Southtown San Antonio Guidebook
Food Scene
From the team behind Rebelle, this trendy eatery serves Italian plates & cocktails in a historic restored firehouse with views of the Tower of the Americas.
98 locals recommend
Battalion
604 S Alamo StFrom the team behind Rebelle, this trendy eatery serves Italian plates & cocktails in a historic restored firehouse with views of the Tower of the Americas.
Constantly evolving, Hot Joy is now Hot Joy Molina, a Mexican fusion restaurant. Go with a group, get a booth, and share a few plates. And if there's enough of you to drink it, ask about the fishbowl punch, served in a huge bowl over a big block of ice.
104 locals recommend
Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo StConstantly evolving, Hot Joy is now Hot Joy Molina, a Mexican fusion restaurant. Go with a group, get a booth, and share a few plates. And if there's enough of you to drink it, ask about the fishbowl punch, served in a huge bowl over a big block of ice.
Another local favorite - delicious food all day (brunch!) and night. Monday is Wine Day - all bottles are half off. Don't miss their Goat cheese with Piloncillo (brown sugar sauce), served with warm toasted bread.
114 locals recommend
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StAnother local favorite - delicious food all day (brunch!) and night. Monday is Wine Day - all bottles are half off. Don't miss their Goat cheese with Piloncillo (brown sugar sauce), served with warm toasted bread.
A San Antonio institution. Classic Mexican fare, mariachis, margaritas, and pan dulce at the bakery. Located at the Historic Market Square, and open late. Tip: ask for a beer upside down in your margarita.
231 locals recommend
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowA San Antonio institution. Classic Mexican fare, mariachis, margaritas, and pan dulce at the bakery. Located at the Historic Market Square, and open late. Tip: ask for a beer upside down in your margarita.
Delicious brunch & coffee by day, drinks by night. The service can be hit or miss, though.
128 locals recommend
Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo StDelicious brunch & coffee by day, drinks by night. The service can be hit or miss, though.
Sukeban
1420 S Alamo StSushi and sparkling wine with a great interior design.
Fantastic wine selection and traditional Belgian fare. Known for their Moules Frites (Mussels served with Fries).
52 locals recommend
La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo StFantastic wine selection and traditional Belgian fare. Known for their Moules Frites (Mussels served with Fries).
Two words: Shrimp Paesano - delicately breaded shrimp in a garlic lemon butter sauce on a nest of pasta. I'm drooling just thinking about it.
23 locals recommend
Paesanos Riverwalk
111 W Crockett StTwo words: Shrimp Paesano - delicately breaded shrimp in a garlic lemon butter sauce on a nest of pasta. I'm drooling just thinking about it.
Classic Tex-Mex neighborhood institution, in a brand new multi-level building a few blocks away. Live music and dancing on weekend nights. Roof bar with fantastic Tower view. Margaritas TO GO!
180 locals recommend
Rosario's
722 S Alamo StClassic Tex-Mex neighborhood institution, in a brand new multi-level building a few blocks away. Live music and dancing on weekend nights. Roof bar with fantastic Tower view. Margaritas TO GO!
Neighborhood beer patio. Get a beer from their on-tap selections at The Tap Room, and enjoy it on their patio. You can also get a sandwich next door at the Station Cafe.
26 locals recommend
Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's StNeighborhood beer patio. Get a beer from their on-tap selections at The Tap Room, and enjoy it on their patio. You can also get a sandwich next door at the Station Cafe.
Pizza and classic Italian dishes a short walk from the house. The decor is Tuscan, and they have a rustic patio.
56 locals recommend
Southtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa StPizza and classic Italian dishes a short walk from the house. The decor is Tuscan, and they have a rustic patio.
Classic Tex-Mex. I love their Chilaquiles for breakfast/brunch, and their enchiladas or puffy tacos for lunch or dinner.
66 locals recommend
Tito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo StClassic Tex-Mex. I love their Chilaquiles for breakfast/brunch, and their enchiladas or puffy tacos for lunch or dinner.
