Guidebook for San Antonio
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Sightseeing
Dedicated in 1755, Mission Concepción appears very much as it did over two centuries ago. It stands proudly as the oldest unrestored stone church in America. In its heyday, colorful geometric designs covered its surface, but the patterns have long since faded or been worn away. However, original frescos are still visible in several of the rooms. https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/concepcion.htm
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Misión Concepción
807 Mission RdDedicated in 1755, Mission Concepción appears very much as it did over two centuries ago. It stands proudly as the oldest unrestored stone church in America. In its heyday, colorful geometric designs covered its surface, but the patterns have long since faded or been worn away. However, original frescos are still visible in several of the rooms. https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/concepcion.htm
Known as the "Queen of the Missions", this is the largest of the missions and was almost fully restored to its original design in the 1930s by the WPA (Works Projects Administration). Spanish missions were not churches, but communities with the church the focus. Mission San José captures a transitional moment in history, frozen in time. https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/sanjose.htm
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Mission San Jose
6701 San Jose DrKnown as the "Queen of the Missions", this is the largest of the missions and was almost fully restored to its original design in the 1930s by the WPA (Works Projects Administration). Spanish missions were not churches, but communities with the church the focus. Mission San José captures a transitional moment in history, frozen in time. https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/sanjose.htm
This was the first mission in Texas, founded in 1690 as San Francisco de los Tejas near present-day Weches, Texas. In 1731, the mission was transferred to the San Antonio River area and renamed Mission San Francisco de la Espada. A friary was built in 1745, and the church was completed in 1756. https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/espada.htm
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Misión Espada
10040 Espada RdThis was the first mission in Texas, founded in 1690 as San Francisco de los Tejas near present-day Weches, Texas. In 1731, the mission was transferred to the San Antonio River area and renamed Mission San Francisco de la Espada. A friary was built in 1745, and the church was completed in 1756. https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/espada.htm
Originally founded in 1716 in eastern Texas, Mission San Juan was transferred in 1731 to its present location. In 1756, the stone church, a friary, and a granary were completed. A larger church was begun, but was abandoned when half complete, the result of population decline. https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/sanjuan.htm
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Mission San Juan station
Originally founded in 1716 in eastern Texas, Mission San Juan was transferred in 1731 to its present location. In 1756, the stone church, a friary, and a granary were completed. A larger church was begun, but was abandoned when half complete, the result of population decline. https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/sanjuan.htm
The King William Historic District is located south of downtown and bounded by Durango, South St. Mary’s, Eagleland and the San Antonio River. The district encompasses land that was once irrigated farm land belonging to the Mission San Antonio de Valero, commonly known as the Alamo. When the mission was secularized in 1793, the lands were divided among the resident Indian families from the mission or sold at public auction. In the 1860s the area was subdivided into lots and laid out with the present streets.
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King William
The King William Historic District is located south of downtown and bounded by Durango, South St. Mary’s, Eagleland and the San Antonio River. The district encompasses land that was once irrigated farm land belonging to the Mission San Antonio de Valero, commonly known as the Alamo. When the mission was secularized in 1793, the lands were divided among the resident Indian families from the mission or sold at public auction. In the 1860s the area was subdivided into lots and laid out with the present streets.
The Alamo Mission in San Antonio, commonly called The Alamo and originally known as the Misión San Antonio de Valero, is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Roman Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio, Texas, United States. https://www.thealamo.org/
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El Álamo
300 Alamo PlazaThe Alamo Mission in San Antonio, commonly called The Alamo and originally known as the Misión San Antonio de Valero, is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Roman Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio, Texas, United States. https://www.thealamo.org/
Great Views of the City! Great Happy Hour, Restaurant and observation deck!!
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Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdGreat Views of the City! Great Happy Hour, Restaurant and observation deck!!
