Espada Aqueduct in San Antonio – 300 Years Of History

Espada Aqueduct San Antonio

Espada Aqueduct in San Antonio is about 300 years old and it’s still functioning. Crazy! This is a must-see historical landmark in San Antonio. And if you have no idea what an aqueduct is/does, no worries. I’ll break it down for you and share a bunch of photos so you know what to expect.  Espada…

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What San Antonio is Known For – 10 Things!

San Antonio Known For

Every city in the United States (really, in the world) has a schtick and a reputation – things that it is known for. A city may be known for its buildings or monuments, like how New York is known for the Statue of Liberty or the Chrysler Building. Sometimes a city is known for its…

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27 Things To Do On The Riverwalk (The Venice of Texas)

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Sure, the Riverwalk is 100% a tourist destination in San Antonio. You could easily say it’s THE tourist destination. Afterall, the Riverwalk is where you’ll find the Alamo, historic Tex Mex restaurants, world-class museums, the San Fernando Cathedral, outdoor art, and miles and miles of biking and hiking trails. But despite the many (M-A-N-Y) tourist…

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Best Hiking in San Antonio

Comanche Lookout Park

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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10 Fun Facts About the San Antonio Zoo

Facts About the San Antonio Zoo

When coming to San Antonio, a visit to the local zoo is an absolute must-do. The San Antonio Zoo, which is operated by the San Antonio Zoological Society, a non-profit organization, wows more than a million visitors each year with its diversity of wildlife, interactive activities, and of course, its uber-popular San Antonio Zoo Train.…

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10 Epic Swimming Holes In San Antonio

Jacob's Well

Summer in Texas means it’s time for fun in the sun all season long! We have plenty of fun places to splash around in TX, from epic waterparks to splash pad to public pool. But one of my personal favorite ways to enjoy the summer sun is by scoping out some amazing swimming holes in…

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15 Fun San Antonio Museums With Free Admission

Briscoe San Antonio

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…

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6 Unpopular Opinions About The Tower Of The Americas

6 Unpopular Opinions About The Tower Of The Americas

I’m not a touristy person. I detest big chain restaurants, no matter how “MUST TRY!” they are. I will never look to TripAdvisor for tips on fun things to do in a city. I wrote this guide to the San Antonio Riverwalk Restaurants because I found it annoying that all of the popular restaurants served…

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