Amazing artist and experience. Culture and cohesion in a medium of art that helps create unity in…read morethe art community.

O Mai Ga!!!! What a super cool place!…read more Came here for the Día de los Muertos event and not only was the event so much fun, the location was totally rad! First, the Día de los Muertos evento was dope. So many people dressed up for it, it felt like you were in the middle of a Dia de los Muertos procession. The event offered free drink samples whiskey, vodka, tekillya among others (you know how that sampling goes [wink wink]). There was a DJ that kept the event hoppin', food trucks, and vendors. The decorations and vendor booths were super cool. As for the location, man, über cool! Never been before but totally amazed at the art. All the murals were fantastic; so much talent in one location. It was such an amazing backdrop for this event.

This is one of the events that are so indicative of San Antonio. Once a year national, regional,…read moreand local artists in music, dance, art and performance art display and perform their art for the community. It's vibrant, diverse, and varied just like it's host city.

There just wasn't a lot to do at this year's Luminaria. I have been a couple of times in the past…read moreand had a great time. There just wasn't a lot to experience this year. Totally not impressed. There was one spot for beer, and they weren't very adventurous on the food items. They had chicken or beef kebabs for $10, some gorditas, and hot pretzels, but not a whole lot more. We got there early and went into one of the venues to watch an awesome local band called Slowpoke who had two guest violinists, and a cellist. They were really great, and it was the highlight of the evening. When we emerged however, Hemisfair Park was PACKED to the hilt with people. The food and drink booths took credit cards, so that was a huge plus. I'm going to take a pass on Luminaria or the next few years in hopes that they improve.

A bit underwhelming…read more When I visited Grotto, I was a little disappointed. The Grotto is a small section of the Riverwalk that is designed as a man-made rock grotto. You can walk under the cave to view a waterfall and fountain. I am not sure if it was construction or a poorly built safety rail, but the pathway surrounding the installation was lined with cheap-looking PVC pipes and buckets filled with concrete. It really took away from the art installation. The photos really make the Grotto seem larger and more robust than it actually is. Once you walk under it, the main attraction (the face and fountain) is actually quite small. I would only really visit if you're in the Pearl-Midtown area, otherwise I would not recommend going out of your way to see it.

What: landmark/art. Very cool to walk along and have this random, eclectic art to enjoy and…read moreappreciate. Location: 5 minute walk from The Pearl Brewery.

As you're enjoying a nice stroll along the Riverwalk, you'll find yourself under the Camden Street…read morebridge-and you'll know that you're there by the giant fish hanging overhead. No, they are not real fish, but a beautiful art installation. I visited during the day, but I hear that they light up and are a sight to behold at night. I also hear that there are lots of bats that take flight right around sundown from the bridge and it's a neat thing to experience. I'll have to come back another time to check it out for myself. But the daytime view wasn't too shabby.

Love the Grotto and the fish art!! Parked under the bridge close-by. Worth the trip!read more

What a beautiful gem in the heart of downtown. Hemisfair throughout the last ten years has evolved…read moreso much and has become a staple for the city. Not only does Hemisfair have plenty of children friendly activities including a splash pad and children's museum, but their paleta shop is so good. This is one of the prettiest parks you can ever come across. Nowadays they have plenty of dining spots and bars so go out and explore.

I love this park, they always have really cool Events like…read morethe Asian festival we just attended. Good food vendors and cultural arts and crafts. It really is a great place to take the Damian's there are even a few restaurants around. The only downside is parking.

This is a public work of art in an unlikely place- under the freeway. It takes advantage of the…read moreweird spot between Theo and Malone on I-35. You have to visit this place at night, when the lights are on to appreciate this at all. It's reminiscent of the changing lights display on the east side of downtown @ 281. There are chandeliers hanging from the busy freeway above that are lit up to cast long, weird shadows. The lights and shapes change as the traffic flows overhead. It's a cool place to hang out and relax. The fixtures are all upcycled bicycle parts- gears and wheels and such. The traffic flowing overhead just adds to the effect. For maximum hypnotic effect, go to the gas station across the street and grab a 40 oz while you take in the art here. It's worth checking out, especially if you're on a bicycle. This display won the Transformative Design Award @ SXSW when it was built in 2013.

The most beautiful installation of public art in town!…read moreBicycle parts have been repurposed into chandeliers, equipped with color-changing LED lights, and suspended from the underside of I-35 above... and the results are absolutely spectacular. https://www.treehugger.com/urban-design/ballroom-luminoso-underpass-converted-bike-chandeliers-joe-oconnell-blessing-hancock.html Taco Cabana right across the access road, for ease of parking and perhaps a quick margarita on the cheap. Very close to Mission Trail, for continuing a cyclo-themed day.

Fun, free art space in downtown San Antonio. Not a huge space (takes about 35 minutes max if you're…read morereally taking your time), but there's some cool art in there that seems to rotate and change regularly. Check it out!

This is a free art museum. There is free parking at 513 N Flores, which is a 5 minute walk to the…read moreart museum. I love how there are multiple rooms with a variety of different artwork on display. Some of the room that you can go into are actually offices and meeting rooms! It seems like there are new collections and exhibits at least 2 times a year. The employees were so gracious and friendly. Highly recommend stopping by if you are downtown!

I absolutely love Pearl District. It's one of my favorite places in the city. I used to visit…read morewhenever I came to San Antonio on vacation, and now that I live here, I make it a point to attend the many events held there throughout the year. Whenever friends or family come to visit, I always take them to the Pearl to explore the market, enjoy the festivals, or simply walk around and take in the atmosphere. There is always something happening, and it never disappoints. I truly love this place and all the memories it continues to create.

I'm moving out of state soon, so I've been trying to take in as much of San Antonio as I can before…read moreI go. Tonight I took my boys and my out of town niece to the Bidi Party (Selena dance party) for a bit, and it was a really good time. The weather was PERFECT and even though it is a school night I rather have my boys enjoy the evening by dancing it away! My niece and I had a sangria while the boys grabbed ice cream from Lick. There were local vendors set up, kids running around playing, and tons of people dancing to Selena. Just a really fun, easygoing vibe. I live out in the country, but nights like this kind of make me wish I had a place nearby so I could come hang out at the Pearl more often and enjoy the beautiful night life San Antonio has to offer!

Highly recommend this library. I'm not even a student at University and I come here to relax, read,…read morewrite, and really enjoy the scenery of this library architecture has. It's beautiful and inspiring.

It was nice to get a 360 degrees view of San Antonio from way up there in the sky. The ticket also…read moreincluded a 4D movie experience. There was also a nice gift shop on the ground floor and a fancy restaurant below the observation deck. Overall, it was enjoyable, but probably a one and done type of experience.

I purchased the city pass and I chose this to be one of our attractions. The experience was ok. On…read morethe observation area they are doing construction so is an eye sore. I have been to several observation view area and they have several photo opportunities which you can send the photo to yourself. On the top floor, I don't think I saw a gift store. On the first floor, they offer with your paid ticket to see a 10 mins 4D film. The movie was cute but I didn't like the chair interaction that touched your back. Overall I think the experience was ok, I think it needs modifications.