The shrine is consecrated to the memory of those who died at the Alamo. Do turn off your cell phone and observe a respectful silence while inside the shrine. Also, no photography is allowed.
Beside the San Antonio River, stone pathways connect shops, restaurants, hotels and museums with a blend of historic and modern architecture.
John Besh's first restaurant outside of New Orleans. Farm-fresh ingredients, bistro specialties from house-made pates to cold, fresh seafood. Read more.
Some of the best guac you'll ever taste. Boudro's secret ingredient: Oranges.
come out First Fridays for live music on the deck and enjoy our brews at the outside bar.
The chef is a perfectionist, so don't be surprised if everything is not on the menu. Think funky appetizers, wines & beer in eclectic setting. Think, OMG, I'm not in San Antonio am I? Pinch somebody!
Built to host the 1968 World's Fair, the parks lushly landscaped areas & dramatic, cascading waterfalls offer a refreshing retreat from city streets & includes the 750-foot tall Tower of the Americas.
For more than 35 years, the 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas has offered residents and tourists of San Antonio, Texas, the most breathtaking view of the Alamo City
Incredibly beautiful part of San Antonio! Walk through this outside mall, especially at night, it is a great place to just enjoy the evening air and get a little shopping done as well!
Bring your pet and enjoy the patio. Yum fruit bowl and mega selection of pastries too!
Coffee doesn't have to taste burned. The coffee bean is a fruit, and Brown Coffee Co. unlocks some surprising flavors in its lightly roasted coffee. This article explains more: http://bit.ly/9jQAp0
A macho flaming jalapeño is my burger of choice here and I promise that no matter what u settle on it is sure to please. Eat outside on a spring day and life just seems to taste that much sweeter!!
Notice the markers they give you when you order food. Most of the ones with cats are neighborhood cats, others are beer, or sunglasses. Weird and awesome. Keep it original madhatter.
Best hummus in the city! Cool people, great wine selection, gorgeous, laid back, even romantic, atmosphere
Time saver tip: Can't make it Saturdays? The Pearl Farmers Market is also open on Wednesdays, 4:00pm - 7:00pm (Rain or Shine) Follow them on Twitter for more updated info: http://twitter.com/PearlFMW
Amazing history here. This place is absolutely charming during the spring. Free coffee and water at the front of the house. Try the chicken breast sandwich with avacado, it's amazing!!!
The pizza oven at local chef Doug Horn’s popular pizzeria is an Italian import and the mozzarella bar offers fresh, handmade cheeses. An all-Italian wine list complements the food. Read more.
On Man v Food, Adam goes to Big Lou's for their 42-inch Big Lou -- a 3 1/2-foot wide, 70-lb. mega pizza piled high with toppings.
Make sure you check out the rock maze on the walkway by the far side of the zoo. Kids love playing hide and seek!
Adjacent to the Sunken Garden Theater in Brackenridge Park, features beautiful floral displays, a waterfall and a habitat for Koi and aquatic plants.
This living museum entices visitors with seasonal floral displays, a serene native forest walk, exotic plant specimens from around the world, modernistic glass pyramids & an authentic log cabin.
Try the Special Sara roll or the Benji roll if you like tempura fried sushi
Make a picnic and hang out around the pond when the weather is nice and watch the goldfish.
You must try the bacon cupcake! It's freaking awesome! Boston cream pie comes to a close second.
Go to Floores Country Store and gorge yourself on the Ernest Tubb o' Nachos or pulled pork sandwich. Work it off with some two steppin' to great texas music and have a shot of the coldest Jager in to
Great Live Music and this is considered a Cigar bar so you can smoke inside...but it gets pretty packed so you may not want to...nice patio facing the river.
They have a 78 point buck, a 1,056 black marlin and other interesting animals! Teams searched the museum for the answers to 19 questions about the creatures within its walls –Race to the Alamo
San Fernando Cathedral, founded in 1731, is the oldest, continuously functioning religious community in Texas. Teams started race day 3 here at the San Fernando Cathedral! –Race to the Alamo
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. No liquor. No credit cards. No pretense. And thousands of bottle caps on the floor from those who made the trip before you. Read more.
ALWAYS! I mean ALWAYS save room for either sopapillas or fried ice cream! Both deserts are out of this world!
The ornate Majestic Theatre is one of the few remaining vintage vaudeville movie palaces. The theater is home to the San Antonio Symphony and the AT&T Broadway Series.
Everything on the menu here is great - brunch, lunch, dinner & late-nite! The pork nachos and the drunk bread are two of my late-nite faves. The Hangover Hash is quite possibly the best brunch in town
This is a real GERMAN biergarten run by a members only club that are German or have German ancestry. Open to the public, they host many parties throughout the year including 1st Fridays, gartenconcer
Great park and dog park, but I prefer the greenway to run. The trails are paved and there are mile markers along the way.
go on a cool, overcast day, preferably in the morning... you'll see more animals and they'll be active.
Hundreds of beers on tap. Great food. Waitresses in short skirts. What else do you need?
Have a pizza & a beer with your movie, but be sure to check-in before your movie starts... The Drafthouse is a true "no texting" theater!
Four different shows every Friday night! Stick around after the final show to get a peek at the night sky with the Observatory's Telescope.
Make sure to bring a folding chair to relax while u drink! :-)
This "mall" is three full stories of interesting! (Postcards, toys, maps, vintage & quirky stuff!) If you're lucky Alamo Records on the third floor will be open for vintage record browsing.
Awesome way for my wheelchair-mom to play with her grand-daughter. Highly recommend. Great value, pack a lunch, hang out, play, rest, explore, walk....
Best underground music venue in SA. (local shows, Brewery Tour Nights, outdoor patio on the river... Book a show here!)
Riverwalk for the locals! Visit the Pearl Brewery, The SAMA, the lock & damn system, stop by The VFW for a drink & enjoy the many art & sound installations along the way. (Bike/Pup/Jogger Friendly)
Great outdoor, family friendly meeting spot. Grab a beer and a burger, or enjoy an outdoor movie in the summer.
Whether you're buying, trading or simply looking around, this place has an eclectic selection of instruments to choose from.
Focuses on the Latino experience in the US. Your second foursquare check in will earn you a free museum t-shirt.
Stocked with Rainbow Trout or Catfish every two weeks for beginners and city-fishers!
Known as the "Queen of the Missions", this is the largest of the missions and was almost fully restored to its original design in the 1930s
Located in the heart of South Town, this joint is one of the homiest bars in town. Cheap beer, pool, and a jukebox that will have you dancing all night long! Just don't say you hate the Spurs.
Been back a few times since it first opened. The secret is to go during none peak hours. Total attention from bar staff :)
