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!

MUST DO! San…read moreAntonio legend or lore? Grab some talcum powder and head out to the south side. Shake some powder on the back end of your vehicle, jump back into your car, set it in neutral and hold on as it rolls... Sad to make this report, by next week this will no longer be available as Union Pacific is tearing the up the intersection for a remodel.

I had the chance to visit this place and cross it off my list of places to see. I wasn't…read moredisappointed. This is definitely a pretty cool experience. There really isn't a reason for this, gravitational pull; This reminds me of the Mystery spot In Santa Cruz, ca. (Another review) Once you park (about 45yards) put your car in neutral and cut the engine.. waaalaaa, your car will move and pick up speed, takes you over the tracks and you end up safely off the tracks Please remember to put your windows down, listen for trains, this is a live track and there are no barriers, or warning lights to make you aware of an oncoming train. What is really Interesting about this place is that the surrounding neighborhood has streets named after the children killed in the tragic bus accident that occurred in the early 70s, or so the legend claims.

When you're in Texas, you have to see the World's Largest Cowboy Boots. Located at the entrance to…read morethe North Star Mall, it's very hard to miss. Its hard to get to safely if you want to take pictures with it. My husband and I were able to dodge traffic to get to see them up close. This is a nice little sightseeing tourist attraction.

Super cool to see and it really gives you a sense of what Texas is all about. Bigger and better…read more It's really easy to access and you drive through it or you can park and get out, there is a walking path. It was really cool to see while visiting Texas. If you are in the San Antonio area you need to check it out.

Like the food nerd that I am, I researched all 32 participating chefs weeks before the event. I…read moreconcentrated on their culinary training, foods they like to eat themselves, & heritage even. This was my Superbowl! I needed to know stats to build a game plan. I made notes and drew out plans of attack. I went over it many times with my eating assistant (aka my husband) and felt confident that we would be able to hit up every station, take great photos, try all the amazing food, & chat with the chefs. November 3rd... Game Day - Meatopia was finally here. I was pumped! We arrived at 11:58am. Easily found parking off Grayson. Crossed the street to the event area and was immediately accosted by the wonderful aromas of grilled and roasted meats....aahhhh...happy dance! Butterflied carcasses, organ meats, musicians, the media, foodies, chefs & assistant chefs galore...water stations, beer stations, food stations... it was a lot to take in at once. I started to take pictures of where we entered - by the big yellow Pearl can. My "assistant" was supposed to trail after me and help take notes, carry my bags etc. Next thing I know, he's in my frame and was heading towards the food like a hypnotized man. He was grabbing lamb chops, quail, ribs, chicken feet and was devouring everything like the Tasmanian Devil. Dude...we had a plan!!! So I spent the next few hours sampling like crazy without having a clue as to what I was eating exactly. My husband would dash off, grab something & dash back to me with several offerings. "Honey, which station did these come from?" I'd ask. "Don't remember," he'd reply in between greedy bites and satisfied sighs. Oy vey! Each portion was very generous. Some beautifully garnished. All tasting pretty darn good! Overall, I don't remember any clunkers. There were some standouts for me such as the lambs chops by HEB, sigsig by Chef Paul Qui, the breast, shoulders, knees, and toes of chicken by Chef Ford Fry, grilled lamb ribs by Chef Ned Elliot, the chicken by Chef Jeff Balfour and the bacon (yes, BACON!) brownie by Chef Laura Sawicki. I shared each plate with my husband. But there was one dish that I had to go back for more of and that was the Trifongo by Chef Nelson Millan. I want that recipe! The event was a home run in terms of food, entertainment, and layout. The lines moved quickly and we never felt squashed. However, the entry points and staff could use some tweaking and extra training. We were eating our way through Meatopia for almost half an hour before we realized we didn't have wristbands like everyone else. Doh...we totally forgot to check-in and no one called us out on it! In addition, we'd ask people in gray Meatopia Tshirts where XYZ was located and many would not know. Great 1st run overall. PLEASE COME BACK TO SAN ANTONIO, MEATOPIA!!!!! I have a game plan! Need to find a better assistant though :\

A carnivore's carnival! A meaty adventure! A protein spectacular!…read more Here's how it works: You buy a ticket, and you never get your wallet out again! It's a block party in Pearl Brewery, so even though there were close to 3,000 people in attendance, it was never shoulder to shoulder and the lines moved swiftly. Parking was, well, parking. They did their best to keep it organized and as uncomplicated as possible. Suffice it to say that the bang for your buck is pretty freaking remarkable at this event. $75 (they were even selling $50 tickets at times) for all you can eat and drink, and these chefs weren't skimping on the portions. My friends and I were wishing we hadn't eaten anything that day in preparation. These aren't measly bite-sized samples, but rather full on appetizer-sized servings per person. Adam Perry Lang's slider, as simple as it sounds, was barbecue comfort food at its finest. Those homemade spicy pickles kicked it up a notch. The lamb neck gyro from The Whole Beast was like melt in your mouth lamb barbacoa. And, of course, our local SA chefs represented our fine city wholeheartedly! Stuffed veal breast from Andrew Weissman, lamb heart anticuchos from The Monterey, Porchetta from Jason Dady, whole hog gumbo from Steve McHugh. Our guys are truly special, and I believe it's because of people like them that Meatopia chose San Antonio as it's Texas location. It's a pretty big honor! What I would change: I know better than most how things work when you have a beer sponsor situation and that when it's free, beggars can't be choosers, but I would have rather paid to drink better beer than Corona or Michelob Ultra. There were so many amazing chefs serving elevated meat dishes that better beer would've just rounded out the entire experience. Again, even if I had to buy it at the bar.

