Local Insights

Things to SEE, DO, EAT and DRINK

Recommendations from San Antonio Resident and Face to Face staff member, Ms. Barbara Iverson
SEE
* The Alamo – http://www.thealamo.org
* The Missions (National Park) – http://www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm easy access on the rented bikes that are all around downtown.
* Blue Star Art Gallery (Galleries, Restaurants and Shops) – http://bluestarartscomplex.com
* San Antonio Museum of Art – http://www.sanmuseum.org
* The McNay Art Institute – http://www.mcnayart.org
DO
* Market Square – Great Mexican Food and shops – http://www.getcreativesanantonio.com/exploresanantonio/marketsquare.aspx 
* The San Antonio SPURS – Nov 5 vs Atlanta Hawks, Nov 8 vs New Orleans http://www.nba.com/spurs/schedule
* San Antonio B Cycle – short term rentals from a variety of pick up and drop off locations https://sanantonio.bcycle.com 
* LaCantera – Outdoor shopping center – http://www.theshopsatlacantera.com 
EAT AND DRINK
* The Pearl District – LOTS of great restaurants and a few shops.  On the North side of the riverwalk. Beautiful walk from the Grand Hyatt. http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/texas/san-antonio/review-585378.html 
* The Riverwalk – TONS of restaurants, bars, can go on a riverboat ride or dinner cruise.  All kinds of places to eat…casual and fine dining. SHOW YOUR BADGE DISCOUNTSCLICK HERE
* “South Alamo” Area – lots of cool, trendy restaurants.  Nice area to walk, ride bikes, etc. http://www.texasmonthly.com/story/southtown-and-down