Laura’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Buzzy, touristy, restaurants, shops and historic
82 recommandé par les habitants
San Antonio River Walk
Buzzy, touristy, restaurants, shops and historic
One of the Missions in San Antonio and The Battle of the Alamo took place here!
879 recommandé par les habitants
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaOne of the Missions in San Antonio and The Battle of the Alamo took place here!
Historic spot, shopping, jewelry, art galleries. Nice spot to visit while exploring downtown. "Little Village" was a native American settlement, cobblestone "streets"
91 recommandé par les habitants
La Villita
Historic spot, shopping, jewelry, art galleries. Nice spot to visit while exploring downtown. "Little Village" was a native American settlement, cobblestone "streets"
Food scene
I've tried to include the best from as many categories as I can in this great area : Mexican (of course), Local Chef run and operated, fine dining, casual dining, Vegan, breweries, breakfast and brunch...I will be adding more as I think of more "must recommend" places
Market days are Saturdays and Sundays, mornings to early afternoon. Vibrant, kid and dog friendly. Vendors, fresh organic foods and vegetables. Live music, mimosas and people watching
115 recommandé par les habitants
Pearl Farmers Market
312 Pearl PkwyMarket days are Saturdays and Sundays, mornings to early afternoon. Vibrant, kid and dog friendly. Vendors, fresh organic foods and vegetables. Live music, mimosas and people watching
La Gloria
100 E Grayson StGreat frozen margaritas, located at The Pearl
Authentic and delicious fresh Mexican coastal cuisine. You'll find 9 out of 10 guests dining here are Mexican Nationals which contributes to the Mexican vibe. Very lively...It can get very loud, though! as you'll find local musicians playing Regional accordion music
Mariscos El Marinero
1819 McCullough AveAuthentic and delicious fresh Mexican coastal cuisine. You'll find 9 out of 10 guests dining here are Mexican Nationals which contributes to the Mexican vibe. Very lively...It can get very loud, though! as you'll find local musicians playing Regional accordion music
You cant go wrong with any Vietnamese dish at this place! Sooo good
15 recommandé par les habitants
Singh's Vietnamese
2803 N St Mary's StYou cant go wrong with any Vietnamese dish at this place! Sooo good
Bohanan's Steakhouse. One of our best Steak houses. Fine dining, reservations required. Look nice when you go. Dining room upstairs and an outstanding bar downstairs with the most experienced Mixologists. MOst weekend nights they'll have live (jazz) music at the bar
47 recommandé par les habitants
Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood
219 E Houston StBohanan's Steakhouse. One of our best Steak houses. Fine dining, reservations required. Look nice when you go. Dining room upstairs and an outstanding bar downstairs with the most experienced Mixologists. MOst weekend nights they'll have live (jazz) music at the bar
My Breakfast or Brunch favorite!! New Orleans brunch served Tuesday -Sunday. Delectable dishes such as blue crab omelette and beignets from scratch. Mimosas, champagne and a nice wine and beer selection. There may be a wait on weekends, however well worth it.
69 recommandé par les habitants
NOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe AveMy Breakfast or Brunch favorite!! New Orleans brunch served Tuesday -Sunday. Delectable dishes such as blue crab omelette and beignets from scratch. Mimosas, champagne and a nice wine and beer selection. There may be a wait on weekends, however well worth it.
Newest Neighborhood brewery serving great food and nice selection of beer!! Nice, sleek atmosphere, fresh ingredients, friendly staff.. Just a few blocks from here. For some reason the name keeps disappearing, lol, Its called "Back Unturned"
10 recommandé par les habitants
Back Unturned Brewing Co.
516 Brooklyn AveNewest Neighborhood brewery serving great food and nice selection of beer!! Nice, sleek atmosphere, fresh ingredients, friendly staff.. Just a few blocks from here. For some reason the name keeps disappearing, lol, Its called "Back Unturned"
Located at The Pearl in an extraordinary setting. Fine casual dining, exceptional comfort food and service. Crab claws, Fresh market oysters, Seafood tower, Burgers. Open for lunch and dinner and serving Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays
101 recommandé par les habitants
Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E Grayson StLocated at The Pearl in an extraordinary setting. Fine casual dining, exceptional comfort food and service. Crab claws, Fresh market oysters, Seafood tower, Burgers. Open for lunch and dinner and serving Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays
The Cove is known for SOL food (Sustainable, Organic, Local!). Very yummy, plus, you may be treated to free live music 😊
191 recommandé par les habitants
The Cove
606 W Cypress StThe Cove is known for SOL food (Sustainable, Organic, Local!). Very yummy, plus, you may be treated to free live music 😊
Excellent fried chicken and waffles, great selection of craft beer. Local, Tobin Hill neighborhood favorite! Open Wednesday thru Sunday only! Check website for current hours of operation.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Cullum's Attagirl Ice House
726 E Mistletoe AveExcellent fried chicken and waffles, great selection of craft beer. Local, Tobin Hill neighborhood favorite! Open Wednesday thru Sunday only! Check website for current hours of operation.
