Guidebook for San Antonio
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Nestled in the heart of historic downtown San Antonio along the banks of the world famous River Walk thrives the nucleus of our City’s convention industry.
48 locals recommend
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
900 E Market StNestled in the heart of historic downtown San Antonio along the banks of the world famous River Walk thrives the nucleus of our City’s convention industry.
The Alamodome is what is known as a “third generation” facility. Its features column-free spans for unobstructed viewing and curtain wall system for configuration flexibility.
123 locals recommend
Alamodome
100 Montana StThe Alamodome is what is known as a “third generation” facility. Its features column-free spans for unobstructed viewing and curtain wall system for configuration flexibility.
Catch a show at the Cameo Center, housed near Sunset Station and the Alamodome.
7 locals recommend
Historic Sunset Station
1174 E Commerce St Catch a show at the Cameo Center, housed near Sunset Station and the Alamodome.
The Brooklynite
516 Brooklyn Avenue Snag a fancy — and delicious — cocktail at The Brooklynite.
The Briscoe Western Art Museum aims to preserve relics and art of the American West.
59 locals recommend
Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W Market StThe Briscoe Western Art Museum aims to preserve relics and art of the American West.
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyThe Pearl
While traveling south you can take a side trip to the King William District for some historic houses, or make a stop at the Blue Star Complex to check out local galleries and shops.
150 locals recommend
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarWhile traveling south you can take a side trip to the King William District for some historic houses, or make a stop at the Blue Star Complex to check out local galleries and shops.
From here you can either stay downtown, or you can grab a B-Cycle and head south along the San Antonio River.
9 locals recommend
B-Cycle Station
2332 N St Mary's StFrom here you can either stay downtown, or you can grab a B-Cycle and head south along the San Antonio River.
Keep heading into downtown and if you have time and want some additional touristy things to do then hit up Market Square "El Mercado."
188 locals recommend
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce StKeep heading into downtown and if you have time and want some additional touristy things to do then hit up Market Square "El Mercado."
Visit the San Antonio Museum of Art, free on Tuesday nights.
352 locals recommend
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones Ave Visit the San Antonio Museum of Art, free on Tuesday nights.
Sightseeing
Now you can hit downtown and the Alamo, and if you are lucky there will be a re-enactment group outside doing their thing.
96 locals recommend
Alamo Plaza
Now you can hit downtown and the Alamo, and if you are lucky there will be a re-enactment group outside doing their thing.
Wander through the Spanish Governor's Palace, which housed Spanish garrisons during the 1700s and 1800s.
22 locals recommend
Spanish Governor's Palace
105 Plaza De Armas Wander through the Spanish Governor's Palace, which housed Spanish garrisons during the 1700s and 1800s.
Watch Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from the Bracken Bat Cave, which houses an estimated 20 million bats.
Bracken Bat Cave
Watch Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from the Bracken Bat Cave, which houses an estimated 20 million bats.
Sure, everybody knows the Alamo, but some locals will tell you to avoid it altogether and head straight for Mission Concepción and San José
63 locals recommend
Mission San Jose
Sure, everybody knows the Alamo, but some locals will tell you to avoid it altogether and head straight for Mission Concepción and San José
The San Fernando Cathedral is an important stop on any thorough tour of the wonders of downtown San Antonio.
108 locals recommend
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
115 Main PlazaThe San Fernando Cathedral is an important stop on any thorough tour of the wonders of downtown San Antonio.
Visit the homestead of one of the two native Texans who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence: the Casa Navarro State Historic Site, saddled in downtown.
Casa Navarro State Historic Site
228 S Laredo St Visit the homestead of one of the two native Texans who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence: the Casa Navarro State Historic Site, saddled in downtown.
Visit the Missions National Historic Park after a stroll on the River Walk. Pictured, the site of an unfinished Spanish church at Mission San Juan.
