What’s The Weather In San Antonio ACTUALLY Like? Here’s A Month-by-Month Guide
With 250+ days a year of sunshine, San Antonio is an outstanding destination for those looking to spend some time in the great outdoors. Visitors to SA can *almost* be guaranteed blue skies, sunlight, and warmth nearly year-round, meaning your trip to the Riverwalk, Alamo, or historical Missions (all outside activities), should be lovely. To…
Read More5 Places to Eat Near SeaWorld San Antonio (That Are Actually Good!)
I’m going to level with you: food inside SeaWorld San Antonio is BLEH. And the food scene in the surrounding Westover Hills is not much better. For years, my family would groan every time we visited the park and needed to find a place to eat near SeaWorld. The options inside the park fall short…
Read More5 Places To Eat Near Six Flags Fiesta Texas (that your kids will like too!)
San Antonio is home to world-class entertainment and activities, chief among them its theme parks. Six Flags Fiesta Texas draw thousands of visitors each year who are looking to be amused and exhilarated by Six Flags’ singular blend of heart-stopped thrill rides and rollicking musical performances. But what people DON’T come to Six Flags for…
Read More35 Bachelor Party Ideas in San Antonio
When you’re looking for the best bachelor party cities in America, does San Antonio come to mind? It should! Here’s why: it’s centrally located in the country (guests from both east and west coast can get to Texas easily), it’s a LOT less expensive to visit than nearby Austin (which is also a great bachelor…
Read MoreA Visit to ICE! and the Winter Wonderland of Adventure
Each holiday season, the city of San Antonio celebrates with a number of special events, activities, and experiences (see some of our favorite holiday events in San Antonio!). This year, the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country is going ALL OUT with an immersive experience called ICE!. If you love the Grinch, freezing cold temperatures,…
Read MoreA Map of All the Michelin Restaurants in San Antonio
On November 11, the Michelin Guide announced the results of its long awaited foray into Texas cuisine. Four cities – Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio – were the big winners, walking away with newly minted Michelin starred restaurants and a slew of other restaurant recommendations. A big congratulations to the San Antonio restaurants who…
Read MoreA Review of Little Em’s Oyster Bar
It has been a banner week for Little Em’s Oyster Bar. First a recommendation from the Michelin Guide and then a move to a brand new location. And all within the span of about 48 hours. But such is life for busy restaurateurs Houston and Emily Carpenter. With the recent closure of their restaurant Upscale,…
Read More15 Things You Didn’t Know About the San Antonio Central Library
I love the San Antonio Central Library – like, REALLY LOVE it. The library has been one of my happy places for the last 25 years of my adulthood. I attribute this to the fact that I grew up in a small, rural town, with a very limited library. It had books and magazines and…
Read MoreA Holiday Visit to San Antonio Zoo Lights
Each November, the San Antonio Zoo rings in the holiday season by transforming the entire park into a shimmery, gleaming display of lights and all things Christmas. This festive holiday makeover, known locally as SA Zoo Lights, touches nearly all aspects of the zoo and includes dazzling displays, merry music, tasty treats, and miles of…
Read MoreWhere Can I See San Antonio Christmas Lights? (2024)
One of my absolute, most favorite things about the Christmas season is the décor. It’s nearly impossible not to be in the holiday spirit when everywhere you look are festive trees, inflatable reindeer, and vibrant lights. It’s eye candy at its very best. And here in San Antonio, we have some of the most beautiful…
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