Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Amazing food! Make sure to get the Jalapeno Ranch! We love it plus if your eating on a budget, they have a food bar were you can make some amazing nacho's or load up on as much Que-so as your hearts desire! Oh and they have amazing shirts too.
23 locals recommend
Chuy's
8438 TX-151Amazing food! Make sure to get the Jalapeno Ranch! We love it plus if your eating on a budget, they have a food bar were you can make some amazing nacho's or load up on as much Que-so as your hearts desire! Oh and they have amazing shirts too.
Really great food, freshly made tortillas which are bottomless and some of the most amazing Fajita meat just about anywhere in the city. When we first moved here, we fell in love with it.
25 locals recommend
Alamo Cafe
14250 San Pedro AveReally great food, freshly made tortillas which are bottomless and some of the most amazing Fajita meat just about anywhere in the city. When we first moved here, we fell in love with it.
Pretty decent food kind of like a Denny's. Lot's of options to choose from.
35 locals recommend
Jim's Restaurant
302 TX-1604 LoopPretty decent food kind of like a Denny's. Lot's of options to choose from.
Whataburger has some of the best burgers in Texas! Located just blocks from the house, it is a quick run to get some really great food.
86 locals recommend
Whataburger
3130 BroadwayWhataburger has some of the best burgers in Texas! Located just blocks from the house, it is a quick run to get some really great food.
Really good food and a great atmosphere, 54th Street Grill and Bar is a great sit down place.
25 locals recommend
54th Street Grill & Bar
5722 W Loop 1604 NReally good food and a great atmosphere, 54th Street Grill and Bar is a great sit down place.
Just like the other one, however this location is right by a huge shopping center which is perfect to help burn off those calories after a hearty meal.
25 locals recommend
54th Street Grill & Bar
5722 W Loop 1604 NJust like the other one, however this location is right by a huge shopping center which is perfect to help burn off those calories after a hearty meal.
Let me just say, they have amazing rolls!! They are so good!! A very nice sit down place with bottomless peanuts and some of the best rolls your mouth will ever taste. Steak is a must have from here and the burgers are fantastic!
23 locals recommend
Texas Roadhouse
6616 W Loop 1604 NLet me just say, they have amazing rolls!! They are so good!! A very nice sit down place with bottomless peanuts and some of the best rolls your mouth will ever taste. Steak is a must have from here and the burgers are fantastic!
Located at the top of The Tower of the Americas, this restaurant is a bit pricey but the stunning 360 views of the city are incredible. The food here is amazing and the atmosphere is just stunning. Afterwards you can head up to the very top deck to walk around and check out the city.
40 locals recommend
Chart House
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdLocated at the top of The Tower of the Americas, this restaurant is a bit pricey but the stunning 360 views of the city are incredible. The food here is amazing and the atmosphere is just stunning. Afterwards you can head up to the very top deck to walk around and check out the city.
We love this place! The best burgers on the planet. Get them animal style when you order. They have only Burgers, Shakes and Fries which are made fresh to order. Really really good.
13 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
10918 Culebra RdWe love this place! The best burgers on the planet. Get them animal style when you order. They have only Burgers, Shakes and Fries which are made fresh to order. Really really good.
Get your burger fix on! We eat here every once in a while but everyone knows Five Guys! If you have not had one, try it. There delicious.
6 locals recommend
Five Guys
8222 Agora PkwyGet your burger fix on! We eat here every once in a while but everyone knows Five Guys! If you have not had one, try it. There delicious.
You can find an amazing farmers market here during the weekend and lots of places to shop and eat.
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyYou can find an amazing farmers market here during the weekend and lots of places to shop and eat.
Haby's Alsatian Bakery
207 Old US Hwy 90 EDelicious baked goods.
Sightseeing
Alamo Plaza is where the most beloved Texas icon sits, The Alamo. It is great place to walk around, learn about history and to check out the museum with all of the various artifacts from era of the times. It is one of the most visited sights in the city.
7 locals recommend
Alamo Plaza
Alamo PlazaAlamo Plaza is where the most beloved Texas icon sits, The Alamo. It is great place to walk around, learn about history and to check out the museum with all of the various artifacts from era of the times. It is one of the most visited sights in the city.
Located in the heart of down town, The River Walk has tons of restaurants, things to do and is right next to The Alamo. Take a boat tour and learn some pretty amazing things about the City of San Antonio. At night it is even better.
River Walk
River WalkLocated in the heart of down town, The River Walk has tons of restaurants, things to do and is right next to The Alamo. Take a boat tour and learn some pretty amazing things about the City of San Antonio. At night it is even better.
Visit and see historical missions which date back to the 1700's which where involved in the Texas Revolution. Take a day, enjoy the weather and learn about the history of San Antonio.
234 locals recommend
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose DrVisit and see historical missions which date back to the 1700's which where involved in the Texas Revolution. Take a day, enjoy the weather and learn about the history of San Antonio.
See the sights and eat some good food. The Guenther House belonged to the founders of the Pioneer Flour Mill. It is a great place to eat and visit.
140 locals recommend
The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther StSee the sights and eat some good food. The Guenther House belonged to the founders of the Pioneer Flour Mill. It is a great place to eat and visit.
Natural Bridge Caverns is just something to behold. Originally discovered in 1960, it has become an attraction where guests some amazing limestone caverns. Once done there are tons of other things to do right there. It is just beautiful.
361 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns RdNatural Bridge Caverns is just something to behold. Originally discovered in 1960, it has become an attraction where guests some amazing limestone caverns. Once done there are tons of other things to do right there. It is just beautiful.
