Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
In Sunset Station....in the building formerly-occupied by Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is a BBQ restaurant so trendy and so completely carnivorous that it could only be located in Texas. The space is amazing, and the food....well, if the idea of a BBQ sandwich with meat instead of bread and sides of beef instead of beans is to your liking, then this is definitely the place for you. Smoke's website features images of roasted pigs and all manner of Mesquite-infused protein, so you know they're serious about their menu - and, the art of BBQ.
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Smoke BBQ+SKYBAR
501 E Crockett StIn Sunset Station....in the building formerly-occupied by Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is a BBQ restaurant so trendy and so completely carnivorous that it could only be located in Texas. The space is amazing, and the food....well, if the idea of a BBQ sandwich with meat instead of bread and sides of beef instead of beans is to your liking, then this is definitely the place for you. Smoke's website features images of roasted pigs and all manner of Mesquite-infused protein, so you know they're serious about their menu - and, the art of BBQ.
Literally just up the street from the house, in what always looks to us like a converted KFC franchise, sits what some call the greatest Chinese restaurant outside of Beijing and others feel is more dastardly than Tai Pei frozen meals. We leave that to you to decide....but, we do know that (a) there's not another Asian restaurant for miles, (b) they have a drive-thru lane, and (3) they're super cheap. Like, $5.99 dinner specials with entrée, fried rice and egg roll kinda cheap. Soooooo, as Donald Trump always says, "What have you got to lose?"
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Wen Wah Chinese Restaurant
531 N New Braunfels AveLiterally just up the street from the house, in what always looks to us like a converted KFC franchise, sits what some call the greatest Chinese restaurant outside of Beijing and others feel is more dastardly than Tai Pei frozen meals. We leave that to you to decide....but, we do know that (a) there's not another Asian restaurant for miles, (b) they have a drive-thru lane, and (3) they're super cheap. Like, $5.99 dinner specials with entrée, fried rice and egg roll kinda cheap. Soooooo, as Donald Trump always says, "What have you got to lose?"
"Somewhere between the classic R&B music that greets visitors and the Hummingbird Cake that ends a filling meal, the food, atmosphere and staff at Mrs. Kitchen can brighten a day!" That's what the Taste editor of the San Antonio Express-News had to say about this little slice of culinary heaven, located just a hop-skip-and-a-jump from the house and oh-so-very near the San Antonio National Cemetery (no correlation, we swear....) And, with a philosophy that ensures that you'll be warmly-greeted with true Southern hospitality and served-up food in a clean, cozy and comfortable atmosphere just like at Grandma's place, it's a good bet that you'll keep coming back for more! It's classic soul food!
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Mrs. Kitchen Soul Food Restaurant and Bakery
5237 Walzem Road"Somewhere between the classic R&B music that greets visitors and the Hummingbird Cake that ends a filling meal, the food, atmosphere and staff at Mrs. Kitchen can brighten a day!" That's what the Taste editor of the San Antonio Express-News had to say about this little slice of culinary heaven, located just a hop-skip-and-a-jump from the house and oh-so-very near the San Antonio National Cemetery (no correlation, we swear....) And, with a philosophy that ensures that you'll be warmly-greeted with true Southern hospitality and served-up food in a clean, cozy and comfortable atmosphere just like at Grandma's place, it's a good bet that you'll keep coming back for more! It's classic soul food!
Located just East of downtown and less than 1 mile from the famous Alamo and Riverwalk, J & I Café has been serving up some of San Antonio's finest Mexican food for over 22 years. At J & I Café, every dish is prepared fresh and daily, like their steaming Caldo (soup) and delicious Menudo. With a menu full of tasty choices to satisfy any hunger craving, and prices that fit into any budget, J & I Café is sure to offer a truly enjoyable dining experience. AND, they've got 3 breakfast tacos for $2.25!!
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J & I Cafe
1431 E Houston StLocated just East of downtown and less than 1 mile from the famous Alamo and Riverwalk, J & I Café has been serving up some of San Antonio's finest Mexican food for over 22 years. At J & I Café, every dish is prepared fresh and daily, like their steaming Caldo (soup) and delicious Menudo. With a menu full of tasty choices to satisfy any hunger craving, and prices that fit into any budget, J & I Café is sure to offer a truly enjoyable dining experience. AND, they've got 3 breakfast tacos for $2.25!!
Great sandwiches at this busy roadside eatery. Traffic is close and the all-outdoor seating can be a challenge during the hot months of the year, but the food - particularly the burnt-end sandwich and the mac-and-cheese - is, according to some, literally to die-for!
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Dignowity Meats
1701 E Houston StGreat sandwiches at this busy roadside eatery. Traffic is close and the all-outdoor seating can be a challenge during the hot months of the year, but the food - particularly the burnt-end sandwich and the mac-and-cheese - is, according to some, literally to die-for!
Mark's Outing
1624 E Commerce StGreat Burgers! Seriously....GREAT burgers!
A local favorite with a loyal following of foodies from the neighborhood and as far away as Austin, this kid-friendly, BYOB hang-out satisfies with its prepared-when-ordered menu of organic ingredients that both taste and look good! Outdoor seating for lunch and dinner and WiFi access round-out the offerings, and there are even Gluten-free options for those that so choose.