41 locals recommend
Mission San Juan station
Visit the Missions National Historic Park after a stroll on the River Walk. Pictured, the site of an unfinished Spanish church at Mission San Juan.
The King William Historic District is located south of downtown and bounded by Durango, South St. Mary’s, Eagleland and the San Antonio River.
14 locals recommend
King William Street
King William StreetThe King William Historic District is located south of downtown and bounded by Durango, South St. Mary’s, Eagleland and the San Antonio River.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fairmount Hotel
401 S Alamo StGrab a drink at the bar of the Fairmount Hotel during a swing through downtown.
Bar 1919
1420 S Alamo St Sip scotch whisky at the speakeasy-styled Bar 1919
Finally ready for dinner? You will have to decide between the tastes of Mexico at La Gloria, or barbecue at the Granary 'Cue & Brew.
27 locals recommend
The Granary
Finally ready for dinner? You will have to decide between the tastes of Mexico at La Gloria, or barbecue at the Granary 'Cue & Brew.
Now it's time to head north, so work your way back through downtown and stop at VFW Post 76, the oldest post in Texas, to share a bucket of beers with your friends.
25 locals recommend
VFW Post 76
10 10th StNow it's time to head north, so work your way back through downtown and stop at VFW Post 76, the oldest post in Texas, to share a bucket of beers with your friends.
The ALAMO beer short story…. Once upon a time, a long, long, time ago, there was a beer called “Alamo”. The year was 1884 and the brewery was Lone Star Brewing Company.
202 Lamar
202 Lamar StreetThe ALAMO beer short story…. Once upon a time, a long, long, time ago, there was a beer called “Alamo”. The year was 1884 and the brewery was Lone Star Brewing Company.
Craft Beer is what we do! Served up by our friendly and knowledgeable tapmasters, our rotating tap wall has a beer for everyone! We serve samples before
306 Austin St
306 Austin StreetCraft Beer is what we do! Served up by our friendly and knowledgeable tapmasters, our rotating tap wall has a beer for everyone! We serve samples before
Food Scene
Stuff your face with meats from the Smoke Shack, including lean and marbled brisket, sausage and St. Louis style pork ribs.
67 locals recommend
Smoke Shack BBQ + Southern Kitchen
3714 BroadwayStuff your face with meats from the Smoke Shack, including lean and marbled brisket, sausage and St. Louis style pork ribs.
Señor Veggie is located in the heart of the vibrant neighborhood of Lavaca in Southtown.
Specializing in local, handcrafted cuisine that is delicious, unique and Vegan.
57 locals recommend
Señor Veggie
620 S Presa StSeñor Veggie is located in the heart of the vibrant neighborhood of Lavaca in Southtown.
Specializing in local, handcrafted cuisine that is delicious, unique and Vegan.
Swing by Liberty Bar in Southtown for brunch on a Saturday and Sunday.
114 locals recommend
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St Swing by Liberty Bar in Southtown for brunch on a Saturday and Sunday.
Kick back at La Tuna Ice House, a wood-framed, corrugated tin structure designed by owner R. Michael Berrier.
87 locals recommend
La Tuna
100 Probandt St Kick back at La Tuna Ice House, a wood-framed, corrugated tin structure designed by owner R. Michael Berrier.
Tucker's Kozy Korner
1338 E Houston StGrab cocktails and burgers at Tucker's.
Since 2005, Mark's Outing has been serving up thick and juicy made-to-order burgers, on our signature home-style buns, capturing the taste buds of burger lovers nationwide. The beer battered onion rin
33 locals recommend
Mark's Outing
1624 E Commerce StSince 2005, Mark's Outing has been serving up thick and juicy made-to-order burgers, on our signature home-style buns, capturing the taste buds of burger lovers nationwide. The beer battered onion rin
FINALLY! A comfort food restaurant for someone who has ever-changing cravings for various comfort foods!
