Things To Do In San Antonio

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San Antonio Zoo Lights

A Holiday Visit to San Antonio Zoo Lights

By Sara Branstetter | November 6, 2024

Each November, the San Antonio Zoo rings in the holiday season by transforming the entire park into a shimmery, gleaming display of lights and all things Christmas. This festive holiday makeover, known locally as SA Zoo Lights, touches nearly all aspects of the zoo and includes dazzling displays, merry music, tasty treats, and miles of…

Where Can I See San Antonio Christmas Lights? (2024)

By Sara Branstetter | November 5, 2024

One of my absolute, most favorite things about the Christmas season is the décor. It’s nearly impossible not to be in the holiday spirit when everywhere you look are festive trees, inflatable reindeer, and vibrant lights. It’s eye candy at its very best. And here in San Antonio, we have some of the most beautiful…

San Antonio Christmas Lights Travis Park

The Ultimate Guide To Holiday Events In San Antonio (2024)

By Sara Branstetter | November 1, 2024

Well, Halloween is over, and that means it is now time to turn our attention to the holiday season (at least according to all the television commercials). To reinforce that notion, as if by some magical force, the seasonal store displays made the overnight change from spooky to Santa and jack o’lanterns to jolly. Just.…

Beautiful Weather in San Antonio

How to Get Outside and Enjoy the Beautiful Weather in San Antonio – 6 FREE Ideas!

By Sara Branstetter | October 15, 2024

Summer 2024, while not as intensely hot as 2023, has been one for the books. With unseasonably hot weather stretching well into October, San Antonio locals are starting to get antsy. But thankfully, the heat is about to abate and we are about to usher in the approximately 8 or so months of beautiful weather…

date ideas in San Antonio

50+ Date Ideas In San Antonio For Couples (2024)

By Kelsey Kennedy | October 9, 2024

San Antonio is an amazing city to explore! It’s full of culture, food, nightlife, nature, and fun. And once you’ve exhausted your San Antonio date night ideas (you won’t, by the way…there’s too much to do in this city!), you can visit nearby cities like Boerne, New Braunfels, Fredericksburg, and more. If you’re sick of…

How to Visit the San Fernando Cathedral: The Oldest Church in Texas

By Sara Branstetter | October 3, 2024

At more than 300 years old, San Antonio, TX easily ranks as one of the oldest cities in the United States and home to the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in the whole of Texas, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. But while everybody seems to “remember the Alamo” when visiting SA, many people…

Trick-or-Treating in San Antonio

5 Best Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating in San Antonio (With A Map!)

By Sara Branstetter | September 25, 2024

Halloween is just around the corner which means stores are full of candy, costumes are ridiculously expensive, and Home Depot is repping the wide world of inflatable yard displays in a major way – all in the name of one night of sugar-laden fun. If you are looking to make October 31st an evening that…

San Antonio Riverwalk in the morning

The Perfect One Day Itinerary In San Antonio

By Sara Branstetter | September 23, 2024

Did you know that San Antonio, Texas is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States? With plenty of options for history, food, attractions, sports – SA is really the total package when it comes to vacationing and it’s easy to make a week of it here. But you can also get a ton…

3-day itinerary in San Antonio

The Perfect 3-Day Itinerary In San Antonio

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 23, 2024

It’s overwhelming to plan a perfect weekend trip anywhere, and when you’re hoping to visit the 2nd largest city in Texas (both by square mileage AND population), planning this quick trip can easily turn into your part time job. Enter: the perfect 3-day itinerary in San Antonio Texas. From the Alamo to the riverwalk to…

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