How to Spend 24 Hours in San Antonio

My husband and I went on a mini Southern road trip (with no kids)! We spent some time in Waco, San Antonio, and New Orleans.

Free 1 Day San Antonio Itinerary at the bottom of this post!

Here are some things to do and places to eat in San Antonio, Texas:

Things to Do:

1. Walk the River Walk

I enjoyed walking the River Walk in the early morning before it got crowded.

Any Miss Congeniality fans out there? They filmed some of the movie along the River Walk at the Arneson River Theater pictured below!

Below picture shows the Arneson River Theater in the distance and the entrance to La Villita (shopping area).

2. Japanese Tea Garden

The Japanese Tea Garden was so beautiful. And the best part.. it’s free!

It is located on the north side of San Antonio.

Here is a link to more info from San Antonio Parks & Rec.

3. Alamo

This is a very short walk from the River Walk. Definitely a must see!

4. Shop in La Villita

La Villita is full of artisan shops covering 1 square block in downtown San Antonio right off the River Walk.

You can climb the steps right next to the Arneson Theater.

They also have little plaques on some of the shops/buildings with some history (see pic below)!

5. Boat tour

Take a tour of the River Walk by boat!

Here is a link to GO RIO narrated boat tours. It costs around $14 for adults.

Places to Eat & Drink:

• Domingo – for Dinner, try the enchiladas! and a local beer! Be sure to make reservations!

• La Panaderia – A must for breakfast! Try the cruffin (croissant muffin, pictured below), tres leches croissant, concha, & more. So many beautiful pastries to choose from! And the breakfast sandwich was delish!

• The Esquire Tavern (right on the River Walk) – for lunch, dinner, or just drinks!

• Little Rhein Prost Haus (right on the River Walk) – for lunch, dinner, or just beer & pretzels!

• Bier Garten Riverwalk – for beer and giant pretzels!

Where to Stay:

We stayed at the Hampton Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk. We enjoyed our stay here and location was great as it was right on the Riverwalk!

Free 1 Day Itinerary:

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