Guidebook for San Antonio

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Guidebook for San Antonio

Food Scene

Amazing steaks and even better service. Treat yourself.
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J-Prime Steakhouse
1401 N Loop 1604 W
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Amazing steaks and even better service. Treat yourself.
Great Indian Food close to the house.
Tarka Indian Kitchen
427 Texas 1604 Loop
Great Indian Food close to the house.
Great for breakfast or brunch. Closes early so check the times.
Le Peep
19141 Stone Oak Pkwy
Great for breakfast or brunch. Closes early so check the times.
The Pearl is amazing. Check out the Farmers Market on Saturdays and Sundays. You CANNOT miss this place.
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Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl Pkwy
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The Pearl is amazing. Check out the Farmers Market on Saturdays and Sundays. You CANNOT miss this place.
Great Korean food and sushi in one location. Fantastic service.
SUSHI EXPRESS
19903 Stone Oak Pkwy
Great Korean food and sushi in one location. Fantastic service.
A BBQ experience that is not to be missed.
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Leon Springs BBQ - The Original Rudy's"
24152 W I-10
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A BBQ experience that is not to be missed.
Quick, easy, healthy salads made to order. It's like the Chipotle of salads.
Salata
700 E Sonterra Blvd
Quick, easy, healthy salads made to order. It's like the Chipotle of salads.
Amazing Brazilian Steakhouse very close to the house. Lunch is more affordable than dinner.
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Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse
18318 Sonterra Pl
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Amazing Brazilian Steakhouse very close to the house. Lunch is more affordable than dinner.
Take out pizza place that make Detroit Style pizza. If you're from Michigan, YES this is the Jet's you're thinking of......
Jet's Pizza
20079 Stone Oak Pkwy
Take out pizza place that make Detroit Style pizza. If you're from Michigan, YES this is the Jet's you're thinking of......
Good for dine in or take out pizza, they make a variety of different styles of pizza. Can't go wrong here.
Trilogy Pizza
19141 Stone Oak Pkwy
Good for dine in or take out pizza, they make a variety of different styles of pizza. Can't go wrong here.
Pretty fancy restaurant with a unique menu and great fried oysters. Can recommend a night here.
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SILO Elevated Cuisine - 1604
434 North Loop 1604 West
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Pretty fancy restaurant with a unique menu and great fried oysters. Can recommend a night here.
Great breakfast tacos very close to the house.
L Taco Stone Oak
19202 Stone Oak Pkwy
Great breakfast tacos very close to the house.
Very fancy seafood restaurant close to the house. Can highly recommend. Great service.
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1834 N Loop 1604 W
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Very fancy seafood restaurant close to the house. Can highly recommend. Great service.
Great Mediterranean food. Moderately priced, great for lunch.
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Pasha Mediterranean Grill
9339 Wurzbach Rd
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Great Mediterranean food. Moderately priced, great for lunch.
Well known and liked local burger establishment. Great burgers.
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The Longhorn Cafe
17625 Blanco Rd
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Well known and liked local burger establishment. Great burgers.
If you have a big group or kids that you want to let off steam, check out Bigz for burgers. Great food, close to the house, and a GIGANTIC play area for kids.
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Big'z Burger Joint
2303 N Loop 1604 W
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If you have a big group or kids that you want to let off steam, check out Bigz for burgers. Great food, close to the house, and a GIGANTIC play area for kids.
Awesome brewery in the Pearl. You will love this place if you like good food and beer. However, you MUST make a reservation.
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Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E Grayson St
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Awesome brewery in the Pearl. You will love this place if you like good food and beer. However, you MUST make a reservation.
Amazing bakery run by movie star Armie Hammer and his wife. Try the popovers, they are amazing.
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Bird Bakery
5912 Broadway
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Amazing bakery run by movie star Armie Hammer and his wife. Try the popovers, they are amazing.
Great little breakfast spot in the Pearl.
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Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl Pkwy
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Great little breakfast spot in the Pearl.
Try this place if you want authentic pastries from Mexico.
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La Panadería Bakery Café
8305 Broadway
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Try this place if you want authentic pastries from Mexico.
The quintessential brunch stop in San Antonio.
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Candlelight Coffeehouse
107 Kings Ct
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The quintessential brunch stop in San Antonio.
For an authentic taste of New Orleans, go here. There is always a line, always. But, they entertain you with music on the porch and they have amazing brunch. Don't skip this experience.
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NOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe Ave
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For an authentic taste of New Orleans, go here. There is always a line, always. But, they entertain you with music on the porch and they have amazing brunch. Don't skip this experience.
The most tourist visited restaurant in San Antonio, but worth a stop for sure. It's in the market square where you can shop for gifts from Mexico on the cheap. It is open 24/7, so don't worry if you get there really late.
