Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Located inside the Tower of the Americas, marvel at the stunning 360 degree views from 750 feet while enjoying the pageantry that accompanies their signature cocktails. Great seafood and steak selection.
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Chart House
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdLocated inside the Tower of the Americas, marvel at the stunning 360 degree views from 750 feet while enjoying the pageantry that accompanies their signature cocktails. Great seafood and steak selection.
Upscale Tex-Mex restaurant with tasty drink specials. Highly recommended.
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La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main AveUpscale Tex-Mex restaurant with tasty drink specials. Highly recommended.
Upscale outdoor dining in the beautiful Pearl District area (picture good lookin' hipsters hanging with their dogs and sipping fancy, tasty drinks) ... and the awesome Lick Ice Cream is a block away for dessert.
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Down On Grayson
303 East Grayson StreetUpscale outdoor dining in the beautiful Pearl District area (picture good lookin' hipsters hanging with their dogs and sipping fancy, tasty drinks) ... and the awesome Lick Ice Cream is a block away for dessert.
San Antonio's most celebrated chef, Steve McHugh, heads this stylish and tasty addition to our food scene. Fresh local ingredients served in a beautifully designed space just off the lobby of the newly opened Thompson Hotel on the River Walk.
Landrace
111 Lexington AvenueSan Antonio's most celebrated chef, Steve McHugh, heads this stylish and tasty addition to our food scene. Fresh local ingredients served in a beautifully designed space just off the lobby of the newly opened Thompson Hotel on the River Walk.
Kitsch yet cool opium den decor paired with classic rock beats and an ever changing menu of surprisingly great food make this one of my local favorites.
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Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo StKitsch yet cool opium den decor paired with classic rock beats and an ever changing menu of surprisingly great food make this one of my local favorites.
Best for brunch on weekends but before 11am or the wait could be more than an hour for a table .... but the beignets are worth it.
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NOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe AveBest for brunch on weekends but before 11am or the wait could be more than an hour for a table .... but the beignets are worth it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located in a huge, brick, Victorian era former athletic club, you're likely to find something fun to do here any night of the week. Avoid the long lines on Friday or Saturday nights by arriving before 10pm or after midnight. [www.bonhamexchange.com]
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Bonham Exchange
411 BonhamLocated in a huge, brick, Victorian era former athletic club, you're likely to find something fun to do here any night of the week. Avoid the long lines on Friday or Saturday nights by arriving before 10pm or after midnight. [www.bonhamexchange.com]
Fun, casual, pet friendly outdoor dining and bar hangout ... enjoy a beer and the famous chicken-on-a-stick while sitting on the swings overlooking The River Walk.
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Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
103 E Jones AveFun, casual, pet friendly outdoor dining and bar hangout ... enjoy a beer and the famous chicken-on-a-stick while sitting on the swings overlooking The River Walk.
Stunning outdoor bar and casual dining on the 20th floor of the new, ultra chic Thompson Hotel, this hot spot is popular with locals and tourists alike. Impress your date or friends by suggesting this swanky hangout for sunset or late night drinks.
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The Moon's Daughters
115 Lexington AvenueStunning outdoor bar and casual dining on the 20th floor of the new, ultra chic Thompson Hotel, this hot spot is popular with locals and tourists alike. Impress your date or friends by suggesting this swanky hangout for sunset or late night drinks.
Skip the loud main bar and follow the signs to DOWNSTAIRS at Riverwalk level to find this hidden gem. A sexy bar with low lighting, chill vibe and great cocktails makes this a great spot for "date night".
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The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce StSkip the loud main bar and follow the signs to DOWNSTAIRS at Riverwalk level to find this hidden gem. A sexy bar with low lighting, chill vibe and great cocktails makes this a great spot for "date night".
Wanna step onto a set from Disney's Jungle Cruise or any Indiana Jones movie? Drinks inside this tiny bar are must for the decor alone.
Hugman's Oasis
135 E Commerce StWanna step onto a set from Disney's Jungle Cruise or any Indiana Jones movie? Drinks inside this tiny bar are must for the decor alone.
Essentials
Nearest Pharmacy: 0.5 miles away at 2200 E Houston Street,
San Antonio, TX 78202
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Walgreens
300 E Houston StNearest Pharmacy: 0.5 miles away at 2200 E Houston Street,
San Antonio, TX 78202
Nearest Grocery Store: 0.5 miles away at 415 N New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78202
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H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadNearest Grocery Store: 0.5 miles away at 415 N New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78202
Nearest 24/7 Bank ATM: 0.5 miles away at 423 N New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78202 [Note: Bank of America ATM is directly across the street as well]
Wells Fargo Bank
11039 Potranco RdNearest 24/7 Bank ATM: 0.5 miles away at 423 N New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78202 [Note: Bank of America ATM is directly across the street as well]
Nearby New Laundromat: 1.5 miles away at 1401 S New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78210
Laundry Rey's Wash N Fold
Nearby New Laundromat: 1.5 miles away at 1401 S New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78210
Arts & Culture
I spent a lot of time here as a child ... the annual summertime Folklife Festival is a must!
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Institute of Texan Cultures
801 E César E. Chávez BlvdI spent a lot of time here as a child ... the annual summertime Folklife Festival is a must!
Pronounced like "witty", the Witte has been recently remodeled and expanded. I visit annually in March during the Sunday Jazz at the Witte series.
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Witte Museum
3801 BroadwayPronounced like "witty", the Witte has been recently remodeled and expanded. I visit annually in March during the Sunday Jazz at the Witte series.
I visit several times a year as they always have interesting and fun exhibits along with a great regular collection. The already stunning grounds have just been through a multi-million dollar upgrade.
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McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveI visit several times a year as they always have interesting and fun exhibits along with a great regular collection. The already stunning grounds have just been through a multi-million dollar upgrade.
Iziko leMfundo kaSan Antonio
200 W Jones AveParks & Nature
Recently, beautifully remodeled featuring a wide range of plants from around the world.
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Isityalo saseSan Antonio Botanical
555 Funston PlRecently, beautifully remodeled featuring a wide range of plants from around the world.
Updated recently with new picnic facilities throughout and upgraded bike and hiking trails. Don't leave without seeing the Japanese Tea Garden or riding the mini-train.
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Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StUpdated recently with new picnic facilities throughout and upgraded bike and hiking trails. Don't leave without seeing the Japanese Tea Garden or riding the mini-train.
Shopping
Shops at Rivercenter
849 E Commerce StSightseeing
I-Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaTower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez Blvd