Every year, Windcrest homeowners light up the streets for the holidays!…read more We're talking dozens of homes participating and having holiday lights up for the season. Here you'll find some of the best light fixtures in town! Best part? It's absolutely free and open to the community! My family would always take us to see the holiday lights when we were younger, it was an annual tradition growing up. I absolutely loved it, and still do. There's so many elaborate displays, and it's different each year! Be sure to pick up a map from Windcrest's Fire Department to help map out your holiday light route. You can spend hours here just checking out these beautiful light displays! We went on a Sunday and a sweet lady informed me that we need to head out at 11 pm. Not sure if that's the case for every night!

The best Christmas Decorations in the entire Central Texas. Every year My Family and I are amazed…read moreby their pay attention to details ornaments and beautiful lights. It is a great place to drive around and enjoy the Holidays Spirit and Peace on Earth. Thanks to everyone who worked hard to bring us the best enjoyment year after year! God blessed.

Went here for a friend's birthday. It was so much fun! They give you a variety of axes, swords and…read moreknives to choose from. There is also the option to buy a beer card. Once you buy a card you can pour your own beer. I highly recommend!!!

Daughter chose to do this for her birthday and she, her boyfriend, hubby, and her boyfriend's…read morebrother had a ball. They said it was a workout! They really enjoyed themselves and said you felt like you were really there.

I passed this on the way to my assignment location and began researching this spot. Some google…read morereviews mentioned they are F1 fans and Ferrari people. So I knew I had to check them out. I was able to make my way here on my last day in San Antonio in late March thanks to my flight being delayed and my oh my, I am quite impressed! The older gentleman taking my order at the counter gave me a big smile when I mentioned I heard you have this thing called the serious sandwich here. He told me that they do and then stated "You won't regret ordering it, seriously." Chuckling, I decided on a half order of that along with a side of potato salad and their side of beans. After taking my first bite, I realized the gentleman was right. This is a dope sandwich! Excellent cured meats in the salamar and pair of hams along with the provolone and melted cheddar with the veggies, spices, italian dressing, and mustard. The bread they use holds up well and has a slight crunch to it. If you prefer your bread to have softness to it, you may have to ask if they can substitute a different bread instead of the italian flat bread they use. But I absolutely love this sandwich the way it is! As for the sides, the potato salad has a slight mustard taste and right consistency with a dash of paprika on top; just the way I like it. The beans are charro beans (I think) that are served steaming hot with some pork trimmings mixed in; I may have dipped my sandwich in it a couple times for flavor explosion. What can I say, I'm adventurous! There's some ferrari memorabilia and posters on the right side where some of the high top seating is. As a Ferrari F1 fan, I appreciate them displaying this here along with the track map of the COTA circuit in Austin. The seating area is spread out nicely with plenty of seats/tables and a drink station with some random signs up. All of interest to consumers like us. Definitely recommend coming here for either the serious sandwich or other delicious ones like their meatball sandwich or manhattan. I can't wait to come back and try the other ones but I may just stick with the serious sandwich cause I loved it. SERIOUSLY!

Have been, twice, taking the food to go. We were at the nearby vet so picked up sandwiches. They…read morehave lots of options for sides. The second time, I saw the reviews with 'skimpy meat' so ordered extra meat. They have chips, garden salad, mac salad, potato salad, etc. We were pleased. They put "dressing" (oil & vinegar m) on the sandwiches, which made them hard to eat, even in the car, so waited until we got home. Service was friendly. Did not eat in but used restroom.

"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.

St Mary Street is a mural center in San Antonio. Definitely a must stop place and enjoy the food…read moresurrounding. This greeting is located at French Place and St Mary Street. The sign is popular. Many come to here to get a shot that they have visited San Antonio. Along the St Mary Street, you can find cowboy riding armadillo, Beastie Boy, let fiesta, king portrait, raven, guitar men, and more mural. It is definitely a street to visit. And don't forget to visit the St Mar Street below I-35. The pillars are mural by various artists.

such a great mural if your visiting san Antonio area. i do try to remember and make it a habit…read morethese days where ever i go i try to find a mural of that city and take a picture, this is one of them that i have been able to visit with my kids. this mural is right on the main road with occasional traffic, its kind of a bit hard if you want a straight picture being its not much sidewalk, you would have to somehow go on the street to get a good shot with the family or friends. but i dont recommend you doing that be safe doing so. the area as some really narrow streets with cute little homes and few places to eat and drink and its only few minutes away by car from downtown. if your into art this a good spot to see along with other murals painted around the area.

We had such a great experience at North Italia in San Antonio, and a big part of that was our…read moreserver, Jaden. He was incredibly attentive, respectful, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. I didn't love one of the dishes I ordered, and without hesitation he had it taken back, helped me choose something else, and made sure I was completely happy with the replacement. That level of care really stood out. We were also celebrating my husband's birthday, and they kindly comped dessert, which was such a thoughtful touch. Genuinely one of the best service experiences we've had in a long time. Thank you, Jaden, for making our night so enjoyable--we'll definitely be back.

I had lunch here at this location. The restaurant was nice and staff were friendly…read more Food - I had the Caesar salad and gluten free margarita pizza. The salad was good but not impressed by the pizza. I personally like a crispy crust and this was anything but. And it was extra garlicky which I wasn't a fan of. Not sure if the gluten free is the reason for the limp crust. Everyone raves about the food here so I tried it. Maybe I just didn't order the right things.