Arts & Culture
Lots of great shopping and places to eat here. Some of the houses located here are original to the city. Great atmosphere and nestled in the heart of downtown, this gem is fantastic to go and check out while down at the river walk.
87 locals recommend
La Villita Historic Arts Village
418 Villita StLots of great shopping and places to eat here. Some of the houses located here are original to the city. Great atmosphere and nestled in the heart of downtown, this gem is fantastic to go and check out while down at the river walk.
Institute of Texan Cultures
801 E César E. Chávez BlvdLearn of the Texan Culture.
Modern museum housing art & artifacts reflecting the history & culture of the American West.
59 locals recommend
Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W Market StModern museum housing art & artifacts reflecting the history & culture of the American West.
Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Latin American & contemporary collections in the former Lone Star Brewery.
352 locals recommend
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones AveEgyptian, Greek, Roman, Latin American & contemporary collections in the former Lone Star Brewery.
Touring & long-term exhibits about natural history, art & Texas heritage, plus a Science Treehouse.
421 locals recommend
Witte Museum
3801 BroadwayTouring & long-term exhibits about natural history, art & Texas heritage, plus a Science Treehouse.
A really great place to take the kids. So much for them to play with, see and do. We take our son there often.
328 locals recommend
The DoSeum
2800 BroadwayA really great place to take the kids. So much for them to play with, see and do. We take our son there often.
American & European art (from Medieval to contemporary) in a 1929 mansion with a modern addition.
346 locals recommend
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveAmerican & European art (from Medieval to contemporary) in a 1929 mansion with a modern addition.
Parks & Nature
Really nice large park with plenty of benches. Enjoy the sounds and views while relaxing outside. We love taking our son here so he can run around while enjoying each others company.
12 locals recommend
Castroville Regional Park
816 Alsace AveReally nice large park with plenty of benches. Enjoy the sounds and views while relaxing outside. We love taking our son here so he can run around while enjoying each others company.
Historic riverside park with trails, picnic & play areas, athletic fields & miniature train rides.
208 locals recommend
Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StHistoric riverside park with trails, picnic & play areas, athletic fields & miniature train rides.
Scenic park from 1901 with stone bridges, a waterfall, koi ponds, a pagoda & the Jingu House Cafe.
338 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StScenic park from 1901 with stone bridges, a waterfall, koi ponds, a pagoda & the Jingu House Cafe.
Shopping
Huge shopping Mall with just about anything and everything you can think of. It is gorgeous.
36 locals recommend
La cantera mall
Huge shopping Mall with just about anything and everything you can think of. It is gorgeous.
Great location with tons of shops and places to eat. We go there often.
6 locals recommend
Alamo Ranch Parkway
Alamo Ranch ParkwayGreat location with tons of shops and places to eat. We go there often.
Walmart Supercenter
918 Bandera RdEssentials
H-E-B plus!
10718 Potranco RdGet everything you need right at HEB.
Entertainment & Activities
A great place to check out and watch live shows and concerts while here.
91 locals recommend
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium CirA great place to check out and watch live shows and concerts while here.
The zoo is a great place to take the kids. Lots to see and very affordable. Located at Breckenridge park this is a great place to visit and see the animals.
568 locals recommend
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StThe zoo is a great place to take the kids. Lots to see and very affordable. Located at Breckenridge park this is a great place to visit and see the animals.
Amusement center with acres of themed areas, rides & attractions for individuals with special needs.
13 locals recommend
Morgan's Wonderland Park station
5223 David Edwards DrAmusement center with acres of themed areas, rides & attractions for individuals with special needs.
Small, interactive aquarium offering touch tanks, fish feeding, an aviary & an inflatable play area.
80 locals recommend
San Antonio Aquarium
6320 Bandera RdSmall, interactive aquarium offering touch tanks, fish feeding, an aviary & an inflatable play area.
Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all ages & skill levels, plus food.
13 locals recommend
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
6955 Northwest Loop 410Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all ages & skill levels, plus food.
Tons of games and stuff for the kids plus some really good food. Then once your done you can bowl to your hearts content. This place has some amazing deals for the family.
60 locals recommend
Main Event Entertainment
8514 TX-151Tons of games and stuff for the kids plus some really good food. Then once your done you can bowl to your hearts content. This place has some amazing deals for the family.
Dave & Buster's
440 Crossroads BlvdEat and play as long as you want here.
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. If you plan on going here, let us know. We can give you the short cut to get there. It is litterally about 10 mins from the house.
803 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrMarine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. If you plan on going here, let us know. We can give you the short cut to get there. It is litterally about 10 mins from the house.
Santikos Entertainment
11210 Alamo Ranch PkwySee movies and enjoy some great food.
We love the Alamo Drafthouse. Get some food, drink some beer and watch some of the most amazing movies! Plus they do movie specials of iconic films which are themed. Like the 3 Amigos, The Princess Bride and more. It is our favorite place to watch movies.
13 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
1255 SW Loop 410We love the Alamo Drafthouse. Get some food, drink some beer and watch some of the most amazing movies! Plus they do movie specials of iconic films which are themed. Like the 3 Amigos, The Princess Bride and more. It is our favorite place to watch movies.
Part of an amusement park chain with roller coasters, rides, live shows, a water park, food & beer.
917 locals recommend
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10Part of an amusement park chain with roller coasters, rides, live shows, a water park, food & beer.
Check out some of the Triple AAA baseball action. Really it is a ton of fun and great for the family. There is nothing like live baseball.
15 locals recommend
San Antonio Missions Baseball
5757 US-90Check out some of the Triple AAA baseball action. Really it is a ton of fun and great for the family. There is nothing like live baseball.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
5527 N Loop 1604 WRacing indoor go-carts.