San Antonio, Texas | Things to Do

Japanese Tea Garden | 3853 N St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78212
Open 7 days a week from 7a-5p
FREE
This spot is only a 3 minute drive away from downtown.

Tito's Mexican Restaurant | 955 S. Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Open 7 days a week from 11a-9p, 11p on Friday and Saturday
Great stop for authentic an Mexican breakfast.

The Alamo | 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
Open 7 days a week from 9a-530p
FREE to tour the church and grounds. Guided audio tours are available for purchase.
Visit www.thealamo.org to get a QR code with a timed entry sent to your phone to skip the line.

La Panaderia Bakery Cafe | 301 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Open 7 days a week from 7a-3p
This is a franchise cafe and bakery with Mexican pastries and great coffee. Think Mexican Starbucks with a full bakery and kitchen.
Great spot for breakfast, walking distance from the heart of downtown. 3 blocks away from the Alamo and Rivercenter Mall.

Alamo Antique Mall | 125 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78205
Open 7 days a week from 11a-5p, 10a-6p Friday and Saturday, 5p on Sunday
Walking distance from the heart of downtown.
Great spot for browsing antiques downtown.

Riverwalk
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
FREE
The Riverwalk downtown is a pedestrian way filled with lively restaurants and bars. Open container. Many people go for the Christmas lights that hang in the trees during the holiday season. You can purchase tickets to ride the river on a barge.

Casa Rio Mexican Restaurant | 430 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Open 7 days a week from 11a-9p, 10p on Friday and Saturday.
Oldest restaurant on the Riverwalk. Excellent place for authentic Tex-Mex cuisine and margaritas.

Menger Bar | 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
Open 7 days a week from 12p-11p, 12a on Friday and Saturday
Directly adjacent to The Alamo. Legend says that there are 2 bullet holes that you can still see to this day from Teddy Roosevelt when he was recruiting the Roughriders. See if you can find them!

Tower of the Americas | 739 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205
Open 7 days a week from 10a-10p, 11p on Friday and Saturday
Prices: Adults - $16.50, Seniors and Military - $13.00, Children 3-12 - $12.00, Under 3 - Free
Parking Monday-Thursday - $10, Friday and Saturday - $15 (Uber or walking is recommended)
Chart House Restaurant seating is available by reservation only.
Bar 601 is open seating
If you purchase an entree at the restaurant you get a discount on your ticket to the observation deck. Proof of purchase after your meal will allow you to purchase tickets for only $10 each. The restaurant at the top of the tower slowly spins 360 degrees for full panoramic views of the city. Don't forget to make a reservation if you would like to eat there!

Mi Tierra Cafe and Panaderia | 218 Produce Row, San Antonio, TX 78207
Open 7 days a week from 8a-10p
EXCELLENT spot for authentic Mexican food and ambience. We both agreed if there is a MUST see attraction in this video it is Mi Tierra. The food is delicious, the music is great, the service is outstanding, and the treats at the bakery are some of the best Mexican pastries we have ever had. Don't skip it!!

Market Place | 1739 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227
Open 7 days a week from 8a-9p
Area with tons of Mexican shops with everything from clothing and artwork to tacos and micheladas. Mi Tierra is located in the Market Place.

San Antonio Missions
Open 7 days a week from 10a-5p
FREE
Approximately 10 mile trail that links 5 different historical Missions together. Our favorite was San Jose. San Jose was huge and very well preserved with many areas you can go inside. There were also exhibits to look at and read. We started at Mission Espada and finished at Mission Concepcion (driving to each location) and the whole thing took us 2-3 hours.

Chris Madrids Burgers | 1900 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78212
Open 6 days a week from 11a-9p, Closd on Sunday
Chris Madrid's is a burger joint staple in San Antonio known for their jumbo burgers and hand cut fries. If you're a sucker for a good burger this is the place for you. Wash it down with some Big Red the Texas way for bonus points.

The Pearl | 303 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215
Hours of Operation vary by business.
The Pearl is a Historic brewery that has recently been turned into a beautiful area for shopping, dining, drinking and relaxing. It has a community vibe with people all about lounging around and enjoying the day.
This is a good spot for a day drink.

The Modernist | 516 E. Grayson St., San Antonio, TX 78215
Open 5 days a week from 5p-1230, 2a on Friday and Saturday, Closed on Sunday.
This is a super neat house turned bespoke bar. This is a cool spot for a date or trying something new and adventurous as you let the bartender decide what you drink, based on your likes and dislikes. It can be a little pricey, but the experience is worth it. Go early to grab a seat at the bar because they fill up quickly.