Kristen's Guidebook
Art
Before the pandemic, Essex Modern City would hold events where they had free beer, food trucks and live art being created. At the moment, I believe it’s a spot to take cool pictures in front of so many amazing murals!
Essex Modern City
51 Essex StIziko leMfundo kaSan Antonio
200 W Jones AveWitte Museum
3801 BroadwayMcNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AvePresa House Gallery
725 S Presa StHopscotch
711 Navarro StReally cool art installations
Sightseeing
Remember the Alamo! It’s an important historical site to Texas and US history that one must visit when in San Antonio.
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I-Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaRemember the Alamo! It’s an important historical site to Texas and US history that one must visit when in San Antonio.
The Menger Hotel bar is where Teddy Roosevelt recruited the Rough Riders. The hotel is also said to be haunted!
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Menger Hotel
204 Alamo PlazaThe Menger Hotel bar is where Teddy Roosevelt recruited the Rough Riders. The hotel is also said to be haunted!
The River Walk is home to many tasty eateries and shops. It is a destination tourists love to visit, though it can be pricey.
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San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkThe River Walk is home to many tasty eateries and shops. It is a destination tourists love to visit, though it can be pricey.
I-Mission Concepcion
807 Mission RdMission Concepción is a World Heritage site.
I-Mission San Jose
6701 San Jose DrMission San José is a World Heritage site.
I-Mission Espada
10040 Espada RdMission Espada is a World Heritage site
Mission San Juan Capistrano is a World Heritage site
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Mission San Juan station
Mission San Juan Capistrano is a World Heritage site
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose DrI absolutely love the Botanical Garden as you get to be part of nature and experience different climates and the flora that grows within them. My favorite thing to do is take food for a picnic!
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Ulwazi lwaseSan Antonio Botanical
555 Funston PlI absolutely love the Botanical Garden as you get to be part of nature and experience different climates and the flora that grows within them. My favorite thing to do is take food for a picnic!
Get a bird’s-eye view of the city at the Tower of the Americas. You’ll notice a cute picture on top of one of the buildings! :)
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Hemisfair
Get a bird’s-eye view of the city at the Tower of the Americas. You’ll notice a cute picture on top of one of the buildings! :)
La Villita Historic Arts Village
418 Villita StLots of San Antonio culture here
Free to visit! I love walking around the Japanese Tea Garden. It’s so peaceful.
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3853 N St Mary's StFree to visit! I love walking around the Japanese Tea Garden. It’s so peaceful.
Neighborhoods
Southtown
Southtown is home to many local artists and eateries.
An historic neighborhood in San Antonio. During Fiesta, the King William Fair is an event you must attend! Author, Sandra Cisneros, used to live in the King William district.
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King William
An historic neighborhood in San Antonio. During Fiesta, the King William Fair is an event you must attend! Author, Sandra Cisneros, used to live in the King William district.
Brewery
Who doesn’t love a local brewery!?
Freetail Brewing Co.
2000 S Presa StMust try the Puro Pickles beer :D~
Künstler Brewing
302 E LachapelleCheers! There is a small patio.
They are located in a complex with galleries, shops and they have tasty food.
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Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarThey are located in a complex with galleries, shops and they have tasty food.
Black Laboratory Brewing
1602 E Houston StBack Unturned Brewing Co.
516 Brooklyn AveFood scene
Oh my goodness!!! The fruit cups are ginormous and they have all the Mexican tasty snacks you could ask for at a great price!
Fruteria La Mission
553 E WhiteOh my goodness!!! The fruit cups are ginormous and they have all the Mexican tasty snacks you could ask for at a great price!
Casa Frida has great drinks and a cute patio to feel safe eating out these days. It feels like you’re in Mexico City, enjoying the ambience.
Casa Frida - Sabores de México
1036 South Alamo StreetCasa Frida has great drinks and a cute patio to feel safe eating out these days. It feels like you’re in Mexico City, enjoying the ambience.
Sunshine Bakery
1001 N New Braunfels AveThe Patio Southtown
1035 S Presa StCarnitas Lonja
1107 Roosevelt AveI love love love J. Anthony’s fried fish and their fries are super crispy. Mmm!
J. Anthony's Seafood Cafe
3015 S Presa StI love love love J. Anthony’s fried fish and their fries are super crispy. Mmm!
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
103 E Jones AveTony G's Soul Food
915 S HackberryPatty's Taco House
2422 S HackberryStation Cafe
108 King William StDelicious sandwiches!
Señor Veggie
620 S Presa StTasty vegetarian options!
B&D Ice House
1004 S Alamo StBBQ !
Love the pizza!! They’ve been featured on the Food Network too.
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Big Lou's Pizza
2048 S WW White RdLove the pizza!! They’ve been featured on the Food Network too.
You get a free pizza when you pick up an order! I love to take a pizza to Brackenridge Park and watch the ducks in the river.
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Pizza Classics
3440 N St Mary's StYou get a free pizza when you pick up an order! I love to take a pizza to Brackenridge Park and watch the ducks in the river.
Little Red Barn Steakhouse
1836 S HackberryMmm... chicken fried steak.
Thai Lucky
711 S Pine StMark's Outing
1624 E Commerce StThe burgers!
Sweet Yams
218 N Cherry StMouth watering vegetarian options
The breakfast is tasty and the scenery is really neat
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The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther StThe breakfast is tasty and the scenery is really neat
You can find a variety of food trucks, drinks and good people. Also, it’s a really cute outdoor place to hang.
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El Camino SA
1009 Avenue BYou can find a variety of food trucks, drinks and good people. Also, it’s a really cute outdoor place to hang.
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowBar
Amor Eterno
540 South Presa StreetEl Ojo
3000 North Saint Mary's StreetNot just a hip interior, but they have a cute patio to hang out at and be safe these days.
El Luchador
622 Roosevelt AveLowcountry
318 Martinez StThe Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StNice outdoor spot with good eats
Hi-Tones, San Antonio, Texas
621 E Dewey PlThe Squeezebox
2806 N St Mary's StThe Lighthouse Neighborhood Lounge
1016 Cincinnati AveCute neighborhood establishment with tasty eats and drinks! They also have live music from time to time.
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The Dakota East Side Ice House
433 S HackberryCute neighborhood establishment with tasty eats and drinks! They also have live music from time to time.
A spot where to gather and have a good time. Outdoor seating makes a great place to check out these days.
Jaime's Place
1514 West Commerce StreetA spot where to gather and have a good time. Outdoor seating makes a great place to check out these days.
Coffee
Must try the Iced Optimistic!!! They also have a handy website so you can order online and pick up!
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Poetic Republic Coffee Company
2330 S Presa StMust try the Iced Optimistic!!! They also have a handy website so you can order online and pick up!
Much more than coffee! You gotta try the Long Island Iced Coffee!
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Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo StMuch more than coffee! You gotta try the Long Island Iced Coffee!
Folklores Coffee House
1943 E Grayson St:) inventive coffees and the owners are so awesome!
Café Cotidiano
1443 S St Mary's StCafé Azteca
106 JeffersonSouthbound Coffee
246 East Cevallos Street