The San Antonio Edition
Make the most of your stay in San Antonio with our insider’s guide to navigating the neighborhood. Our monthly Staff Picks highlight local area attractions and events, letting you in on our favorite places to eat, drink, shop, and explore.
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Cool Down with a Gourmet Paleta at Paleteria San Antonio
July 28
San Antonio summers call for more than the pat on the back you get from a slushy, so follow the locals’ lead and cool off with a sweet treat from Paleteria San Antonio.
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Made in San Antonio
February 03
For more than a century, the natural beauty and historic landmarks of San Antonio have made the city a favorite destination for the film industry, and many directors have used the city's iconic landmarks and attractions to highlight some of their best scenes. Check out the list of movies and their SA locales here.
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A Terrific View at TOA
January 06
Standing tall in the heart of downtown San Antonia, the Tower of the Americas offers visitors a stunning view of the city, in a variety of ways. Built in 1968 for the World’s Fair honoring the Alamo City’s 250th anniversary, this 750-foot structure provides breathtaking views from the Observation Deck.
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El Mercado: A Unique Shopping Experience
December 02
For a genuine immersive shopping experience, take in the sights, sounds, flavors, and charm of old Mexico at Market Square. Famous as the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico, the square offers more than 100 shops and stalls, all of them locally owned and stretching over three blocks of an outdoor plaza.
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A Ballet for All Ages
November 04
San Antonio is blessed to have a rich and varied calendar of cultural events and festive holiday activities year-round. And, where children are concerned, the city is also fortunate to have such cultural arts institutions as the Children's Ballet of San Antonio in our midst.
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Come Meet Our Ghosts
October 07
Did you know that San Antonio is considered one of the most haunted cities in America? Since our city is more than 300 years old, it’s only natural it has an abundance of “spirited” activity...
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Some Enchanted Evening
September 02
Do you love magic? Do the words “Presto” and “Abracadabra” produce a strange longing to see bunnies pulled from top hats? Is Harry Houdini’s portrait hanging on your wall?
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Go Underground at the Caverns
August 05
San Antonio features many famous attractions and landmarks, but Natural Bridge Caverns is ideal if you’re looking for an unusual and family-friendly place for sight-seeing.
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Starry, Starry Nights
July 01
Whether you’re a budding stargazer, an amateur astrologer, or don’t know the Lyrids from the Leonids, San Antonio’s Scobee Planetarium presents a variety of programs and activities for every interest and level of education.
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Three of Our Favorite SA Landmarks
June 03
San Antonio is a city rich in history with a fascinating multicultural heritage. Having just recently celebrated their Tricentennial last year, it’s only natural that a city of such an impressive age would boast more than a few landmarks and historic places of interest.
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Practical and Purposeful: San Pedro Creek Culture Park
April 01
It’s come a long way from an unsightly drainage ditch to eco-friendly triumph, but the San Pedro Creek Culture Park has surpassed all expectations.
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A San Antonio Historic Jewel
March 04
San Antonio boasts some of the state’s most interesting places to see, and many of these are also historic treasures.
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In the Alamo City, the Play’s the Thing
February 01
San Antonio is a city that embraces an abundant and diverse array of arts and culture, and the theater is not neglected.
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Where to “Park” in San Antonio
January 07
San Antonio offers our visitors so much to do that it’s often difficult to make a selection.
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Viva El Mercado
December 03
As one of San Antonio’s most renowned attractions, El Mercado consistently draws crowds of tourists and locals alike.
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San Antonio Owned, Sourced, and Brewed
November 05
“Livin La Vida Lager,” “Round About Midnight,” “
MALTerial Girl,” and “Who’s Got The Juice Now?” are only a few of the unique craft brew selections of one of San Antonio’s newest (two years old this month) and most interesting breweries. -
San Antonio’s Most Haunted
October 01
San Antonio has long enjoyed a reputation for being one of the most haunted cities in America, but some places here are more famous than others when it comes to ghostly goings-on.
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Toilet Seats, Grottos, Pigs, and Roller Coasters
September 03
Fabulous, family-friendly fun is never seasonal here in San Antonio – we’ve got more terrific attractions and events than you can shake a stick at, and four of them are listed here.
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The Remaking of The Alamo
August 06
An iconic landmark that played an integral part in the founding of San Antonio, and is still a central element in the City’s identity, The Alamo is currently undergoing preservation/renovation work.
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An Historic Celebration: The San Antonio Tri-Centennial
July 03
Come to San Antonio for a special tri-centennial celebration of our city’s 300-year history.
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The Legacy of Texan James Avery
June 04
Beautiful gemstones, silver, and gold, combined with quality craftsmanship and distinctive design.
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A Magnificent Japanese Tea Garden
May 08
Originally an abandoned limestone rock quarry, the San Antonio Japanese Tea Garden is a brilliant example of repurposing design.
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Ranger Creek: San Antonio’s Own “Brewstillery”
April 02
There are breweries and there are distilleries, but seldom are the two combined, at least not until the past few years.
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A San Antonio Treasure: The McNay Art Museum
March 05
Glorious paintings, photographs, sculptures, and more await you at San Antonio’s famed McNay Art Museum.
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San Antonio’s “Wings” Won First Best Picture Award
February 06
Even some cinephiles are unaware that the 1927 Oscar-winning film “Wings” was filmed right here in San Antonio.
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Call of the Wild: The Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
January 08
Did you know that each zebra’s stripes are as unique as fingerprints are to people?
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The American Venice: San Antonio’s Own River Walk
December 04
An oasis winding peacefully through the center of a modern urban setting, the San Antonio River Walk was once described by columnist Ernie Pyle as “The American Venice.”
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The Eagle Has Landed – At the San Antonio Zoo
November 07
This year it is bald eagles, not turkeys, which are the focus of the folks at the San Antonio Zoo.
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The American Cowboy’s Legacy Continues at the Briscoe Western Art Museum
October 02
The iconic man of the west who sat tall in the saddle as he roamed the countryside became a folk hero throughout the entire country, but the real American cowboy originated in Texas.
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Four Ways You Can Help Victims of Hurricane Harvey
September 05
The devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey are being felt across the region, the state, the nation, and the world.
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August is Groovy: A Psychedelic Summer and Bat Flights
August 07
The McNay Art Museum is proud to present “Groovy: A Psychedelic Summer” through August 27th.
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Celebrating Our Nation's History
July 01
This Independence Day, the air will be filled with the smell of hot dogs and hamburgers sizzling on grills, blaring horns and crashing cymbals will accompany bands marching to the sounds of Sousa, and a dazzling array of fireworks will illuminate night skies nationwide as we come together to celebrate our most American holiday.
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Give Dad the Gift of Flight
June 10
This year, forget the ties, the after-shave, and the campy boxers, and give Dad something he'll remember for years to come.
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Celebrate Craft Brew Week with Local Brews
May 01
Every May, the culture and community of craft brews and brewers are celebrated with American Craft Beer Week.
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Fiesta San Antonio
April 03
The enticing smell of sizzling fajitas, bands marching with military precision, extravagantly decorated floats, colorful confetti bursting from cascarones, and a mix of music from mariachi to jazz make up only a small part of Fiesta San Antonio.
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Shamrocking It in San Antonio
March 06
Join us from March 17th-19th for the Murphy’s St. Patrick’s Day River Parade & Festival.
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An Exciting Mix of Cocktails and Games
January 05
This month, the City of San Antonio is hosting an interesting combination of events that cater to both gamers and cocktail enthusiasts.