Stay on track with your New Year’s resolution in San Antonio

These local picks offer ways to save money, stay active, and spend time with the people who matter most.

Aerial shot of the downtown San Antonio skyline.

Consider this a San Antonioan’s guide to New Year’s resolutions.

Photo by Lalo Garcia

According to WalletHub, San Antonio ranks No. 88 on its list of best cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions. Challenge accepted.

Still thinking about goals for the year, even if formal resolutions aren’t your thing? We’re taking a look at some of the most common ones and offering a few local tips to help stay on track.

Spend less money

Plans don’t have to come with a price tag. San Antonio has many no-cost activities around town, from select museums and landmarks to parks and hiking trails. When it’s time to eat, there are plenty of local spots where $10 goes a long way.

Stay active

San Antonio is full of ways to keep moving, and this list of local gyms covers everything from weightlifting and personal training to dancing and boxing. Other options include pickleball, yoga, and run clubs that make it easy to move at your own pace.

Spend more time with family

These 30+ kid-friendly spots around town offer something for San Antonioans of all ages. You can also keep an eye on our events calendar to track major events, many of which are family-friendly.

Strengthen friendships

Spending more time with friends usually starts with putting something on the calendar. That could mean meeting up for brunch or happy hour, shopping at local vintage stores, or booking a tee time.

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