This Texas Brasserie has a great open kitchen, they're open for lunch and dinner, and they serve brunch on Sundays. They even have a few private dining options. Reservations recommended.
53 locals recommend
Maverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's StThis Texas Brasserie has a great open kitchen, they're open for lunch and dinner, and they serve brunch on Sundays. They even have a few private dining options. Reservations recommended.
A great coffeehouse and bakery just a short walk away. Stop in for coffee & a pastry on your way to Yanaguana.
23 locals recommend
CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery Hemisfair
611 Hemisfair BlvdA great coffeehouse and bakery just a short walk away. Stop in for coffee & a pastry on your way to Yanaguana.
Supper
136 E Grayson StAn American Eatery. The restaurant in Hotel Emma. Great food & cocktails.
Pour-over coffees and local pastries in a quiet minimalist setting.
13 locals recommend
Brown Coffee Co - Southtown
812 S Alamo StPour-over coffees and local pastries in a quiet minimalist setting.
Farm to table pizza & craft beer. My favorite meal is the wild mushroom mac n cheese, crispy brussels sprouts and a order of country oven bread.
89 locals recommend
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo StFarm to table pizza & craft beer. My favorite meal is the wild mushroom mac n cheese, crispy brussels sprouts and a order of country oven bread.
Enjoy local eats & drinks in their spacious garden lounge, or grab a healthy breakfast to go. This restaurant and event space is the brainchild of SA local Tim the Girl.
26 locals recommend
The Good Kind Southtown
1127 S St Mary's StEnjoy local eats & drinks in their spacious garden lounge, or grab a healthy breakfast to go. This restaurant and event space is the brainchild of SA local Tim the Girl.
Delicious sandwiches served in fresh baked sandwich buns, pizza by the slice, and huge cookies. My favorite is the jalapeno roast beef. Jump the long line by calling in your order and picking up to-go.
25 locals recommend
Station Cafe
108 King William StDelicious sandwiches served in fresh baked sandwich buns, pizza by the slice, and huge cookies. My favorite is the jalapeno roast beef. Jump the long line by calling in your order and picking up to-go.
Up Scale
1024 South Alamo StreetNew American restaurant and martini bar. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Oyster bar and seafood restaurant with outdoor barstool seating perfect for people-watching on South Alamo.
34 locals recommend
Little Em's Oyster Bar
1001 S Alamo StOyster bar and seafood restaurant with outdoor barstool seating perfect for people-watching on South Alamo.
Locally-sourced, globally-inspired, plant-forward meals, and a lovely patio to enjoy them on.
34 locals recommend
Pharm Table
611 South Presa StreetLocally-sourced, globally-inspired, plant-forward meals, and a lovely patio to enjoy them on.
Great pizza, indoor/outdoor seating, right next to Yanaguana Gardens and Hemisfair Park.
93 locals recommend
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
6989 Blanco RdGreat pizza, indoor/outdoor seating, right next to Yanaguana Gardens and Hemisfair Park.
Wood-fired comfort food. Elevated camp fare featuring high quality, wood-fired rotisserie meats, seasonal fresh grilled sides, salads, dessert and adult beverages, including local beers on tap. I love their shrimp tacos, enjoyed on the shaded patio. You can even buy merch and beer from the little airstream on their patio.
25 locals recommend
Camp Outpost Co.
1811 S Alamo StWood-fired comfort food. Elevated camp fare featuring high quality, wood-fired rotisserie meats, seasonal fresh grilled sides, salads, dessert and adult beverages, including local beers on tap. I love their shrimp tacos, enjoyed on the shaded patio. You can even buy merch and beer from the little airstream on their patio.
One of my favorite restaurants. Love the fried oyster biscuit bites they serve during Culinaria, the local restaurant week. Indoor and outdoor seating, excellent wine selection.
123 locals recommend
Bliss
926 S Presa StOne of my favorite restaurants. Love the fried oyster biscuit bites they serve during Culinaria, the local restaurant week. Indoor and outdoor seating, excellent wine selection.
