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There’s no place like home

A local’s guide to the perfect day in San Antonio
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Get ready to zip around San Antonio like a pro. | Photo by City of San Antonio
Do you have a friend visiting the Alamo City and want to show them the best of what San Antonio has to offer? Well, that’s what we’re here for. With input from our readers and personal recommendations, we curated a full day itinerary that’ll maximize your time in our city.

Morning:

Start your morning off with a unique local brunch spot, Coffee + Culture. Need a wake up call? Grab a mimosa and chow down on a plate of chilaquiles featuring refried beans, homemade corn tortillas, green tomatillo salsa, crema fresca, queso fresco, onions, and your choice of protein.

Oh, you still want a cup of coffee? No problem, head on over to What’s Brewing Coffee Company — San Antonio’s longest running coffee roaster. Once you get your coffee in hand, play a game of pinball (or two), the machines cost 25 cents.

Coffee

The Chilaquiles is a must-try from this spot.

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Photo by Coffee + Culture

Afternoon:

Are you in a movie mood? Not only is there candy + drinks, but here in San Antonio we have Santikos Theaters. Yes, that is a brag. The local theater chain offers a variety of experiences at its cinemas like bowling, arcades, specialty drinks, quick-service foods, and even laser tag.

Evening:

A pre-dinner stroll along Confluence Park is serene during sunset. Once your candy has settled, it’s time for dinner and our recommendation? Dough Pizzeria. Nestled in Hemisfair sits this local Neapolitan-style pizza place serving up a delicious Margherita Pizza. The Southern Italian atmosphere, drinks, and food are superb.

Dough Pizzeria

Grab a slice (or two) from Dough Pizzeria Napoletana.

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Photo by Taza de Vida

After your food has settled, we think this would be the perfect opportunity to take a walk through one of San Antonio’s newest parks — Civic Park. Visit the Springs and check out the virtual QR codes on the trees to read about San Antonio locals and their legacies.

