The Alley Cat’s Guidebook to San Antonio (in progress)

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The Alley Cat’s Guidebook to San Antonio (in progress)

Museums and Galleries

Explore San Antonio's rich museum and gallery scene.
On Time Magazine's first "Best Places in the World" list!
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Ruby City
150 Camp St
21 Einheimische empfehlen
On Time Magazine's first "Best Places in the World" list!
World class artist residency site with rotating exhibitions by regional, national and international artists.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Artpace
445 N Main Ave
26 Einheimische empfehlen
World class artist residency site with rotating exhibitions by regional, national and international artists.
Historic Spanish Colonial Missions--a World Heritage Site.
234 Einheimische empfehlen
San Antonio Missions (San Antonio Missions National Historical Park)
6701 San Jose Dr
234 Einheimische empfehlen
Historic Spanish Colonial Missions--a World Heritage Site.
World class museum with modernist masterpieces and contemporary art exhibitions in the enhanced mansion of Mrs. Marion Koogler McNay.
346 Einheimische empfehlen
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels Ave
346 Einheimische empfehlen
World class museum with modernist masterpieces and contemporary art exhibitions in the enhanced mansion of Mrs. Marion Koogler McNay.
Holdings include the 8,000-work Latin American Popular Art collection.
352 Einheimische empfehlen
San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA)
200 W Jones Ave
352 Einheimische empfehlen
Holdings include the 8,000-work Latin American Popular Art collection.
"Where Nature, Science and Culture meet!" Great for kids.
421 Einheimische empfehlen
Witte Museum
3801 Broadway
421 Einheimische empfehlen
"Where Nature, Science and Culture meet!" Great for kids.
Where kids rule!
328 Einheimische empfehlen
The DoSeum
2800 Broadway
328 Einheimische empfehlen
Where kids rule!
Intimate contemporary art space right in the neighborhood.
Sala Diaz
517 Stieren St
Intimate contemporary art space right in the neighborhood.
Intimate contemporary art space right in the neighborhood.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Presa House Gallery
725 S Presa St
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Intimate contemporary art space right in the neighborhood.
Filled with some of the city's best galleries, shops, restaurants and bars. Right on the River--great place to start a long stroll along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River.
Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
Filled with some of the city's best galleries, shops, restaurants and bars. Right on the River--great place to start a long stroll along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River.
The beginning of a community-based cultural museum
San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum ("say-CAM") @ La Villita
The beginning of a community-based cultural museum
Museum of western Texas art
59 Einheimische empfehlen
Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W Market St
59 Einheimische empfehlen
Museum of western Texas art

Sightseeing

Fantastic public space with native plants and pollinators galore!
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Confluence Park
310 W Mitchell St
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Fantastic public space with native plants and pollinators galore!
Fun family playground with great food options
65 Einheimische empfehlen
Yanaguana Garden
434 S Alamo St
65 Einheimische empfehlen
Fun family playground with great food options
Great public art pathway
10 Einheimische empfehlen
San Pedro Creek Culture Park
715 Camaron St
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Great public art pathway
Fantastical garden dedicated to a lost son
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Chris Park
111 Camp St
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Fantastical garden dedicated to a lost son
Excellent open spac, great walking paths
Hardberger Pk, San Antonio, TX 78231, USA
Excellent open spac, great walking paths

Tipps für Reisende

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Best Authentico Mexican Food

https://m.sacurrent.com/sanantonio/legitimate-mexican-restaurants-in-san-antonio-you-should-have-tried-by-now/Slideshow/23018458/23023258/?slide=21
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Lavaca and Friends

A website exploring the Alley Cat's neighborhoods and events https://lavaca-and-friends.com
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Where to find the best Margaritas!

https://m.sacurrent.com/sanantonio/where-to-find-the-best-margaritas-in-san-antonio/Slideshow/23060333
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The San Antonio free paper, The Current

https://m.sacurrent.com/
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Essential San Antonio Flea Markets

https://m.sacurrent.com/sanantonio/essential-flea-markets-to-visit-in-san-antonio/Slideshow/23067957
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Downtown Area Attractions

The Alamo Alamodome Arneson River Theater Artpace Aztec Theatre The Battle for Texas: The Experience Bexar Stage Improv Comedy Blue Star Arts Complex Briscoe Western Art Museum Carver Community Cultural Center Casa Navarro State Historic Site Charline McComb Empire Theatre Edward Steves Homestead Museum Hemisfair Park Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center Hotel Emma La Villita Historic Arts Village Lila Cockrell Theatre Lone Star Art District The Magicians Agency Theatre Magik Theatre Main Plaza Majestic Theatre Market Square Menger Hotel & Bar
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More Area Attractions

Mexican Cultural Institute Milam Park The Pearl River Walk Ruby City San Antonio Art League San Antonio Central Library San Antonio Museum of Art San Fernando Cathedral San Pedro Creek Culture Park Spanish Governor's Palace Southwest School of Art Sunset Station Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Tower of the Americas Travis Park Institute of Texan Cultures Villa Finale Yanaguana Garden
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Best Texas Swimming Holes in Driving Distance of San Antonio

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/07/12/10-texas-swimming-holes-you-should-visit-this-summer/?fbclid=IwAR2YDMQvdIGsj_9UijjHDUYaHPbPY3CNZE27a1X1vdwpnvaubGShMtikM6s
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Forbes on San Antonio!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jessicadupuy/2021/08/13/wine--dine-road-trip-san-antonio/?sh=1ac3a35d7bbb&ltclid=690b6be9-9789-445d-ad73-9916fae07a82&fbclid=IwAR28-1ePJqGA0rbnEPUiQSp7T93RiXG4r62jDFkjYYGPPOO-HjJ6r8_RyzA
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Beyond the Riverwalk…

https://m.sacurrent.com/ArtSlut/archives/2021/09/03/deep-culture-if-youre-new-to-san-antonio-these-locations-and-events-can-get-you-off-the-river-walk
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Eating in the City of Gastronomy

https://m.sacurrent.com/Flavor/archives/2021/09/03/eat-your-way-through-san-antonios-food-culture
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Condé Nast on San Antonio

https://link.condenast.com/view/5bea02eb3f92a404693d36e3ffjks.30vw/5f7be5d2
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TACOS!

https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/northeast-texas-shop-makes-artisan-tortillas-old-fashioned-way/?utm_source=Texas+Monthly&utm_campaign=87a36ce6c1-Food+%26+Drink+12-28-21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_92f99d7313-87a36ce6c1-53417203
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The Hill Country!

https://www.afar.com/magazine/a-weekend-getaway-guide-to-san-antonio-hill-country-texas
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Road Trips to Small TX towns…

https://m.sacurrent.com/sanantonio/25-small-towns-within-driving-distance-of-san-antonio-that-are-worth-a-weekend-road-trip/Slideshow/28398235
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Condé Nast on San Antonio UPDATED!

https://link.condenast.com/view/5bea02eb3f92a404693d36e3gfqsk.26pa/c9ed0908
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San Antonio Fun Facts

https://www.sacurrent.com/sanantonio/20-useless-facts-about-san-antonio-you-can-use-to-impress-out-of-towners/Slideshow/29310745?utm_source=San+Antonio+Current+-+Weekly+Newsletters&utm_campaign=7b727eaa52-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_07_08_08_10&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bcc5154e45-7b727eaa52-35492817