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  • Restaurants

Heading to San Antonio on an empty stomach? Prepare to line it well courtesy of the best restaurants in San Antonio. The Alamo City is one of the most diverse places in Texas, serving up authentic eats in line with the heavyweights like Houston and Dallas. Looking for juicy Chinese char siu or desserts scooped straight out of Paris? You’ll find both in the Pearl District. Or how about Naples-style pizza? There’s a large pie waiting over on Blanco Road. Of course, it wouldn’t be Texas without some generously-portioned barbecue and Tex-Mex, and you’ll certainly find those all over the city. After hitting up all the best things to do in San Antonio including its colorful nightlife, you’re going to need the energy. Time to get your fork, chopsticks, and fingers fabulously wet: here are the best eats in San Antonio right now. Recommended: The best bars in San Antonio

  • Bars

We’ll tell you one thing about San Antonio: it gets very, very hot. So after a long day of exploring everything the city has to offer, you’re going to need a drink (and it’s going to need to be very, very cold).  Luckily for you, the city has bars a-plenty, from craft beer joints to classic dive bars (and much more). Here you’ll find seriously good happy hours, date night spots, and even a cocktail bar inside an art gallery. Here are the best bars in San Antonio right now.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in San Antonio🌮 The best restaurants in San Antonio🏛️ The best museums in San Antonio🏨 The best hotels in San Antonio This guide was updated by Texas-based writer James Wong. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Things to do

Fancy taking a boat trip to an art gallery, getting lost in fossil caverns, and strolling over a moonlit bridge? You’ve come to the right place. Once a day trip spot, San Antonio has since made a pretty big name for itself as a prime destination – a cultural hotspot with an innovative food scene, and more.  Whether you were drawn to the city for its fantastic annual Fiesta, Dia de los Muertos or even its Book Festival, there’s plenty to discover to extend your trip. San Antonio is home to districts full of character, street food and live music, and its cultural explosion many years ago made room for a buzzing arts and culture scene, with the San Antonio Museum of Art, McNay Art Museum and the DoSeum well worth checking out. It’s also known for its many parks and green spaces, boasting everything from botanical gardens to a Japanese Tea Garden, but it hasn’t lost its Tejano culture and Texan charm along the way. So whether you’re hopping over from Austin or here for the week, check out our full guide to the city. Enjoy, folks. RECOMMENDED: 🌮 The best restaurants in San Antonio🏛️ The best museums in San Antonio🍺 The best bars in San Antonio🏨 The best hotels in San Antonio👪 The best things to do with kids in San Antonio🛏️ The best Airbnbs in San Antonio

  • Museums

Museums might not be the first thing on your list when planning a trip to San Antonio. You’re probably thinking first of the parks, the River Walk, and the Alamo. But if museum hopping isn’t on your itinerary, you’re missing out: San Antonio is full of them.  Here you’ll find everything from must-see historical museums to modern art, as well as out-there exhibitions to immerse yourself in Texan history and culture. For a day out that will surprise and inspire you all at once, here is our list of the best museums in San Antonio right now.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in San Antonio🌮 The best restaurants in San Antonio🏨 The best hotels in San Antonio👪 The best things to do with kids in San Antonio This guide was updated by Texas-based writer James Wong. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Hotels

San Antonio isn’t just the best day (or weekend) trip to take from Austin anymore. It's a destination in its own right, filled with incredible cuisine, fun time bars, gorgeous hotels, fascinating historical structures, and much more. Time your visit for the annual fiesta celebration or the rodeo, and you’ll need a whole itinerary that requires some forward planning, especially when it comes to accommodation.  Here’s a tip; the bulk of tourist activity happens along the River Walk, and this is where you’ll want to be based. Luckily, there are lots of hotels primely positioned along or at least near it, along with resorts further afield where the point is to get away from the bustle. From right-on-the-water happening hangouts to charming boutiques by the Alamo to family-friendly spa resorts a short drive away, here are our favorite stays and the best hotels in San Antonio. Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

  • Things to do

It is no secret that San Antonio is filled with some of the best attractions in the Lone Star State. River City is one of Texas’s largest cities (the seventh-largest in the whole country by population, in fact), and it is also one of the most visited alongside Austin, Dallas, and Houston.  You’ll discover that many of San Antonio’s sites highlight the city’s colonial, Mexican and western history, and do so in fun and fascinating ways that’ll engage both kids and adults alike. History aside, River City also has excellent parks and outdoor recreational areas, quirky contemporary exhibits, and a colorful dining scene (we suggest plucking items from our best restaurant and bar guides and slotting them between attractions). There’s just so much going on—we’ve narrowed down the top attractions to prioritize in San Antonio, so you can spend less time researching and more time exploring. 

  • Travel

Attracting families, culture vultures and adventurous travelers alike, this major city in south-central Texas has a whole lot of character, with theatres, galleries and museums being just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to things to do in San Antonio. It’s a city that embraces and preserves its rich colonial and Mexican heritage, which you can experience while strolling through historic buildings and taking snaps of long-standing attractions and landmarks from The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission, to The Natural Bridge Caverns and the Venetian-style Riverwalk.   While you’re not being transported back in time by the architecture or taking advantage of its vibrant restaurant and bar scene, you can spend the rest of your visit relaxing by the outdoor fire pit, in the pool or on the balcony of your own private accommodation – courtesy of Airbnb. We’ve got a variety of options spread across the city, whether you’re looking to soak up the buzz of the center or get away from the action with a remote stay by Canyon Lake. These are the San Antonio Airbnbs you need to see.Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts, and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

  • Things to do
  • Festivals

Culture, art, and music are the three staples of any good San Antonio event. The city blends these ingredients in different ways: Catch a parade on land or on the water, dance to country or Tejano music, and stand in awe of contemporary art at a museum or a rodeo. The best events in San Antonio usually take place on the River Walk or at the Historic El Mercado, and there's a good chance you'll stumble upon a party, festival or attraction at either location on any day of the year. Attend any event on this list and you’ll quickly discover that San Antonio locals like to celebrate—big, loud, often, and with family and kids—because that’s the San Antonio way.  RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in San Antonio

  • Attractions
  • Parks and gardens

Of all the best things to do in San Antonio, hitting its glorious outdoor spaces, from parks to hiking trails, ranks high on the list. It may be a bold statement, but the park system here is arguably one of the most impressive in the nation. You’ll find one of the oldest parks in the US, sprawling green spaces with archeological sites, extensive water features, and plenty of amenities to boot. South Texas’ delicious weather means that the outdoors can be enjoyed year-round, whether that’s biking or running the trail on cool summer mornings, dragging out the mobile grill for a barbecue on warm spring afternoons, or treating the kids to a winter’s day of breezy fun under the sun. No matter if you’re looking for a secluded spot to destress or a chance for a swim, the best parks in San Antonio are at your service. RECOMMENDED: The best attractions in San Antonio 

  • Hotels

With its winding Riverwalk, the historic Alamo, warm weather and even warmer hospitality, San Antonio draws 26 million tourists every year. For visitors travelling on a shoestring, San Antonio doesn’t offer dirt-cheap hotels or hostels to crash in, so most of the hotels on this list aren’t as cheap as you may find in other areas. But the city is among the more affordable touristy American cities, with reasonable prices on food, museums and entertainment. These are the best hotels to look at when traveling on a budget, without sacrificing comfort and convenience.