Pro tip: Don’t forget about the downtown parking situation.
Asked

What kind of travel do you hope to do more of in 2024?
A. Roadtripping
B. Adventure (Backpacking, skydiving, scuba diving, etc.)
C. Cruising
D. Ecotourism
E. Family vacations
F. Luxury trips
G. Sports tourism
H. Other
Let us know
Events
Friday, Jan. 12
  • Snappy Hour | Friday, Jan. 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Digital Pro Lab, 10103 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio | Free | Bring your camera, lenses, film, and prints for this networking event with local photographers.
  • Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular | Friday, Jan. 12 | 8-10 p.m. | Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $19-$115 | Experience this rock band’s music with a laser + light show featuring their original master recordings.
  • Emo Nite | Friday, Jan. 12 | 9 p.m. | Paper Tiger, 2410 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | $20 | Don’t forget the mascara and jam out to a night of classic emo hits.
Saturday, Jan. 13
  • Grab N Go: Wild & Wonderful Words | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 9-11 a.m. | Children’s Nature Play Area, 8400 NW Military Highway, San Antonio | Free | Grab a free kit while supplies last and explore Phil Hardberger Park.
  • Citrus Sampling Stroll | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 2-5 p.m. | Central Market, 4821 Broadway, San Antonio | Free | Taste your way through the store with samples of Coriander Lime Pork Chops, Pink Lemonade Cake, Citrus Spring Rolls, and more.
  • Broadway Rave | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 9 p.m. | The Rock Box, 1223 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $15-$20 | Gather your friends for a night of dance and Broadway hits.
Sunday, Jan. 14
  • Brick Sunday Market | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 12-5 p.m. | Brick at Blue Star, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio | Free | Sip on a mimosa as you shop from local artist vendors.
  • STEAM Sunday: Find Your Bearings | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 1:30 p.m. | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio | $6-$8 | Explore this family-friendly workshop featuring activities including the science of navigation and math.
  • Monster Jam | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 3:00 p.m. | Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio | $22-$125 | See monster truck favorites like Grave Digger stomp + crush other cars.
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News Notes
Civic
  • The City of San Antonio released its schedule for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 15. City Hall and most municipal offices will close for the day including libraries, community centers, and some pet adoption centers. Pro tip: Monday’s waste collection will be collected on Tuesday.
Weather
  • The arctic cold front is ahead of schedule and temperatures are estimated to drop as early as the morning of Sunday, Jan. 14. A hard freeze is now expected beginning Monday morning, Jan. 15, through Wednesday morning, Jan. 17. Make sure you are prepared with our guide. (KSAT 12)
Development
  • Finally. A new H-E-B location is coming to the city’s Northwest side near UTSA. According to a filing, the new 116,760-sqft grocery store will cost $20 million to build. Construction is set to begin in July 2024 with an estimated completion in July 2025.
Cause
  • The San Antonio Food Bank is seeking volunteers for its Mission San Juan Farm Harvest Event on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m at 9101 Graf Rd. Participants will harvest broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and more. Come dressed in comfortable clothes and rubber boots.
Announced
  • The 2024 Good Food Awards Finalists were announced, and four products from the Alamo City — selected from over 1,700 entries — topped the blind taste test + passed a screening for category-specific sustainability standards. Give it up for Texas Black Gold Garlic, Brushfire Farms, Humble House, and Taste Elevated.
Opening
  • Fried chicken sandwich anyone? Freight Fried Chicken is opening tomorrow inside the Food Hall at Bottling Department in the Pearl. Its hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday + Saturday.
State
  • The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a 2023 climate disaster report, detailing the average annual temperature was 2.4 degrees above the 20th century average, with Texas seeing its warmest year on record. San Antonio did break its record for most 100-degree days in a year. We definitely felt it.
Finance
  • 2024’s “it card” is here. Not only does it offer a $200 bonus, but also unlimited 1.5% cash back and 0% intro APR until 2025. (Oh, and did we mention the annual fee? No — because there isn’t one.) Learn more + apply.*
Health
  • Anxiety can make every day a challenge. Connect with a therapist on BetterHelp + take the first step towards a calmer mind. Save 25% with BetterHelp’s New Year offer.*
Transit

🎟️ Tickets please

Learn about VIA’s proposed Advanced Rapid Transit Silver Line
VIA ART
See the Advanced Rapid Transit project in motion. | Renders provided by VIA Metropolitan Transit
The VIA Transit Authority is hosting three Community Conversation sessions about its proposed Advanced Rapid Transit (ART) Silver Line project for locals to share their perspective and input. First, let’s catch you up to speed on what the project is and how residents will be affected. All aboard.

What is ART?

In 2020, voters approved the redistribution of funding from an existing one-eighth-cent sales tax that invests in workforce training to public transit programs + projects (such as the ART Green Line) beginning in 2026. The Advanced Rapid Transit proposal details a faster, more efficient method of transporting people throughout the East and Westside’s of San Antonio.

Here are some key features and benefits of the ART Silver Line:
  • Creates a route between Our Lady of the Lake University to the Frost Bank Center
  • Service every 10 minutes on weekdays + 15 minutes on weekends
  • Dedicated bus lanes with traffic lights
  • Safer pedestrian + cyclist corridor
Learn about its Community Conversations
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Answered

Have you participated in the San Antonio MLK March?

MLK March San Antonio

The San Antonio MLK March in 2023.

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Photo by the City of San Antonio

Earlier this week we asked if you have participated in San Antonio’s MLK March, here’s what you said: 57.6% of you have, 24.2% haven’t, and 18.2% have yet to participate but want to. Reminder: The MLK March is on Monday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m.
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Today’s edition by:
Nicholas
From the editor
Yes, you can sit with us. Anyone else going to see “Mean Girls” this weekend before the big freeze? Just a reminder, it’s a musical film, based off of the Broadway play which is based off the original movie. Oh, and make sure to wear pink. So fetch.
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