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Sweet Yams
218 N Cherry StA local favorite with a loyal following of foodies from the neighborhood and as far away as Austin, this kid-friendly, BYOB hang-out satisfies with its prepared-when-ordered menu of organic ingredients that both taste and look good! Outdoor seating for lunch and dinner and WiFi access round-out the offerings, and there are even Gluten-free options for those that so choose.
There are other vegetarian and even vegan restaurants in San Antonio, but there's just no place like Senor Veggie! Organic, made-when-you-order-it dishes that will make even the most die-hard carnivore question the need to ingest animal products, the food is simply outstanding. Housed in an old auto repair shop from the 1930's, this now-legendary Southtown eatery doubles as a gallery for a monthly rotation of artwork, and triples as a performance space for local bands and open mic nights that are as good as anything you'll see in Austin or Nashville. As good as all that is, though, it's really the food that ya gotta get your yoga pant-encased derriere in for....it's just simply that good!
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Señor Veggie
620 S Presa StThere are other vegetarian and even vegan restaurants in San Antonio, but there's just no place like Senor Veggie! Organic, made-when-you-order-it dishes that will make even the most die-hard carnivore question the need to ingest animal products, the food is simply outstanding. Housed in an old auto repair shop from the 1930's, this now-legendary Southtown eatery doubles as a gallery for a monthly rotation of artwork, and triples as a performance space for local bands and open mic nights that are as good as anything you'll see in Austin or Nashville. As good as all that is, though, it's really the food that ya gotta get your yoga pant-encased derriere in for....it's just simply that good!
The best breakfast, the best lunch, the best dinner.....well, you get the idea. A local favorite, within easy walking distance of the house, the friendly staff and quaint atmosphere make this the perfect spot for a cup of joe or a full meal.
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Panchos & Gringos Deli
900 Nolan StThe best breakfast, the best lunch, the best dinner.....well, you get the idea. A local favorite, within easy walking distance of the house, the friendly staff and quaint atmosphere make this the perfect spot for a cup of joe or a full meal.
The Kolache. It's a beautiful thing. Born of warm, flaky pastry filled to the brim with unbelievable delicious fruits, kolaches have enchanted the world with their originality and scrumptiousness. With strong Czech origins, the kolache fits right into the Dignowity Hill neighborhood, itself famed for its Czech beginnings. Be sure to check-out their other offerings, including their famous barbacoa klobasnek aka savory kolache, quiches and other favorite sweets now up for the taking. We swear you can't eat just one. And when you're in the mood to party, we've got your kolache-loving back: we provide large orders for takeout. Wait no more! Head on over and get your kolache fix today. Like, now
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Dignowity Kolaches
1025 Donaldson AveThe Kolache. It's a beautiful thing. Born of warm, flaky pastry filled to the brim with unbelievable delicious fruits, kolaches have enchanted the world with their originality and scrumptiousness. With strong Czech origins, the kolache fits right into the Dignowity Hill neighborhood, itself famed for its Czech beginnings. Be sure to check-out their other offerings, including their famous barbacoa klobasnek aka savory kolache, quiches and other favorite sweets now up for the taking. We swear you can't eat just one. And when you're in the mood to party, we've got your kolache-loving back: we provide large orders for takeout. Wait no more! Head on over and get your kolache fix today. Like, now
Drinks & Nightlife
Just a pleasant walk, short drive or delightful bike trip from the house lies the resurrection of one of the most potent names in suds in the state of Texas, Alamo Beer. Originally brewed in 1884, but sidelined by Prohibition and other nasty events, the potent potable is adored by many, loathed by some and imbibed by virtually everyone. It's, once again, a tradition in the making, and it's a destination of choice for residents and visitors alike. Add great varieties, live music and a really awesome yard and you've got the makings of a life-changing experience.
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Alamo Beer Company
202 Lamar StJust a pleasant walk, short drive or delightful bike trip from the house lies the resurrection of one of the most potent names in suds in the state of Texas, Alamo Beer. Originally brewed in 1884, but sidelined by Prohibition and other nasty events, the potent potable is adored by many, loathed by some and imbibed by virtually everyone. It's, once again, a tradition in the making, and it's a destination of choice for residents and visitors alike. Add great varieties, live music and a really awesome yard and you've got the makings of a life-changing experience.
If you've never been to San Antonio, then you may not know that, in addition to being the 7th largest city in the US and one of the top 10 recommended travel destinations in the world, it is quickly becoming the craft beer mecca of the western hemisphere. So, instead of buying-up Subway franchises, local investors are putting their money into beer gardens and brewpubs...and, earning high returns from the legion of crafty beer-types that firmly believe that paying anything for a glass of hops, barley and spices is perfectly acceptable. Big Hops has three locations in San Antonio, but this one on Austin Street is the only one anywhere near the downtown core and the cool part of the city.
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Big Hops
306 Austin StIf you've never been to San Antonio, then you may not know that, in addition to being the 7th largest city in the US and one of the top 10 recommended travel destinations in the world, it is quickly becoming the craft beer mecca of the western hemisphere. So, instead of buying-up Subway franchises, local investors are putting their money into beer gardens and brewpubs...and, earning high returns from the legion of crafty beer-types that firmly believe that paying anything for a glass of hops, barley and spices is perfectly acceptable. Big Hops has three locations in San Antonio, but this one on Austin Street is the only one anywhere near the downtown core and the cool part of the city.