South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo StPaninis and gelato, with a clever name.
A counter-service restaurant serving al pastor (pork) tacos shaved from the trompo (vertical spit of roasting meat) in the front window, and specialty salsas. And it's right around the corner!
Taqueria Los Cuates
732 South Alamo StreetA counter-service restaurant serving al pastor (pork) tacos shaved from the trompo (vertical spit of roasting meat) in the front window, and specialty salsas. And it's right around the corner!
This popular food truck turned restaurant serves up food “all day" in the Hemisfair '68 building. Espresso bar, craft cocktails, bubbles & local beer with a bottle shop attached!
10 locals recommend
The Box Street Social
623 Hemisfair BoulevardThis popular food truck turned restaurant serves up food “all day" in the Hemisfair '68 building. Espresso bar, craft cocktails, bubbles & local beer with a bottle shop attached!
Local-run icehouse. Good beer selection & decent food menu. Chickpea tacos are a yummy vegetarian option. Sports on the big screen. Great place for parents to enjoy a beer or cocktail while the kids play on the enclosed playground.
194 locals recommend
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StLocal-run icehouse. Good beer selection & decent food menu. Chickpea tacos are a yummy vegetarian option. Sports on the big screen. Great place for parents to enjoy a beer or cocktail while the kids play on the enclosed playground.
NY-style pizzas made to order in the neighborhood grocery store. They have a deal for 2 pizzas and 2 beers, and you can get the pizza to-go, or there's a patio to enjoy it on.
South Flo Pizza In H-E-B
516 South Flores StreetNY-style pizzas made to order in the neighborhood grocery store. They have a deal for 2 pizzas and 2 beers, and you can get the pizza to-go, or there's a patio to enjoy it on.
Casual tapas, drinks and a large patio with a view of the Tower, just a couple blocks from the house.
Hola!
603 South Alamo StreetCasual tapas, drinks and a large patio with a view of the Tower, just a couple blocks from the house.
Progressive Mexican restaurant, practically around the corner. James Beard nominated for Outstanding Restaurant and Outstanding Pastry Chef.
12 locals recommend
Mixtli
812 South Alamo StreetProgressive Mexican restaurant, practically around the corner. James Beard nominated for Outstanding Restaurant and Outstanding Pastry Chef.
Formerly Taco Haven, now just The Haven, this Mexican restaurant is run by the children and grandchildren of the 1969 founder. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and it has a full bar.
Taco Haven
1032 S Presa StFormerly Taco Haven, now just The Haven, this Mexican restaurant is run by the children and grandchildren of the 1969 founder. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and it has a full bar.
High-end, full-service restaurant, bar & market serving elevated, modern Texas cuisine in a 100 year-old building in the King William neighborhood. Seasonal menu highlighting Texas-sourced ingredients.
Bar Loretta
High-end, full-service restaurant, bar & market serving elevated, modern Texas cuisine in a 100 year-old building in the King William neighborhood. Seasonal menu highlighting Texas-sourced ingredients.
Gorgeous interior, yummy brunch & lunch menu, and a shady patio with outdoor bar - it all just begs for a Sunday Funday brunch crew meetup! They also have delicious pastries & coffee available to-go, if you don't have time to stay.
Blush Restaurant & Bakery
Gorgeous interior, yummy brunch & lunch menu, and a shady patio with outdoor bar - it all just begs for a Sunday Funday brunch crew meetup! They also have delicious pastries & coffee available to-go, if you don't have time to stay.
Pizza, salads, and more. Astroturf-carpeted outdoor eating area with umbrellas.
8 locals recommend
Pizzeria Vesuvio
1110 S Alamo StPizza, salads, and more. Astroturf-carpeted outdoor eating area with umbrellas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Icehouse. Good beer selection & decent food menu. Spurs on the inflatable big screen. Great playground.
194 locals recommend
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StIcehouse. Good beer selection & decent food menu. Spurs on the inflatable big screen. Great playground.