Pearl, located north of downtown San Antonio, provides a unique experience as a top culinary and cultural destination. The mixed-use space features retail, dining, picturesque green spaces, a riverside amphitheater, and the third campus of The Culinary Institute of America. As a former brewery operating from 1883 to 2001, Pearl reflects a vivid past while embracing the future with environmentally sustainable buildings mixed with historic architecture. https://atpearl.com/about
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Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyPearl, located north of downtown San Antonio, provides a unique experience as a top culinary and cultural destination. The mixed-use space features retail, dining, picturesque green spaces, a riverside amphitheater, and the third campus of The Culinary Institute of America. As a former brewery operating from 1883 to 2001, Pearl reflects a vivid past while embracing the future with environmentally sustainable buildings mixed with historic architecture. https://atpearl.com/about
San Fernando Cathedral also called the Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria and Guadalupe is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church located in downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA, facing the city's Main Plaza. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the seat of its archbishop. https://www.sfcathedral.org/
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San Fernando Cathedral
115 Main PlazaSan Fernando Cathedral also called the Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria and Guadalupe is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church located in downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA, facing the city's Main Plaza. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the seat of its archbishop. https://www.sfcathedral.org/
Top Must-Do For Your Out-Of-Town Guests
“San Antonio | The Saga” at Main Plaza
We love the Alamo, but we have a new favorite stop on our tourist to-dos—actually, for everyone’s to-dos. See the San Fernando Cathedral like never before during this 24-minute show by French artist Xavier De Richemont, in which lights projected onto the cathedral tell the story of San Antonio from its beginning to today. Crowds have gathered four nights a week since its debut in June for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Show times are 9, 9:30 and 10 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
115 N. Main Ave., 210-225-9800, mainplaza.org
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San Antonio - The Saga
115 N Main AveTop Must-Do For Your Out-Of-Town Guests
“San Antonio | The Saga” at Main Plaza
We love the Alamo, but we have a new favorite stop on our tourist to-dos—actually, for everyone’s to-dos. See the San Fernando Cathedral like never before during this 24-minute show by French artist Xavier De Richemont, in which lights projected onto the cathedral tell the story of San Antonio from its beginning to today. Crowds have gathered four nights a week since its debut in June for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Show times are 9, 9:30 and 10 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
115 N. Main Ave., 210-225-9800, mainplaza.org
With a fleet of eco-friendly electric river boats in vibrant colors inspired by Mexican folk art, GO RIO offers an unforgettable experience of the San Antonio River Walk that reflects the sights, wonders and culture of a unique American city.
Guests can take narrated or specialty river cruises, chartered excursions or catch a ride on our GO RIO river shuttle from downtown to the Museum Reach to experience the Soul of San Antonio. https://www.goriocruises.com/
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GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises
809 River Walk StWith a fleet of eco-friendly electric river boats in vibrant colors inspired by Mexican folk art, GO RIO offers an unforgettable experience of the San Antonio River Walk that reflects the sights, wonders and culture of a unique American city.
Guests can take narrated or specialty river cruises, chartered excursions or catch a ride on our GO RIO river shuttle from downtown to the Museum Reach to experience the Soul of San Antonio. https://www.goriocruises.com/
Your tour route starts in Alamo Plaza - immediately giving you the fantastic 'double decker' view of the beautiful Alamo - and then heads off in to the River Walk district and historic neighborhoods....
We head north over the River Walk to The Pearl, Spanish Governor's Palace, Cathedral, Theater District, Tower of the Americas, Mexican Market Square, King William Historic District and much much more. https://www.citysightseeingsanantonio.com/pages/faqs
City Sightseeing San Antonio 111 Alamo Plaza Office
111 Alamo PlazaYour tour route starts in Alamo Plaza - immediately giving you the fantastic 'double decker' view of the beautiful Alamo - and then heads off in to the River Walk district and historic neighborhoods....
