SA_River_Walk.pdf
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San Antonio River Walk
Hands-down, the most iconic part of San Antonio. The River Walk has been renovated and expanded in the past few years, which has resulted in a number of brand new cafes, restaurants, shops and museums popping up along the river.
You can find a map here to get an idea of where to park and purchase River Cruiser tickets: https://ye03y2vdn9c3eswbk2aghzr1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SAT09_SA_River_Walk.pdf
San Antonio isn't called Alamo City for nothing! Here you can rediscover the gem of Texas history, stroll through the 4.2-acre complex and Alamo Gardens, then head back down to the River Walk for local experiences in dining, shopping and entertainment.
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The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio isn't called Alamo City for nothing! Here you can rediscover the gem of Texas history, stroll through the 4.2-acre complex and Alamo Gardens, then head back down to the River Walk for local experiences in dining, shopping and entertainment.
The Missions National Historical Park was named the first World Heritage Site in Texas by the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO), and includes the city’s four southernmost Spanish colonial missions – Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada. Today the missions represent the largest concentration of Spanish colonial missions in North America.
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Parque Histórico Nacional das Missões de San Antonio
6701 San Jose DrThe Missions National Historical Park was named the first World Heritage Site in Texas by the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO), and includes the city’s four southernmost Spanish colonial missions – Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada. Today the missions represent the largest concentration of Spanish colonial missions in North America.
Activities Around Town
The San Antonio Zoo is located in beautiful Brackenridge Park. This zoo is great to visit with or without kids - our favorite park of it is the bird enclosure where birds fly around freely around you (there is a net so they don't fly out too far). Worth the experience!
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Zoológico de San Antonio
3903 N St Mary's StThe San Antonio Zoo is located in beautiful Brackenridge Park. This zoo is great to visit with or without kids - our favorite park of it is the bird enclosure where birds fly around freely around you (there is a net so they don't fly out too far). Worth the experience!
Great shopping area with Mexican flare, flanked by cafes and restaurants. A visit to Mi Tierra is a must!
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Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce StGreat shopping area with Mexican flare, flanked by cafes and restaurants. A visit to Mi Tierra is a must!
This brewery is a beautiful landmark that offs dining, shopping, a farmers' market & event space. It has also become a nightlife and foodie hub with food trucks, outdoor bars and other cool hangouts located right at the start of the River Walk.
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Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyThis brewery is a beautiful landmark that offs dining, shopping, a farmers' market & event space. It has also become a nightlife and foodie hub with food trucks, outdoor bars and other cool hangouts located right at the start of the River Walk.
Touring & long-term exhibits about natural history, art & Texas heritage, plus a Science Treehouse. Check out their website for discounted tickets!
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Witte Museum
3801 BroadwayTouring & long-term exhibits about natural history, art & Texas heritage, plus a Science Treehouse. Check out their website for discounted tickets!
Huge selection of modern art for the art lovers out there! They have performances and it's good for kids!
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Museu de Arte McNay
6000 N New Braunfels AveHuge selection of modern art for the art lovers out there! They have performances and it's good for kids!
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrThe DoSeum
2800 BroadwayGreat Children's Museum!
Super unique activity to do on a rainy or super hot day!
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Cavernas Natural Bridge
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns RdSuper unique activity to do on a rainy or super hot day!
This is a place where you can grab a bite to eat and enter the River Walk!
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The Luxury
103 E Jones AveThis is a place where you can grab a bite to eat and enter the River Walk!
San Antonio Nightlife
We love strolling around St. Mary's on a night out! Check out Little Death Wine bar in particular!
This is one of our favorite parts of town with great cafes, eateries and bars.
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St. Mary's Strip
This is one of our favorite parts of town with great cafes, eateries and bars.
Neighborhoods
Known for its ornate 19th-century mansions, the residential King William neighborhood is also an indie arts hotspot with relaxed coffeehouses. Overlooking the San Antonio River, the Blue Star Contemporary complex includes exhibition spaces and artists’ studios in airy converted warehouses, plus eclectic restaurants, gift shops and a craft brewery. Just west, vendors at SoFlo Market sell handicrafts and vintage goods.
During Fiesta, this neighborhood is shut down for parades and vintage street markets!
