La Villita Historic Arts Village: Here’s What You Should Know
La Villita is a darling little village of historic homes near the Riverwalk in San Antonio. It’s a great free thing to do in San Antonio and age-appropriate for, well, pretty much anyone! You’re probably going to see “visit La Villita” on any well-rounded list of the best things to do in San Antonio…and you…
Read More10 Best Restaurants For Group Dining In San Antonio
Anytime someone asks me for the best restaurants for group dining in San Antonio, I share a few suggestions but I also start with this caveat: any restaurant can be a good restaurant for big groups! Nearly every restaurant in San Antonio is willing to host a group of 8, 10, 12, or more if…
Read MoreWhich San Antonio Mission is Best for Kids?
If you are headed to San Antonio and looking to dip a toe into everything the Alamo city has to offer including its vibrant history, but the family is tagging along and you don’t want the kiddos to be bored to tears, read on for our thoughts on which San Antonio mission is best for…
Read MoreThe 10 Best Boutique Hotels in San Antonio
Try googling “the best places to visit in the USA” or “the best vacation destinations in the United States” and chances are, San Antonio, TX will be near the top of the results mix. Today, SA is one of the country’s premier tourist destinations and hosts some 34 million visitors a year at one of…
Read MoreTotally Free Things To Do Over Spring Break In San Antonio!
Spring break in San Antonio is just around the corner and you may be asking the perennial question, “What are we going to do for a whole week without school?!” If this is you (and let’s be honest here, all moms have asked this question during some school break), I’ve got good news. Below are…
Read More15 Fun San Antonio Museums With Free Admission
I’m very excited to share this guide to free museum days in San Antonio with you! As a Texas resident, I’m always checking out museums to help expand my cultural appreciation of art, science, technology, and history. Great museums are expensive to build, design, fill, and staff, and ticket prices reflect that. But there are…
Read MoreWhat To Do When It Is Cold In San Antonio
Baby, it’s cold outside! The last vestiges of winter can be hard on San Antonio residents who are used to sunny days and blazing temperatures. As we hunker down through the final weeks of winter in South Texas (which, to be honest, doesn’t require that much hunkering in the first place), it’s fair to ask…
Read More10 Best Restaurants Near The Alamo in Downtown San Antonio
It’s hard to visit San Antonio and NOT go to the Alamo. Even if you don’t plan a distinct trip there, it’s in the middle of downtown and near the Riverwalk, so you’ll most likely walk by it at least once. And if you ARE planning a trip to the Alamo with the intention of…
Read MoreA Complete Guide to the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
San Antonio is, by far, one of the best cities to visit in the US as it offers the traveler’s trifecta of unique culture, delicious food, and a comprehensive list of things to do and see. Chief among this list, is the San Antonio Missions National Park. As the only UNESCO world heritage site in…
Read MoreBest Hiking in San Antonio
I know that most people love to explore Colorado, Utah, and other obvious areas for the best hiking ….but as a Texas native, I’ve had to make do with what I’ve got here in this state! And it turns out that there’s actually some really great hiking in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. (Look…
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