We head north over the River Walk to The Pearl, Spanish Governor's Palace, Cathedral, Theater District, Tower of the Americas, Mexican Market Square, King William Historic District and much much more. https://www.citysightseeingsanantonio.com/pages/faqs
Shopping
The Shops at Rivercenter is a shopping mall located in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States along the city's River Walk. It is anchored by Macy's, H&M, as well as a 38-story, 1,001-room Marriott hotel. The mall was purchased in 2005 by Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation. http://www.shoprivercenter.com/
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Tiendas en Rivercenter
849 E Commerce StThe Shops at Rivercenter is a shopping mall located in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States along the city's River Walk. It is anchored by Macy's, H&M, as well as a 38-story, 1,001-room Marriott hotel. The mall was purchased in 2005 by Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation. http://www.shoprivercenter.com/
Market Square is a three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops, and restaurants in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Market Square is the largest Mexican market in the United States. The "El Mercado" section has 32 specialty shops and the "Farmer's Market Plaza" section has 80. https://www.marketsquaresa.com/
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Market Square Lot
612 W Commerce StMarket Square is a three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops, and restaurants in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Market Square is the largest Mexican market in the United States. The "El Mercado" section has 32 specialty shops and the "Farmer's Market Plaza" section has 80. https://www.marketsquaresa.com/
La Villita, south of the River Walk in downtown San Antonio, was originally settled nearly 300 years ago as one of the city's first neighborhoods. In 1939, La Villita Historic Arts Village was established and the neighborhood was adapted into a center for teaching regional arts and crafts and to serve as an artists market. Today, nearly 30 shops and galleries offer distinct handcrafted items by artists from San Antonio and surrounding areas.
https://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/directory/la-villita-historic-arts-village1
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La Villita
La Villita, south of the River Walk in downtown San Antonio, was originally settled nearly 300 years ago as one of the city's first neighborhoods. In 1939, La Villita Historic Arts Village was established and the neighborhood was adapted into a center for teaching regional arts and crafts and to serve as an artists market. Today, nearly 30 shops and galleries offer distinct handcrafted items by artists from San Antonio and surrounding areas.
https://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/directory/la-villita-historic-arts-village1
Home to San Antonio’s longest-running contemporary art space, the complex also features a varied collection of arts venues, shops, and studios with ample opportunity to quench your hunger and thirst.
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Blue Star Coffee
Home to San Antonio’s longest-running contemporary art space, the complex also features a varied collection of arts venues, shops, and studios with ample opportunity to quench your hunger and thirst.
Museums
"GUEST FAVORITE"
Modern museum housing art & artifacts reflecting the history & culture of the American West.
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Museo de Arte Occidental Briscoe
210 W Market St"GUEST FAVORITE"
Modern museum housing art & artifacts reflecting the history & culture of the American West.
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. The Museum is housed in the historic former Lone Star Brewery on the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River Walk. https://www.samuseum.org/
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Museo de Arte de San Antonio
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. The Museum is housed in the historic former Lone Star Brewery on the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River Walk. https://www.samuseum.org/
The Witte Museum was established in 1926 and is located in Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas. It is dedicated to telling the stories of Texas, from prehistory to the present.https://www.wittemuseum.org/
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Museo Witte
3801 BroadwayThe Witte Museum was established in 1926 and is located in Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas. It is dedicated to telling the stories of Texas, from prehistory to the present.https://www.wittemuseum.org/
The McNay Art Museum, founded in 1954 in San Antonio, is the first modern art museum in the U.S. State of Texas. https://www.mcnayart.org
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Museo de Arte McNay
6000 N New Braunfels AveThe McNay Art Museum, founded in 1954 in San Antonio, is the first modern art museum in the U.S. State of Texas. https://www.mcnayart.org
Cultural heritage museum with history & art exhibits, the Dome Theater, plus festivals & events. http://www.texancultures.com/
