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There is always something going on in the Alamo City. Whether you have friends and family visiting for the summer or you’re a San Antonian who has run out of places to explore, here are 21 local gems and things to do in the 210.
Eat and drink
- Hang out in the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood and grab a burger + margarita from Chris Madrid’s.
- Grab a That’s So Fetch drink with your dog at The Dog Co. Icehouse.
- Sip an Iced Horchata Latte and take a selfie at Early Bird Coffee.
- Enjoy a drink and Bavarian Pretzel Charcuterie Board at the veteran-owned, Longtab Brewing Company.
- Try a plate of Bistec Street Tacos at Taquitos on West Ave.
Family-friendly
- Attend a free movie screening around town.
- Cool off with a Mangonada from Aloha Shaved Ice.
- Hang out with Timothy the Hippo at the San Antonio Zoo.
- Visit the Phil Collins Collection at the new Ralston Family Collections Center at The Alamo.
- Catch “The Saga”, a light show projected on the San Fernando Cathedral at Main Plaza.
For the adults
- Listen to live music + learn how to two-step at Thirsty Horse.
- Grab a drink during happy hour at 30+ spots using our guide.
- Sing the night away at Dad’s Karoke.
- Get a resort pass to enjoy a luxurious pool day at one of our local hotels.
- Spend a morning at the Historic Pearl’s Farmers Market on Saturdays + Sundays.
Relax poolside at the Thompson Hotel.
Photo by ResortPass
San Antonio staples
- Take a tour of the San Antonio Missions Historical Park on the city’s South Side.
- Check out the Pavilion of Gwangju at Gilbert Denman Estate Park.
- Attend Locals Day at the San Antonio Museum of Art on Tuesdays.
- Catch a Spurs game at the Frost Bank Center.
- Cruise down the San Antonio River with Go Rio Cruises.
- Enjoy $2 Tuesdays with the San Antonio Missions Baseball team at Nelson Wolff Stadium.
Do you have a local activity you like to do? Let us know.