What to Do in San Antonio

What to Do Downtown

The extended downtown area is full of entertainment and cultural exploration opportunities. Great neighborhoods include:

• Hemisfair: Surrounds the south end of the convention center. Food, playgrounds, and the Mexican Cultural Institute. 
• Southtown: Walking distance, shop, eat and explore.
• The Pearl District: Food, music, and lots of shopping. Check out the interior of Hotel Emma, built into the original Pearl Brewery, an architectural wonder.

What to Do Beyond Downtown

• Visit the Texas Hill Country, State Parks, or the Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Austin.
• Check out nearby historic towns like Seguin, Gruene, New Braunfels, Kerrville, and Fredericksburg.

Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion

San Antonio's heritage is broader than you might imagine: Hispanic, "cowboy," and even German culture influence our city. The Riverwalk is a highlight for sure, but also how our earliest area residents help build the city.

• San Antonio is part of a nationwide initiative: Compassionate San Antonio
  (CompassionateUSA is a collaboration between the San Antonio Peace Center, Alamo Colleges District, and the City of San Antonio)
• Instituto de Mexico (Mexican Cultural Institute) is part of the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighting Mexican art and the cultural exchange between our nations. 

For the Foodie

Endless food experiences await you in San Antonio from traditional Tex-Mex to global French, Mediterranean, and Italian dishes. Here are a few favorites of friends and family. 

• The Historic Pearl District features over 2 dozen restaurants and is home to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA)'s San Antonio campus. 
• Looking for Mexican or Tex-Mex? Try La Margarita; Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia; Rosarios; La Gloria, La Fruteria, or Casa Hernan. Or, stop by The Mercado for multiple options in the food court.
• In the mood for something else? Check out Mon Chou Chou (French), Ladino (Mediterranean), Allora (Coastal Italian), Best Quality Daughter (Asian American), Cured (for amazing charcuterie), Savor CIA (wood grilled meats), Pharm Table (a plant-forward apothecary kitchen), or Il Forno (wood-fired pizza)

Get in the Sun

Texas in March is warm and lovely. You may want to get out and stretch your legs and explore parks or other local attractions:

• Brackenridge Park, Kiddie Park and the San Antonio Zoo
• Hardberger Park & the Land Bridge
• Friedrich Wilderness Park

More Fun for the Whole Family

Making your trip a family affair? These local attractions are always kid favorites.

• Morgan’s Wonderland- World’s First Accessible Theme Park
• Six Flags Fiesta Texas
• SeaWorld
• Schlitterbahn New Braunfels