Bitchin' Riverwalk - Fun Tips!
Neighborhoods
An Artsy square block in the heart of San Antonio, on the Riverwalk.
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La Villita
An Artsy square block in the heart of San Antonio, on the Riverwalk.
Gorgeous, historic homes and hip restaurants, bars and coffee shops. 1 mile away. A stroll down the Riverwalk (head South) or short drive.
Our favorite places include:
Liberty Bar – Delicious Cocktails and Food (Our personal favorites are the Lime Daiquiri, Moscow Mule, Chiles en Nogales & the Mediterranean Plate with hummus & homemade pita). They have a great happy hour!
The Guenther House – For brunch, checkout the Guenther House! It’s a beautiful atmosphere with delicious baked goods since it’s at the Flour Mill.
Art Walk – King William Offers incredible Art walk night with artists, musicians, vendors & music. Blue Star Arts Complex is the hub, and it spans out from there. It’s usually on the First Friday and Second Saturday of the Month, but check out their website for dates/times since it may have changed for the pandemic.
Cascabel Mexican Patio – Delicious lunch spot! Yum.
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King William
Gorgeous, historic homes and hip restaurants, bars and coffee shops. 1 mile away. A stroll down the Riverwalk (head South) or short drive.
Our favorite places include:
Liberty Bar – Delicious Cocktails and Food (Our personal favorites are the Lime Daiquiri, Moscow Mule, Chiles en Nogales & the Mediterranean Plate with hummus & homemade pita). They have a great happy hour!
The Guenther House – For brunch, checkout the Guenther House! It’s a beautiful atmosphere with delicious baked goods since it’s at the Flour Mill.
Art Walk – King William Offers incredible Art walk night with artists, musicians, vendors & music. Blue Star Arts Complex is the hub, and it spans out from there. It’s usually on the First Friday and Second Saturday of the Month, but check out their website for dates/times since it may have changed for the pandemic.
Cascabel Mexican Patio – Delicious lunch spot! Yum.
Sightseeing
A visit to San Antonio wouldn't be complete without visiting the Historic Alamo.
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Batalla de El Álamo
300 Alamo PlazaA visit to San Antonio wouldn't be complete without visiting the Historic Alamo.
Head South and take a stroll through the main strip of
the Riverwalk (Esquire Tavern, Hotel Valencia)
For Boat Ride Tour Info, visit www.goriocruises.com .
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River Walk
River WalkHead South and take a stroll through the main strip of
the Riverwalk (Esquire Tavern, Hotel Valencia)
For Boat Ride Tour Info, visit www.goriocruises.com .
"Enjoy the sights and flavors of old Mexico at Historic Market Square, a favorite of locals and tourists for generations.
Explore over 100 locally owned businesses that provide a unique market place experience." - https://www.marketsquaresa.com
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Plaza del Mercado Histórico
514 W Commerce St"Enjoy the sights and flavors of old Mexico at Historic Market Square, a favorite of locals and tourists for generations.
Explore over 100 locally owned businesses that provide a unique market place experience." - https://www.marketsquaresa.com
"PRESIDIO SAN ANTONIO DE BÉJAR
This National Historic Landmark represents the last visual remnants of the Presidio San Antonio de Béjar. Traditionally known as the Spanish Governor’s Palace, it was the original comandancia (residence and working office) for the captains of the military garrison from 1722 until the early 1800s.
Come learn Texas’s earliest history under Spanish rule. Tour the rooms furnished with Spanish Colonial period pieces and be delighted with the beautifully landscaped gardens in the courtyard." - https://www.spanishgovernorspalace.org
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Palacio del Gobernador Español
105 Plaza De Armas"PRESIDIO SAN ANTONIO DE BÉJAR
This National Historic Landmark represents the last visual remnants of the Presidio San Antonio de Béjar. Traditionally known as the Spanish Governor’s Palace, it was the original comandancia (residence and working office) for the captains of the military garrison from 1722 until the early 1800s.
Come learn Texas’s earliest history under Spanish rule. Tour the rooms furnished with Spanish Colonial period pieces and be delighted with the beautifully landscaped gardens in the courtyard." - https://www.spanishgovernorspalace.org
Grab a beer at the Historic Menger Bar -- where Teddy Roosevelt recruited over 1,250 men to form the Rough Riders, the most popular volunteer regiment in the history of the world. Located in the Menger Hotel, directly next door to the Alamo.
