Family-Friendly Ideas In San Antonio

San Antonio is a great city to visit with kids! Here are some of our favorite restaurants, hotels, and activities for the whole family.

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A Visit to Denman Estate Park

By Sara Branstetter | February 4, 2025

Just south of the medical center, on San Antonio’s west side, lies a tranquil city park that is so far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, you will feel like you are not just in a different location, but perhaps a whole different country altogether. Thanks to a beautiful green lake, hundreds…

50 things to do in San Antonio

Fun Things Do In San Antonio (Besides The Alamo) 2025

By Sara Branstetter | January 27, 2025

Ok, but for real…besides the Alamo, what are the best things to do in San Antonio?

San Antonio’s 10 Best Donut Shops

Best Donut Shops In San Antonio (2025)

By Sara Branstetter | January 22, 2025

It’s no secret here, I have a major affinity for fried dough that’s been covered in sugar. And I love it all – beignets, churros, funnel cakes, and of course, the queen mother over all the fried doughs, the donut. Very few things in life are more satisfying than sinking my teeth into a warm,…

The Top 10 Most Pet-Friendly Restaurants and Bars in San Antonio

By Sara Branstetter | January 17, 2025

Pet parents, rejoice! Thanks to its sun-soaked locale, San Antonio is one of the best cities in the US for outdoor dining, which means there are TONS of places here that have pet-friendly patios and outdoor spaces. No need to leave your fur-babies home alone. You can easily bring along your emotional-support-best-friend to a number…

Review of the Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk Hotel

Where to Stay Near the San Antonio Rodeo

By Sara Branstetter | January 15, 2025

If you are planning to come to the Alamo City in February and looking for a place to stay near the San Antonio Rodeo, you are about to be disappointed. There are simply no quality hotels within about two miles of the Frost Bank Center. There are hotels nearby, but none that I’d recommend or…

Guide to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

The Best Things to Do at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

By Sara Branstetter | January 13, 2025

As the saying goes, everything really is bigger in Texas, and that certainly includes the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. This event is BIG TIME – exciting entertainment, loads of family-friendly activities, animals galore, exceptional food, and top-notch musical performances. In fact, the list of options for things to do far outweighs most people’s…

A Complete Guide to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

By Sara Branstetter | January 13, 2025

February is just around the corner in the Alamo City, and that means the San Antonio Spurs will be packing their bags, heading out of town on their annual Rodeo Road Trip, and making room at the Frost Bank Center for the iconic and beloved San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. For two weeks each…

Dough Pizzeria patio

Kid-Friendly Restaurants In San Antonio That Actually Have Good Food

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 11, 2024

As a foodie with an insatiable appetite for trying new culinary experiences, I have to admit that it’s a bit disappointing when my kids ask for Chick-fil-a….again. There are SO many great restaurants in San Antonio! But, as a mom, I get that finding a place with a playground and chicken tenders is sometimes the…

Woodlawn Lake Park | Best Playgrounds In San Antonio

Best Local Playgrounds In San Antonio (With Map!)

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 5, 2024

San Antonio is constantly showing an interest in protecting green spaces and investing in the parks and playgrounds in San Antonio. As the second largest city in Texas, SA is booming with families and young children who need fun, safe places to play. If you’re in that category and want some free things to do…

Looking for great places to eat in San Antonio?

We eat out a lot. And we have lots of opinions about the best restaurants in San Antonio.