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Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce Row
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The most tourist visited restaurant in San Antonio, but worth a stop for sure. It's in the market square where you can shop for gifts from Mexico on the cheap. It is open 24/7, so don't worry if you get there really late.
Everyone's favorite burger.
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Chris Madrids
1900 Blanco Rd
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Everyone's favorite burger.
Best New York pizza in town with NY attitude. Don't mind the staff, they love to razz the crowd.
Florio's
7701 Broadway
Best New York pizza in town with NY attitude. Don't mind the staff, they love to razz the crowd.
Great Italian in the Pearl. Very fancy. Also a wonderful brunch. Make reservations.
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Il Sogno Osteria
200 E Grayson St
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Great Italian in the Pearl. Very fancy. Also a wonderful brunch. Make reservations.
Trendy restaurant in the "house" district near the Pearl. You'll think you're in a normal neighborhood because most of the restaurants and bars are in old houses. Some of them don't even have signs.
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Grayze
521 E Grayson St
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Trendy restaurant in the "house" district near the Pearl. You'll think you're in a normal neighborhood because most of the restaurants and bars are in old houses. Some of them don't even have signs.
One of the best brunches in San Antonio. Get in line, it gets super crowded.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
255 E Basse Rd
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One of the best brunches in San Antonio. Get in line, it gets super crowded.
You cannot go wrong, breakfast lunch or dinner, at this amazing taco house. Started in Austin in a food truck, it made it's way to SA and is amazing. Ask for the secret menu.
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Torchy's Tacos
999 E Basse Rd
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You cannot go wrong, breakfast lunch or dinner, at this amazing taco house. Started in Austin in a food truck, it made it's way to SA and is amazing. Ask for the secret menu.
Amazing tapas restaurant in the King Williams district. Go here every First Friday for big crowds and a nice art scene. I highly recommend reservations. Shared plates.
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Feast
1024 S Alamo St
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Amazing tapas restaurant in the King Williams district. Go here every First Friday for big crowds and a nice art scene. I highly recommend reservations. Shared plates.
Classic San Antonio, with margaritas you won't believe. Take an uber or a taxi because even one of their margaritas is too boozy for you.
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La Fogata Mexican Cuisine
2427 Vance Jackson Road
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Classic San Antonio, with margaritas you won't believe. Take an uber or a taxi because even one of their margaritas is too boozy for you.
Words cannot describe these breakfast tacos. Ok, maybe "gigantic" comes to mind.
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Rolando's Super Tacos
919 W Hildebrand Ave
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Words cannot describe these breakfast tacos. Ok, maybe "gigantic" comes to mind.
Breakfast spot and home of the 6 lb cinnamon roll. Come hungry.
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Lulu's Bakery & Cafe
918 N Main Ave
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Breakfast spot and home of the 6 lb cinnamon roll. Come hungry.
Meat is their specialty. Get the charcutterie board and the burger.
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Cured
306 Pearl Pkwy
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Meat is their specialty. Get the charcutterie board and the burger.
An adventure in something uniquely San Antonio. Invented here, the puffy taco is something you won't really find many other places in the country.
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Ray's Drive Inn
822 SW 19th St
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An adventure in something uniquely San Antonio. Invented here, the puffy taco is something you won't really find many other places in the country.
Romantic little spot with great food.
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Barbaro
2720 McCullough Ave
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Romantic little spot with great food.
Amazing place with amazing food. Downtown but maybe not as touristy as it should be. I recommend reservations.
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Rebelle
300 E Travis St
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Amazing place with amazing food. Downtown but maybe not as touristy as it should be. I recommend reservations.
Built inside an old firehouse, this place serves up some legit Italian food. Please make a reservation first.
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Battalion
604 S Alamo St
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Built inside an old firehouse, this place serves up some legit Italian food. Please make a reservation first.
Super cool place to hear some Texas country, get some great food, and relax and have a beer indoor or outdoor. Also has a laundrymat and a car wash lol. Trust me, it's very cool.
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The Cove
606 W Cypress St
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Super cool place to hear some Texas country, get some great food, and relax and have a beer indoor or outdoor. Also has a laundrymat and a car wash lol. Trust me, it's very cool.
Amazing bar and restaurant on the Riverwalk. Order the cheeseburger; you won't regret it. Reservations highly recommended. Get a drink at the longest wooden bar in Texas. James Beard nominated chef.
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The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce St
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Amazing bar and restaurant on the Riverwalk. Order the cheeseburger; you won't regret it. Reservations highly recommended. Get a drink at the longest wooden bar in Texas. James Beard nominated chef.