Just down the street from Big Hops is another hugely-popular brew vendor that is taking SA by storm. Unlike Big Hops, however, Burleson focuses on the outdoors with a huge patio complete with umbrellas to shield you from the hot, south Texas sun and hammocks to lounge-on when all of your beer-sampling takes the wind out of you. Pet- and kid-friendly, the Yard has Monday Movie nights plus a host of other special events and live music throughout the year, and the staff is possibly the best in the whole Alamo City, especially Daniel, the Bearded and Omni-present manager-cum-draft purveyor that makes everyone feel welcome and even remembers your favorite brew months after your last visit.
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Burleson Yard Beer Garden
430 Austin StJust down the street from Big Hops is another hugely-popular brew vendor that is taking SA by storm. Unlike Big Hops, however, Burleson focuses on the outdoors with a huge patio complete with umbrellas to shield you from the hot, south Texas sun and hammocks to lounge-on when all of your beer-sampling takes the wind out of you. Pet- and kid-friendly, the Yard has Monday Movie nights plus a host of other special events and live music throughout the year, and the staff is possibly the best in the whole Alamo City, especially Daniel, the Bearded and Omni-present manager-cum-draft purveyor that makes everyone feel welcome and even remembers your favorite brew months after your last visit.
If you're looking for the Best Margarita in all of San Antonio, then you simply must - MUST, do you hear - hit Oro Bar at the Emily Morgan Hotel, just absolutely next-door to the Alamo on Alamo Plaza. That's because their margarita - one of many luscious libations on offer - has been voted so by those that know about such things. And, to make matters even better, their rich roster of magnificent martinis has also been named one of the Top 3 offerings of such bevies in SA. The fact that you can enjoy such comely cocktails in a century-old building that now houses one of the city's most-cherished hotels, namely the Four Diamond Award-winning Emily Morgan, is just the olive in the martini...
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Oro Restaurant & Bar
705 E Houston StIf you're looking for the Best Margarita in all of San Antonio, then you simply must - MUST, do you hear - hit Oro Bar at the Emily Morgan Hotel, just absolutely next-door to the Alamo on Alamo Plaza. That's because their margarita - one of many luscious libations on offer - has been voted so by those that know about such things. And, to make matters even better, their rich roster of magnificent martinis has also been named one of the Top 3 offerings of such bevies in SA. The fact that you can enjoy such comely cocktails in a century-old building that now houses one of the city's most-cherished hotels, namely the Four Diamond Award-winning Emily Morgan, is just the olive in the martini...
When a fire ravaged Olmos Park's famed Folc restaurant, devotees of its legendary and eponymous burger were left devastated - devastated, do you hear? - and, wondering where-oh-where they were going to find such a boffo burger ever again. Fortunately, patties travel pretty well, and cook-up just fine no matter where the stove is, so now Folc is Bexar Pub but the burger is the same. The Pub is small and hot, even in its cooled interior, but the brews and the burgers more than make-up for any unintended perspiration.
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Bexar Pub
114 Brooklyn AvenueWhen a fire ravaged Olmos Park's famed Folc restaurant, devotees of its legendary and eponymous burger were left devastated - devastated, do you hear? - and, wondering where-oh-where they were going to find such a boffo burger ever again. Fortunately, patties travel pretty well, and cook-up just fine no matter where the stove is, so now Folc is Bexar Pub but the burger is the same. The Pub is small and hot, even in its cooled interior, but the brews and the burgers more than make-up for any unintended perspiration.
It might be pretty obvious that ice houses, brewpubs and beer gardens are a staple in old San Antonio...Latin culture has always had a focus on park spaces and outdoor activities, after all. So, the addition of the Alamo Ice House is not only expected, probably, but also eagerly-anticipated. But, what makes AIH so special? Is it the plethora of live music, the pleasing array of sandwiches and Tex-Mex favorites that come out of its kitchen, the friendly staff, the cyclists and rugby and soccer and football participants and enthusiasts that pepper the people on their mailing list, the family-friendly atmosphere....or, is it all of that? Whatever the reason, drop on in for some awesome beer
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Alamo Ice House
802 N Alamo StIt might be pretty obvious that ice houses, brewpubs and beer gardens are a staple in old San Antonio...Latin culture has always had a focus on park spaces and outdoor activities, after all. So, the addition of the Alamo Ice House is not only expected, probably, but also eagerly-anticipated. But, what makes AIH so special? Is it the plethora of live music, the pleasing array of sandwiches and Tex-Mex favorites that come out of its kitchen, the friendly staff, the cyclists and rugby and soccer and football participants and enthusiasts that pepper the people on their mailing list, the family-friendly atmosphere....or, is it all of that? Whatever the reason, drop on in for some awesome beer
We spent years and years driving past the old Nairobi, always wondering what it was like inside...what the folks that called it their nightlife home were like. We have to admit, we were a wee bit nervous heading into the place...new experiences often make us a bit farklempt. But, we had nothing to worry about. The staff was A-MA-ZING...friendly as all get-out, and wanting nothing more for or from us than that we had a great time. And, we did! With grilling on Tuesday (wings and burgers, mostly, but you can always bring a brisket or some ribs and the grilling experts will be happy to make it all melt in your mouth,) Karaoke Saturdays and Ladies Night Thursdays, there's always something to do.
