San Antonio, Texas

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First off, you’re going to need a place to stay. We recommend:

• Hotel Emma (upscale) located in the Pearl

• Canopy by Hilton - San Antonio Riverwalk

• The Hotel Contessa

• The St. Anthony Hotel

• Marriott Riverwalk

• La Cantera Resort and Spa

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To do:

• Weekend farmers market at the Pearl 

• Take a boat tour on the riverwalk

• Explore street art on the St. Mary’s strip

• Visit the Alamo

• Shop at the boutiques in La Villita

• Visit the San Antonio Missions

• Spend the day at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

• Visit the McNay museum

• Experience a rodeo at Tejas Rodeo Company

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To eat:

• Bliss - American

• Meadow Neighborhood Eatery + Bar - American

• La Frite Belgian Bistro - French, Belgian, European

• Tre trattoria - italian

• Biga on the banks -American

• Southerleigh Fine Food And Brewery - American, Brew Pub

• Paloma Blanca - Mexican, Latin

• Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar

• J. Prime Steakhouse

• The Rustic - check the live music schedule

• QPV Queso Pan Y Vino - with a hidden bar behind it

Brunch/Coffee:

• La Panaderia

• Nola - brunch+ beignets

• The Rustic - check the live music schedule

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Breweries:

• Alamo Brewing Co.

• Roadmap Brewing

• The Growler Exchange

• Kuentsler

• Dos Sirenos Brewing

• Back Unturned Brewing 

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Drinks:

• The Modernist - Midcentury-inspired cocktail bar

• 1919 - speakeasy-style

• Friendly Spot - Kid-friendly ice house with 250-plus brews, Mexican & American fare & brunch in a relaxed setting

• Francis Bogside - Irish Pub

• Sternewirth - in Hotel Emma at the Pearl

• Boxcar

• Burleson Beer Garden

• Paramour - rooftop bar

• The Back Room Bar - behind pan y vino

• Elsewhere

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