Drinks & Nightlife

Not an actual brewery, but the best selection of craft beer maybe anywhere in SA.
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The Hoppy Monk
1010 N Loop 1604 E
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Not an actual brewery, but the best selection of craft beer maybe anywhere in SA.
Good for a night out and close to the house.
The Draft Station at Sonterra
700 E Sonterra Blvd
Good for a night out and close to the house.
Sports bar with good food and atmosphere close to the house.
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COVER 3 San Antonio
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Sports bar with good food and atmosphere close to the house.
Not a winery, this is a Wine Bar that is close to the house. Walk home if you want, it's close enough to walk.
Copa Wine Bar
19141 Stone Oak Pkwy
Not a winery, this is a Wine Bar that is close to the house. Walk home if you want, it's close enough to walk.
Downtown location of Freetail brewery
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Freetail Brewing Co.
2000 S Presa St
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Downtown location of Freetail brewery
Amazing location downtown brewery with great beer.
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Alamo Beer Company
202 Lamar St
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Amazing location downtown brewery with great beer.
New and very local brewery stuck in the middle of a normal neighborhood.
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Künstler Brewing
302 E Lachapelle
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New and very local brewery stuck in the middle of a normal neighborhood.
Very cool outdoor area with washers pit and fireplaces. Kinda rowdy and skews younger sometimes.
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Little Woodrow's Stone Oak
606 W Afton Oaks Blvd
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Very cool outdoor area with washers pit and fireplaces. Kinda rowdy and skews younger sometimes.
Very nice brewery with great local beers, not too far from home.
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Weathered Souls Brewing Co.
606 Embassy Oaks
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Very nice brewery with great local beers, not too far from home.
Super secret cocktail bar in an old house. There is NO SIGN so you may think you are walking into someone's house. It is in the house directly next door to Shuck Shack. Don't be afraid to push open the door. Not pretenious besides having no menu. If you're going to the Pearl, stop in for a drink before or after.
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The Modernist
516 E Grayson St
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Super secret cocktail bar in an old house. There is NO SIGN so you may think you are walking into someone's house. It is in the house directly next door to Shuck Shack. Don't be afraid to push open the door. Not pretenious besides having no menu. If you're going to the Pearl, stop in for a drink before or after.
You won't believe the quality of the musicians in this underground Jazz club. I say "underground" not becuase it is secret, rather that it is in the basement below the food hall in the Pearl. There are two shows a night and YOU MUST MAKE A RESERVATION.
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Jazz TX
312 Pearl Pkwy
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You won't believe the quality of the musicians in this underground Jazz club. I say "underground" not becuase it is secret, rather that it is in the basement below the food hall in the Pearl. There are two shows a night and YOU MUST MAKE A RESERVATION.
Great views of downtown, amazing location.
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Paramour
102 9th St
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Great views of downtown, amazing location.
Feels like you're at your grandma's house, drinking cocktails from a bygone era.
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The Brooklynite
516 Brooklyn Avenue
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Feels like you're at your grandma's house, drinking cocktails from a bygone era.
Great bar, even greater food. Go here.
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Francis Bogside
1170 S St Mary's St
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Great bar, even greater food. Go here.
Super relaxing outdoor venue to relax and have a few drinks.
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The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo St
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Super relaxing outdoor venue to relax and have a few drinks.
Craft drinks in a super cool locale. Go here if you are a whiskey drinker.
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Bar 1919
1420 S Alamo St
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Craft drinks in a super cool locale. Go here if you are a whiskey drinker.
Great bar with great food. Can't go wrong. It's on S. Alamo so there's plenty of other places to go and things to see.
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Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
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Great bar with great food. Can't go wrong. It's on S. Alamo so there's plenty of other places to go and things to see.
This is the nicest bar in SA. At the Pearl in the Hotel Emma (voted as one of the best hotels in the US which I tend to agree with) it is fancier than you.
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Sternewirth
136 E Grayson St
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This is the nicest bar in SA. At the Pearl in the Hotel Emma (voted as one of the best hotels in the US which I tend to agree with) it is fancier than you.

