Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Tasty buffet, refreshing pastel colors, very friendly service, nice Indian music. The local Indian population frequents there.
16 locals recommend
India Palace
8474 Fredericksburg RdTasty buffet, refreshing pastel colors, very friendly service, nice Indian music. The local Indian population frequents there.
Ilsong Garden
6905 Blanco RdGreat Korean food. Friendly service.
Las Palapas
8005 Callaghan RdGood Mexican food.
Great Thai food. However, it's a small space and tends to be crowded. I think it's worth it though.
12 locals recommend
Thai Dee Restaurant
5307 Blanco RdGreat Thai food. However, it's a small space and tends to be crowded. I think it's worth it though.
Good pizza. The place is sort of expensive though but I think it's worth it. I love eating on the patio which is heated in winter.
93 locals recommend
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
6989 Blanco RdGood pizza. The place is sort of expensive though but I think it's worth it. I love eating on the patio which is heated in winter.
The Pearl offers the famous Hotel Emma and other wonderful restaurants and sights. If you're into live music and dancing I recommend JazzTex.
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyThe Pearl offers the famous Hotel Emma and other wonderful restaurants and sights. If you're into live music and dancing I recommend JazzTex.
Parks & Nature
Friedrich Wilderness Park
21395 Milsa DrWell-maintained. Offers different grades of trail.
Eisenhower Park
19399 NW Military HwyBeautiful gardens of many types. Nice gift shop and restaurant. Close to Broadway Street which offers many restaurants and shops.
255 locals recommend
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston PlBeautiful gardens of many types. Nice gift shop and restaurant. Close to Broadway Street which offers many restaurants and shops.
Quiet and serene on a lake. Lots of ducks. Picnic tables. There is a beautiful pagoda. Walking trail.
Denman Estate Park Trail
Denman Estate Park TrailQuiet and serene on a lake. Lots of ducks. Picnic tables. There is a beautiful pagoda. Walking trail.
Shopping
Sprouts Farmers Market
8101 Callaghan RdClose to my home. Lots of organic groceries. Nice lay out.
Entertainment & Activities
This dance studio is inexpensive and all staff and guests are very friendly. The place is lots of fun and offers group and individual classes, social events, etc.
Wanda Deagen Studio
2113 Vance Jackson RdThis dance studio is inexpensive and all staff and guests are very friendly. The place is lots of fun and offers group and individual classes, social events, etc.
Arts & Culture
Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston StGreat venue. World class musicals, concerts and other events.
Tobin offers the San Antonio Symphony, ballet, and other concerts. Great venue with decent acoustics. Parking is a hassle though. There is a nearby parking garage but I try and find a place on the street near First Baptist Church.
91 locals recommend
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium CirTobin offers the San Antonio Symphony, ballet, and other concerts. Great venue with decent acoustics. Parking is a hassle though. There is a nearby parking garage but I try and find a place on the street near First Baptist Church.
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveI like the beautiful gardens, library, gallery.
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones AveSightseeing
The San Antonio Riverwalk offers a scenic stroll through the downtown San Antonio area. Restaurants and other sights available along the route. You can access the Riverwalk most anywhere downtown. Personally, I like to park at The Pearl Brewery and access the Riverwalk there.
804 locals recommend
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkThe San Antonio Riverwalk offers a scenic stroll through the downtown San Antonio area. Restaurants and other sights available along the route. You can access the Riverwalk most anywhere downtown. Personally, I like to park at The Pearl Brewery and access the Riverwalk there.
Essentials
H-E-B
18140 San Pedro AveA classy full-service grocery store.