Things To Do In San Antonio

Looking for the best things to do in SA? We've got you covered! We're local Texans with the BEST recommendations of cool things to see/do in the Alamo City.

Historic Pearl District

35 Bachelor Party Ideas in San Antonio

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 3, 2024

When you’re looking for the best bachelor party cities in America, does San Antonio come to mind? It should! Here’s why: it’s centrally located in the country (guests from both east and west coast can get to Texas easily), it’s a LOT less expensive to visit than nearby Austin (which is also a great bachelor…

A Visit to ICE! and the Winter Wonderland of Adventure

By Sara Branstetter | November 26, 2024

Each holiday season, the city of San Antonio celebrates with a number of special events, activities, and experiences (see some of our favorite holiday events in San Antonio!). This year, the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country is going ALL OUT with an immersive experience called ICE!. If you love the Grinch, freezing cold temperatures,…

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…

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.