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Nairobi Bar & Grill
514 N HackberryWe spent years and years driving past the old Nairobi, always wondering what it was like inside...what the folks that called it their nightlife home were like. We have to admit, we were a wee bit nervous heading into the place...new experiences often make us a bit farklempt. But, we had nothing to worry about. The staff was A-MA-ZING...friendly as all get-out, and wanting nothing more for or from us than that we had a great time. And, we did! With grilling on Tuesday (wings and burgers, mostly, but you can always bring a brisket or some ribs and the grilling experts will be happy to make it all melt in your mouth,) Karaoke Saturdays and Ladies Night Thursdays, there's always something to do.
Having lived all over the world, we can definitely attest to the allure of a good rooftop bar. Sipping a glass of wine or a cocktail while enjoying the sight of the twinkling lights of a downtown skyline is one of the single-greatest sigh-inducing moments in a lifetime. So, naturally, when Paramour opened, we were just farklempt in anticipation of that first sip. Having now experienced said sip, we can safely attest to the fact that, along with sighs and sips and twinkling lights, the other thing that stands-out about our rooftop imbibings there is the decidedly pretentious air that circulates amongst those that flock to such experiences. Soooooo, if ya like that sorta thing, the view's epic
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Paramour
102 9th StHaving lived all over the world, we can definitely attest to the allure of a good rooftop bar. Sipping a glass of wine or a cocktail while enjoying the sight of the twinkling lights of a downtown skyline is one of the single-greatest sigh-inducing moments in a lifetime. So, naturally, when Paramour opened, we were just farklempt in anticipation of that first sip. Having now experienced said sip, we can safely attest to the fact that, along with sighs and sips and twinkling lights, the other thing that stands-out about our rooftop imbibings there is the decidedly pretentious air that circulates amongst those that flock to such experiences. Soooooo, if ya like that sorta thing, the view's epic
Everyone loves a dive bar, right? Ya know, the kinda place that's not pretentious; where the staff treats you like a long-lost friend; where the beer is cold and served in huge, really big glasses; where everyone is chill and the music comes from a jukebox and the clinking of glasses is drowned-out only by the clacking of the cue ball slamming into a set-up. That's Ringside, in a nutshell. In the shadow of Sunset Station and just across the freeway from downtown, Ringside only serves beer and wine...just like a real dive ought to
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Ringside Sports Bar
1161 E Commerce StEveryone loves a dive bar, right? Ya know, the kinda place that's not pretentious; where the staff treats you like a long-lost friend; where the beer is cold and served in huge, really big glasses; where everyone is chill and the music comes from a jukebox and the clinking of glasses is drowned-out only by the clacking of the cue ball slamming into a set-up. That's Ringside, in a nutshell. In the shadow of Sunset Station and just across the freeway from downtown, Ringside only serves beer and wine...just like a real dive ought to
Sightseeing
As one of the oldest cathedrals in the United States (the original cathedral was built between 1738 and 1750 and its walls form the sanctuary of today's structure,) the Church of Nuestra Sonora de la Candelaria y Guadalupe is both the seat of the Archbishop of San Antonio and an important cultural landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also in the heart of downtown, between Market Square (with its shops and, more importantly, the permanent Christmas light display, margaritas and renowned Tex-Mex fare of Mi Tierra's) and Big Red, the historic Bexar County Courthouse on Main Plaza. It's also just a block off the River Walk, so a pleasant and easy diversion.
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Cathédral San Fernando De Bexar
115 Main PlazaAs one of the oldest cathedrals in the United States (the original cathedral was built between 1738 and 1750 and its walls form the sanctuary of today's structure,) the Church of Nuestra Sonora de la Candelaria y Guadalupe is both the seat of the Archbishop of San Antonio and an important cultural landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also in the heart of downtown, between Market Square (with its shops and, more importantly, the permanent Christmas light display, margaritas and renowned Tex-Mex fare of Mi Tierra's) and Big Red, the historic Bexar County Courthouse on Main Plaza. It's also just a block off the River Walk, so a pleasant and easy diversion.
Every city has one....that place that is recognized as the birthplace of the city. In Houston, it's Allen's Landing, in Los Angeles it's Olvera Street and, in San Antonio, it's La Villita. At its founding, it was an American Indian settlement and then a collection of primitive brush huts, called jacales, for the Spanish soldiers stationed nearby at the Mission San Antonio de Valero. After a flood in 1819 washed away most of the huts, more substantial adobe houses replaced them and still stand today. There are art galleries, stores selling souvenirs, gifts, custom jewelry, pottery, and imported Mexican folk art, as well as several restaurants - and, it's oh-so-close to HemisFair Park!
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La Villita Historic Arts Village
418 Villita StEvery city has one....that place that is recognized as the birthplace of the city. In Houston, it's Allen's Landing, in Los Angeles it's Olvera Street and, in San Antonio, it's La Villita. At its founding, it was an American Indian settlement and then a collection of primitive brush huts, called jacales, for the Spanish soldiers stationed nearby at the Mission San Antonio de Valero. After a flood in 1819 washed away most of the huts, more substantial adobe houses replaced them and still stand today. There are art galleries, stores selling souvenirs, gifts, custom jewelry, pottery, and imported Mexican folk art, as well as several restaurants - and, it's oh-so-close to HemisFair Park!
