Adventure Around!
Natural Beauty
A SHORT WALK from the house! Hiking and biking trails, soccer and baseball fields, dog park
Directions from house: (about a 10 min walk from house) Walk out of house and go left toward Stoney Dawn. Walk straight down Stoney Dawn until it dead ends into a metal gate. To the left there is a small field you can walk through that lets you right onto the hiking trails.
72 locals recommend
McAllister Park
13102 Jones Maltsberger RdA SHORT WALK from the house! Hiking and biking trails, soccer and baseball fields, dog park
Directions from house: (about a 10 min walk from house) Walk out of house and go left toward Stoney Dawn. Walk straight down Stoney Dawn until it dead ends into a metal gate. To the left there is a small field you can walk through that lets you right onto the hiking trails.
Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns RdAmazing natural caves to explore in guided tours!
One of many places to rent a tube to float the river in New Braunfels! Shuttle buses drop you and your tubes at the beginning of the float and drive you back at the end.
Note: Bring reusable water bottles of water and drinks as the river no longer allows disposable cans. Wear lots of sunscreen :)
7 locals recommend
New Braunfels Toobs
217 East Mill StreetOne of many places to rent a tube to float the river in New Braunfels! Shuttle buses drop you and your tubes at the beginning of the float and drive you back at the end.
Note: Bring reusable water bottles of water and drinks as the river no longer allows disposable cans. Wear lots of sunscreen :)
Overlook Park is a great area to go for a swim and enjoy the water of Canyon Lake!
222 locals recommend
Canyon Lake
Overlook Park is a great area to go for a swim and enjoy the water of Canyon Lake!
Have some fun!
Bowlero Thousand Oaks
4330 Thousand Oaks DrFun bowling alley and arcade!
REBAR
8134 BroadwayFunky lounge bar with two rooms of live music and outdoor patio
Evil Olive
2950 Thousand Oaks DrKaroke, pool table, great hotdogs, patio seating and live music
The Hangar
8203 BroadwayTrivia, unique games like giant Jenga and giant Beer Pong
Mash'd (great drinks!), The Rustic (cool outdoor restaurant with live music on lawn), Mi Familia de Mi Tierra
218 locals recommend
The Rim
17703 La Cantera ParkwayMash'd (great drinks!), The Rustic (cool outdoor restaurant with live music on lawn), Mi Familia de Mi Tierra
Walk the shops and restaurants of the Quarry!
Whole Foods (healthy groceries), Snooze an A.M. eatery (artisan brunch), Quarry Hofbrau (beirgarten), Max's Wine Dive, Paciugo Gelato
162 locals recommend
Alamo Quarry Market
255 E Basse RdWalk the shops and restaurants of the Quarry!
Whole Foods (healthy groceries), Snooze an A.M. eatery (artisan brunch), Quarry Hofbrau (beirgarten), Max's Wine Dive, Paciugo Gelato
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrSea animals, shows, rides and attractions!
THE BEST Waterpark! Three waterparks you are shuttled to and from, awesome water rides and lazy rivers.
436 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AveTHE BEST Waterpark! Three waterparks you are shuttled to and from, awesome water rides and lazy rivers.
Splashtown
Interstate 35A great small local waterpark for the family!
Like rollarcosters? Six flags has them all! Even some water rides!
917 locals recommend
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10Like rollarcosters? Six flags has them all! Even some water rides!
Multi-level golf range with bar and food, great for an evening with friends!
167 locals recommend
Topgolf
5539 N Loop 1604 WMulti-level golf range with bar and food, great for an evening with friends!
Country dance hall, dance lessons, mechanical bull, and bars
31 locals recommend
Cowboys Dancehall San Antonio
3030 NE Interstate 410 LoopCountry dance hall, dance lessons, mechanical bull, and bars
A true Texas country experience! Buy tickets online for this local rodeo with bull riding, roping and barrel riding. Followed by live music and country dancing in outdoor pavilion. Highly recommend! Very family friendly as well, bring the kids!
30 locals recommend
Tejas Rodeo, Steakhouse and Saloon
401 Obst RdA true Texas country experience! Buy tickets online for this local rodeo with bull riding, roping and barrel riding. Followed by live music and country dancing in outdoor pavilion. Highly recommend! Very family friendly as well, bring the kids!
