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San Antonio Places

1. The San Antonio River Walk

9.3
San Antonio River, San Antonio, TX
Pedestrian Plaza · Alamo Plaza · 334 tips and reviews

Joel V.Joel Valdez: Beside the San Antonio River, stone pathways connect shops, restaurants, hotels and museums with a blend of historic and modern architecture.

2. Lüke

125 E Houston St (at Soledad St.), San Antonio, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown San Antonio · 92 tips and reviews

Visit San AntonioVisit San Antonio: John Besh's first restaurant outside of New Orleans. Farm-fresh ingredients, bistro specialties from house-made pates to cold, fresh seafood. Read more.

3. Boudro's Texas Bistro on the Riverwalk

8.1
421 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX
Bistro · 152 tips and reviews

Theodore K.Theodore Kim: Some of the best guac you'll ever taste. Boudro's secret ingredient: Oranges.

4. Umai Mi - Modern Asian Fare

555 W Bitters Rd (Inside Artisans Alley), San Antonio, TX
Asian Restaurant · Far North Central · 20 tips and reviews

Nan P.Nan Palmero: Sangria or S'mores. You choose.

5. Freetail Brewing Company

8.9
4035 N Loop 1604 W (at NW Military Hwy), San Antonio, TX
Brewery · Northwest Side · 116 tips and reviews

Nan P.Nan Palmero: Try the morning wit, it's similar to Blue Moon.

6. Blue Star Brewing Company

7.5
1414 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX
Brewery · King William · 76 tips and reviews

Daecos T.Daecos Tijerina: come out First Fridays for live music on the deck and enjoy our brews at the outside bar.

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7. Rosario's ComidaMex & Bar

8.2
722 S Saint Marys St (at St Mary's St), San Antonio, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 225 tips and reviews

8. The Monterey

1127 S Saint Marys St (Pereida St), San Antonio, TX
American Restaurant · King William · 38 tips and reviews

Philip A.Philip Allega: The chef is a perfectionist, so don't be surprised if everything is not on the menu. Think funky appetizers, wines & beer in eclectic setting. Think, OMG, I'm not in San Antonio am I? Pinch somebody!

9. Tower of the Americas

8.6
739 E Cesar E Chavez Blvd (in Hemisfair Park), San Antonio, TX
Scenic Lookout · Hemisfair · 114 tips and reviews

Joel V.Joel Valdez: For more than 35 years, the 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas has offered residents and tourists of San Antonio, Texas, the most breathtaking view of the Alamo City

10. The Shops at La Cantera

9.4
15900 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX
Shopping Mall · Northwest Side · 88 tips and reviews

Joshua N.Joshua Nelson: Incredibly beautiful part of San Antonio! Walk through this outside mall, especially at night, it is a great place to just enjoy the evening air and get a little shopping done as well!

11. SeaWorld San Antonio

8.9
10500 Sea World Dr (at Ellison Dr), San Antonio, TX
Amusement Park · Far West Side · 205 tips and reviews

Colleen P.Colleen Pence: Touch a dolphin (gently!).

12. Chris Madrid's

8.8
1900 Blanco Rd (btwn Rosewood Ave & Hollywood Ave), San Antonio, TX
Burger Joint · Midtown · 117 tips and reviews

Jaysyn L.Jaysyn Longoria: A macho flaming jalapeño is my burger of choice here and I promise that no matter what u settle on it is sure to please. Eat outside on a spring day and life just seems to taste that much sweeter!!

13. Madhatters Tea House

8.1
320 Beauregard (at S Alamo St), San Antonio, TX
Tea Room · 79 tips and reviews

Devin P.Devin Price: Notice the markers they give you when you order food. Most of the ones with cats are neighborhood cats, others are beer, or sunglasses. Weird and awesome. Keep it original madhatter.

14. La Gloria

8.2
100 E Grayson St (btwn Karnes St & Elmira St), San Antonio, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Tobin Hill · 174 tips and reviews

Visit San AntonioVisit San Antonio: Be sure to sample several of La Gloria’s authentic Mexican dishes like the ceviche, queso and molcajetes. Talk with Chef Johnny Hernandez if you need to accommodate a special diet! –Race to the Alamo

15. Pearl Farmers Market

8.9
200 E Grayson St (Broadway), San Antonio, TX
Farmers Market · Tobin Hill · 41 tips and reviews

Lyzz S.Lyzz Stauffer: Time saver tip: Can't make it Saturdays? The Pearl Farmers Market is also open on Wednesdays, 4:00pm - 7:00pm (Rain or Shine) Follow them on Twitter for more updated info: http://twitter.com/PearlFMW

16. Dough Pizzeria Napoletana

9.0
6989 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX
Pizzeria · 123 tips and reviews

Visit San AntonioVisit San Antonio: The pizza oven at local chef Doug Horn’s popular pizzeria is an Italian import and the mozzarella bar offers fresh, handmade cheeses. An all-Italian wine list complements the food. Read more.

17. San Antonio Botanical Garden

8.8
555 Funston Pl (N New Braunfels Ave), San Antonio, TX
Botanical Garden · Uptown Broadway · 29 tips and reviews

Joel V.Joel Valdez: This living museum entices visitors with seasonal floral displays, a serene native forest walk, exotic plant specimens from around the world, modernistic glass pyramids & an authentic log cabin.

18. San Antonio Museum of Art

(St Marys and Jones), San Antonio, TX
Art Museum · 3 tips and reviews

Joseph (Daddybear) H.Joseph (Daddybear) Holland: great facility for all sorts of great pieces. It's definitely under-appreciated for all that it provides and how it enhances our local community. Love to spend more time here... Tuesday night = FREE

19. McNay Art Museum

9.3
6000 N New Braunfels Ave (Austin Hwy), San Antonio, TX
Art Museum · Terrell Heights · 35 tips and reviews

Sarah M.Sarah Modisette: Make a picnic and hang out around the pond when the weather is nice and watch the goldfish.

20. Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

8.7
24152 W Interstate 10 (Boerne Stage Rd), San Antonio, TX
BBQ Joint · Northwest Side · 75 tips and reviews

Robert S.Robert Scoble: Get the creamed corn. yummy! Sweet, you won't need desert!

21. San Fernando Cathedral

8.8
115 W Main Plz, San Antonio, TX
Church · Downtown San Antonio · 51 tips and reviews

Visit San AntonioVisit San Antonio: San Fernando Cathedral, founded in 1731, is the oldest, continuously functioning religious community in Texas. Teams started race day 3 here at the San Fernando Cathedral! –Race to the Alamo

22. Mi Tierra Café y Panadería

8.4
218 Produce Row, San Antonio, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown San Antonio · 294 tips and reviews

Isaac C.Isaac Chavez: ALWAYS! I mean ALWAYS save room for either sopapillas or fried ice cream! Both deserts are out of this world!