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Historic Market Square is an outdoor plaza that spans 3 city blocks in downtown San Antonio. Browse south-of-the-border shops, eat authentic Tex Mex cuisine, and enjoy live music and entertainment year-round! Here’s what you should know about historic market square in San Antonio.  What is Historic Market Square? Market Square is the largest Mexican market…

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…

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…

A lot of cities have their own version of this, but the Love Lock Bridge in San Antonio is special for a few reasons.  It started in 2010, and it’s clearly been quite the popular idea. Just walk by the bridge and you’ll see that the gates are absolutely loaded with personalized locks.  What’s The…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…