Guidebook for San Antonio
Essentials
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadArts & Culture
Artpace
445 N Main AveBlue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarMcNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveSan Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones AveParks & Nature
The hike bike trail along the San Antonio is the largest urban linear park in the country. You can get on a few blocks away and take it north through downtown to the Pearl or South to visit the Missions. B-Cycle bikeshare stations are everywhere.
114 locals recommend
River Walk
River WalkThe hike bike trail along the San Antonio is the largest urban linear park in the country. You can get on a few blocks away and take it north through downtown to the Pearl or South to visit the Missions. B-Cycle bikeshare stations are everywhere.
Yanaguana Garden
434 S Alamo StAmazing architecture and botanical learning center. Perfect spot for Yoga on Sunday mornings. Walk or Bike there if you can.
34 locals recommend
Confluence Park
310 W Mitchell StAmazing architecture and botanical learning center. Perfect spot for Yoga on Sunday mornings. Walk or Bike there if you can.
Sightseeing
The Missions (San Jose, Conception, Espada and the Alamo) are now a World Heritage site. While the Alamo area is quite touristy, we love visiting the three missions to the south. Time allowing you can hike, run or bike to them along the river.
135 locals recommend
Mission Concepcion
807 Mission RdThe Missions (San Jose, Conception, Espada and the Alamo) are now a World Heritage site. While the Alamo area is quite touristy, we love visiting the three missions to the south. Time allowing you can hike, run or bike to them along the river.
Location of the famous Rose Window, and the most impressive architecture.
80 locals recommend
Mission San Jose
6701 San Jose DrLocation of the famous Rose Window, and the most impressive architecture.
The smallest of the Missions and in some ways, the most lovely.
7 locals recommend
Mission Espada station
The smallest of the Missions and in some ways, the most lovely.
Take a stroll down King William Street and the King William section of the River hike and bike trail. This area is particularly gorgeous adorned with huge heritage trees, German mansions and lots of nature.
131 locals recommend
King William
Take a stroll down King William Street and the King William section of the River hike and bike trail. This area is particularly gorgeous adorned with huge heritage trees, German mansions and lots of nature.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood place to enjoy some small bites and drinks outside under huge Pecan trees.
194 locals recommend
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StGreat neighborhood place to enjoy some small bites and drinks outside under huge Pecan trees.
Cozy neighborhood spot that's a favorite for craft beer lovers.
26 locals recommend
Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's StCozy neighborhood spot that's a favorite for craft beer lovers.
This is an old school German beer garden with only German beers on tap and a quaint, quiet scene. Think card games and conversations at the bar.
29 locals recommend
Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida StThis is an old school German beer garden with only German beers on tap and a quaint, quiet scene. Think card games and conversations at the bar.
Great food, craft beers and cocktails in an inspiring, modern setting.
32 locals recommend
Francis Bogside
1170 S St Mary's StGreat food, craft beers and cocktails in an inspiring, modern setting.
Food Scene
Amazing BBQ in a timeless, old school setting. This place looks exactly the same as it did 70+ years ago. Outdoor seating is perfect for great weather.
28 locals recommend
B&D Ice House
1004 S Alamo StAmazing BBQ in a timeless, old school setting. This place looks exactly the same as it did 70+ years ago. Outdoor seating is perfect for great weather.
La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo StFeast
1024 S Alamo StThe Patio Southtown
1035 S Presa StBliss
926 S Presa StLiberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StMaverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's StEl Mirador
722 S St Mary's StStella Public House
1414 S Alamo StWhite Elephant Coffee Company
110 W Carolina StHalcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo St