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Adult Birthday Celebrations in San Antonio – 10 Fun Ideas!
You’re looking for that perfect place to gather with friends in San Antonio and celebrate a birthday, but you also happen to be an adult – what do you do? You DON’T do Main Event, Incredible Pizza, or any of the other countless kid’s places that require some kind of seizure warning for all the…
Read MoreExplore Historic Market Square in San Antonio
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…
Read MoreEspada Aqueduct in San Antonio – 300 Years Of History
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…
Read MoreLove Lock Bridge in San Antonio Might Make You Fall In Love All Over Again
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…
Read MoreWhat San Antonio is Known For – 10 Things!
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…
Read More10 Fun 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.…
Read More6 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…
Read More10 Epic Photos Of The View From the Tower Of The Americas
The Tower of the Americas, also known as the San Antonio Tower, is an observation tower located in central San Antonio, Texas. Since its completion in 1968, the tower has welcomed more than 15 million guests! But it’s more than just a tower – you can actually eat at the top of it. The tower…
Read MoreA Beautiful Alternative To The San Antonio Riverwalk: A Look At The San Pedro Creek Culture Park
I’ve walked the San Antonio Riverwalk more times than I care to mention, and the vibe is always the same: history, liveliness, entertainment, NOISE, and crowds. Like, shoulder-to-shoulder crowds on any given weekend. So I started exploring other quiet parts of the Riverwalk and found that the majority of this 15-mile structured walkway is actually…
Read More7 Reasons Why San Antonio is Better than Austin
Sibling cities, San Antonio and Austin, while only about an hour apart physically, are lightyears apart in personality. Truly, you couldn’t find two more divergent cities that also happen to be close together if you tried. And, as it is with most siblings who live in the same household but are polar opposites, rivalries abound.…
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