When people think about San Antonio - and they do - they often think of the Alamo, the famed Spanish mission of film and fable that played such a huge part in both the city's and Texas' storied history. What they may not know is that the Alamo is just one of five significant padre palaces that dot the landscape from downtown to the far southern reaches of the city, all accessible simply by strolling or biking the River Walk. These outposts were established by Catholic religious orders to spread their beliefs to the locals, and have all been restored to near-perfection. Begin with the Alamo, then head south to Missions Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan Capistrano, and Espada.
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Visitor Center
298 Woodhull DriveWhen people think about San Antonio - and they do - they often think of the Alamo, the famed Spanish mission of film and fable that played such a huge part in both the city's and Texas' storied history. What they may not know is that the Alamo is just one of five significant padre palaces that dot the landscape from downtown to the far southern reaches of the city, all accessible simply by strolling or biking the River Walk. These outposts were established by Catholic religious orders to spread their beliefs to the locals, and have all been restored to near-perfection. Begin with the Alamo, then head south to Missions Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan Capistrano, and Espada.
The River Walk is a successful special-case pedestrian street, one level down from the automobile street. The River Walk winds and loops under bridges as two parallel sidewalks lined with restaurants and shops, connecting the major tourist draws from the Shops at Rivercenter, to the Arneson River Theatre, to Marriage Island, to La Villita, to HemisFair Park, to the Tower Life Building, to the San Antonio Museum of Art, to the Pearl and the city's five Spanish colonial missions, which have been named a World Heritage Site, including the Alamo. Not bad for something that started-out as a drainage ditch.
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River Walk
River WalkThe River Walk is a successful special-case pedestrian street, one level down from the automobile street. The River Walk winds and loops under bridges as two parallel sidewalks lined with restaurants and shops, connecting the major tourist draws from the Shops at Rivercenter, to the Arneson River Theatre, to Marriage Island, to La Villita, to HemisFair Park, to the Tower Life Building, to the San Antonio Museum of Art, to the Pearl and the city's five Spanish colonial missions, which have been named a World Heritage Site, including the Alamo. Not bad for something that started-out as a drainage ditch.
In 2009, a new River Walk extension was completed and christened as the Museum Reach, a 1.33-mile stretch featuring San Antonio’s world-famous zoo; the Japanese Tea Gardens; Brackenridge Park; the historic, but funky Pearl District; and three very distinguished, but very different, museums – The Witte, The Doseum and The San Antonio Museum of Art - along its path. The Museum Reach is north of downtown, pedestrian-friendly, and a great way to explore and experience a variety of different activities for individuals and families of all ages. Don’t feel like walking? Hail one of our famous river taxis and see the city from an entirely different perspective.
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Museum Reach
Museum ReachIn 2009, a new River Walk extension was completed and christened as the Museum Reach, a 1.33-mile stretch featuring San Antonio’s world-famous zoo; the Japanese Tea Gardens; Brackenridge Park; the historic, but funky Pearl District; and three very distinguished, but very different, museums – The Witte, The Doseum and The San Antonio Museum of Art - along its path. The Museum Reach is north of downtown, pedestrian-friendly, and a great way to explore and experience a variety of different activities for individuals and families of all ages. Don’t feel like walking? Hail one of our famous river taxis and see the city from an entirely different perspective.
When we first came to San Antonio, shortly after Daniel Boone lost his coonskin cap, we just assumed that the city's most-famous landmark would be out in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by brush and tumbleweed and arrowhead fossils...'cause that's what it looks like in all of those John Wayne, shoot-'em-ups, after all. So, when we arrived at the Plaza, in the middle of downtown....next to the old Joske's department store and across the street from a bunch of T-shirt shops and souvenir emporiums....well, we were disappointed. But, there's a McDonalds on the Champs Elysees and a KFC just a stone's throw from the Forbidden City, so we gave it a chance. And, you should, too!
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The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaWhen we first came to San Antonio, shortly after Daniel Boone lost his coonskin cap, we just assumed that the city's most-famous landmark would be out in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by brush and tumbleweed and arrowhead fossils...'cause that's what it looks like in all of those John Wayne, shoot-'em-ups, after all. So, when we arrived at the Plaza, in the middle of downtown....next to the old Joske's department store and across the street from a bunch of T-shirt shops and souvenir emporiums....well, we were disappointed. But, there's a McDonalds on the Champs Elysees and a KFC just a stone's throw from the Forbidden City, so we gave it a chance. And, you should, too!
Southtown is just south of downtown San Antonio, Texas, where three unique areas unite: The King William Historic District, Blue Star Arts Complex and Lavaca, San Antonio's oldest existing neighborhood. It's an incredible array of galleries and shops, restaurants and clubs, history and future-facing that has drawn an eclectic assortment of movers and shakers and doers and thinkers that make the art scene more artsy, the music scene more musical and the literary world more literal....So, go, be artsy, musical and literary - you'll be so glad you did!
