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Best Theatre
Absolutely flawless and eye-catching architecture. The colors to the intricate details. Designed by architect John Eberson in 1929, the theatre is now listed on the National Register of Historical Places and is a Texas Historic Landmark.
Municipal Auditorium, the structure is today referred to as the Tobin Center. Renovations were completed in 2014, revealing a gorgeous interior that matched the beauty of the facade, though on a modern level. The world-class venue is truly a sight not to be missed. You can walk from The Pearl to The Grotto and then to the Tobin Center. Best sightseeing adventure.
91 locals recommend
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium CirMunicipal Auditorium, the structure is today referred to as the Tobin Center. Renovations were completed in 2014, revealing a gorgeous interior that matched the beauty of the facade, though on a modern level. The world-class venue is truly a sight not to be missed. You can walk from The Pearl to The Grotto and then to the Tobin Center. Best sightseeing adventure.
Sightseeing
Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston StBeautiful Architecture
Sunken Gardens. This nature space is must-visit for every tourists.
338 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StSunken Gardens. This nature space is must-visit for every tourists.
555 Funston Pl
555 Funston PlaceAntonio’s is home to some beautiful-universities, Our Lady of the Lake among them. At the West Side university, the chapel will have you in awe – whether you’re religious or not. The English Gothic chapel took 28 years to build.
Our Lady of the Lake University
411 SW 24th StAntonio’s is home to some beautiful-universities, Our Lady of the Lake among them. At the West Side university, the chapel will have you in awe – whether you’re religious or not. The English Gothic chapel took 28 years to build.
Denman Estate Park, like most parks, is a green, vibrant and a tranquil getaway within city limits. However, this particular park distinguishes itself in the most artistic and remarkable way as it displays a stunning Korean monument, hand-crafted by artisans. With this red and black beauty contrasting the green and brown natural background, you can’t help but become fixated on such a sight. Surrounding the monument is a still pond and lawn to kick back and take in the view.
16 locals recommend
Denman Estate Park
7735 Mockingbird LaneDenman Estate Park, like most parks, is a green, vibrant and a tranquil getaway within city limits. However, this particular park distinguishes itself in the most artistic and remarkable way as it displays a stunning Korean monument, hand-crafted by artisans. With this red and black beauty contrasting the green and brown natural background, you can’t help but become fixated on such a sight. Surrounding the monument is a still pond and lawn to kick back and take in the view.
Running out of the former Pearl Brewhouse, the 1894 building is now one of SA’s most beautiful hotels. The landmark was designed by Chicago architect August Maritzen in the Second Empire style, and modern-day designers did a solid job of keeping the character of the structure intact as it transformed into a hotel. Everything is gorgeous here, so you’ll be enamored the entire time.
81 locals recommend
Hotel Emma
136 E Grayson StRunning out of the former Pearl Brewhouse, the 1894 building is now one of SA’s most beautiful hotels. The landmark was designed by Chicago architect August Maritzen in the Second Empire style, and modern-day designers did a solid job of keeping the character of the structure intact as it transformed into a hotel. Everything is gorgeous here, so you’ll be enamored the entire time.
Brackenridge Park seriously has it all. There’s so much to do in the area – from sports and the zoo to just exploring the gorgeous grounds. Do yourself a favor and do just that – explore the park. You’re bound to discover serene spots that will have you feeling peaceful and much appreciate for such a place.
208 locals recommend
Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StBrackenridge Park seriously has it all. There’s so much to do in the area – from sports and the zoo to just exploring the gorgeous grounds. Do yourself a favor and do just that – explore the park. You’re bound to discover serene spots that will have you feeling peaceful and much appreciate for such a place.
The building and grounds itself are nothing short of breathtaking. The mansion was built in 1929 for Marion Koogler and her second husband Donald T. Atkinson (her first hubby Sergeant Don Denton McNay died from the Spanish flu shortly after they married). Walk around the grounds and admire the gorgeous home-turned-museum. And to truly appreciate the sights, post up in the courtyard. Just look at that view.
346 locals recommend
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveThe building and grounds itself are nothing short of breathtaking. The mansion was built in 1929 for Marion Koogler and her second husband Donald T. Atkinson (her first hubby Sergeant Don Denton McNay died from the Spanish flu shortly after they married). Walk around the grounds and admire the gorgeous home-turned-museum. And to truly appreciate the sights, post up in the courtyard. Just look at that view.
You seriously can’t get a better view of SA than at the Tower of the Americas. Take a ride up the elevator and spend some time on the observation deck to get a view of the city from 750 feet in the air.
374 locals recommend
Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdYou seriously can’t get a better view of SA than at the Tower of the Americas. Take a ride up the elevator and spend some time on the observation deck to get a view of the city from 750 feet in the air.
Forget about the restaurants and clubs on the River Walk, there’s a true sight awaiting you at the Grotto. You can see small waterfalls and a creepy as hell face in the rocks that make makes for an interesting spot.
6 locals recommend
The Grotto
North River WalkForget about the restaurants and clubs on the River Walk, there’s a true sight awaiting you at the Grotto. You can see small waterfalls and a creepy as hell face in the rocks that make makes for an interesting spot.
Love to go shopping here and there is a movie theatre. Oh..Whole foods is also available.
54 locals recommend
The Quarry
444 E Basse RdLove to go shopping here and there is a movie theatre. Oh..Whole foods is also available.
The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyEat and shop.
The Rim
17703 La Cantera ParkwayEat, shop, drink, and Movie Theatre
Next to King WILLIAM, great for a breakfast drink or stroll. Good food and art.
98 locals recommend
Blue Star Coffee
Next to King WILLIAM, great for a breakfast drink or stroll. Good food and art.
