There is always something going on in the Alamo City. Whether you have friends and family visiting for the summer or you’re a San Antonian who has run out of places to explore, here are 21 local gems and things to do in the 210.

Eat and drink

Hang out in the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood and grab a burger + margarita from Chris Madrid's.
Grab a That's So Fetch drink with your dog at The Dog Co. Icehouse.
Sip an Iced Horchata Latte and take a selfie at Early Bird Coffee.
Enjoy a drink and Bavarian Pretzel Charcuterie Boardat the veteran-owned, Longtab Brewing Company.
Try a plate of Bistec Street Tacos at Taquitos on West Ave.

Family-friendly

Attend a free movie screening around town.
Cool off with a Mangonada from Aloha Shaved Ice.
Hang out with Timothy the Hippo at the San Antonio Zoo.
Visit the Phil Collins Collection at the new Ralston Family Collections Center at The Alamo.
Catch "The Saga", a light show projected on the San Fernando Cathedral at Main Plaza.

Discover the history of The Alamo | Photo by Kroll photography, courtesy of Visit San Antonio

For the adults

Listen to live music + learn how to two-step at Thirsty Horse.
Grab a drink during happy hour at 30+ spots using our guide. New
Sing the night away at Dad's Karoke.
Get a resort pass to enjoy a luxurious pool day at one of our local hotels.
Spend a morning at the Historic Pearl's Farmers Market on Saturdays + Sundays.

Relax poolside at the Thompson Hotel | ResortPass

San Antonio staples

Take a tour of the San Antonio Missions Historical Park on the city's South Side.
Check out the Pavilion of Gwangju at Gilbert Denman Estate Park.
Attend Locals Day at the San Antonio Museum of Art on Tuesdays.
Catch a Spurs game at the Frost Bank Center.
Cruise down the San Antonio River with Go Rio Cruises.
Enjoy $2 Tuesdays with the San Antonio Missions Baseball team at Nelson Wolff Stadium.

Catch the Spurs back in action this fall. | Photo by Reginald Thomas II via San Antonio Spurs

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