Great food, great drinks, happy hour and a patio. Don't miss their huge creme brulee & fruit platter. Stay for the live Latin music on Saturday nights - everyone dances the night away to Tropicante and La Libertad Orchestra.
48 locals recommend
Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo StGreat food, great drinks, happy hour and a patio. Don't miss their huge creme brulee & fruit platter. Stay for the live Latin music on Saturday nights - everyone dances the night away to Tropicante and La Libertad Orchestra.
Our very own neighborhood Oktoberfest Biergarten (Beer Garden). German singing, beer on tap, pretzels, bratwurst. Great for families!
29 locals recommend
Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida StOur very own neighborhood Oktoberfest Biergarten (Beer Garden). German singing, beer on tap, pretzels, bratwurst. Great for families!
Intimate live jazz venue at the Pearl. Catch the early show before they start charging cover, because the drinks and the meals are a little pricey. It's in the basement, so it's a cool, dark escape.
85 locals recommend
Jazz TX
312 Pearl PkwyIntimate live jazz venue at the Pearl. Catch the early show before they start charging cover, because the drinks and the meals are a little pricey. It's in the basement, so it's a cool, dark escape.
This former BBQ joint gets back to it's 1960's roots with a historic bar, vintage beer lights, jukebox, ice cold beer & well drinks.
Bruno's Dive Bar
1004 South Alamo StreetThis former BBQ joint gets back to it's 1960's roots with a historic bar, vintage beer lights, jukebox, ice cold beer & well drinks.
QPV (Queso Pan y Vino) - an intimate cheese, bread, and wine tapas bar. Don't miss their baked brie! There's also a pipe & cigar store upstairs, and a speakeasy in the back.
10 locals recommend
QUESO PAN Y VINO
940 S Alamo StQPV (Queso Pan y Vino) - an intimate cheese, bread, and wine tapas bar. Don't miss their baked brie! There's also a pipe & cigar store upstairs, and a speakeasy in the back.
Pipe & cigar shop upstairs from QPV Queso Pan Vino and a speakeasy, the Backroom Bar. Small smoking patio.
9 locals recommend
The Pipe Corner
727 S Alamo StPipe & cigar shop upstairs from QPV Queso Pan Vino and a speakeasy, the Backroom Bar. Small smoking patio.
Oldest bar on the Riverwalk. Opened in 1933 to celebrate the end of Prohibition, this dark, cool watering hole serves ice cold beer, swanky cocktails, and excellent food and desserts. Try the Downstairs, opening directly onto the Riverwalk.
117 locals recommend
The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce StOldest bar on the Riverwalk. Opened in 1933 to celebrate the end of Prohibition, this dark, cool watering hole serves ice cold beer, swanky cocktails, and excellent food and desserts. Try the Downstairs, opening directly onto the Riverwalk.
Rustic ice cream shop selling both alcoholic and kid-safe flavors, plus wine and beer.
18 locals recommend
Boozy's Creamery & Craft
711 S St Mary's StRustic ice cream shop selling both alcoholic and kid-safe flavors, plus wine and beer.
Southtown tap room for the local brewing company. Seasonal beers on tap.
52 locals recommend
Freetail Brewing Co.
2000 S Presa StSouthtown tap room for the local brewing company. Seasonal beers on tap.
Family-friendly local brewery and beer hall with indoor and outdoor seating. Serving a variety of seasonal brews, Texas wines, small bites, and sandwiches.
99 locals recommend
Alamo Beer Company
202 Lamar StFamily-friendly local brewery and beer hall with indoor and outdoor seating. Serving a variety of seasonal brews, Texas wines, small bites, and sandwiches.
Local brewery serving a fusion of German and Texan fare - pretzels and beer, sandwiches and German chocolate cake.
48 locals recommend
Künstler Brewing
302 E LachapelleLocal brewery serving a fusion of German and Texan fare - pretzels and beer, sandwiches and German chocolate cake.
"Hot Freaks & Cold Drinks" Natural wine & cocktail bar from local pop-up favorite Amada Claire Miller. You can purchase specialty cocktails and the art cup it's served in, created by local artists.
