Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
The baked goods are the best around and the people watching is even better.
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Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl PkwyThe baked goods are the best around and the people watching is even better.
The best breakfast in Dignowity Hill. Plus their sandwiches are super.
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Panchos & Gringos Deli
900 Nolan StThe best breakfast in Dignowity Hill. Plus their sandwiches are super.
Walk up to order, choose a picnic table, and enjoy one of the best sandwiches in the area.
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Dignowity Meats
1701 E Houston StWalk up to order, choose a picnic table, and enjoy one of the best sandwiches in the area.
Botika
303 Pearl PkwySushi is awesome and crowd trendy.
Cured
306 Pearl PkwyWonderful small bites and a beautiful bar.
This is both touristy and a favorite of locals. Loud, fun, open 24 hours.
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Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowThis is both touristy and a favorite of locals. Loud, fun, open 24 hours.
This is a quiet neighborhood place to work on your computer and enjoy the day. Coffee is excellent and meant to sip on site in their coffee mugs. An easy walk from Crockett Casita.
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Estate Coffee Company
1320 E Houston StThis is a quiet neighborhood place to work on your computer and enjoy the day. Coffee is excellent and meant to sip on site in their coffee mugs. An easy walk from Crockett Casita.
These are the best home made kolaches around. The coffee is hot and ladies in the back are super nice,
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Dignowity Kolaches
1025 Donaldson AveThese are the best home made kolaches around. The coffee is hot and ladies in the back are super nice,
This is an upscale restaurant with a classic feel and wonderful food. It has a stately bar on the street level. If you are celebrating, this is a must to consider.
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Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood
219 E Houston StThis is an upscale restaurant with a classic feel and wonderful food. It has a stately bar on the street level. If you are celebrating, this is a must to consider.
Pioneer Flour Mills
129 E Guenther StDid you say Sunday brunch? Make sure to make a reservation.
It does not get more local than this, and it is right around the corner. If you want authentic San Antonio, just stop in here.
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Amaya's Cocina
1502 East Commerce StreetIt does not get more local than this, and it is right around the corner. If you want authentic San Antonio, just stop in here.
If it is a pretty day you can enjoy the spacious outdoor seating here. The food is wonderful and it has a nice bar area as well. You will be near the Pearl, so plan extra time to walk the area.
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Down On Grayson
303 East Grayson StreetIf it is a pretty day you can enjoy the spacious outdoor seating here. The food is wonderful and it has a nice bar area as well. You will be near the Pearl, so plan extra time to walk the area.
Arts & Culture
Nolan Street
Nolan StreetThis mural is painted on the old wall and winds under the train tracks.
There is always something wonderful to see at the Witte
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Witte Museum
3801 BroadwayThere is always something wonderful to see at the Witte
Iziko leMfundo kaSan Antonio
200 W Jones AveSome of the best art in the city.
This mansions turned museum is a wonderful place to walk the grounds and enjoy the art. Great locations for photos and proposals....
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McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveThis mansions turned museum is a wonderful place to walk the grounds and enjoy the art. Great locations for photos and proposals....
The Blue Star Arts Complex is local, unusual, hip, and brings a cool vibe to the southtown district of San Antonio. Everything from art, clothing, food.
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Blue Star Coffee
The Blue Star Arts Complex is local, unusual, hip, and brings a cool vibe to the southtown district of San Antonio. Everything from art, clothing, food.
Parks & Nature
Dignowity Park
701 Nolan StIt is a close walk to Crockett Casita
Absolutely stunning when in bloom.
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Isityalo saseSan Antonio Botanical
555 Funston PlAbsolutely stunning when in bloom.
A wonderful thing to do if you have time is the San Antonio mission tour. We have a rich history in this area the the Missions have been restored to reflect their original glory.
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Visitor Center
298 Woodhull DriveA wonderful thing to do if you have time is the San Antonio mission tour. We have a rich history in this area the the Missions have been restored to reflect their original glory.
This is an amazing setting with wonderful blooming plants and exotic Japanese flowers. It is near the San Antonio Zoo, so it is easy to do both in one outing.
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Iziko lezithole zeJaphani
3853 N St Mary's StThis is an amazing setting with wonderful blooming plants and exotic Japanese flowers. It is near the San Antonio Zoo, so it is easy to do both in one outing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stay Golden Social House
401 Pearl ParkwayFun hang out at the Pearl.
Blue Box Bar
312 Pearl PkwyFun and swanky
This is amazing live Jazz. Great entertainment and a small dancing area. Reservations are recommended because it is a cozy atmosphere.
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Jazz TX
312 Pearl PkwyThis is amazing live Jazz. Great entertainment and a small dancing area. Reservations are recommended because it is a cozy atmosphere.
Hotel Emma is currently rated 19 in the World for Boutique Hotels. The hotel bar is a MUST. Once there, you are in the heart of the Pearl, so enjoy the shopping, dining, sight seeing. Plan to go early and stay late. The bar typically opens at 5pm, but check the website for details.
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Hotel Emma
136 E Grayson StHotel Emma is currently rated 19 in the World for Boutique Hotels. The hotel bar is a MUST. Once there, you are in the heart of the Pearl, so enjoy the shopping, dining, sight seeing. Plan to go early and stay late. The bar typically opens at 5pm, but check the website for details.
Sightseeing
This is one of the main iconic sights that put San Antonio on the map. Dining, shopping, ice cream, bars, whatever you want you can find it here.
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River Walk
River WalkThis is one of the main iconic sights that put San Antonio on the map. Dining, shopping, ice cream, bars, whatever you want you can find it here.
Alamo Plaza
It's the Alamo.
King William is one of the original grand neighborhoods of San Antonio. The large stately homes are a large part of our history. This is an easy tour in a car, or on a bike.
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King William Park
King William is one of the original grand neighborhoods of San Antonio. The large stately homes are a large part of our history. This is an easy tour in a car, or on a bike.
Shopping
LeeLee
303 Pearl PkwyMy favorite store in the entire city for classy but edgy ladies.
Locals sell their books in the Twig. Check the website for book signings.
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The Twig Book Shop
306 Pearl PkwyLocals sell their books in the Twig. Check the website for book signings.
If you like local, you will like this strip of shops on Nolan St, just around the corner. Chica Verde is one of those shops. She has a little bit of everything.
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Chica Verde
2314 San Pedro AvenueIf you like local, you will like this strip of shops on Nolan St, just around the corner. Chica Verde is one of those shops. She has a little bit of everything.
Getting Around
In case you want to have fun in another city and not drive home
South Corner of 4th St and Broadway St, San Antonio, TX station
In case you want to have fun in another city and not drive home
Uber Greenlight
121 Interpark Blvd