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The Daytripper's San Antonio
Liberty Bar is one of The Daytripper's San Antonio.

1. Liberty Bar

8.5
1111 S Alamo St (btwn Sheridan & Johnson), San Antonio, TX
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

The DaytripperThe Daytripper: For lunch head to Liberty Bar which occupies an old renovated convent. Don’t miss their homemade fettucini.

The Institute of Chili is one of The Daytripper's San Antonio.

2. The Institute of Chili

8.5
609 S Alamo St (Cesar Chavez), San Antonio, TX
BBQ Joint · 3 tips and reviews

The DaytripperThe Daytripper: I highly recommend the Institute of Chili run by Chili Queens, Anna and Jenn. Don’t miss “The Bomb”, a shredded pork sandwich topped with Chili and a fried egg.

Alamo Street Eat Bar is one of The Daytripper's San Antonio.

3. Alamo Street Eat Bar

609 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX
Street Food Gathering · 30 tips and reviews

The DaytripperThe Daytripper: And finally, for dinner, head to the Alamo Street Eat Bar and dine at one of San Antonio’s newest food trucks.

4. Beethoven Maennerchor Halle

7.7
422 Pereida St (at S. Alamo), San Antonio, TX
Beer Garden · King William · 22 tips and reviews

The DaytripperThe Daytripper: Head to the Beethoven Maennerchor, a German beer garden and singing club that’s been around since 1867! Most don’t think of the Germans when they think of San Antonio, but this will change your mind.

Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum is one of The Daytripper's San Antonio.

5. Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum

8.1
116 Blue Star (S. Alamo), San Antonio, TX
Art Gallery · King William · 10 tips and reviews

The DaytripperThe Daytripper: If you’re looking for something to see in Southtown, head to the Blue Star Art Complex and check out the contemporary art at the Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is one of The Daytripper's San Antonio.

6. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

7.7
6701 San Jose Dr (@ Mission Trail), San Antonio, TX
National Park · Harlandale · 3 tips and reviews

The DaytripperThe Daytripper: So, everybody knows about the Alamo. But, those that want to head further south can visit the other 4 missions of San Antonio inside of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

Ghost Tracks is one of The Daytripper's San Antonio.

7. Ghost Tracks

6.8
2902 Shane Rd (Villamain Rd), San Antonio, TX
Historic and Protected Site · 14 tips and reviews

The DaytripperThe Daytripper: Park about 50 feet before the tracks on Shane Rd., put the car in neutral and turn off the engine. Let off the brakes and be amazed as you travel up hill over the tracks.

HemisView B-Cycle Station is one of The Daytripper's San Antonio.

8. HemisView B-Cycle Station

212 Labor Street, San Antonio, TX
Bike Rental · 2 tips and reviews

The DaytripperThe Daytripper: If you’re looking for a way to navigate all of this, hop on a B cycle – San Antonio’s bike share program. A simple fee gets you a bike all day with multiple stations all over the city.