Josseline and Kimmyu’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful lush garden that's great for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Instagramable location, bring your camera!
It's also Free to enter with plenty of parking spaces at entrance. To avoid crowds, go on weekdays!
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Сад Japanese Tea Garden
3853 N St Mary's StBeautiful lush garden that's great for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Instagramable location, bring your camera!
It's also Free to enter with plenty of parking spaces at entrance. To avoid crowds, go on weekdays!
A historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Roman Catholic missionaries. It's a historical site but it also serves as a shrine and memorial to those who died during the Battle of the Alamo.
Tips:
-Check latest opening times and dates online before you visit. For the Alamo, we recommend visiting either around opening time or later in the day.
-We recommend getting an audioguide or taking a guided tour when visiting The Alamo to get the most out of your visit.
-If you are interested in a tour of The Alamo, be sure to book any guided tours in advance of your trip to ensure you get a tour during your visit.
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The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaA historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Roman Catholic missionaries. It's a historical site but it also serves as a shrine and memorial to those who died during the Battle of the Alamo.
Tips:
-Check latest opening times and dates online before you visit. For the Alamo, we recommend visiting either around opening time or later in the day.
-We recommend getting an audioguide or taking a guided tour when visiting The Alamo to get the most out of your visit.
-If you are interested in a tour of The Alamo, be sure to book any guided tours in advance of your trip to ensure you get a tour during your visit.
The San Antonio River Walk is a city park that winds and loops under bridges as two parallel sidewalks lined with restaurants and shops. 15 miles long and flows through about 5 miles of downtown SA.
It connects to these major tourist areas
Rivercenter Mall
Texas Cavaliers' River Parade
Esquire Tavern
Confucius Wishing Lanterns
Pearl Brewery
Arneson River Theatre
Aztec on the River
Tips:
-Purchase your Riverwalk boat tour online
-Go around 5 or 6 o'clock to avoid heat of the day
-Bikes are not allowed on the walkway, however, there are bikes available to rent and ride on the outskirts of the area. We highly recommend renting and riding around.
-Texas is HOT! Bring a hat, water and sunblock!
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Набережная Сан-Антонио
610 River WalkThe San Antonio River Walk is a city park that winds and loops under bridges as two parallel sidewalks lined with restaurants and shops. 15 miles long and flows through about 5 miles of downtown SA.
It connects to these major tourist areas
Rivercenter Mall
Texas Cavaliers' River Parade
Esquire Tavern
Confucius Wishing Lanterns
Pearl Brewery
Arneson River Theatre
Aztec on the River
Tips:
-Purchase your Riverwalk boat tour online
-Go around 5 or 6 o'clock to avoid heat of the day
-Bikes are not allowed on the walkway, however, there are bikes available to rent and ride on the outskirts of the area. We highly recommend renting and riding around.
-Texas is HOT! Bring a hat, water and sunblock!
The San Antonio Museum of Art is an art museum in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA. With a collection spanning 5,000 years of global culture, SAMA is the only encyclopedic museum of fine art in South Texas.
Tip: if you're a student, you get a discount. Bring your student Id with you. Entrance fee for adults is $14. Parking available across the street. There is lots to see! Make sure to eat prior to arriving and also wear comfortable shoes to walk in.
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Музей искусств Сан-Антонио
200 W Jones AveThe San Antonio Museum of Art is an art museum in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA. With a collection spanning 5,000 years of global culture, SAMA is the only encyclopedic museum of fine art in South Texas.
Tip: if you're a student, you get a discount. Bring your student Id with you. Entrance fee for adults is $14. Parking available across the street. There is lots to see! Make sure to eat prior to arriving and also wear comfortable shoes to walk in.
Food scene
Delicious burgers and fries! Servings are decent and priced reasonably. Strong drinks! Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Tip:
-Order their parmesan fries.
-Vegetarian/Vegan options. Option to swap in the Impossible patty with any of their burgers. Llano Poblano burger is my favorite (spicy).
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
17623 La Cantera PkwyDelicious burgers and fries! Servings are decent and priced reasonably. Strong drinks! Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Tip:
-Order their parmesan fries.