Hands Down
1012 South Presa Street"Hot Freaks & Cold Drinks" Natural wine & cocktail bar from local pop-up favorite Amada Claire Miller. You can purchase specialty cocktails and the art cup it's served in, created by local artists.
Craft cocktails, beer, and French wine. Serves 5 specialty house cocktails featuring Texas ingredients that rotate seasonally. Neighborhood bar that wants you to feel like you're walking into a beautiful King William home for a drink.
Bar Ludivine
1014 South Presa StreetCraft cocktails, beer, and French wine. Serves 5 specialty house cocktails featuring Texas ingredients that rotate seasonally. Neighborhood bar that wants you to feel like you're walking into a beautiful King William home for a drink.
Locally owned CBD parlor. Get your CBD gummies, tinctures, and edibles from the helpful, knowledgeable staff. While you're there, stop in at the HotBox Gallery next door to see the work of local artists.
Remedy CBD Parlor
Locally owned CBD parlor. Get your CBD gummies, tinctures, and edibles from the helpful, knowledgeable staff. While you're there, stop in at the HotBox Gallery next door to see the work of local artists.
This long-time Houston full-service sports bar has opened it's newest location in Southtown. Huge patio, tons of TVs. Catch the game or lounge on their signature swings. Dog friendly but no kids allowed.
McIntyre's Southtown
This long-time Houston full-service sports bar has opened it's newest location in Southtown. Huge patio, tons of TVs. Catch the game or lounge on their signature swings. Dog friendly but no kids allowed.
Southtown 101
101 Pereida StLocal bar & grill with a shady patio.
Parks & Nature
This fantastic kid's park is just 2 blocks from the house. Jungle gyms, table tennis, swings, sandbox, and a little kid splash park, right next to Magik Theatre and the Tower of the Americas. Don't forget to stop into one of the many cafes on the grounds for a refreshing paleta (Mexican fresh fruit ice on a stick), pizza, coffee, pastry, sandwich, wine or ice cream.
65 locals recommend
Yanaguana Garden
434 S Alamo StThis fantastic kid's park is just 2 blocks from the house. Jungle gyms, table tennis, swings, sandbox, and a little kid splash park, right next to Magik Theatre and the Tower of the Americas. Don't forget to stop into one of the many cafes on the grounds for a refreshing paleta (Mexican fresh fruit ice on a stick), pizza, coffee, pastry, sandwich, wine or ice cream.
A short drive away, this urban park features massive, beautiful concrete shade structures, walking paths, and native grasses. Also accessible via the Mission Reach along the Riverwalk.
34 locals recommend
Confluence Park
310 W Mitchell StA short drive away, this urban park features massive, beautiful concrete shade structures, walking paths, and native grasses. Also accessible via the Mission Reach along the Riverwalk.
A Ruby City Visual Experience, the site offers encounters with art among lush foliage and inviting walkways. The kids love rolling down Tumble Hill.
9 locals recommend
Chris Park
111 Camp StA Ruby City Visual Experience, the site offers encounters with art among lush foliage and inviting walkways. The kids love rolling down Tumble Hill.
The second oldest park in the United States. Two miles of walking trails and a huge spring-fed pool for cooling off.
82 locals recommend
San Pedro Springs Park
2200 N FloresThe second oldest park in the United States. Two miles of walking trails and a huge spring-fed pool for cooling off.
Arts & Culture
The Institute of Texan Cultures gives voice to the experiences of people from across the globe who call Texas home, providing insight into the past, present and future. The museum is family-friendly, and includes many hands-on elements for children.
46 locals recommend
Institute of Texan Cultures
801 E César E. Chávez BlvdThe Institute of Texan Cultures gives voice to the experiences of people from across the globe who call Texas home, providing insight into the past, present and future. The museum is family-friendly, and includes many hands-on elements for children.
Nonprofit group staging children’s classics & offering educational programs in a storied 1895 venue. Catch a show, then let the kids play at Yanaguana Park.
