San Antonio Guidebook
Parks & Nature
Jardí Botànic de San Antonio
555 Funston PlZoo de San Antonio
3903 N St Mary's St78205
Beautiful park that connects the zoo and Witte by mini rail. Take a picnic and enjoy a shady spot.
208 residents recomanen
Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StBeautiful park that connects the zoo and Witte by mini rail. Take a picnic and enjoy a shady spot.
This park has a wonderful pool which is fun to go to in the warm weather. It is also next to the McFarlin tennis center and the San Pedro Playhouse if you enjoy tennis or theater.
82 residents recomanen
San Pedro Springs Park
2200 N FloresThis park has a wonderful pool which is fun to go to in the warm weather. It is also next to the McFarlin tennis center and the San Pedro Playhouse if you enjoy tennis or theater.
There are many historical missions in San Antonio and you can hike/bike the trails between them.
31 residents recomanen
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Visitor Center
298 Woodhull DriveThere are many historical missions in San Antonio and you can hike/bike the trails between them.
Food Scene
Historic brewery complex now offering dining, shopping, a farmers' market & event space.
527 residents recomanen
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl Pkwy Historic brewery complex now offering dining, shopping, a farmers' market & event space.
A menu of Mexican street foods is found at this vibrant cantina with outdoor seating & scenic views.
137 residents recomanen
La Gloria
100 E Grayson StA menu of Mexican street foods is found at this vibrant cantina with outdoor seating & scenic views.
If you are visiting San Antonio, you have to go here at least once. It is Tex Mex fast food and it is really good! It is also inexpensive and you can get beer and margaritas.....what more could you want:-)
28 residents recomanen
Taco Cabana
2908 BroadwayIf you are visiting San Antonio, you have to go here at least once. It is Tex Mex fast food and it is really good! It is also inexpensive and you can get beer and margaritas.....what more could you want:-)
If you love burgers and beer, this is the place for you. Chris Madrid's is a San Antonio staple and their outdoor deck is the perfect place to cool off with some friends and great food.
102 residents recomanen
Chris Madrids
1900 Blanco RdIf you love burgers and beer, this is the place for you. Chris Madrid's is a San Antonio staple and their outdoor deck is the perfect place to cool off with some friends and great food.
Their drinks are the best on super hot days and they usually have 1/2 price happy hour on drinks from 3-5 and on shakes from 8-10.
6 residents recomanen
Sonic Drive-In
8738 Potranco RdTheir drinks are the best on super hot days and they usually have 1/2 price happy hour on drinks from 3-5 and on shakes from 8-10.
Mi Tierra is another must see for those visiting SAT for the first time. It is a huge bakery and restaurant with all things Mexican. The food is good and the servers are friendly. There can be a wait on the weekends but you can get a buzzer and wander around El Mercado (the market). You may find the perfect souvenir to remember your trip!
231 residents recomanen
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowMi Tierra is another must see for those visiting SAT for the first time. It is a huge bakery and restaurant with all things Mexican. The food is good and the servers are friendly. There can be a wait on the weekends but you can get a buzzer and wander around El Mercado (the market). You may find the perfect souvenir to remember your trip!
You may like to check out the menu online before you go to this popular upscale restaurant. There are gorgeous views overlooking the river and the servers are exquisite. It is the perfect place for foodies to find new dishes to sample and to celebrate a special occasion. Call ahead to guarantee a spot.
43 residents recomanen
Biga on the Banks
203 S St Mary's StYou may like to check out the menu online before you go to this popular upscale restaurant. There are gorgeous views overlooking the river and the servers are exquisite. It is the perfect place for foodies to find new dishes to sample and to celebrate a special occasion. Call ahead to guarantee a spot.
Locally inspired menu including dishes like scallops on cheddar-pepperjack grits. A great place to celebrate or treat yourself. Open Tue-Sat.
123 residents recomanen
Bliss
926 S Presa StLocally inspired menu including dishes like scallops on cheddar-pepperjack grits. A great place to celebrate or treat yourself. Open Tue-Sat.
Great diner like food and very casual. Family friendly. Across from Kiddie Park and Lion's Field playground.
19 residents recomanen
Good Time Charlie's Bar & Cafe
2922 BroadwayGreat diner like food and very casual. Family friendly. Across from Kiddie Park and Lion's Field playground.
Sightseeing
River Walk Street
River Walk StreetArts & Culture
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.
328 residents recomanen
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.
Museu d'Art de San Antonio
200 W Jones AveWitte Museum
3801 BroadwayTraveling shows entertain audiences in this beautiful theater a short cab ride away.
91 residents recomanen
Tobin Center per a les Arts Escèniques
100 Auditorium CirTraveling shows entertain audiences in this beautiful theater a short cab ride away.
The Woodlawn is a high caliber community theater showcasing some amazing talent from San Antonio. Google them for their latest shows.
25 residents recomanen
Woodlawn Theater
4522 Fredericksburg RdThe Woodlawn is a high caliber community theater showcasing some amazing talent from San Antonio. Google them for their latest shows.
Entertainment & Activities
Kiddie Park
3903 N St Mary's StAlamodome
100 Montana StMagik is great fun for families. The theater is beautiful and they often perform well known children's novels and popular tales. It is easy to couple this visit with some downtown time as it is just off of the riverwalk near La Villita.
22 residents recomanen
The Magik Theatre
420 S Alamo StMagik is great fun for families. The theater is beautiful and they often perform well known children's novels and popular tales. It is easy to couple this visit with some downtown time as it is just off of the riverwalk near La Villita.
Shopping
All kinds of fun local foods, fresh fruits and veggies and a huge selection of beer and wine!
168 residents recomanen
Central Market
4821 BroadwayAll kinds of fun local foods, fresh fruits and veggies and a huge selection of beer and wine!
The Fiesta store has great items from Mexico including Mexican dresses, shirts, hats, decor and even an outdoor area with yard signs. The pinata selection is amazing! You will have fun looking around and may find just what you want!
11 residents recomanen
Fiesta On Main
102 N Main AveThe Fiesta store has great items from Mexico including Mexican dresses, shirts, hats, decor and even an outdoor area with yard signs. The pinata selection is amazing! You will have fun looking around and may find just what you want!
If you want boots or western wear, this is definitely the place to go. It has an enormous selection so you are sure to find just what you want:-)
Cavender's Boot City
303 Northwest Loop 410If you want boots or western wear, this is definitely the place to go. It has an enormous selection so you are sure to find just what you want:-)
Essentials
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadGet everything you need here at this "regular" grocery store.