A beautiful public gazebo in Olmos Terrace. It has a public…read moregarden around it, with all kinds of places to sit in the shade among the flowers, herbs and veggies growing. It's a beautiful place if you want to have a little party or a meeting or something. There's lots of places to have a seat, so I think it'd be great for live music. The neighborhood takes care of the plants, and the public works of art that are built into the park. They have trash cans out, so don't mess up the place. The variety of plants in here is quite remarkable, with lots of different flowers and fruits and vegetables that naturally grow in the area. The gazebo is nice, keeps out the sun and the rain. There's plenty of parking, just park on the street. There are no restrooms or BBQ pits.

Came into repair a piece of metal art. They jumped on it immediately and did a fine job in just 20…read moreminutes. Quality durable weld on difficult material (brass). Cool art for sale in their shop at reasonable prices. They do the impressive metal art you are seeing recently in San Antonio parks.

Visited this location several times in an attempt to contract for a job but the front door is…read morelocked and no one ever answered the door / ringer. The front windows are covered with heavy curtains, most likely due to welding activity but this combined with the lack of obvious activity gives this place a totally creepy vibe. I took my business elsewhere.

The Blue Hole, as modest as it is, should still be a bucket list item for San Antonio dwellers…read more Along with other springs in the Headwaters area, it's the source of the San Antonio river, which has shaped our city and its culture for ages. Logistics. Best times to go are evenings and weekends when it's easier to find parking on the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word. Suggestions: park near the Natatorium and cross the river on a footbridge. Or, park near the Student Engagement Center. The path to the Blue Hole takes you past a sand volleyball court. Turn left into a wooded area, and you'll see a low stone wall encircling the spring. Sometimes the spring is dry, and sometimes it is flowing freely. Before you visit, check water level of the Edwards Aquifer. When these pictures were taken, the J-17 well was at 672' and rising. When the spring is flowing, the water surges up through cracks in the limestone and spills out into the muddy, leafy riverbed. Small fish dart around in the water. The spring is a small and humble place compared to the river as it goes through the artsy Museum Reach, the famous Riverwalk, the naturalistic Mission Reach, and beyond. Nevertheless, the Blue Hole has a sacred feeling. There is a bench nearby inscribed with the dictum, "Be still and know."

I don't consider myself religious by any means, but I always feel a sense of peace when I'm at Blue…read moreHole. Today was the first time in 11 years I've visited it and I was lucky enough to see it teaming with water and tiny little fish nipping at things. Thanks to all the recent rain, the headwaters seem to have awoken and the natural spring began to flow. It looks different from the water in the river in the middle of the campus, looking clearer, cooler, and more inviting to stick your feet in (please don't). In fact, when I graduated, my dad filled an empty plastic water bottle from the spring and to this day it sits on a shelf in their living room. The water is crystal clear and looks drinkable. (again, please don't) The area is kept relatively clean with little to no litter surrounding the wall of the spring or immediate areas of the headwaters. A bench nearby is inscribed with "Be still and know," which wasn't there 11 years ago, but is still a nice touch to sit, ponder, meditate, and reflect. One of the more secluded spots, the sand volleyball court is probably the closest thing you'll catch a glimpse of. It's not too far within the woods where it's scary, but just far enough from the hustle and bustle of campus life.

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - JFK…read more One of the last things that JFK ever did was visit Alamo Heights. He came to San Antonio with his car the day before he went on to Dallas that fateful day in November '63. The moment was immortalized in this big brass plaque. It's really cool how they engraved the brass with a photograph of the President driving by Cambridge Elementary on Broadway, and all the smiling kids. So the Alamo Heights High School class of 1971 got together and raised some money for this memorial to that moment. They juxtapose the range of emotions for Alamo Heights in those twenty-four hours, from pride, excitement, and hopefulness, to grief the following day. It's a cool idea for a monument! The kids pictured waving at the president are a lot of the class of '71 who paid for the monument, I believe. I'm not really quite sure what's going on with the Legos on sticks in a bucket are, but it's artistic.

People who remember November 22, 1963 can often tell you where they were and what they were doing…read morewhen they heard the news that JFK had been assassinated. The day before, JFK, Jackie, and the Connallys spent an idyllic day in San Antonio, including a drive down Broadway past Cambridge Elementary in Alamo Heights. This monument, dedicated in 2019, captures that moment. Take a moment to pause on the sidewalk and look at the images of children, some of whom felt like the President was smiling and waving just at them in particular.

A great little museum to explore when you have time to kill in San Antonio. We visited their…read morefeatured exhibit and was please with the displays.

