Today I will be sharing a travel experience that me and my husband just had for our one year(of marriage) anniversary! We decided on San Antonio Texas, supposedly a romantic vacation. All of these suggestions are walking distance from the famous Riverwalk that San Antonio is known for. Also prices and estimations are included if you are on a budget! I will tell you all the tips and advice I can give from where to stay, what to do, and where to eat.
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Pictured from left to right: Horse carriage rides($50), The Alamo(FREE), and The Villita(Historic Village)
1. Where to stay:
First of all, We stayed at the Red Roof Inn that was close to the Riverwalk, which was the main attraction why we wanted to visit San Antonio. The Hotel was an overall average rating. It is a couple blocks from the Riverwalk so you have to walk a little ways. Hotels like the Mariott were right on the Riverwalk if you're okay with upping your price. The Red Roof itself worked beautifully for me and my hubby because it was only a place to sleep at night since we spent our days exploring. However, here are some pro's and con's:Pro's: Walking distance from alot of attractions, To-Go Breakfast(FREE), Pool, microwave and mini fridge, very great price to stay! Con's: No counter space in bathrooms, more like a hospital bathroom with no tub, not the cleanest.
2. What to do:
It can get overwhelming all the things that you can do! In the Hotel we stayed they had many pamphlets and guides to attractions that had coupons as well. There is also a information place close to the mall, Riverwalk, and Alamo that gives FREE maps and the same pamphlets, etc. We decided to choose what we were doing day by day. However, I would strongly urge you before you do anything, is go to the Riverwalk and take the River Barge Ride. They cost $8 a adult person and are 35 minutes with a tour guide and everything. These rides are romantic at night but also very informational day or night. You will be able to see restaurants, attractions and sites that you can visit after your tour.
Next a great place to visit is the Tower of the Americas(coupon in pamphlets). You get to go 750 feet above ground level and see San Antonio in a whole new way. A neat indoor ride, complete with moving seats gives you an informational, fun look at the city as well. The tickets are $11 a person.
Another great thing to do and see is the San Fernando Cathedral. It is the oldest operating cathedral in the USA and boy is it breathtaking! FREE Admission and Donations welcome. This is a little walking distance from the Riverwalk and the Alamo.
Even further distance would be the actual Market in the Historic Downtown of San Antonio. It is a ways from the Riverwalk and Alamo and a little further than the Cathedral but totally worth the walk! Or taxi ride is you prefer. You experience the culture and can find some great things to take back home with you. Not to mention right on the corner of the Market place is the new Latino Art Gallery that is FREE Admission and totally neat! You could leave a message on the wall and record a video of you're experience, not to mention the awesome art.
Where to eat:
We ate so much great food but really found some golden gems on our journey. We wanted to try local places or popular choices from locals as well. The Rainforest Cafe' is an experience all in itself. You feel you are in a jungle and the ceiling and walls are covered in moss and plants and all complete with mechanical animals that come on every 10 minutes. There are more Rainforest Cafe's in different places so if you haven't yet it is a must try!
Some good choices for lunch would be Jerry's Hot Dogs. It was the neatest little place and you will never experience a hot dog so good! And then the La Villita Cafe' is simply in the La Villita(Village) that can be accessed from the Riverwalk or by passing from the road way. It has neat shops and places as well as a theater where cultural shows are performed and danced in the evenings.
Last but not least Maria Mia is a great place for Mexican, Lucciano was by far our favorite right in the mall alongside the Riverwalk, that is Italian. If you want fancy or just pizza go here its ahhhhhmzing! And then the Lone Star we loved as well. It served a mean hamburger and is locally owned and operated so the food was delicious!!!
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We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to San Antonio and are already wanting to revisit. It can get overwhelming of all the choices of restraunts, attractions, etc. but whatever you do will be amazing and fun! We also went to Six Flags Fiesta Texas which is a 30 minute drive from the hotel we were at. Let me tell you, totally worth it. I don't think I've had so much fun in one day! Consider going if you are in the neighborhood you won't regret it!
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