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Institute of Texan Cultures
801 E César E. Chávez BlvdCultural heritage museum with history & art exhibits, the Dome Theater, plus festivals & events. http://www.texancultures.com/
Artpace is a non-profit contemporary art gallery located in San Antonio, Texas, United States, founded by Linda Pace. Artpace opened its doors in 1995, and focuses on the artistic process. https://artpace.org/
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Artpace
445 N Main AveArtpace is a non-profit contemporary art gallery located in San Antonio, Texas, United States, founded by Linda Pace. Artpace opened its doors in 1995, and focuses on the artistic process. https://artpace.org/
Blue Star Contemporary is a non-profit contemporary art institution located in San Antonio, Texas. It was established by a group of artists in 1986 after the success of the Blue Star Exhibition, a show featuring the work of local contemporary artists in the former Blue Star Ice and Cold Storage warehouse https://bluestarcontemporary.org/
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Blue Star Coffee
Blue Star Contemporary is a non-profit contemporary art institution located in San Antonio, Texas. It was established by a group of artists in 1986 after the success of the Blue Star Exhibition, a show featuring the work of local contemporary artists in the former Blue Star Ice and Cold Storage warehouse https://bluestarcontemporary.org/
Park
Scenic, 38-acre area with trails, a pond, roses & native plants, a glass conservatory & a cafe. https://www.sabot.org/
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Jardín Botánico de San Antonio
555 Funston PlScenic, 38-acre area with trails, a pond, roses & native plants, a glass conservatory & a cafe. https://www.sabot.org/
Spots for Drink in San Antonio
Inspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas. https://www.esquiretavern-sa.com/
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The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce StInspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas. https://www.esquiretavern-sa.com/
Live-music venue & restaurant offering refined Texan cuisine, craft cocktails & draft beer. https://jazztx.com/
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Jazz TX
312 Pearl PkwyLive-music venue & restaurant offering refined Texan cuisine, craft cocktails & draft beer. https://jazztx.com/
Dorcol Distilling Company
1902 S Flores StMoody, romantic hotel bar spotlighting inventive cocktails in a comfortable, loungey setting. https://havanasanantonio.com/restaurant-and-bar/havana-bar/
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Havana Bar
1015 Navarro StMoody, romantic hotel bar spotlighting inventive cocktails in a comfortable, loungey setting. https://havanasanantonio.com/restaurant-and-bar/havana-bar/
Swanky bar set in a historic cellar serving classic cocktails, craft beer, select wines & bar bites. https://www.thehotelemma.com/culinary/sternewirth/
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Sternewirth
136 E Grayson StSwanky bar set in a historic cellar serving classic cocktails, craft beer, select wines & bar bites. https://www.thehotelemma.com/culinary/sternewirth/
Your Barwalk is guaranteed to be unlike any tour you’ve ever experienced before https://www.thebarwalk.com/
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The Barwalk
317 Alamo PlazaYour Barwalk is guaranteed to be unlike any tour you’ve ever experienced before https://www.thebarwalk.com/
Traditional grub, import drafts, peanuts, piano entertainment & sing-alongs in a festive atmosphere. http://www.durtynellyspub.com/
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Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
200 S Alamo StTraditional grub, import drafts, peanuts, piano entertainment & sing-alongs in a festive atmosphere. http://www.durtynellyspub.com/
Chill sports brewpub offering handcrafted beers, charcuterie & cheese plates, plus TVs for games. https://www.kuenstlerbrewing.com/
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Künstler Brewing
302 E LachapelleChill sports brewpub offering handcrafted beers, charcuterie & cheese plates, plus TVs for games. https://www.kuenstlerbrewing.com/
"WE ARE HERE"
Nestled under a canopy of trees on the river’s edge, you will find a rare jewel that is the Inn on the Riverwalk. From a by-gone time, the Inn consists of three early 1900 homes featuring 13 luxury guest suites at the end of a quiet cull-de-sac in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Guests can follow a sidewalk along the river and be in the shopping, restaurant, and entertainment hub of the river walk within 10 minutes.
Inn on the Riverwalk
129 Woodward PlNestled under a canopy of trees on the river’s edge, you will find a rare jewel that is the Inn on the Riverwalk. From a by-gone time, the Inn consists of three early 1900 homes featuring 13 luxury guest suites at the end of a quiet cull-de-sac in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Guests can follow a sidewalk along the river and be in the shopping, restaurant, and entertainment hub of the river walk within 10 minutes.