They have dinosaurs!…read more It's been YEARS since I've been to the Witte, but my fiancé bought tickets for the special Pterosaur exhibit for our anniversary since he knows I'm a dinosaur freak. This was his first visit to the Witte, and while we both had some fun we were admittedly a little disappointed. Considering the giant dinosaur fossils in the main hall just inside the front doors, we expected there to be a larger collection or wider variety of natural history exhibits. However, the majority of the museum was Texas history and wildlife: taxidermy animals to the left and hill country artifacts to the right on your way to the special rotational exhibit space. It was like walking through every other Texas history museum, though these collections felt more sparse. Even the Pterosaur exhibit was a little lacking, the special gift shop and interactive video game taking up more of the space than the actual pterosaurs themselves. All in all it's not a bad museum, I'm just not all that jazzed about Texas history and it wasn't what we were expecting. For a museum it was admittedly pretty small and both the regular and special exhibit ticket prices seemed too high for what we experienced. I'd say give this place a try so you can see for yourself whether or not it's worth it for you. Museums are never a waste of money and you always leave having learned something new.

Amazing experience! Great Friday Night Spook Day with my girlfriends! We will be back to book the…read moreovernight stay in October!

Oct 28 is Emma's Birthday... so Magnolia Hotel decided to open the doors to celebrate! Free tours…read morefrom 10am-2pm! I just happened to see something come through my newsfeed over Fb, I bookmarked it, found my schedule open, so headed east to check it out. Emma likes to play in her room... and who doesn't like to play with little spirits?! I didn't know the history of the Magnolia Hotel so was totally clueless walking in the door... Magnolia Hotel has been on Ghost Adventures on Travel Channel. Also, Magnolia Hotel is ~not~ a hotel, it is now a personal residence. To my delight, I was able to hear stories of the old hotel, tales of it's past residents many of which have never left, and how Magnolia Hotel was discovered by the owners. Jim & Erin saved the Magnolia from being demolished... they single handedly have saved a part of Seguin history!... and some haunted history at that! I spent about two hours just hanging out, looking around, and people watching... talked to some interesting people, listening to questions and answers... all very interesting. Did I have an experience? I had something creepy go up the back of my left neck and skull as I was talking to a ghost hunter in the original dining area where the owner was sitting. I also felt some weird things around the house... but something I brushed off at first until I started listening to others talk about it... when you first come up the stairs, it feels really heavy. I originally brushed it off as I just walked up the stairs... but no, go back and you feel it... and everyone was feeling it!!! Emma was playing in her room. One of the guides said just a few minutes earlier, a little girl got scratched. Then someone told her that they saw the door knob in the pink bathroom turn back and forth. The owner, Erin, said this house is more active during the day than at night. Wow! The owners Jim & Erin host a ghost tour in their home on occasion, which books up months in advance. The tour last about 2 hours with in-depth stories which might also include a spiritual reading from the Erin at the end (but only if deceased wish to come forward). Erin has written Haunted New Braunfels, Haunted Seguin, and soon to be released Haunted Magnolia House. All proceeds go towards restoring the Magnolia Hotel. I can not wait to go on their ghost tour!

I can't say enough good things about SLES. In her first semester, our 3 year old is turning into…read moreone polite and mindful little lady. All of her teachers and other staff members have such a concern for our entire family that this school has felt like home from day one. I will be sending our new son to SLES when the time comes. This has been the best educational experience we could have dreamed for with our family.

We absolutely love SLES! I honestly have not one single complaint! We are so happy we found such an…read moreamazing community for our son (PK3). He loves going to school, has met amazing friends and teachers who cherish him and his sweet personality. He is also involved in an after school enrichment program -gymnastics and absolutely loves it and the coach! This is such a loving and special place. When my daughter, who doesn't even go to the school yet, was sick and in the hospital, I can't even begin to tell you how many people reached out to us with concern and love, asking how she was doing and if there was anything they could do to help. We truly feel special and loved here, and the education my son is receiving is top notch! What more could you ask for?

If you want a great, top-five burger in the entire state (and probably higher), it's worth the…read morewicked streets and rotary to get to Chris Madrid's. Although on this Saturday night most of the patrons and our cashier seemed to be in foul moods, especially the troglodyte in line in front of us, the food was amazing. It was pleasant enough to sit outside, and it was an awesome experience. It's likely our fourth or fifth visit, but it has been a few years. It's good to know nothing has changed. Let just say that this is what a burger should be (by the way, we both got "Porky's Delight). A lot of oozing cheddar, just the right amount of veg, and a very slightly greasy burger. The drink & condiments stations, especially the one in the front dining room, really clog up, but otherwise, they have everything you need for your meal right at hand. One of the brilliants things they do to prevent unfettered chaos is bring the food to you. It's a nice touch. Honestly, I could go back today for another!

The actual burgers were falling apart and only cheezy mix holding them together. The 'cheese' was…read moreabsolutely tasteless and I question if it's processed cheese food versus the real thing. Both my wife and I had stomach issues afterwards. Our last visit to this place.

Fine selection of MCM pieces, would highly recommend stopping in and purchasing from Catherine. She…read moreis knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated to ensuring you have a pleasant experience. Same day, expeditious delivery in the local area. We will be purchasing again!

Contact Modern has awesome Mid Century Modern and Danish Modern furniture and decor for a…read morereasonable price. In addition, the owner, Catherine, is very helpful. If you are in the market for mid century pieces, go check out Contact Modern!