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Menger Hotel
204 Alamo PlazaGrab a beer at the Historic Menger Bar -- where Teddy Roosevelt recruited over 1,250 men to form the Rough Riders, the most popular volunteer regiment in the history of the world. Located in the Menger Hotel, directly next door to the Alamo.
Walk through the lobby of this beautiful, historic San Antonio Hotel
The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio
300 E Travis StWalk through the lobby of this beautiful, historic San Antonio Hotel
Check out Floore's Country Store for old school country Dancing! It's a day trip, but worth it for a quintessential Texas experience.
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John T. Floore's Country Store
14492 Old Bandera RdCheck out Floore's Country Store for old school country Dancing! It's a day trip, but worth it for a quintessential Texas experience.
Floating Down The River (San Marcos & New Braunfels) – A must in the summer! It is so beautiful. Rent an inner tube, grab a cooler & friends and float. Our favorite place to rent tubes is Rockin’ R River Rides in Gruene. - https://rockinr.com - On hot summer days, we recommend arriving first thing in the morning when they open…it will cooler & be less crowded on the River.
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Rockin' R' Paseos por el río
1405 Gruene RdFloating Down The River (San Marcos & New Braunfels) – A must in the summer! It is so beautiful. Rent an inner tube, grab a cooler & friends and float. Our favorite place to rent tubes is Rockin’ R River Rides in Gruene. - https://rockinr.com - On hot summer days, we recommend arriving first thing in the morning when they open…it will cooler & be less crowded on the River.
Museums, Zoos & Botanical Gardens:
Southwest School of Art
The San Antonio Museum of Art
Witte Museum
Briscoe Western Art Museum
McNay Art Museum
Wonder Chamber
San Antonio Zoo
San Antonio Botanical Garden
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Jardín botánico de San Antonio
555 Funston PlMuseums, Zoos & Botanical Gardens:
Southwest School of Art
The San Antonio Museum of Art
Witte Museum
Briscoe Western Art Museum
McNay Art Museum
Wonder Chamber
San Antonio Zoo
San Antonio Botanical Garden
Parks
Brackenridge Park
Olmos Basin Park
San Pedro Springs Park
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Brackenridge Park Trail
Brackenridge Park TrailParks
Brackenridge Park
Olmos Basin Park
San Pedro Springs Park
Walk through the stunning Hotel Emma (formerly the Pearl Brewery), grab a cocktail at Sternewith bar (live music on Monday & Wednesday nights),
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Hotel Emma
136 E Grayson StWalk through the stunning Hotel Emma (formerly the Pearl Brewery), grab a cocktail at Sternewith bar (live music on Monday & Wednesday nights),
Check out the gorgeous, hip Historic Pearl District…an absolute must!
Walk through the stunning Hotel Emma (formerly the Pearl Brewery), grab a cocktail at Sternewith bar (live music on Monday & Wednesday nights), sip on a latte and enjoy a delicious pastry at Bakery Lorraine, visit the Farmer’s Market & night markets (see their website for dates/times), and hear a show at Jazz TX. Our favorite Dinner spots there include Down on Grayson & Brasserie Mon Chou Chou.– 1 mile away. A stroll up the Riverwalk (head North) or short drive.
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Pearl Brewing Company
303 Pearl PkwyCheck out the gorgeous, hip Historic Pearl District…an absolute must!
Walk through the stunning Hotel Emma (formerly the Pearl Brewery), grab a cocktail at Sternewith bar (live music on Monday & Wednesday nights), sip on a latte and enjoy a delicious pastry at Bakery Lorraine, visit the Farmer’s Market & night markets (see their website for dates/times), and hear a show at Jazz TX. Our favorite Dinner spots there include Down on Grayson & Brasserie Mon Chou Chou.– 1 mile away. A stroll up the Riverwalk (head North) or short drive.
Art Walk – King William Offers incredible Art walk night with artists, musicians, vendors & music. Blue Star Arts Complex is the hub, and it spans out from there. It’s usually on the First Friday and Second Saturday of the Month, but check out their website for dates/times since it may have changed for the pandemic.