-Vegetarian/Vegan options. Option to swap in the Impossible patty with any of their burgers. Llano Poblano burger is my favorite (spicy).
Our favorite sushi spot! Perfect for sushi lovers. Tons of fresh sushi/sashimi options along with other hot meals like fried rice and noodles. Super affordable and quick service!
Wasabi
9921 Interstate 10Our favorite sushi spot! Perfect for sushi lovers. Tons of fresh sushi/sashimi options along with other hot meals like fried rice and noodles. Super affordable and quick service!
You can't go wrong with tacos in TX! We recently found this spot and it has quickly become one of our favorites. It's right by the house and perfect for a quick bite!
Vegan/veggie options available.
Tip:
Go hungry!
Fusion Street Tacos
4938 Windsor HillYou can't go wrong with tacos in TX! We recently found this spot and it has quickly become one of our favorites. It's right by the house and perfect for a quick bite!
Vegan/veggie options available.
Tip:
Go hungry!
Authentic mediterranean food at a decent price. Great bang for your buck!
Tip:
Come hungry :)
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Pasha Mediterranean Grill Selma
15069 Interstate 35Authentic mediterranean food at a decent price. Great bang for your buck!
Tip:
Come hungry :)
Cambodian Food that comforts and heals the soul! Golden Wat serves up noodle and rice dishes for take-out or delivery. The place is gorgeous! Has outside seating. Affordable prices!
Golden Wat Noodle House
111 Kings CourtCambodian Food that comforts and heals the soul! Golden Wat serves up noodle and rice dishes for take-out or delivery. The place is gorgeous! Has outside seating. Affordable prices!
Delicious vegan/vegetarian meals and desserts. Everything is good!
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Green Vegetarian Cuisine
255 East Basse RoadDelicious vegan/vegetarian meals and desserts. Everything is good!
100% Plant Based fast food restaurant. Wow! Best Vegan burger I've had so far. A must try while you're in town!
Favorite burger is the Ranchero, it comes with fried onion rings...yum!
Tip:
Ask for sauces. They have a whole bunch (all vegan) available that are all delicious!
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Earth Burger
818 I- 410 Access Rd100% Plant Based fast food restaurant. Wow! Best Vegan burger I've had so far. A must try while you're in town!
Favorite burger is the Ranchero, it comes with fried onion rings...yum!
Tip:
Ask for sauces. They have a whole bunch (all vegan) available that are all delicious!
We know good Thai food and if you love it as much as we do, you MUST go here! Chang beer, pad thai, all the curries you can think of, they have it all :).
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Tong's Thai Restaurant
1146 Austin HwyWe know good Thai food and if you love it as much as we do, you MUST go here! Chang beer, pad thai, all the curries you can think of, they have it all :).
Amazing Canadian restaurant with the best brunch! Good music, Lots of parking and no wait.
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Eggspectation
402 N Loop 1604 WAmazing Canadian restaurant with the best brunch! Good music, Lots of parking and no wait.
My favorite places to shop
An open air regional mall that's perfect for shopping on a beautiful day. I love this mall because there are so many stores to shop at and the property is beautifully decorated and clean. 2 floors, and 194 stores. It's a shoppers heaven!
Tip:
There's lots of parking available. If you don't find a spot in one parking lot, drive around to different areas to find one.
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Торговый район The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyAn open air regional mall that's perfect for shopping on a beautiful day. I love this mall because there are so many stores to shop at and the property is beautifully decorated and clean. 2 floors, and 194 stores. It's a shoppers heaven!
Tip:
There's lots of parking available. If you don't find a spot in one parking lot, drive around to different areas to find one.
The Alamo Quarry Market is an open-air shopping and dining complex. We come here for the Nike store, whole foods, and trader joes.
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Alamo Quarry Market
255 E Basse RdThe Alamo Quarry Market is an open-air shopping and dining complex. We come here for the Nike store, whole foods, and trader joes.
Outdoor Shopping, eating, and entertainment area. Some of my favorite stores here are T.J. Maxx, Micheal's, and World Market.