Neighborhoods
Feels like a small town in the middle of a big city. My place is right at the edge and next to Alamo Heights. Love the location in the middle of all the fun stuff and of the small town feeling around it. Also, Central Market is close by and The Pearl.
27 locals recommend
Alamo Heights
Feels like a small town in the middle of a big city. My place is right at the edge and next to Alamo Heights. Love the location in the middle of all the fun stuff and of the small town feeling around it. Also, Central Market is close by and The Pearl.
Stroll through the King William district and indulge in some real estate history. While the newer additions of the neighborhood are quirky and artsy, the long-standing homes here are seriously breathtaking. It seems like no two homes look alike, though many fit into the Greek Revival, Victorian, and Italianate styles.
131 locals recommend
King William
Stroll through the King William district and indulge in some real estate history. While the newer additions of the neighborhood are quirky and artsy, the long-standing homes here are seriously breathtaking. It seems like no two homes look alike, though many fit into the Greek Revival, Victorian, and Italianate styles.
Food scene
From the lounge at Ocho to the underground Havana Bar to the Cuban-inspired food.
60 locals recommend
Ocho
1015 Navarro StFrom the lounge at Ocho to the underground Havana Bar to the Cuban-inspired food.
While many flock to the Pearl for the food scene and things to do, strolling the grounds is essential to your visit to. Specifically, the river basin where the barges change direction makes for a beautiful sight. The smaller waterfalls and rushing current make for a calming soundscape, too. Consider it the cherry on top. -San Antonio Current
131 locals recommend
The Park at Pearl
312 Pearl PkwyWhile many flock to the Pearl for the food scene and things to do, strolling the grounds is essential to your visit to. Specifically, the river basin where the barges change direction makes for a beautiful sight. The smaller waterfalls and rushing current make for a calming soundscape, too. Consider it the cherry on top. -San Antonio Current
Cured
306 Pearl PkwyBest Charcuterie Board according to San Antonio Current. I agree.
The Magnolia Pancake Haus
10333 Huebner RdBreakfast brunch is wow!
NOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe AveYum breakfast brunch. Go early though.
Love the Pan Dulce or Sweet Bread. And breakfast is great there too.
60 locals recommend
La Panaderia Bakery Cafe
301 E Houston StLove the Pan Dulce or Sweet Bread. And breakfast is great there too.
Located at The Pearl and next to the Riverwalk. Margaritas and food is great. Love the live music that occasionally plays outside. Afterwards you can stroll to many other places.
137 locals recommend
La Gloria
100 E Grayson StLocated at The Pearl and next to the Riverwalk. Margaritas and food is great. Love the live music that occasionally plays outside. Afterwards you can stroll to many other places.
Rosario's
722 S Alamo StGreat Mexican food
Great for tourist to visit. Good Mexican food and panadería.
231 locals recommend
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowGreat for tourist to visit. Good Mexican food and panadería.
Super kid friendly and dog friendly. Nice place to hang outside and eat healthy.
191 locals recommend
The Cove
606 W Cypress StSuper kid friendly and dog friendly. Nice place to hang outside and eat healthy.
Best service with steaks. Price is not bad for eating all you want on steak. Everyone I come here, it is always a great experience. Come with an empty stomach though.
53 locals recommend
Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse
18318 Sonterra PlBest service with steaks. Price is not bad for eating all you want on steak. Everyone I come here, it is always a great experience. Come with an empty stomach though.
Ok this is my authentic Mexican take me back to Mexico taquito place ever. I love their taquitos. It really does remind back then when I was in Mexico eating tacos.
28 locals recommend
Taquitos West Avenue
2818 West AveOk this is my authentic Mexican take me back to Mexico taquito place ever. I love their taquitos. It really does remind back then when I was in Mexico eating tacos.
Ok I’m not really a vegetarian but I do love to eat here.
63 locals recommend
Green Vegetarian Cuisine
255 East Basse RoadOk I’m not really a vegetarian but I do love to eat here.
Pluckers
Interstate 10I really love their wings.
Pho Kim Long
4230 McCullough AveThe go to for Vietnamese food. It’s one of my favorites.
Thai Topaz
2177 NW Military HwyGreat Thai food
La Tuna
100 Probandt StParks
96-acre park is packed with plenty of history, and super gorgeous. While you may not be able to go up the lookout tower, you can still climb to various vantage points that offer views of the park and beyond.
18 locals recommend
Comanche Lookout Park
15551 Nacogdoches Rd96-acre park is packed with plenty of history, and super gorgeous. While you may not be able to go up the lookout tower, you can still climb to various vantage points that offer views of the park and beyond.
For a nature getaway within city limits, make your way to Friedrich Wilderness Park. You’ll seriously wonder how such a haven for nature exists within SA, but just be thankful that it does. A few minutes in this soothing spot will have you channeling your zen in no time.-San Antonio Current
99 locals recommend
Friedrich Wilderness Park
21395 Milsa DrFor a nature getaway within city limits, make your way to Friedrich Wilderness Park. You’ll seriously wonder how such a haven for nature exists within SA, but just be thankful that it does. A few minutes in this soothing spot will have you channeling your zen in no time.-San Antonio Current
Bar
With sophisticated decor on the inside and views of the city from the rooftop patio, there’s a lot of beauty to appreciate at Paramour. Order up a cocktail, grab a spot on one of the couches and just enjoy the view.
142 locals recommend
Paramour
102 9th StWith sophisticated decor on the inside and views of the city from the rooftop patio, there’s a lot of beauty to appreciate at Paramour. Order up a cocktail, grab a spot on one of the couches and just enjoy the view.
City advice
Customs and culture
Fiesta
https://m.sacurrent.com/the-daily/archives/2011/04/13/fiesta-its-more-than-a-party