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Southtown
Southtown is just south of downtown San Antonio, Texas, where three unique areas unite: The King William Historic District, Blue Star Arts Complex and Lavaca, San Antonio's oldest existing neighborhood. It's an incredible array of galleries and shops, restaurants and clubs, history and future-facing that has drawn an eclectic assortment of movers and shakers and doers and thinkers that make the art scene more artsy, the music scene more musical and the literary world more literal....So, go, be artsy, musical and literary - you'll be so glad you did!
About halfway between the house and Mrs. Kitchen Soul Food Restaurant and Bakery lies the San Antonio National Cemetery, one of 31 cemeteries in the 100 acre Old San Antonio City Cemeteries Historic District that are owned by different religious congregations, fraternal organizations and military groups. The earliest inhabitants of this amazing necropolis arrived in 1853 and, since then, some of the most prominent, wealthy and influential living residents of San Antonio submitted a change-of-address form for this multi-block neighborhood upon their passing. A host of awesome tombstones and the skyline of SA...what a way to go!
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San Antonio National Cemetery
517 Paso Hondo StreetAbout halfway between the house and Mrs. Kitchen Soul Food Restaurant and Bakery lies the San Antonio National Cemetery, one of 31 cemeteries in the 100 acre Old San Antonio City Cemeteries Historic District that are owned by different religious congregations, fraternal organizations and military groups. The earliest inhabitants of this amazing necropolis arrived in 1853 and, since then, some of the most prominent, wealthy and influential living residents of San Antonio submitted a change-of-address form for this multi-block neighborhood upon their passing. A host of awesome tombstones and the skyline of SA...what a way to go!
Parks & Nature
In 1968, San Antonio hosted the official World's Fair as part of itsomething celebration of the 250th anniversary of the city's founding. Dubbed "The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas," the event boasted pavilions representing more than 30 nations and was opened by then-First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, and attended by Prince Rainier of Monaco and his wife, Princess Grace. Now, as the city's 300th anniversary approaches, HemisFair Park is still home to the iconic Tower of the Americas, and also includes the beautiful Yanaguana Garden - a landscaped outdoor wonderland for both kids and adults - and, soon, the Civic Park and a newly revitalized Tower Park.
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Hemisfair
In 1968, San Antonio hosted the official World's Fair as part of itsomething celebration of the 250th anniversary of the city's founding. Dubbed "The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas," the event boasted pavilions representing more than 30 nations and was opened by then-First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, and attended by Prince Rainier of Monaco and his wife, Princess Grace. Now, as the city's 300th anniversary approaches, HemisFair Park is still home to the iconic Tower of the Americas, and also includes the beautiful Yanaguana Garden - a landscaped outdoor wonderland for both kids and adults - and, soon, the Civic Park and a newly revitalized Tower Park.
Just a stroll away from the house, on a hill overlooking the ever-changing skyline of San Antonio, sits Dignowity Park, a pleasant two-square-block greenspace that provides ample proof of why the Hill was San Antonio's first posh address. High above the pedestrians of downtown, wealthy sophisticates could breath the clean air while sipping mint juleps on their wide verandas and wonder how the less-fortunate masses coped. Today, the park plays host to exercise equipment and a basketball court and, each 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 9am until 1pm, the Dignowity Hill Farmers Market. And, if you're really lucky, you may even spot former SA Mayor, Ivy Taylor, gardening in her front yard...
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Dignowity Park
701 Nolan StJust a stroll away from the house, on a hill overlooking the ever-changing skyline of San Antonio, sits Dignowity Park, a pleasant two-square-block greenspace that provides ample proof of why the Hill was San Antonio's first posh address. High above the pedestrians of downtown, wealthy sophisticates could breath the clean air while sipping mint juleps on their wide verandas and wonder how the less-fortunate masses coped. Today, the park plays host to exercise equipment and a basketball court and, each 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 9am until 1pm, the Dignowity Hill Farmers Market. And, if you're really lucky, you may even spot former SA Mayor, Ivy Taylor, gardening in her front yard...
Arts & Culture
The McNay, founded in 1954, was the first modern art museum in Texas and was created by Marion Koehler McNay's bequest of most of her inherited oil fortune, her significant art collection and her 24-room Spanish Colonial Revival-style swankienda that sits on 23 acres of broad lawns and a Japanese-inspired garden that includes fountains and a fishpond. The painting palace features the 19th- and 20th-century works of Cezanne, Picasso, Gauguin, Matisse, O'Keefe, Rivera, Cassatt and Hopper, and is one of the finest collections of contemporary art in the Southwest. Thursday nights are free general admission.
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Musée d'Art McNay
6000 N New Braunfels AveThe McNay, founded in 1954, was the first modern art museum in Texas and was created by Marion Koehler McNay's bequest of most of her inherited oil fortune, her significant art collection and her 24-room Spanish Colonial Revival-style swankienda that sits on 23 acres of broad lawns and a Japanese-inspired garden that includes fountains and a fishpond. The painting palace features the 19th- and 20th-century works of Cezanne, Picasso, Gauguin, Matisse, O'Keefe, Rivera, Cassatt and Hopper, and is one of the finest collections of contemporary art in the Southwest. Thursday nights are free general admission.
