Bitchin' Riverwalk - Fun Tips!

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Bitchin' Riverwalk - Fun Tips!

Neighborhoods

An Artsy square block in the heart of San Antonio, on the Riverwalk.
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La Villita
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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
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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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Аламо
300 Alamo Plaza
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A 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 Walk
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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 .
"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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Историјски трг пијаца
514 W Commerce St
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"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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Spanish Governor's Palace
105 Plaza De Armas
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"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 Plaza
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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.
Walk through the lobby of this beautiful, historic San Antonio Hotel
The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio
300 E Travis St
Walk 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 Rd
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Check 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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Рокин 'Р' Ривер Ридес
1405 Gruene Rd
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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.
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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Ботаничка градина у Сан Антонију
555 Funston Pl
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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
Parks Brackenridge Park Olmos Basin Park San Pedro Springs Park
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Brackenridge Park Trail
Brackenridge Park Trail
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Parks 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 St
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Walk 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 Brewery
303 Pearl Pkwy
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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.
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
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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

Delicious lunch spot! Yum.
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Cascabel Mexican Patio
1000 S St Mary's St
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Delicious 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 St
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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!
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 St
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For brunch, check out the Guenther House! It’s a beautiful atmosphere with delicious baked goods since it’s at the Flour Mill.
Awesome Brewery
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Alamo Beer Company
202 Lamar St
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Awesome Brewery
They have several locations which are all unique.
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CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery Hemisfair
611 Hemisfair Blvd
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They have several locations which are all unique.
A yummy, casual Tex Mex chain.
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Torchy's Tacos
999 E Basse Rd
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A yummy, casual Tex Mex chain.
Delicious homemade lunch spot.
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Scratch Kitchen
607 W Russell Pl
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Delicious 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 St
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Across 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 St
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Bohanan’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 Ave
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Sit on their gorgeous patio and have a margarita & guacamole.
Historic Lunch Spot. Best split pea soup!
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Schilo's
424 E Commerce St
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Historic Lunch Spot. Best split pea soup!
Transport yourself to Spain…delicious Paella & Sangria.
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Toro Kitchen + Bar
1142 E Commerce St
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Transport 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 St
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The 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 St
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A hole-in-the-wall with delicious enchiladas verdes.
An upscale atmosphere in the Alamo Heights Neighborhood.
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Cappy's Restaurant
5011 Broadway
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An 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 Pkwy
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Live Music at La Cantera. We've heard some great country artists perform there!
Amazing, high end brunch spot (La Cantera)
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Signature
16401 La Cantera Pkwy
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Amazing, 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 Street
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Best local BBQ with a great outdoor park eating area.
Wonderful breakfast & lunch spot 2 blocks from us, across from the Tobin Center.
Willa
106 Auditorium Circle
Wonderful 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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Тобин Центар за изведбене уметности
100 Auditorium Cir
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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.
(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
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(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 Road
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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).
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 Park
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.
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 Broadway
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)

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
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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.
Day Trip - Our favorite spots...well darn near everything!
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Austin
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Day Trip - Our favorite spots...well darn near everything!

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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)