![]() ![]() ![]() Mary’s Street to Mission Road to get to the first of four San Antonio Missions south of the city. Mission ConcepcionPhoto credit: PhotoFires / 15. Hemisfair’s crown jewel is the Tower of the Americas, a 750-foot-tall observation tower and restaurant that provides spectacular views of the Alamo City. The original location of the 1968 World’s Fair is now a vibrant parks district with three public parks, the convention center, local businesses, and residences. You’ll find four excellent restaurants here: Fig Tree Restaurant, Guadalajara Grill (ask for the chef’s specials, and Willy’s Sexy Coffee flamed tableside), and La Villita Cafe. I always find something unique at La Villita, an artists’ and business district housing over 25 shops and galleries showcasing local handmade gifts, custom jewelry, pottery, and imported Mexican folk art. Be sure to stop in at Mi Tierra Cafe and Bakery, with its ample selection of classic Tex-Mex dishes, baked goods, strolling Mariachi musicians, and Christmas lights year-round. This historic market square is made up of a three-block outdoor plaza lined with dozens of specialty shops and restaurants. El MercadoĮl Mercado, the largest Mexican market in the United States, is several blocks west of the Downtown River Walk at 514 W Commerce Street. You’ll also find an 18-hole golf course the San Antonio Zoo and Education Center the Japanese Tea Garden with its waterfall, pagoda, and cafe and the Witt Museum.Ībout half a mile from the downtown section of the River Walk is the colorful El Mercado, or the Historic Market Square.Photo credit: f11photo / 10. It’s best to drive to Brackenridge Park, where you can spend the day with the trails, sports, picnic areas, and train rides. If you opt for the river taxi, you’ll be dropped off along the river and will get to ride through the lock system. There are also bike-share stations located all along the route, or you can get a river taxi ticket for the day. Pro Tip: From the downtown River Walk, you can walk approximately 2 miles to The Pearl. Find great shopping at The Sporting District, Bike World, and The Twig Book Shop. Plus, eat at The Bottling Department, San Antonio’s first food hall. You’ll also find fantastic eateries such as Johnny Hernandez La Gloria Restaurant, the Culinary Institute’s Savor Restaurant, and The Boiler House Texas Grill and Wine Garden. The 22-acre Pearl Brewery site on the east bank is the headquarters for Hotel Emma, with its restaurant, Supper, the year-round Pearl Farmers Market, and The San Antonio Culinary Institute of America. A street-level stairway leads into the jaws of a giant jaguar head, with steps leading down to a picnic area, thatched-roof palapa, benches, and recessed lighting. The GrottoĬarlos Cortes created a concrete grotto with cave-like walls with craggy faces, splashing waterfalls, and winding passageways with stalagmites and stalactites. The Grotto can be found between the Camden and Newell Street bridges.Photo credit: Bill Perry / 3. ![]()
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