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The state of Texas is full of history , and beauty and encompasses miles and miles of gorgeous landscapes to cover.  When selecting a place to visit for vacation, one of my top choices is always the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX.  There is literally a plethora of activities to do on a daily basis, in addition to the pure pallet of the architecture and historic attributes  the city has to offer. In today’s blog, I will be sharing just a few of these activities that we enjoyed while visiting San Antonio on a recent mini get away!

We chose the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk as our Hotel for our stay. It is conveniently located on the Riverwalk. In fact, the river runs right through the hotel, which is another gorgeous detail. Another reason we chose this hotel is that is has boutique shopping located on the basement floor, along with a candy shop and a quant coffee/sandwich shop. The hotel boast a popular bar, the Q, located on the Lobby level, that is a fun place to hang out for happy hour after a long day of taking in the sights and activities of the city. Another interesting factoid about the Hotel is that the elevator are all glass, giving you an amazing view of the Riverwalk and the Hotel.  Last, but certainly not least is the rooftop pool! You get an amazing view of the city, get to soak up some rays, relax in a cabana and sip on something refreshing from the rooftop bar. The link to the hotel is :

https://www.hyatt.com

Now that we have discussed lodging, let move on to the fun stuff, like eats and activities! We ate at some amazing placing during our stay in San Antonio. Some for the historical relevance, but all for the delicious food!

Breakfast:

The Hyatt Regency Riverwalk actually offers a breakfast buffet, complete with made to order omelets. This was convenient, as we were staying in this Hotel and the service was nice.

The Guenther House was by far our favorite breakfast establishment. Along with the restaurant,  is also a museum, a historical landmark and a gift shop. The Guenther House was founded by CH Guenther and Sons family. You may be asking yourself why that name sounds familiar? There is a very good reason! They are the founders of the Pioneer Flour brands and produce numerous products both nationally and internationally! With that in mind, you can only imagine how amazing and delicious the breakfast is that is served at their restaurant. From their fluffy biscuits, to their home made buttermilk pancakes, everything is yummy!!!! Even their  house coffee, which is infused with pecan and cinnamon is divine! The restaurant is still in their original home and is beyond charming with a court yard where you can also sit and eat. If you are visiting San Antonio, the Guenther House is highly recommended! You can find the link here:

https://www.guentherhouse.com/

Ruth Chris Steakhouse: I know what you are thinking, breakfast at a steakhouse? The answer is YES and it is delicious. We ate at the location  connected to the Hyatt Grand Hotel and they really put on a spread there.            

They offer a breakfast buffet, in addition to ordering off of their menu. The food, the atmosphere and the service is phenomenal.

The link to their restaurant is :    https://www.ruthschris.com

Lunch:

Mi Tierra is the perfect spot to grab lunch! It is located inside Market Square and holds a piece of San Antonio history. The walls are covered with photographs of the history of the restaurant and how it began with a loan of $150! There are also pictures of many famous people from politicians, to movie stars! The food is authentic and is delicious! Mi Tierra is a local favorite but is widely recognized as a landmark in San Antonio by people from all over the country. When searching for places to eat while visiting San Antonio, rest assured this will come up in every search and that’s because of it’s overwhelming popularity! You can find the link to their website here:

https://mitierracafe.com/

Dinner:

Charter House: The Charter House Restaurant at The Tower of the Americas was one of the highlights of our trip! Such an awesome experience from start to finish. The restaurant itself is actually located 75 stories in the air and revolves 360 degrees for views of the entire city while you are dining! The restaurant is inside Hemisfair Park and they do charge for parking if you choose to take your own vehicle. We just took an Uber there and then back to our Hotel and it was quite convenient. Charter House is also a Landry’s restaurant, so the service and the atmosphere is second to none. From the moment you step off the elevator you are greeted by a host that seats you and from there the magic just continues. All of the seats have a magnificent view as the restaurant has windows completely surrounding it and it rotates at a rate of one rotation per hour. Our reservation was right at sunset and we had gorgeous views of the sunset over the city. Now, let’s talk about the food! The hubs had the Alaskan Snow Crab and I had the Red Snapper and both were heavenly! Each meal came with a side and we also shared a side of the lobster mac n’ cheese (because you don’t go there and not have the lobster mac n’ cheese)! We both had the Sangria as our beverage of choice and we were both highly pleases with the selection. It was very refreshing! For dessert, they offer a molten lava chocolate cake, however you must let them know while ordering your meal as it takes some time to cook. The Charter House is a definite must if you are looking for a unique and unforgettable dining experience while visiting San Antonio!

The link to their website can be found here:   http://www.chart-house.com

Alright, now on to some of the fun activities throughout the city that will keep you busy during your stay. The San Antonio Riverwalk is a must. This Riverwalk offers miles of river that you can walk along with dining, shopping, clubs, hotels and local artists all along the river. They also offer boat tours of the river as well with a guide that gives you some historical background into the riverwalk and architecture along the river. We have done the tour before and it is very interesting and a nice relaxing ride down the river.

Our favorite activity to participate in while visiting San Antonio is the Segway Ghost Tour of the city. This is a guided tour of the city on Segways. These tours are in the evenings, so it is cooler outside, perfect time of day. The  guide takes you to some of the most famous historical landmarks in the city, such as the Muenger Hotel, which are stated to be haunted. The guide gives you the back story of each landmark and even tells you current stories of the landmarks. It is a ton of fun getting to see the city on the Segways because you get to cover a lot of ground and go places you would not normally be able to get to. You are also given multiple opportunities through out the tour to stop and take photos at the landmarks to make the event even more memorable. This activity is highly recommended if you are planning on overnighting in San Antonio! The link to the rental company we have used multiple times is here:

https//www.nationtours.com

Market Square is another personal favorite of mine while visiting San Antonio. It is just as it is advertised. A huge square that is filled with shops, eateries, artisans, music and great fun! We put this on our list of to do activities for every trip to San Antonio because we enjoy it so much. The shops are filled with unique hand made items, as well as pure vanilla from Mexico (which I make it a point to stock up on) because that is all I use in my baking (none of that extract for me)! There is wood works, paintings, leather goods, pottery, glass and of course jewelry! There is also a plethora of food, such as fresh fruits, smoothies, adult beverages and restaurants. We enjoy going and watching the local entertainment, as there is usually someone performing!

Some of you may be looking for some activities to keep the kids busy. There are plenty of those in San Antonio as well. We found a really amazing deal that won’t break the bank either! There is a 3 pack combo deal, called the “Super Combo Deal”, that is offered for 3 attractions for only $29! That’s right! You get the Ripley’s Haunted Hotel, The Guinness World Record Museum and Tomb Rider 3D. As an added bonus, there is a game room located at the end of the Tomb Radar ride and all of the games are set up as free plays! Lots of fun! The Haunted Hotel was also extremely exciting! You ride in a cage up into the hotel and that is where the real fun begins! The Guinness World Record Museum has a ton of activities as well as factoids for all to enjoy!

There is a ton more to do and see in this amazing city, however I hope this gives some ideas to those of you looking to visit San Antonio, TX! I would love to hear about your travels to San Antonio, so please leave your comments below! As always much love and safe travels to you all! xoxo – SheShe