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King William
Known for its ornate 19th-century mansions, the residential King William neighborhood is also an indie arts hotspot with relaxed coffeehouses. Overlooking the San Antonio River, the Blue Star Contemporary complex includes exhibition spaces and artists’ studios in airy converted warehouses, plus eclectic restaurants, gift shops and a craft brewery. Just west, vendors at SoFlo Market sell handicrafts and vintage goods.
During Fiesta, this neighborhood is shut down for parades and vintage street markets!
Food scene
Great place for brunch - it has a wonderful bakery, great quiche selection and assortment of salads and sandwiches.
This is a San Antonio institution that is open 24/7. Known for its margaritas, mariachis, menudo and panaderia!
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Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowThis is a San Antonio institution that is open 24/7. Known for its margaritas, mariachis, menudo and panaderia!
Chris Madrids
1900 Blanco RdFamous down home burger place!
One of our favorite healthy food spots in town. They have gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and keto-friendly dishes. Their empanadas in particular are heavenly!
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5 Points Local
1017 N Flores StOne of our favorite healthy food spots in town. They have gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and keto-friendly dishes. Their empanadas in particular are heavenly!
Scratch Kitchen
607 W Russell PlWe really love the patio at this restaurant with the view of the Tower of the Americas. Tapas-style menu with a great brunch selection. Highly recommend eating here on a breezy, warm night.
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Feast
1024 S Alamo StWe really love the patio at this restaurant with the view of the Tower of the Americas. Tapas-style menu with a great brunch selection. Highly recommend eating here on a breezy, warm night.
For all of the foodies -- this eatery serves Texas cuisine in a historic space also offers a second-story microbrewery. Located in the Pearl district.
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Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E Grayson StFor all of the foodies -- this eatery serves Texas cuisine in a historic space also offers a second-story microbrewery. Located in the Pearl district.
If you want a fancy meal in a beautiful place, this is the place to be! Located in the gorgeous Hotel Emma. Check out the hotel's rooftop bar at the end of the meal to top off the night!
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Supper
136 E Grayson StIf you want a fancy meal in a beautiful place, this is the place to be! Located in the gorgeous Hotel Emma. Check out the hotel's rooftop bar at the end of the meal to top off the night!
Rosella Coffee Company
203 E Jones AveGrab a bite to eat AND get on the river walk!
La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main AveThis is a San Antonio institution - a must do!
Local Hangout
This is a great bar, restaurant and music venue. It has a variety of American and Eastern European foods, nightly entertainment and great happy hours. Super relaxed and a great place to meet locals!
Web House Cafe & Bar
320 Blanco RdThis is a great bar, restaurant and music venue. It has a variety of American and Eastern European foods, nightly entertainment and great happy hours. Super relaxed and a great place to meet locals!
Garcia's is a San Antonio institution. It's been around for 25+ years and is known across town for it's brisket tacos.
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Garcia's Mexican Food To Go
842 Fredericksburg RdGarcia's is a San Antonio institution. It's been around for 25+ years and is known across town for it's brisket tacos.
Burnwood '68
18745 Redland RoadGreat local BBQ place -- They have outdoor seating, BYOB and music events.
This is a local spot to get all of your relaxation needs met - yoga, float spa, massage, you name it!
Transcend Health Spa
914 E Elmira StThis is a local spot to get all of your relaxation needs met - yoga, float spa, massage, you name it!
If you are into vinyl, this Austin-based business has expanded to San Antonio and offers a huge selection of records. They also have album release parties on a regular basis - great chance to meet the neighbors and listen to some good tunes!
Friends Of Sound Records
700 Fredericksburg RdIf you are into vinyl, this Austin-based business has expanded to San Antonio and offers a huge selection of records. They also have album release parties on a regular basis - great chance to meet the neighbors and listen to some good tunes!
We love this local Monte Vista hangout! It has great brunch, fantastic lunch menu and great dinners.
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Barbaro
2720 McCullough AveWe love this local Monte Vista hangout! It has great brunch, fantastic lunch menu and great dinners.
This is a super cute bakery and coffee shop - you can see the bakers make cookies and pastries in front of you while you shop!
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Lily's Cookies
2716 McCullough AveThis is a super cute bakery and coffee shop - you can see the bakers make cookies and pastries in front of you while you shop!
Grocery Stores
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadBest and largest grocery store
Central Market
4821 Broadway