Me and my girl are going to go to San Antonio for New Years but I havent been there in about 20 years. What the hell is there to do?

I need some ideas for grub and pictorals?

Isn't that the city with the famous riverwalk?

Isn't that the city with the famous riverwalk?

Yes it is. I definitely plan on doing the riverwalk for a minute. We will be staying at the Grand Hyatt and possibly in a penthouse if we are lucky. They have a deal that if you sign up for it you can stay in a penthouse for an extra $25 a night if it is not rented.

Here is a link to the hotel. Rooftop pool!

http://grandsanantonio.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

cool. it can get chilly there in winter though.

Riverwalk, Tower of the Americas, there's a lot of old neighborhoods near downtown, and some funky clubs out by Trinity and San Antonio College.

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cool. it can get chilly there in winter though.

Riverwalk, Tower of the Americas, there's a lot of old neighborhoods near downtown, and some funky clubs out by Trinity and San Antonio College.

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Word. Can definitely use some ideas for where to get cocktails. Trying to find stuff close enough to get there on foot.

Market Square is relatively close to the Riverwalk and is worth checking out. Also there was a new museum that was recently built (I think it was Museo Alameda).

And you have the King William and La Villita neighborhoods as well.

Whiskey sours at the Menger Hotel. ;)

Whiskey sours at the Menger Hotel. ;)

I like the way you think.

La Cantera is nice (go to Yardhouse if you like beer)
Éilan - Havent been there but hear its nice.
The Zoo - Always a great choice.

If youre into historic neighborhoods:
King William District
Olmos Park
Monte Vista

Downtown:
1.Riverwalk
2.The Alamo
3.Ripley's belive it or not
4.Tower of the Americas
5.Riverwalk Mall
6.Japanese Tea Garden
7.San Antonio Missions
8.Hemisphere Park
9.Botanical Gardens
10.San Antonio Zoo

Across town:
1.Eilan
2.Six Flags
3.Sea World
4.Shops at La Cantera

Youre a douchebag if you dont go to the zoo.

Is it that good? I have no idea.

Is it that good? I have no idea.

It is generally considered one of the top zoos in the U.S. I have seen it ranked in the top 10 more than once.

^^^

The zoo there is actually pretty nice but I will not be going there. Maybe if I had my kids with me but they are NOT going. Just me and the wife. I will not be seeing any tourist traps. I saw the Alamo when I was 8 and dont need to see it again.

So mostly I'm looking for food, drinks and people watching. Some buildings will be photographed as well.

Of course, I would expect a Houstonian would want to avoid a zoo that puts his city's to shame.

So mostly I'm looking for food, drinks and people watching. Some buildings will be photographed as well.

In that case then I absolutely recomend that you check out Market Square.

Go to Southtown and also check out the Pearl District area.

Don't forget dinner at Il Sogno... ;)

Of course, I would expect a Houstonian would want to avoid a zoo that puts his city's to shame.

Why would I want to do that (avoid zoo)?? I've been all over the globe, junior...

Of course, I would expect a Houstonian would want to avoid a zoo that puts his city's to shame.

Dude, Im not going to the zoo because I AM TRYING TO HAVE A ROMANTIC WEEKEND WITH MY WIFE. The zoo does not seem to work into that plan for me some how. Plus Im only going to be there for two days.

Why would I want to do that (avoid zoo)?? I've been all over the globe, junior...

He wasnt talking to you, lol

Don't forget dinner at Il Sogno... ;)

This seems good too. Trying to find a few options for dinner in case some of the places are too busy.

Go to Southtown and also check out the Pearl District area.

This seems good.

After you go to the zoo you should go here:

http://acenar.com/mexican/

After you go to the zoo you should go here:

http://acenar.com/mexican/

LOL, do you work for the zoo or something?

I like your other suggestion.

He wasnt talking to you, lol

I'm a Houstonian?! :banana:

Ok, I have nothing of value to add to this ( never been to SA) but I have to say that the "after you go to the zoo" comment had me laughing a good five minutes. Classic!

Hit up Southtown.

Walk the Riverwalk (or take a barge) from downtown to the Pearl. Then check out the Pearl. Dine or shop.

Get a hot dog from Jerry's on Commerce St.

Go to La Cantera or Eilan.

Drive out to Bandera.

Go to the Japanese Tea Garden. (http://i.imgur.com/RiIjo.jpg)

Oh yeah, they may not have mentioned it, but check out the Zoo.

why my comment was removed? ya @#$#$@

why my comment was removed? ya @#$#$@

OK, We'll keep this one. :)