Melanie & Michael
Places to Explore
River Walk Walkway
San Antonio's centerpiece. Stone walkways and restaurants line the San Antonio River flowing through the city center. Set below street level, most people come down here for a stroll, or to enjoy a meal on one of the outdoor patios. One of the most relaxing ways to experience the River Walk is from the comfort of a barge on a guided tour or dinner cruise.
Downtown, New Braunfels
*Psst! Mel's favorite city to visit and travel to.* Mel's side note: When I walk through this place, it always reminds me how Western meets Gilmore Girls set. Lol. Downtown New Braunfels offers some of the finest shopping, dining, entertainment and history Central Texas. Rich in German heritage, the area features a dense concentration of intact historic architecture from the traditional German craftsmanship of the 1840s, the elaborate decorative styles of the Victorian-era, through the sleek simplicity of the Art Deco and Moderne alongside contemporary development. Step back in time at Naeglin’s Bakery, Texas’ oldest continuously operating bakery or Henne Hardware, Texas’ oldest continually operating hardware store.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
A variety of roller coasters. Enough. Said.
The Guenther House
For the Foodies! For a special culinary treat with a difference, drop by Guenther House, the award winning restaurant of flour miller’s pioneer Carl Hilmar Guenther. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch and, before or after your repast, you can tour the gracefully restored 1860 historic home.
Mission San Jose
This beautiful, historic Mission was founded in 1720, and named at the time for Saint Joseph and the Marqués de San Miguel de Aguayo, the governor of the Province of Coahuila and Texas. Many of the exquisite original structures have since been reconstructed and restored over the years, which you can learn all about in a short documentary before starting your walk through its peaceful grounds.
San Antonio Museum of Art
Artsy lovers! The spacious museum is home to an amazing collection of over 30,000 objects that represent 5,000 years of culture from all over the world, including principal works from Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities together with Latin American, Pre-Columbian, Asian and Contemporary art, all exhibited with very informative descriptions.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
There is more than one Mission to be seen in San Antonio and the best way to visit them is by taking a trip to the Missions National Historical Park.
The Shops at La Cantera
This is a gorgeous up scale shopping venue combined with great ‘hill country’ charm and a great opportunity for the family who want to spend a little – or a lot! – of time shopping in a pretty location.
Alamo Quarry Market
festyle center located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of north central San Antonio in the U.S. state of Texas, near the cities of Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills. It once functioned as a cement factory until it was abandoned.
Pearl Brewery
Historic brewery complex now offering dining, shopping, a farmers' market & event space.
Natural Bridge Caverns
*Kid friendly place* Mel's side note: "first" date Michael and I had The Natural Bridge Caverns are the largest known commercial caverns in the U.S. state of Texas.