San Antonio: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
San Antonio River Walk, a popular city park and walkways the San Antonio River. Offering an amazing view of the lake and the crowds. Also, providing shops and restaurants to visit. Then, you can go to the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. A classic and historical building established by the Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio. It's listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
San Antonio River Walk
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
DOWNTOWN
Six Flags Fiesta Texas, an amusing theme park located in La Cantera. Try its fantastic Cream, SkyScreamer, and the Crow's Nest Ferris wheel. The best for your adrenaline. Don't forget to visit the San Antonio Museum of Art too. The only encyclopedic museum of fine art in South Texas. It houses 30,000 objects from 5,000 years of history and culture.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
San Antonio Museum of Art
SHOPPING
The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is a gift store and a museum. Selling unique souvenirs like cowboy hats and Bowie knives. You can also go to Historic Market Square. A busy area for shopping goods or souvenirs. It's the largest Mexican Market in the USA. Visit the El Mercado section to get authentic Mexican stuff.
The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
Historic Market Square
FOOD & DRINK
San Antonio is famous for its Mexican cuisines. But, puffy tacos, Menudo, the tostada bean burger are the iconic cuisines you can't miss. You can get them at many Mexican restaurants in the city. For drinks, try its tasty cocktail or wine.
CULTURE
Most people in San Antonio speak American English and Spanish. That's because San Antonio has a big influence on Mexican American culture. There are annual cultural events in the city like Cinco de Mayo, Fiesta, or the Passion Play where you as a traveler can join.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit San Antonio is from November to April. It's when the weather is comfortable and the hotel rates are lower than in the peak season.
HOTEL
Hotel Havana, a rock-and-roll themed hotel with a colorful interior. It's located close to Alamo's mission and outdoor dinings at San Antonio River Walk. Another place to stay in is the Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk. This hotel is close to the San Antonio River, a 2-minute from River Walk, a 10-minute walk from the Alamo, and close to La Villita Historic Arts Village.
Hotel Havana
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
RESTAURANT
The Cove is an organic restaurant. Kid-friendly place but offering amusing vibe for adults too. There's live music, delicious American and Mexican foods, beers, and cocktails. The Cove is popular for its tacos and sweet potato fries. Also, have dinner at El Milagrito. A simple Mexican restaurant but famous for its menudo menu. Also, you can try it delicious barbacoa too.
The Cove
El Milagrito
CAFE
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia, a Mexican cafe, and bakery with a classic design. Selling local cuisines and popular for its margaritas and mariachis. Also, you can go to Café Martínez. A cozy Argentine cafe, offering traditional drinks and coffee. Also, don't forget to try its yummy empanadas.
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
Café Martínez
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Sternewirth is a bar with a historical design and comfortable interior. Here, they offer a classic cocktail, craft beer, and tasty wine. Good to relax and enjoy the night. Also, you can spend your night at Still Golden Social House. A cool bar in downtown San Antonio with happy hours, bar games, and outdoor seating. Famous for delicious cocktails and the Thai food truck.
Still Golden Social House
Sternewirth
INTERESTING PLACE
Majestic Theatre, the biggest and oldest theater in San Antonio. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Try watching the performances in this legendary theater. Don't miss Natural Bridge Caverns. The biggest underground landmark in Texas. You'll see rocks, minerals, and rough-cut gems. Also, join its popular Canopy Challenge.
Majestic Theater
Natural Bridge Caverns
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Woodlawn Lake Park, a nice spot for taking pictures. A background of Woodlawn lake, a small wooden bridge, and a clear sky. It's also a good place to relax. Another spot to go is The Alamo, an old building from the 18th century and was the site of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. The Alamo offers vintage and cinematic background to take photos for your Instagram.
The Alamo
Woodlawn Lake Park