What the Kennedy Center is to DC, Tobin is to SA. Which means that, for plays and concerts and most any other artistic event, this beautiful and functional space is probably where you'll be. Located on the Museum Reach portion of the famed River Walk, it solidifies SA's cultural status, and provides its citizens with a stunning venue to enjoy a myriad of cultural events
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Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium CirWhat the Kennedy Center is to DC, Tobin is to SA. Which means that, for plays and concerts and most any other artistic event, this beautiful and functional space is probably where you'll be. Located on the Museum Reach portion of the famed River Walk, it solidifies SA's cultural status, and provides its citizens with a stunning venue to enjoy a myriad of cultural events
SAMA is definitely not even close to being one of the worst museums in the world and, actually, boasts pretty significant Egyptian, Greek, Roman, European, Islamic and Asian collections. But, it's the Latin American collection, housed in the Nelson A Rockefeller Center for Latin American Art, it's very own building, that makes a visit an essential part of one's stay. The collection spans 4,000 years and contains paintings, sculpture, works on paper and other objects from Mexico, Central America, South America and countries of the Caribbean. It also contains an important collection of Spanish folk art from the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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Musée d'Art de San Antonio
200 W Jones AveSAMA is definitely not even close to being one of the worst museums in the world and, actually, boasts pretty significant Egyptian, Greek, Roman, European, Islamic and Asian collections. But, it's the Latin American collection, housed in the Nelson A Rockefeller Center for Latin American Art, it's very own building, that makes a visit an essential part of one's stay. The collection spans 4,000 years and contains paintings, sculpture, works on paper and other objects from Mexico, Central America, South America and countries of the Caribbean. It also contains an important collection of Spanish folk art from the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
The DoSeum is San Antonio’s only museum just for children, where kids learn by doing, creating and tinkering—instead of just looking and listening
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The DoSeum
2800 BroadwayThe DoSeum is San Antonio’s only museum just for children, where kids learn by doing, creating and tinkering—instead of just looking and listening
The Witte Museum promotes lifelong learning through innovative exhibitions, programs, and collections in natural history, science and South Texas heritage. Founded in 1926 the story of the Witte Museum is one of community vision and dedication that created an institution and has sustained it for 80 years. It is the story of men and women from diverse walks of life whose creativity was challenged as they raised funds literally one penny at a time to establish the museum that we still enjoy three quarters of a century later. The Witte Museum has proven as resilient as those who founded it. It has survived the Depression and wars, and in the 21st century remains the most heavily visited museum.
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Witte Museum
3801 BroadwayThe Witte Museum promotes lifelong learning through innovative exhibitions, programs, and collections in natural history, science and South Texas heritage. Founded in 1926 the story of the Witte Museum is one of community vision and dedication that created an institution and has sustained it for 80 years. It is the story of men and women from diverse walks of life whose creativity was challenged as they raised funds literally one penny at a time to establish the museum that we still enjoy three quarters of a century later. The Witte Museum has proven as resilient as those who founded it. It has survived the Depression and wars, and in the 21st century remains the most heavily visited museum.
Shopping
Ya know how people always talk about finding things they never thought they'd need or running across something they used to have as a child that they never thought they'd ever see again? Well, based on results, they probably found or saw it at Yeya's, a purveyor of uniquities and oddities from across town and around the world. From mannequins and religious statues to car doors and wagon wheels, if you're looking for something or just feeling nostalgic and you have the time, you'll be in some version of heaven here. But, bring your wallet - fond memories come at a price!
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Yeya's Antiques & Oddities
1423 E Commerce StYa know how people always talk about finding things they never thought they'd need or running across something they used to have as a child that they never thought they'd ever see again? Well, based on results, they probably found or saw it at Yeya's, a purveyor of uniquities and oddities from across town and around the world. From mannequins and religious statues to car doors and wagon wheels, if you're looking for something or just feeling nostalgic and you have the time, you'll be in some version of heaven here. But, bring your wallet - fond memories come at a price!
With Macy's as its anchor and popular trendy chain stores such as H&M, Aeropostale, American Eagle and Victoria's Secret - as well as a variety of local venues including Life in the Alamo City and Texas Treasures - you're bound to find the perfect gift or souvenir to commemorate your visit to the Alamo City. The mall also houses the Improv Comedy Club, an Imax theater, an AMC multiplex, a Dave & Busters and a host of incredible dining options - from Fogo de Chao and Morton's Steakhouse to Hooters and Margaritaville - that are bound to satisfy virtually everyone's palette!
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Shops at Rivercenter
849 E Commerce StWith Macy's as its anchor and popular trendy chain stores such as H&M, Aeropostale, American Eagle and Victoria's Secret - as well as a variety of local venues including Life in the Alamo City and Texas Treasures - you're bound to find the perfect gift or souvenir to commemorate your visit to the Alamo City. The mall also houses the Improv Comedy Club, an Imax theater, an AMC multiplex, a Dave & Busters and a host of incredible dining options - from Fogo de Chao and Morton's Steakhouse to Hooters and Margaritaville - that are bound to satisfy virtually everyone's palette!
GOOD|goods offers a curated collection of goods in the Texas eclectic modern stylings of designer D'ette Cole in San Antonio's historic near-eastside neighborhood of Dignowity Hill. Just a hop, skip, jump, stroll, bike ride or drive from the house, and next door to Ponchos & Gringos and Chica Verde.