Neighborhoods
One of the oldest neighborhoods in San Antonio. Victorian mansions, art galleries, restaurants
131 recommandé par les habitants
King William
One of the oldest neighborhoods in San Antonio. Victorian mansions, art galleries, restaurants
You're in it! Take a look around this historic district. Diverse, eclectic and thriving neighborhood with cool houses of different styles and stages of repair side by side. Lots of character. Tobin Hill is an historic part of San Antonio with a history going back hundreds of years. With so many cool spots, chill places, museums, parks, bars, waterways, restaurants, galleries, murals, gay strip, The iconic Pearl at walking distance, Few minutes from downtown. Peddlers are all over the area on biking trails. Hip, friendly faces, smiles and the best vibe.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Tobin Hill
You're in it! Take a look around this historic district. Diverse, eclectic and thriving neighborhood with cool houses of different styles and stages of repair side by side. Lots of character. Tobin Hill is an historic part of San Antonio with a history going back hundreds of years. With so many cool spots, chill places, museums, parks, bars, waterways, restaurants, galleries, murals, gay strip, The iconic Pearl at walking distance, Few minutes from downtown. Peddlers are all over the area on biking trails. Hip, friendly faces, smiles and the best vibe.
Shopping
3 block outdoor Plaza lined with shops selling Mexican curios and more! Sights and flavors of old Mexico. Food and live music most of the days of the week.
188 recommandé par les habitants
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce St3 block outdoor Plaza lined with shops selling Mexican curios and more! Sights and flavors of old Mexico. Food and live music most of the days of the week.
Convenience store chain. This one is big and offers a lot of snacks, drinks, pastries and fast food.
QuikTrip
Convenience store chain. This one is big and offers a lot of snacks, drinks, pastries and fast food.
Museums and Galleries
San Antonio Museum of Art or "SAMA", located on the river in beautiful residential Tobin Hill Historic District, walking distance from my Airbnb. Sometimes there are events taking place here with an artsy classy vibe
352 recommandé par les habitants
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones AveSan Antonio Museum of Art or "SAMA", located on the river in beautiful residential Tobin Hill Historic District, walking distance from my Airbnb. Sometimes there are events taking place here with an artsy classy vibe
Modern Art Museum, 19th -20th century European and American Art
346 recommandé par les habitants
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels Ave Modern Art Museum, 19th -20th century European and American Art
Enjoy Texas and so much more. Nature, science and culture!!
421 recommandé par les habitants
Witte Museum
3801 BroadwayEnjoy Texas and so much more. Nature, science and culture!!
Beautiful, large Interactive museum for kids promoting learning and discovery
328 recommandé par les habitants
The DoSeum
2800 BroadwayBeautiful, large Interactive museum for kids promoting learning and discovery
Vibrant culture of Western United States. Artifacts and art work depicting the American Cowboy, American Indian and the Vaquero. Permanent collection. Located right on the banks of historic Riverwalk
59 recommandé par les habitants
Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W Market StVibrant culture of Western United States. Artifacts and art work depicting the American Cowboy, American Indian and the Vaquero. Permanent collection. Located right on the banks of historic Riverwalk
Hiking Trails, Biking Trails, Rivers, Camping,
For those outdoorsy, nature lovers! Not all parks and areas I've listed allow for all the activities described in the category title so be sure to read the description and google the place for additional info. Have fun!!
Beautiful Natural State Area. Pristine hills and canyons, rivers. The changing of the leaves in mid fall is amazing to witness. There is a watering hole for swimming. Camping available by reserving way in advance. Less than two hour drive from San Antonio.
158 recommandé par les habitants
Lost Maples State Natural Area
37221 RM 187Beautiful Natural State Area. Pristine hills and canyons, rivers. The changing of the leaves in mid fall is amazing to witness. There is a watering hole for swimming. Camping available by reserving way in advance. Less than two hour drive from San Antonio.
The scenery, rock formations are magical! You can hike to the top of the pink, massive rock formation for spectacular views of the hill country. Camping, hiking, bird watching, you can picnic, just note that you cannot ride bikes on trails.
233 recommandé par les habitants
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd 965The scenery, rock formations are magical! You can hike to the top of the pink, massive rock formation for spectacular views of the hill country. Camping, hiking, bird watching, you can picnic, just note that you cannot ride bikes on trails.
State park in our beautiful scenic hill country. Hiking, biking, mountain biking, camping, swimming, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, horse riding. Beautiful.. Be careful with the river water levels!!
318 recommandé par les habitants
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026State park in our beautiful scenic hill country. Hiking, biking, mountain biking, camping, swimming, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, horse riding. Beautiful.. Be careful with the river water levels!!
Beautiful park is located about a mile from my house. A perennial favorite with natives and visitors! You can do and see a lot of things like hike (very light hiking), bike ride, walking trails, picnic, golf, bird watching. There are attractions such as the Japanese Tea Garden and the ZOO!
208 recommandé par les habitants
Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StBeautiful park is located about a mile from my house. A perennial favorite with natives and visitors! You can do and see a lot of things like hike (very light hiking), bike ride, walking trails, picnic, golf, bird watching. There are attractions such as the Japanese Tea Garden and the ZOO!