22 locals recommend
The Magik Theatre
420 S Alamo StNonprofit group staging children’s classics & offering educational programs in a storied 1895 venue. Catch a show, then let the kids play at Yanaguana Park.
"This 800-seat amphitheatre sits on the banks of the San Antonio River, with entrances into La Villita Historic Arts Village. It is a unique performance space with the stage and natural grass seating area on opposite sides of the river. It is an ideal setting for dance or musical performances, concerts of all genres and theatrical performances. It is home to the world-famous Fiesta Noche del Rio and Ballet Folklorico."
9 locals recommend
Arneson River Theater
418 Villita St"This 800-seat amphitheatre sits on the banks of the San Antonio River, with entrances into La Villita Historic Arts Village. It is a unique performance space with the stage and natural grass seating area on opposite sides of the river. It is an ideal setting for dance or musical performances, concerts of all genres and theatrical performances. It is home to the world-famous Fiesta Noche del Rio and Ballet Folklorico."
Housed in the old Lone Star Brewery building on the Riverwalk, the SAMA offers collections, exhibits, the museum gift shop, and Tre Trattoria, an italian restaurant with shaded patio dining and a spectacular view of the river.
352 locals recommend
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones AveHoused in the old Lone Star Brewery building on the Riverwalk, the SAMA offers collections, exhibits, the museum gift shop, and Tre Trattoria, an italian restaurant with shaded patio dining and a spectacular view of the river.
Gorgeous performing arts venue downtown. You can see a wide range of concerts and shows.
91 locals recommend
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium CirGorgeous performing arts venue downtown. You can see a wide range of concerts and shows.
Modern & Contemporary Art Museum in a gorgeous historic building with beautiful grounds.
346 locals recommend
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveModern & Contemporary Art Museum in a gorgeous historic building with beautiful grounds.
The Witte Museum inspires people to shape the future of Texas through relevant and transformative experiences in nature, science and culture.
421 locals recommend
Witte Museum
3801 BroadwayThe Witte Museum inspires people to shape the future of Texas through relevant and transformative experiences in nature, science and culture.
Artpace San Antonio is a nonprofit residency program which supports Texas, national, and international artists in the creation of new art.
26 locals recommend
Artpace
445 N Main AveArtpace San Antonio is a nonprofit residency program which supports Texas, national, and international artists in the creation of new art.
Showcasing the work of local artists, this neighborhood "lowbrow" art gallery is curated by renowned local artist Robert "Pinche" Tatum.
Hot Box Gallery
Showcasing the work of local artists, this neighborhood "lowbrow" art gallery is curated by renowned local artist Robert "Pinche" Tatum.
Essentials
This new neighborhood grocery stocks all the essentials, including produce, plus they have a stellar local beer and wine selection. Stop in for SouthFlo Pizza - they have a happy hour where you get 2 free beers with a $10 pizza.
354 locals recommend
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadThis new neighborhood grocery stocks all the essentials, including produce, plus they have a stellar local beer and wine selection. Stop in for SouthFlo Pizza - they have a happy hour where you get 2 free beers with a $10 pizza.
Very small local provision store. You can fill growlers with coffee or beer from Blue Star Brewery next door, or pick up local meats, crackers, and soaps. They also serve breakfast tacos.
36 locals recommend
Blue Star Provisions
1414 S Alamo StVery small local provision store. You can fill growlers with coffee or beer from Blue Star Brewery next door, or pick up local meats, crackers, and soaps. They also serve breakfast tacos.
We support our neighborhood liquor store. The owner really loves pigs, hence the name. Stop in for Topo Chicos, liquor, and beer. It's also a boutique, selling the works of local artisans.
10 locals recommend
Pig Liquors
519 S Presa StWe support our neighborhood liquor store. The owner really loves pigs, hence the name. Stop in for Topo Chicos, liquor, and beer. It's also a boutique, selling the works of local artisans.
If you are visiting car-free, this local convenience store is just a few blocks away - an easy walk if you need to pick up some more beer or a snack. Open 8am-10pm most days.