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GOOD goods
1055 Austin HwyGOOD|goods offers a curated collection of goods in the Texas eclectic modern stylings of designer D'ette Cole in San Antonio's historic near-eastside neighborhood of Dignowity Hill. Just a hop, skip, jump, stroll, bike ride or drive from the house, and next door to Ponchos & Gringos and Chica Verde.
Chica Verde is a sweet retail spot located in San Antonio's historic Dignowity Hill, just a fee doors down from Ponchos & Gringos. From potted succulents and cacti to new and vintage finds for porch, patio and outdoor decor, we want to be your go-to for making your outdoor spaces amazing.
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Chica Verde
2314 San Pedro AvenueChica Verde is a sweet retail spot located in San Antonio's historic Dignowity Hill, just a fee doors down from Ponchos & Gringos. From potted succulents and cacti to new and vintage finds for porch, patio and outdoor decor, we want to be your go-to for making your outdoor spaces amazing.
Essentials
For, like, literally decades, the residents of Southtown were bereft - bereft, do you hear? - of any convenient grocery options, as the big chains and mom-and-pops shuttered their doors to chase the bigger dollars of the suburbs. All that changed when HEB decided to use a parcel of their corporate compound to construct a petite yet posh bistro-cum-food emporium. With a limited and high-end selection, however, it quickly became less about stocking-up and more about taking stock of all the tourists and hipsters. But, c'estate la vie, ya get a beer with your craft pizza and the beer and wine selection is epic, so ya make do. Lots of Vegan options, too!
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H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadFor, like, literally decades, the residents of Southtown were bereft - bereft, do you hear? - of any convenient grocery options, as the big chains and mom-and-pops shuttered their doors to chase the bigger dollars of the suburbs. All that changed when HEB decided to use a parcel of their corporate compound to construct a petite yet posh bistro-cum-food emporium. With a limited and high-end selection, however, it quickly became less about stocking-up and more about taking stock of all the tourists and hipsters. But, c'estate la vie, ya get a beer with your craft pizza and the beer and wine selection is epic, so ya make do. Lots of Vegan options, too!
If you picked any random gas station, you might discover stale donuts as your only option for breakfast. Now, when you stop at Molina's, you can get gas anytime, day or night, and have delicious food, fresh groceries and necessities right at your fingertips. Molina's is a meat market, gas station, grocery store… you name it. So, whether you need a healthy breakfast taco to start your day off right, or you are perusing one of Molina’s daily homemade specials, there will certainly be something every member of the family can enjoy. There’s a wide variety at the salad bar, or something tasty can be made right on the countertop griddles. And, there's gas...for the car.
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Molina's
700 N Alamo StIf you picked any random gas station, you might discover stale donuts as your only option for breakfast. Now, when you stop at Molina's, you can get gas anytime, day or night, and have delicious food, fresh groceries and necessities right at your fingertips. Molina's is a meat market, gas station, grocery store… you name it. So, whether you need a healthy breakfast taco to start your day off right, or you are perusing one of Molina’s daily homemade specials, there will certainly be something every member of the family can enjoy. There’s a wide variety at the salad bar, or something tasty can be made right on the countertop griddles. And, there's gas...for the car.
The posh, high-end version of the state's uber-popular HEB chain, Central Market has all that good stuff that we all read about in cooking magazines and see on the psycho-chef shows, which means that the prices are a wee high. But, when one has a craving for a Dean & DeLuca-like gift basket, this is where they're gonna find it.
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Central Market
4821 BroadwayThe posh, high-end version of the state's uber-popular HEB chain, Central Market has all that good stuff that we all read about in cooking magazines and see on the psycho-chef shows, which means that the prices are a wee high. But, when one has a craving for a Dean & DeLuca-like gift basket, this is where they're gonna find it.
It's not exactly convenient to the house but, if one plans properly, it's right on the way from the airport to the house - which means ya can stock-up on all the organic vegan or vegetarian and Gluten-free stuff you can squeeze into your luggage-laden trunk before you check-in. We all know about Whole Foods, so no point belaboring its magnificence....
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Whole Foods Market
255 E Basse RdIt's not exactly convenient to the house but, if one plans properly, it's right on the way from the airport to the house - which means ya can stock-up on all the organic vegan or vegetarian and Gluten-free stuff you can squeeze into your luggage-laden trunk before you check-in. We all know about Whole Foods, so no point belaboring its magnificence....
Literally just three blocks from the house - and across the street from both Dollar General and Walgreens - is one of the oldest and most diverse HEB's in the known universe. An emporium for the masses and a purveyor of potables both potent and otherwise, this store harkens back to the days when customer service was king and friendly faces the norm, all while providing the highest quality and best prices around. Other locations are bigger and more posh, but to truly experience the Eastside, this is the only store to visit.
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H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadLiterally just three blocks from the house - and across the street from both Dollar General and Walgreens - is one of the oldest and most diverse HEB's in the known universe. An emporium for the masses and a purveyor of potables both potent and otherwise, this store harkens back to the days when customer service was king and friendly faces the norm, all while providing the highest quality and best prices around. Other locations are bigger and more posh, but to truly experience the Eastside, this is the only store to visit.