Matt's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Timed entry tickets are needed for going into the building itself but the grounds, history panel and bookshop are explored free of charge. There are always tours going on. Stop by the Menger Hotel to find its historic bar, Rough Rider displays and find restrooms (as long as you stop by the bar).
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Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaTimed entry tickets are needed for going into the building itself but the grounds, history panel and bookshop are explored free of charge. There are always tours going on. Stop by the Menger Hotel to find its historic bar, Rough Rider displays and find restrooms (as long as you stop by the bar).
Charthouse revolving restaurant is worth a visit for the views
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Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdCharthouse revolving restaurant is worth a visit for the views
Where San Antonio started as a continuously settled community. Beautiful grounds and informative free tours. Pick up a bicycle rental and explore the other missions to the south on the Mission Reach section of the River Walk.
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Mission San Jose
6701 San Jose DrWhere San Antonio started as a continuously settled community. Beautiful grounds and informative free tours. Pick up a bicycle rental and explore the other missions to the south on the Mission Reach section of the River Walk.
Not just the location of the Tower but regular festivals, downtown paid parking garage, and a relaxing coffeeshop at Commonwealth during the day and good pizza and drinks at Dough at night.
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Hemisfair
Not just the location of the Tower but regular festivals, downtown paid parking garage, and a relaxing coffeeshop at Commonwealth during the day and good pizza and drinks at Dough at night.
This is the best free street parking to explore the downtown River Walk, Hemisphere Park, and the historic neighborhood it’s named after. Lots of good restaurants and bars nearby.
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King William Park
This is the best free street parking to explore the downtown River Walk, Hemisphere Park, and the historic neighborhood it’s named after. Lots of good restaurants and bars nearby.
Hidden gem, must be seen to be believed, beautiful. Adjacent to the San Antonio Zoo and Brackenridge Park, and the Witte Museum.
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Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StHidden gem, must be seen to be believed, beautiful. Adjacent to the San Antonio Zoo and Brackenridge Park, and the Witte Museum.
Food scene
Southtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa StLa Focaccia Italian Grill
800 S Alamo StGus's World Famous Fried Chicken
812 South Alamo StreetFrancis Bogside
1170 S St Mary's StLa Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo StAuthentic European bistro
Fav lunch spot - sandwiches, soups, salads, and pizza slices - indoor and outdoor seating - next to King William Park.
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Station Cafe
108 King William StFav lunch spot - sandwiches, soups, salads, and pizza slices - indoor and outdoor seating - next to King William Park.
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StSimple food and drink - Great place to watch the big game with an enthusiastic crowd!
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The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StSimple food and drink - Great place to watch the big game with an enthusiastic crowd!
About a 20-minute walk from the house. Great for brunch along the River Walk.
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The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther StAbout a 20-minute walk from the house. Great for brunch along the River Walk.
Coffee
Poetic Republic Coffee Company
2330 S Presa StFriendly baristas and great work space
Another great coffee shop and work space, along the River Walk Mission Reach
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Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo StAnother great coffee shop and work space, along the River Walk Mission Reach
Great coffee and work space - love the barista and staff - on the way to and from the airport. Adjacent to a YMCA if you’re a member.
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Summer Moon Coffee Bar
3233 N St Mary's StGreat coffee and work space - love the barista and staff - on the way to and from the airport. Adjacent to a YMCA if you’re a member.
Lovely outdoor area under the shade trees - good workspace or just relax.
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CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery Hemisfair
611 Hemisfair BlvdLovely outdoor area under the shade trees - good workspace or just relax.