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Blue Star Coffee
Art Walk – King William Offers incredible Art walk night with artists, musicians, vendors & music. Blue Star Arts Complex is the hub, and it spans out from there. It’s usually on the First Friday and Second Saturday of the Month, but check out their website for dates/times since it may have changed for the pandemic.
Food scene
Cascabel Mexican Patio
1000 S St Mary's StDelicious lunch spot! Yum.
Delicious Cocktails and Food (Our personal favorites are the Lime Daiquiri, Moscow Mule, Chiles en Nogales & the Mediterranean Plate with hummus & homemade pita). They have a great happy hour!
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Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StDelicious Cocktails and Food (Our personal favorites are the Lime Daiquiri, Moscow Mule, Chiles en Nogales & the Mediterranean Plate with hummus & homemade pita). They have a great happy hour!
For brunch, check out the Guenther House! It’s a beautiful atmosphere with delicious baked goods since it’s at the Flour Mill.
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The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther StFor brunch, check out the Guenther House! It’s a beautiful atmosphere with delicious baked goods since it’s at the Flour Mill.
Alamo Beer Company
202 Lamar StAwesome Brewery
They have several locations which are all unique.
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CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery Hemisfair
611 Hemisfair BlvdThey have several locations which are all unique.
Torchy's Tacos
999 E Basse RdA yummy, casual Tex Mex chain.
Scratch Kitchen
607 W Russell PlDelicious homemade lunch spot.
Across the Street in the Hotel Havana) -Our favorites are the avocado salad, mojitos & fried plantains.
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Ocho
1015 Navarro StAcross the Street in the Hotel Havana) -Our favorites are the avocado salad, mojitos & fried plantains.
Bohanan’s Bar (Specifically their happy hour in the downstairs bar. They often have live music in the evenings.)
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Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood
219 E Houston StBohanan’s Bar (Specifically their happy hour in the downstairs bar. They often have live music in the evenings.)
Sit on their gorgeous patio and have a margarita & guacamole.
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La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main AveSit on their gorgeous patio and have a margarita & guacamole.
Schilo's
424 E Commerce StHistoric Lunch Spot. Best split pea soup!
Transport yourself to Spain…delicious Paella & Sangria.
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Toro Kitchen + Bar
1142 E Commerce StTransport yourself to Spain…delicious Paella & Sangria.
The food is so-so, but sitting on the patio with a margarita, overlooking the Riverwalk is gorgeous
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Acenar Mexican Restaurant
146 E Houston StThe food is so-so, but sitting on the patio with a margarita, overlooking the Riverwalk is gorgeous
A hole-in-the-wall with delicious enchiladas verdes.
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Chela's Tacos Mexican Restaurant
3420 N St Mary's StA hole-in-the-wall with delicious enchiladas verdes.
An upscale atmosphere in the Alamo Heights Neighborhood.
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Cappy's Restaurant
5011 BroadwayAn upscale atmosphere in the Alamo Heights Neighborhood.
Live Music at La Cantera. We've heard some great country artists perform there!
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The Rustic
17619 La Cantera PkwyLive Music at La Cantera. We've heard some great country artists perform there!
Signature
16401 La Cantera PkwyAmazing, high end brunch spot (La Cantera)
Best local BBQ with a great outdoor park eating area.
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Pinkerton's Barbecue
107 West Houston StreetBest local BBQ with a great outdoor park eating area.
Willa
106 Auditorium CircleWonderful breakfast & lunch spot 2 blocks from us, across from the Tobin Center.
Theater & Entertainment
Located directly across the street, the renowned Tobin Center has a diverse range of entertainment, cultural, comedic and artistic experiences. Check out www.tobincenter.org for a current Calendar of Events.
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Centro Tobin de las Artes Escénicas
100 Auditorium CirLocated directly across the street, the renowned Tobin Center has a diverse range of entertainment, cultural, comedic and artistic experiences. Check out www.tobincenter.org for a current Calendar of Events.
(Half a mile away) From Hamilton to George Lopez to Diana Krall, the Majestic Theater offers all a wide variety of artists and entertainment in a gorgeous Theater. Check out https://www.majesticempire.com for the Current Lineup.