Treat Yourself
Professional and quality massages at discounted price from masseuses in training professional; I've always had a wonderful experience!
Academy For Massage Therapy Training
602 Northwest Loop 410Professional and quality massages at discounted price from masseuses in training professional; I've always had a wonderful experience!
Sightseeing
Hike or bike San Antonio's 5 Spanish colonial missions that began the city on Mission Trail!
135 locals recommend
Mission Concepcion
807 Mission RdHike or bike San Antonio's 5 Spanish colonial missions that began the city on Mission Trail!
A San Antonio classic! The San Antonio river is lined with restaurants, shops, historical sites, lights and beautiful views.
The Tower (restaurant rotates for aerial view of city; observation deck for city views!) The Doseum (great for kids! Interactive museum exhibits for learning and exploring), San Antonio Zoo, walk the Riverwalk (lined with Christmas lights through the holidays), Biergarten, Biga on the Banks, The Republic of Texas, Ocho, Giradelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, San Fernando Cathedral (center of San Antonio - find the metal floor marking in back of church by the tabernacle; checkout The Saga - free light show projected on church Tuesdays and Friday-Sunday in evening), La Villita, Historic Market Square, Mi Tierra
804 locals recommend
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkA San Antonio classic! The San Antonio river is lined with restaurants, shops, historical sites, lights and beautiful views.
The Tower (restaurant rotates for aerial view of city; observation deck for city views!) The Doseum (great for kids! Interactive museum exhibits for learning and exploring), San Antonio Zoo, walk the Riverwalk (lined with Christmas lights through the holidays), Biergarten, Biga on the Banks, The Republic of Texas, Ocho, Giradelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, San Fernando Cathedral (center of San Antonio - find the metal floor marking in back of church by the tabernacle; checkout The Saga - free light show projected on church Tuesdays and Friday-Sunday in evening), La Villita, Historic Market Square, Mi Tierra
Yummy Yummy
Brown Bag Sandwich Shop
11035 Wetmore RdYummy sandwiches and outdoor patio seating
Stellar BBQ (try the brisket and jalepeno cream corn), picnic tables and golf range
6 locals recommend
BushWood
13800 Jones Maltsberger RdStellar BBQ (try the brisket and jalepeno cream corn), picnic tables and golf range
Awesome Texas BBQ with outdoor patio and playground! Brisket and Cherry Glazed Baby Back Ribs are out of this world tasty!
20 locals recommend
Two Bros. BBQ Market
12656 West AveAwesome Texas BBQ with outdoor patio and playground! Brisket and Cherry Glazed Baby Back Ribs are out of this world tasty!
Capparelli's Restaurant
2923 Thousand Oaks DrGreat neighborhood restaurant with wonderful pizza and desserts
Wood burning oven cooked pizzas, homemade mozzarella, and true Neapolitan pizza - everything here is amazing!
93 locals recommend
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
6989 Blanco RdWood burning oven cooked pizzas, homemade mozzarella, and true Neapolitan pizza - everything here is amazing!
410 Diner
8315 Broadway50s style diner with phenomenal Chicken Almondine and Chicken California!
Specialty bakery with coffee, pastries, brunch, and breads
42 locals recommend
La Panadería Bakery Café
8305 BroadwaySpecialty bakery with coffee, pastries, brunch, and breads
A former Brewery, the Pearl has been transformed into an outdoor oasis of delicious restaurants, lawn events, shops, and walking around to window shop.
The Bottling Department Food Hall (multiple delicious restaurants in this food court; dining outside at lawn patio tables), Cured, Supper and Sternewirth Bar in Hotel Emma, Lick Honest Ice Creams, coffee and pasteries at Bakery Lorraine or Local Coffee (we love the Almond Croissant warmed)
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyA former Brewery, the Pearl has been transformed into an outdoor oasis of delicious restaurants, lawn events, shops, and walking around to window shop.
The Bottling Department Food Hall (multiple delicious restaurants in this food court; dining outside at lawn patio tables), Cured, Supper and Sternewirth Bar in Hotel Emma, Lick Honest Ice Creams, coffee and pasteries at Bakery Lorraine or Local Coffee (we love the Almond Croissant warmed)
Local favorite Mexican restaurant, famous for their Puffy Tacos!
