I Just Got Back from...
San Antonio, Texas. The home of the Alamo is also the seventh-most populous city in the United States. I’ve heard so much about San Antonio after one of my best friends moved there a few years ago, so I decided to make a surprise trip recently to visit him and see this part of the Lone Star State. If you’re planning to visit, be sure to:
Explore Pearl: The original Pearl Brewery had a long history in Texas, dating to 1883, and at one time was the largest brewery in the state. Years after the brewery closed, its twenty-three acres became a bustling district of restaurants, shops, vast outdoor spaces, and more. Stay at Hotel Emma, a nineteenth-century brewhouse that was transformed into a spectacular riverfront hotel, with references to the origins of the building throughout. And even if you don’t lay your head there, have a craft cocktail inside a banquette built in a massive fermentation tank at the gorgeous Sternewirth tavern and club. From there, go out and explore the district: Shop for gifts to take home at the vibrant Feliz Modern, or do happy hour at chef Steve McHugh’s restaurant Cured—the fried quail legs drizzled in local honey are a must.
Wander the River Walk: The San Antonio River Walk, the largest urban ecosystem in the country, is a fifteen-mile riverside walking path lined with shops, restaurants, and hotels. It’s a serene way to explore the city by foot, though you can also board the river barge for a relaxing cruise down the waterway. Be sure to stop by the Public Art Garden and dine riverside at Domingo Restaurant.
Shop and see art at Market Square: The largest Mexican market outside of Mexico is a bustling part of the city, with more than a hundred shops, live music, and occasional folklórico dance performances. Have a Tex-Mex lunch at Mi Tierra, where you’ll likely hear mariachi bands playing tableside, and finish your visit at Centro de Artes. This modern art gallery features a number of rotating local and regional exhibits, all showcasing art that helps tell the Latino experience in both South Texas and the United States.
Originally seen in Due South by Garden & Gun- see original here.