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The Rim
17703 La Cantera ParkwayOutdoor Shopping, eating, and entertainment area. Some of my favorite stores here are T.J. Maxx, Micheal's, and World Market.
Popular Outlet location in San Marcos with many stores to choose from. It's 54 minutes from the house but totally worth the drive. You'll find great deals for name brands here.
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San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35Popular Outlet location in San Marcos with many stores to choose from. It's 54 minutes from the house but totally worth the drive. You'll find great deals for name brands here.
City/town information
Great parks, river access, many hike and bike trails, swimming holes, good food and fun events! It's only an hour and a half drive from the house and a cool city to visit if you have time.
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Austin
Great parks, river access, many hike and bike trails, swimming holes, good food and fun events! It's only an hour and a half drive from the house and a cool city to visit if you have time.
Night life
Spot with classic & modern Middle Eastern fare, 100+ hookah flavors, belly dancers & patio seating. Good vibe and authentic feel. Food is fantastic!
Naara Cafe and Hookah
9329 Wurzbach RdSpot with classic & modern Middle Eastern fare, 100+ hookah flavors, belly dancers & patio seating. Good vibe and authentic feel. Food is fantastic!
We went to one show here to see Micheal Yo. Host was funny and show was amazing. They typically have well known comedians perform here. Drinks are strong. I'd recommend checking out a show if you're looking for a good laugh!
Tip:
Get there early so you can get a good seat.
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Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
618 Northwest Loop 410We went to one show here to see Micheal Yo. Host was funny and show was amazing. They typically have well known comedians perform here. Drinks are strong. I'd recommend checking out a show if you're looking for a good laugh!
Tip:
Get there early so you can get a good seat.
Dimly lit, cozy live music venue with cocktails, dancing & eclectic acts from Americana to funk. We came here on a salsa night and although we don't know how to dance it, we had a great time. Drinks were strong and band was lively, highly recommend!
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LUNA
6740 San Pedro AveDimly lit, cozy live music venue with cocktails, dancing & eclectic acts from Americana to funk. We came here on a salsa night and although we don't know how to dance it, we had a great time. Drinks were strong and band was lively, highly recommend!
50-ft. landmark with an observation deck, revolving eatery, stationary bar & a 4D adventure ride. Revolving eatery allows you to get a view of the entire city in the sky. Super romantic especially at night!
Tip:
Make a reservation if you're planning to eat here. No reservations needed if you're just grabbing drinks at the bar.
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Башня Америки
739 E César E. Chávez Blvd50-ft. landmark with an observation deck, revolving eatery, stationary bar & a 4D adventure ride. Revolving eatery allows you to get a view of the entire city in the sky. Super romantic especially at night!
Tip:
Make a reservation if you're planning to eat here. No reservations needed if you're just grabbing drinks at the bar.
Health & Fitness
Excellent yoga classes! You must reserve online. It's $10 minimum donation a class.
Black Swan Yoga San Antonio
914 E Elmira StExcellent yoga classes! You must reserve online. It's $10 minimum donation a class.
A good cycling class requires a good cycling teacher. This place always delivers amazing classes with knowledgeable and motivating teachers. Book online for $15 a class.
Amor Cycling Studio
8418 BroadwayA good cycling class requires a good cycling teacher. This place always delivers amazing classes with knowledgeable and motivating teachers. Book online for $15 a class.
Beautiful place to hike with a view at the top of the rock. 1-2 hour hike long!
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Enchanted Rock Summit
Beautiful place to hike with a view at the top of the rock. 1-2 hour hike long!
Many trails to choose from!
Tip:
Reservations must be made on the website prior to arriving. $6 per car.
Go in the morning to avoid crowds and hot sun!
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Государственный природный заповедник Каньон правительства
12861 Galm RdMany trails to choose from!
Tip:
Reservations must be made on the website prior to arriving. $6 per car.
Go in the morning to avoid crowds and hot sun!
Paved trails that turn unpaved. Several trails divided by intensity level.
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Парк Фредрич-Уайлдернесс
21395 Milsa DrPaved trails that turn unpaved. Several trails divided by intensity level.
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