55 locals recommend
Panchos & Gringos Deli
900 Nolan StFINALLY! A comfort food restaurant for someone who has ever-changing cravings for various comfort foods!
Your place for hand-crafted smoked meat sandwiches in the heart of the Eastside
81 locals recommend
Dignowity Meats
1701 E Houston StYour place for hand-crafted smoked meat sandwiches in the heart of the Eastside
Enjoy our award-winning menu as you marvel at the breathtaking view of the city below. Since 1961, Chart House has built its reputation on delighting guest
374 locals recommend
Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdEnjoy our award-winning menu as you marvel at the breathtaking view of the city below. Since 1961, Chart House has built its reputation on delighting guest
A San Antonio restaurant, Hot Joy, named as nominees in Bon Appetit's Best New Restaurants for 2014.
104 locals recommend
Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo StA San Antonio restaurant, Hot Joy, named as nominees in Bon Appetit's Best New Restaurants for 2014.
Arts & Culture
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts will host ballets, concerts, plays and astrophysicists in its second year.
91 locals recommend
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium CirThe Tobin Center for the Performing Arts will host ballets, concerts, plays and astrophysicists in its second year.
If you still have any energy left in the tank then stop by Viva TacoLand, the rebirth of the original Taco Land, to pay tribute to San Antonio's punk rock past and the legendary Ram Ayala.
19 locals recommend
Viva Tacoland
103 W Grayson StIf you still have any energy left in the tank then stop by Viva TacoLand, the rebirth of the original Taco Land, to pay tribute to San Antonio's punk rock past and the legendary Ram Ayala.
If you are feeling adventurous then you can walk along the Museum Reach, a side of the San Antonio River that is more locals than tourists, to get up to the Pearl.
25 locals recommend
Museum Reach
Museum ReachIf you are feeling adventurous then you can walk along the Museum Reach, a side of the San Antonio River that is more locals than tourists, to get up to the Pearl.
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels Ave Attend intimate art exhibitions at the McNay Art Museum.
Shopping
Walk a few blocks over to Schilo's Delicatessen in downtown to take a Tex-Mex break and get a taste of San Antonio's German heritage.
22 locals recommend
Schilo's
424 E Commerce StWalk a few blocks over to Schilo's Delicatessen in downtown to take a Tex-Mex break and get a taste of San Antonio's German heritage.
Getting Around
While VIA bus service is a mainstay throughout the city - there's a bus stop just 1 block east of the house, at Hackberry and Montana- a trolley service, providing an excellent option for downtown sightseeing, has just been reintroduced from Sunset Station, the entertainment district adjacent to the Amtrak station near downtown. For just $1.30 for adults - children 4 and under ride free - and from 7 am - 11 pm weekdays and 9 am - 11 pm on weekends, riders are treated to a pleasant and convenient circle-tour through downtown, with stops near or at all of the major tourist attractions. Simply board at Sunset Station, a 1/2 mile/10 minute walk from the house - or, a 10 minute ride on bus #28 from the aforementioned bus stop - sit back and relax and enjoy all of the sights and sounds that have made the Alamo City one of the most popular destinations in the world.
28 locals recommend
VIA Metropolitan Transit - Downtown Information Center
211 W Commerce StWhile VIA bus service is a mainstay throughout the city - there's a bus stop just 1 block east of the house, at Hackberry and Montana- a trolley service, providing an excellent option for downtown sightseeing, has just been reintroduced from Sunset Station, the entertainment district adjacent to the Amtrak station near downtown. For just $1.30 for adults - children 4 and under ride free - and from 7 am - 11 pm weekdays and 9 am - 11 pm on weekends, riders are treated to a pleasant and convenient circle-tour through downtown, with stops near or at all of the major tourist attractions. Simply board at Sunset Station, a 1/2 mile/10 minute walk from the house - or, a 10 minute ride on bus #28 from the aforementioned bus stop - sit back and relax and enjoy all of the sights and sounds that have made the Alamo City one of the most popular destinations in the world.