Posts Tagged ‘San Antonio’
Where to Eat in Stone Oak/Far Northside San Antonio
For as many people as live on the far north side of San Antonio in and around the area known as Stone Oak, there is a deplorable lack of decent restaurants. Truly, most of the options are uninspired with mediocre chains and fast-casual eateries ruling the roost. Now don’t get me wrong, there’s a time…
Read MoreWhere To Eat In Southtown (aka Where To Eat In The King William Historic District)
Visitors to the San Antonio Riverwalk have long enjoyed the lovely views and history of the city, but have been disappointed by the quality and options of the mostly touristy restaurants that line the banks of the San Antonio river. Thankfully, with the emergence of the Pearl Brewery as a culinary hotspot, as well as…
Read MoreThe Best Chinese Restaurant in San Antonio: Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar
Every now and then, you run across a restaurant that is so incredibly nondescript you would never even notice it, let alone give it a try, were it not for the raving recommendations of others. Thankfully, I know some kind people who weren’t going to let me skip out on such a restaurant and suggested…
Read MoreWhich San Antonio Mission is Best for Kids?
San Antonio is a FANTASTIC place for the family. It just ticks all the boxes for a fun-filled family vacation – sun, fun, food, and relaxation are all on the table here. That’s what really makes San Antonio a great destination, it’s variety. You can spend a day loafing by the hotel pool, rocketing through…
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.…
Read MoreWhat’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 MoreWhere To Stay in San Antonio
San Antonio is big. Like, really BIG. The city itself is spread out over 7,000 square miles and houses a population of 2.5 million in the metro area. (In contrast, NYC crams nearly 9 million people into just 300 square miles.) Anyone coming to San Antonio is naturally going to wonder, in a city that…
Read MoreDo I Need A Car In San Antonio?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions for visitors who are planning a trip to San Antonio. Given that we traverse the city on the regular to scope out the best restaurants, hotels, and activities, we have a pretty well-established handle on the transportation options that are available. If you are planning a…
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