Arts & Culture

Great museum near downtown. Check their site for the latest exhibit info.
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Witte Museum
3801 Broadway
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Great museum near downtown. Check their site for the latest exhibit info.
Quite a wonderful art gallery right on the nice part of the riverwalk. Check out The Luxury (outdoor seating only) for a beer before or after visiting the museum.
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Museo ng Sining ng San Antonio
200 W Jones Ave
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Quite a wonderful art gallery right on the nice part of the riverwalk. Check out The Luxury (outdoor seating only) for a beer before or after visiting the museum.
This is a kids museum and it is pretty great. You have to have kids or they won't let you in.
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DoSeum
2800 Broadway
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This is a kids museum and it is pretty great. You have to have kids or they won't let you in.
Great museum with a cool outside exhibit of sculptures
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McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels Ave
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Great museum with a cool outside exhibit of sculptures

Sightseeing

Because you have to go to the Alamo.
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Alamo Plaza
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Because you have to go to the Alamo.
Very cool National Heritage site. One of the original missions in SA besides the Alamo. Great bike paths and bike rentals. Go here for a super quiet, calm, reflective day.
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Misyon Concepcion
807 Mission Rd
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Very cool National Heritage site. One of the original missions in SA besides the Alamo. Great bike paths and bike rentals. Go here for a super quiet, calm, reflective day.
Tower of the Americas, park, lots to do. New restaurants opening soon. Worth visiting when you are downtown.
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Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez Blvd
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Tower of the Americas, park, lots to do. New restaurants opening soon. Worth visiting when you are downtown.
Just go. It's amazing.
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San Antonio River Walk
610 River Walk
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Just go. It's amazing.

Shopping

Everything you could want in one place. Great theater and a HUGE selection of restaurants.
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The Rim
17703 La Cantera Parkway
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Everything you could want in one place. Great theater and a HUGE selection of restaurants.
Just on the other side from the Rim and right next to Six Flags, this is the fancier of the two best malls in town. Go here for high end shops and dining. Great to just walk around with amazing plants and landscaping, this is an outdoor mall.
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The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera Pkwy
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Just on the other side from the Rim and right next to Six Flags, this is the fancier of the two best malls in town. Go here for high end shops and dining. Great to just walk around with amazing plants and landscaping, this is an outdoor mall.

Essentials

Super Target with groceries. Close to Whole Foods and HEB.
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Target
Interstate 10
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Super Target with groceries. Close to Whole Foods and HEB.
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Whole Foods Market
255 E Basse Rd
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The best grocery store in SA, get all your food supplies and groceries here.
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H-E-B plus!
1150 TX-1604 Loop
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The best grocery store in SA, get all your food supplies and groceries here.

Entertainment & Activities

Best theater in town, all proceeds go to charity too!
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Santikos Palladium IMAX
17703 W Interstate 10 Frontage Rd
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Best theater in town, all proceeds go to charity too!
Decent theater close to the house.
Regal Northwoods
17640 Henderson Pass
Decent theater close to the house.