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Museums
The DoSeum is a great spot to take the kids! It's right down the street from us and the kids will have a blast with all of the interactive activities.
328 locals recommend
The DoSeum
2800 BroadwayThe DoSeum is a great spot to take the kids! It's right down the street from us and the kids will have a blast with all of the interactive activities.
The McNay Art Museum is a modern art museum which is beautiful in itself, however the grounds are absolutely magical. The McNay offers free admission on Thursdays from 4p-9p!
346 locals recommend
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveThe McNay Art Museum is a modern art museum which is beautiful in itself, however the grounds are absolutely magical. The McNay offers free admission on Thursdays from 4p-9p!
Ruby City is San Antonio's newest contemporary art museum! Trust me, it's a must go!! The building itself is an architectural masterpiece. Admission is always free!
21 locals recommend
Ruby City
150 Camp StRuby City is San Antonio's newest contemporary art museum! Trust me, it's a must go!! The building itself is an architectural masterpiece. Admission is always free!
Food scene
The Pearl Brewery is right down the street off of Broadway! The Pearl is a historic brewery complex that has plenty to offer from coffee shops, stores, restaurants and even a splash pad for kids. Make sure to check-out their weekly activities. During the Summer they offer free music events on the lawn on Wednesday evenings.
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyThe Pearl Brewery is right down the street off of Broadway! The Pearl is a historic brewery complex that has plenty to offer from coffee shops, stores, restaurants and even a splash pad for kids. Make sure to check-out their weekly activities. During the Summer they offer free music events on the lawn on Wednesday evenings.
Local Coffee
24175 W I-10Bird Bakery
5912 BroadwaySoutherleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E Grayson StSupper
136 E Grayson StDown On Grayson
303 East Grayson StreetThis is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in San Antonio. Make sure to book a reservation. Little fun fact, it has a rooftop bar that is only open to the Fairmount Hotel guests and Nonna guests.
27 locals recommend
NONNA Osteria
401 S Alamo StThis is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in San Antonio. Make sure to book a reservation. Little fun fact, it has a rooftop bar that is only open to the Fairmount Hotel guests and Nonna guests.
Great TexMex food, order a Chispa, but be careful because it's not your traditional margarita.
40 locals recommend
Soluna
7959 BroadwayGreat TexMex food, order a Chispa, but be careful because it's not your traditional margarita.
MUST GO! Shake Shack is right down the street on Broadway. Great BBQ spot-the Pig Pen bar is right next to it and it's kid friendly!
67 locals recommend
Smoke Shack BBQ + Southern Kitchen
3714 BroadwayMUST GO! Shake Shack is right down the street on Broadway. Great BBQ spot-the Pig Pen bar is right next to it and it's kid friendly!
You can't go wrong with La Fonda on Main! Make sure to book a reservation because it gets packed! Especially on Sundays!
154 locals recommend
La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main AveYou can't go wrong with La Fonda on Main! Make sure to book a reservation because it gets packed! Especially on Sundays!
Mi Tierra is open 365 days a year, 24/7! I kid you not. If you're looking for a late night bite and the ultimate TexMex experience, swing by Mi Tierra and grab a margarita and be prepared to listen to Mariachis.
231 locals recommend
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowMi Tierra is open 365 days a year, 24/7! I kid you not. If you're looking for a late night bite and the ultimate TexMex experience, swing by Mi Tierra and grab a margarita and be prepared to listen to Mariachis.
Bars
The Sternewirth is the bar inside the Hotel Emma which is an absolute must!
49 locals recommend
Sternewirth
136 E Grayson StThe Sternewirth is the bar inside the Hotel Emma which is an absolute must!
Sightseeing
Must visit the Japanese Tea Gardens, especially if it's nice out!
338 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StMust visit the Japanese Tea Gardens, especially if it's nice out!
Parks
Brackenridge Park is a great place to take the kids, or go for a run, walk your dog, etc.
208 locals recommend
Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StBrackenridge Park is a great place to take the kids, or go for a run, walk your dog, etc.