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Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston St(Half a mile away) From Hamilton to George Lopez to Diana Krall, the Majestic Theater offers all a wide variety of artists and entertainment in a gorgeous Theater. Check out https://www.majesticempire.com for the Current Lineup.
(Half a mile away) - A historical entertainment venue.
Check out https://www.theaztectheatre.com for the current Calendar of Events.
Aztec Theatre
104 North Saint Mary's Street(Half a mile away) - A historical entertainment venue.
Check out https://www.theaztectheatre.com for the current Calendar of Events.
Grocery Stores & Pharmacies
H-E-B is the largest grocery store chain in the area and you will find them all over the City.
Our favorite H-E-B close by in the neighborhood is:
South Flores Market
H-E-B ¬ H-E-B is the largest grocery store chain in the area and you will find
them all over the City.
Our favorite H-E-B close by in the neighborhood is:
South Flores MarketH-E-B ¬ H-E-B is the largest grocery store chain in the area and you will find
them all over the City.
Our favorite H-E-B close by in the neighborhood is:
South Flores Market
516 S FLORES STREET, SAN ANTONIO
(1.1 miles walking, 2 miles driving).
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H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadH-E-B is the largest grocery store chain in the area and you will find them all over the City.
Our favorite H-E-B close by in the neighborhood is:
South Flores Market
H-E-B ¬ H-E-B is the largest grocery store chain in the area and you will find
them all over the City.
Our favorite H-E-B close by in the neighborhood is:
South Flores MarketH-E-B ¬ H-E-B is the largest grocery store chain in the area and you will find
them all over the City.
Our favorite H-E-B close by in the neighborhood is:
South Flores Market
516 S FLORES STREET, SAN ANTONIO
(1.1 miles walking, 2 miles driving).
The Alamo Heights Neighborhood has a Whole Foods, Central Market (the high-end H-E-B) and Trader Joes (approximately 6 miles away). It’s further away from downtown but we enjoy doing our large shopping trips there since it’s a nice neighborhood and they are all relatively close together.
The Quarry Alamo Heights
340 Treeline ParkThe Alamo Heights Neighborhood has a Whole Foods, Central Market (the high-end H-E-B) and Trader Joes (approximately 6 miles away). It’s further away from downtown but we enjoy doing our large shopping trips there since it’s a nice neighborhood and they are all relatively close together.
CVS Pharmacy & Walgreens Pharmacy – You will find them all around the city.
Our favorite one close to the Penthouse is the CVS by the Pearl District.
(1.4 miles away - CVS, 1915 Broadway, San Antonio)
CVS Pharmacy
1915 BroadwayCVS Pharmacy & Walgreens Pharmacy – You will find them all around the city.
Our favorite one close to the Penthouse is the CVS by the Pearl District.
(1.4 miles away - CVS, 1915 Broadway, San Antonio)
City/town information
Day Trip -- Historic Gruene and New Braunfels are two adorable hill country towns. Our favorite spots
include Gruene Hall, The Gristmill, Gruene Coffee Haus/Wine Tasting Rooms and Antique Shops, in the area. In New Braunfels our favorite spots include Krause’s Biergarten, Huisache Grill & 2Tarts Bakery.
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New Braunfels
Day Trip -- Historic Gruene and New Braunfels are two adorable hill country towns. Our favorite spots
include Gruene Hall, The Gristmill, Gruene Coffee Haus/Wine Tasting Rooms and Antique Shops, in the area. In New Braunfels our favorite spots include Krause’s Biergarten, Huisache Grill & 2Tarts Bakery.
Austin
Day Trip - Our favorite spots...well darn near everything!
Consejos para los viajeros
No te lo pierdas
Events
Events – We are constantly impressed with the incredible events and festivals in San Antonio. There also seems to be incredible live music around every corner. Check the City Websites/Local Papers for current events in the area. Some of our Favorites Include:
Dia De Los Muertos Boat Parade
Fiesta
Night in Old San Antonio
Art Walks in the Arts District
Holiday Boat Parade
Oktoberfest in the Hill Country (Fredericksburg…Day Trip)