12 locals recommend
Los Barrios Mexican Restaurant
4223 Blanco RdLocal favorite Mexican restaurant, famous for their Puffy Tacos!
Mudslingers Drive-Thru Coffee
2404 Thousand Oaks DriveGreat, quick coffee near the house!
Cute Nearby Towns
Quaint small town with excellent live music, antique stores and restaurants!
Gruene Hall (oldest country dance hall in Texas), Gristmill restaurant, Schlitterbahn waterpark (incredible waterpark with three different waterparks they tram you to and from), float the river (rent tubes from Rockin' R and they drop you off and pick you up at end of float)
182 locals recommend
New Braunfels
Quaint small town with excellent live music, antique stores and restaurants!
Gruene Hall (oldest country dance hall in Texas), Gristmill restaurant, Schlitterbahn waterpark (incredible waterpark with three different waterparks they tram you to and from), float the river (rent tubes from Rockin' R and they drop you off and pick you up at end of float)
I love day trips to Austin! Either for the night life on 6th Street or Rainey Street (small houses converted into bars), the art, the excellent food or the live music wherever you turn. Try Stubbs for great BBQ and frequent performances. Known for the motto, "Keep Austin Weird" as support for the local small businesses - so the city is choke full of unique finds!
357 locals recommend
Austin
I love day trips to Austin! Either for the night life on 6th Street or Rainey Street (small houses converted into bars), the art, the excellent food or the live music wherever you turn. Try Stubbs for great BBQ and frequent performances. Known for the motto, "Keep Austin Weird" as support for the local small businesses - so the city is choke full of unique finds!
Enjoy walking the cute shops on Main St (especially enjoyable during the holidays), grab a beer at one of the biergartens that uphold the German history, or hop down the Winery trail where numerous local wines are produced!
463 locals recommend
Fredericksburg
Enjoy walking the cute shops on Main St (especially enjoyable during the holidays), grab a beer at one of the biergartens that uphold the German history, or hop down the Winery trail where numerous local wines are produced!
La Cantera - Girl's Day
For all the ladies getting together for a great time around the city, here are some fun ways to pamper yourselves and enjoy each other's company at La Cantera, San Antonio's Open Air Mall.
Enjoy the outdoors as you stroll through shops, while grabbing some treats and drinks along the way. Get pampered or peruse Barnes and Nobles. Enjoy!
In La Cantera Open Air Mall
They have the best massage chairs for pedicures, great options for manicures, and a bar for drinks!
Anthony Vince Nail Spa
15900 La Cantera PkwyIn La Cantera Open Air Mall
They have the best massage chairs for pedicures, great options for manicures, and a bar for drinks!
Funky, from scratch restaurant with unique drinks and a to die for Whiskey Cake dessert. Be sure to make a reservation as it does fill up!
49 locals recommend
Whiskey Cake
15900 La Cantera PkwyFunky, from scratch restaurant with unique drinks and a to die for Whiskey Cake dessert. Be sure to make a reservation as it does fill up!
Let's be honest... crepes are delicious at any time of the day. Breakfast, Sweet and Savory crepes suit anyone's taste. But my favorite highlight is the plethora of nutella drinks... Nutella Milkshake, Nutella Hot Chocolate, Nutella Latte... what's not to love?
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café
15900 La Cantera PkwyLet's be honest... crepes are delicious at any time of the day. Breakfast, Sweet and Savory crepes suit anyone's taste. But my favorite highlight is the plethora of nutella drinks... Nutella Milkshake, Nutella Hot Chocolate, Nutella Latte... what's not to love?
Anthropologie. Where else do you take your girls to shop to dream over all the quirky cute ways you could spruce up you home with fun door knobs, bold bedspreads, unique trinkets? The ambiance alone makes you feel cool and artsy :)
Anthropologie
15900 La Cantera PkwyAnthropologie. Where else do you take your girls to shop to dream over all the quirky cute ways you could spruce up you home with fun door knobs, bold bedspreads, unique trinkets? The ambiance alone makes you feel cool and artsy :)
The Baked Bear
15900 La Cantera PkwyCustom. Homemade. Ice. Cream. Sandwiches.
Need I say more?
Carlo's Bakery
15900 La Cantera PkwyEnjoy some cannoli, cake, or cookies from famous TLC's Cake Boss bakery!