09.03.2024

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5 places to find peace and quiet in San Antonio

SATXtoday: The Springs at Civic Park Hemisfair

The Spring at Civic Park gives off a relaxing, quiet ambiance as your stroll through the space in downtown San Antonio. | Photo by Drew Reinartz

San Antonio is a bustling city, and when tourist season hits or when the Spurs have a big win, it can get even noisier than usual. Based on research conducted by Earth.FM, the Alamo City is ranked the No. 57 loudest city in the US — but that doesn’t mean you can’t find some peace and quiet.

The study also found places where locals can escape noise pollution. To do this, researchers assessed 3,000+ parks and nature spaces across 245 cities with populations over 250,000 and assigned them “Quiet Scores.” The methodology considered:

Reviews of the attractions that include words like “quiet,” “peaceful,” or “tranquil”
The average visitor rating at each location
The attraction’s popularity and how that impacts its peacefulness

So, where can you go in San Antonio to find tranquility? Here are the five best spots to get some peace and quiet.

SATXtoday: Friedrich Wilderness Park — Explore the flora and fauna of one of San Antonio’s quietest places: Friedrich Wilderness Park.
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Photo by San Antonio Parks & Recreation

Friedrich Wilderness Park | Choose from one of 15 trails geared for all hiking levels. Plan ahead by bringing a water bottle and don’t forget the sunscreen.

Eisenhower Park | Hike up to the observation tower for a sprawling view of the South Texas Hill Country. The trails are a mix of paved, mulch, and gravel surfaces.

Hemisfair | Have a picnic at Civic Park near The Springs and then follow the paths to the Tower of the Americas to witness one of San Antonio’s most iconic landmarks.

San Antonio Botanical Garden | Stroll amongst the vibrant native fauna at this public garden. The tranquil space is open year-round.

San Antonio River | No, we’re not talking about the River Walk. Make your way to either the Museum Reach portion near the Pearl or the path down by the Blue Star Complex for quiet, scenic views.

Events

Tuesday, Sept. 3

Brain Battle Trivia | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Elsewhere | Cost of purchase | Bring your friends and grab a cold one while solving brain-teasing questions for prizes.
Tuesday Night Jazz | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 8-10 p.m. | Blue Star Brewing Company | Cost of purchase | Show up early to claim your spot for live music listening and enjoy a full food menu.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

Caribbean Soul Nights | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 5-8 p.m. | The Jerk Shack | Cost of purchase | Award-winning Chef Nicola Blaque is hosting a new dinner series featuring a curated Caribbean-inspired menu, live music from local artists, and fellowship.
“Cowboys and Dreamers” Listening Party | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Del Bravo Record Shop | Cost of purchase | Say “howdy” to fellow George Strait fans as y’all listen to his latest album and purchase copies + exclusive event posters.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Festival

San Antonio’s World Heritage Festival begins tomorrow. The five-day event runs through Sunday, Sept. 8 and celebrates San Antonio as one of the World Heritage Cities. See which events we’re excited to check out.

Announced

Six Flags Fiesta Texas is implementing a chaperone policy for its Fright Fest starting Saturday, Sept. 7. All guests 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by someone 21+ in order to enter or stay in the park after 5 p.m. This only applies to Fright Fest nights.

Drink

Gloria Jean’s Coffee is now open at 1110 Fredericksburg Rd. This Chicago-based coffee shop is serving up drinks ranging from hot coffee to lemonades, and features specialty curated staff drinks. Check out our recommendations from our recent visit.

Plan Ahead

The Sexology Institute is hosting a Queer Singles Mixer on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Let’s Be Honest. The 21+ event includes ice breakers, games + prizes, $1 drink specials, and free HIV testing courtesy of Alamo Area Resource Center. RSVP today.

Sports

Conner Weigman and Riley Leonard — which of these two quarterbacks will play the best this season? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas A&M Aggies with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Community

Have an opinion on traffic in the city? Now’s your chance to provide feedback on how to improve public transportation services by attending one of VIA Metropolitan’s upcoming community conversations.*

Finance

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor

I’m excited for the San Antonio World Heritage Festival that starts tomorrow. The Junior Ranger Day event at Mission San Juan on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. gives young San Antonians a chance to become a San Antonio Missions World Heritage Junior Ranger.

Fun fact: I used to work for the National Park Service as a Museum Specialist — luckily I didn’t have to wear the Ranger uniform.

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