Am Stop
602 Labor StIf you are visiting car-free, this local convenience store is just a few blocks away - an easy walk if you need to pick up some more beer or a snack. Open 8am-10pm most days.
Sightseeing
Take the elevator to the top of the 750 foot observation tower built for the 1968 World's Fair, HemisFair. Insider tip: go up for happy hour at the bar or have dinner in the spinning restaurant, Chart House. Enjoy the 360º view of San Antonio.
374 locals recommend
Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdTake the elevator to the top of the 750 foot observation tower built for the 1968 World's Fair, HemisFair. Insider tip: go up for happy hour at the bar or have dinner in the spinning restaurant, Chart House. Enjoy the 360º view of San Antonio.
I mean, it's The Alamo. It's a historic mission and battleground. It's so close, you should at least walk by. It will probably be very crowded.
879 locals recommend
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaI mean, it's The Alamo. It's a historic mission and battleground. It's so close, you should at least walk by. It will probably be very crowded.
Bike or walk down the Mission Reach to see this landmark mission.
80 locals recommend
Mission San Jose
6701 San Jose DrBike or walk down the Mission Reach to see this landmark mission.
Bike or walk down the Mission Reach to see this landmark mission.
135 locals recommend
Mission Concepcion
807 Mission RdBike or walk down the Mission Reach to see this landmark mission.
A hop-on, hop-off tourist bus that hits all the must-sees on a visit to San Antonio.
18 locals recommend
City Sightseeing San Antonio
111 Alamo PlazaA hop-on, hop-off tourist bus that hits all the must-sees on a visit to San Antonio.
Stroll along the River Walk, which now stretches from downtown up to The Pearl and all the way down to the Missions south of Downtown. Enjoy all the restaurants, bars, and shops along the way. You can also take a river barge (Rio Taxi) to see the sights from the river.
135 locals recommend
River Walk
River WalkStroll along the River Walk, which now stretches from downtown up to The Pearl and all the way down to the Missions south of Downtown. Enjoy all the restaurants, bars, and shops along the way. You can also take a river barge (Rio Taxi) to see the sights from the river.
Shopping
Unique locally owned shops and stalls offering a wide variety of products celebrating the cultural, artistic and ethnic influences of the Southwest and Mexico, from clothing to wood carvings to tasty local treats and candies.
188 locals recommend
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce StUnique locally owned shops and stalls offering a wide variety of products celebrating the cultural, artistic and ethnic influences of the Southwest and Mexico, from clothing to wood carvings to tasty local treats and candies.
Great to duck in to get some air conditioning and shade on a hot day. They have a food court and a number of chain restaurants.
159 locals recommend
Shops at Rivercenter
849 E Commerce StGreat to duck in to get some air conditioning and shade on a hot day. They have a food court and a number of chain restaurants.
La Villita ("little village") is one of San Antonio's oldest neighborhoods, a walkable village on the edge of downtown with cobblestone streets, historic architecture, local artisan shops, and a cafe.
87 locals recommend
La Villita Historic Arts Village
418 Villita StLa Villita ("little village") is one of San Antonio's oldest neighborhoods, a walkable village on the edge of downtown with cobblestone streets, historic architecture, local artisan shops, and a cafe.
Scratch your vinyl itch at this record shop. You can flip through the crates or ask the staff for help.
6 locals recommend
Southtown Vinyl
1112 South Saint Mary's StreetScratch your vinyl itch at this record shop. You can flip through the crates or ask the staff for help.
Colorful and unique locally-owned shop featuring the funky and fun, tradition-infused work of local artisans: clothing, art, decor and gift items.
The Artisan
1103A S Presa StColorful and unique locally-owned shop featuring the funky and fun, tradition-infused work of local artisans: clothing, art, decor and gift items.
Lovely glass objects, and on Saturdays you can watch their artisans at work in their glassblowing studio.
9 locals recommend
Garcia Art Glass
715 S Alamo StLovely glass objects, and on Saturdays you can watch their artisans at work in their glassblowing studio.