Elizabeth's Guidebook
Food scene
San Antonio is famous for Tex Mex . There are many, many Mexican restaurants.
H-E-B plus!
1150 TX-1604 LoopChili's Grill & Bar
8590 FM78la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe Northwoods
18030 U.S. Hwy 281 NFish City Grill
18130 San Pedro AveStarbucks
3830 N Loop 1604 ELas Palapas
11860 Blanco RdAlamo Cafe
14250 San Pedro AveWillie's Grill & Icehouse
8739 TX-151Zio's Italian Kitchen
18030 San Pedro AvePearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyChester's Hamburgers
9980 I-10Taste of Asia
300 W Bitters RdGreat Asian food. Vegan food!
Chris Madrids
1900 Blanco RdChuy's
8438 TX-151Texas Roadhouse
6616 W Loop 1604 NSaltgrass Steak House
11812 Bandera RdSightseeing
Alamo
Famous must see place. Located downtown by riverwalk and must see places.
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrCouple fun, family fun
Gruene has boutiques, family owned restaurants snd Gruene Hall for dancing and Live Music . About 30 minutes away. Right outside New Braunfuls
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Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdGruene has boutiques, family owned restaurants snd Gruene Hall for dancing and Live Music . About 30 minutes away. Right outside New Braunfuls
Witte muzej
3801 BroadwayRiver walk has restaurants , bars and entertainment. On the weekends, if you want to eat their most restaurants take reservations.
The “ river barge “ is a fun way to hear about history and see the river walk.
During the Holidays, it is lit up with thousands of lights. Groups carol on the river walk.
* Handicapped access is limited. The walk is self can be crowded and pushing a wheelchair , stroller or walker is difficult. Ground is not even.
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San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkRiver walk has restaurants , bars and entertainment. On the weekends, if you want to eat their most restaurants take reservations.
The “ river barge “ is a fun way to hear about history and see the river walk.
During the Holidays, it is lit up with thousands of lights. Groups carol on the river walk.
* Handicapped access is limited. The walk is self can be crowded and pushing a wheelchair , stroller or walker is difficult. Ground is not even.
Zoološki vrt u San Antoniju
3903 N St Mary's StSan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose DrLots of great restaurants here also. On Saturdays , there are often “ market days”. You can also go down to the river from here. This portion of the river has art work.
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Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyLots of great restaurants here also. On Saturdays , there are often “ market days”. You can also go down to the river from here. This portion of the river has art work.
Pro rodeo in nearby Bulverde. They have a pro rodeo and a dance with live music every Saturday June - October! Great Fun ! You get to see up close action. The dance is family friendly. There is also a great Steak House! Highly recommended ! We love going.
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Tejas Rodeo, Steakhouse and Saloon
401 Obst RdPro rodeo in nearby Bulverde. They have a pro rodeo and a dance with live music every Saturday June - October! Great Fun ! You get to see up close action. The dance is family friendly. There is also a great Steak House! Highly recommended ! We love going.
Southtown
Povijesno umjetničko selo La Villita
418 Villita StClose to San Antonio Zoo. Free. Great place to walk and take pictures.
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Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StClose to San Antonio Zoo. Free. Great place to walk and take pictures.
Shopping
The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyNorth Star Mall
7400 San Pedro AveAbout 45 minutes away ; has all of the outlets . Very large be prepared to walk.
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San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35About 45 minutes away ; has all of the outlets . Very large be prepared to walk.
Fairly close, nice landscaping and many favorite shopping places including : Target, Hobby Lobby and more !
TPC Parkway
TPC ParkwayFairly close, nice landscaping and many favorite shopping places including : Target, Hobby Lobby and more !
Northwoods Shopping Center Phase II
San Pedro AvenueParks
Quiet park 2 blocks from the house. Walking / Bike trails. Lots of nature.
In our neighborhood.. 2 blocks away. Walking/ bike trails. Basketball, tennis courts and softball available. Plentiful wildlife.
Oakhaven Park
16400 Parkstone BlvdIn our neighborhood.. 2 blocks away. Walking/ bike trails. Basketball, tennis courts and softball available. Plentiful wildlife.
Great park for walking trails and bike trails. A short 10 minute drive.
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McAllister Park
13102 Jones Maltsberger RdGreat park for walking trails and bike trails. A short 10 minute drive.
Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StAmusement Park
Morgan’s Wonderland is a theme park for ALL. Guests with “ Special Needs” are welcomed free. An all access park! Also great for young children, elderly! Elizabeth has volunteered here.
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Morgan's Wonderland
5223 David Edwards DrMorgan’s Wonderland is a theme park for ALL. Guests with “ Special Needs” are welcomed free. An all access park! Also great for young children, elderly! Elizabeth has volunteered here.
It can get crowded. We go in early morning or late afternoon/ early evening. Bring water. If possible get discount tickets prior to going. They do have a drop off at gate.
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10It can get crowded. We go in early morning or late afternoon/ early evening. Bring water. If possible get discount tickets prior to going. They do have a drop off at gate.
ZDT's Amusement Park
301 W Kingsbury StShort Drive. Affordable. Fun
This is the original water park. Rated as one of the best in the United States. The evenings they give a half price discount.
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Vodeni park Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AveThis is the original water park. Rated as one of the best in the United States. The evenings they give a half price discount.
We love Sea World. The water park is now separate charge. Well worth going to visit. I love watching the penguins , watching the sharks in the aquarium and ,feeding the dolphins!
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SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrWe love Sea World. The water park is now separate charge. Well worth going to visit. I love watching the penguins , watching the sharks in the aquarium and ,feeding the dolphins!
Night life
Fun bar that often has 80’s 90’s music. Place for dancing. You will see 20 somethings dancing along with 50 somethings.
Brass Monkey
2702 N St Mary's StFun place! Often has 80’s nights. Does get crowded.
Although a restaurant with great burgers, they often have bands on the week ends.
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Sam's Burger Joint
330 E Grayson StAlthough a restaurant with great burgers, they often have bands on the week ends.
Howl at the Moon San Antonio
On the river walk . Piano Bar
Fun bar along river walk . Irish snacks and live music !
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Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
200 S Alamo StFun bar along river walk . Irish snacks and live music !
Coffee
Great Coffee ! Drive through !
Mudslingers Drive-Thru Coffee
2404 Thousand Oaks DriveDrive through only. Great coffee !
Thousand Oaks Drive
Thousand Oaks DriveBrand New Dunkin’ Donuts. Great coffee and specials
Curator Coffee
2923 Thousand Oaks DrArt place. Fun , intersecting coffee shop .