If you're new to San Antonio, we're excited for you. We'll assume you have already checked out our guide to new resident essentials and move on to of our must-dos... and some maybe-don'ts.

Must do

Get outdoors — we've fallen for the Alamo City's plentiful parks and places to paddle around.
Take advantage of the museum scene — don't forget about free admission days.
Try something new — we keep track of the biggest events in town each month for you. Reader Angel S. says, "explore the neighborhoods and events."
Reader Catherine S. suggests you, "Drive frequently around the city in order learn & see the diversity of our city."
Reader Steve A. recommends that new residents, "Take advantage of the free museum days at the various museums, Witte, SAMA, Briscoe, etc."

Maybe not

Mispronounce Bexar — it's not "bex-ar." Many pronounce it "bear."
Underestimate the heat — it can get up to 108º here. Reader Jeff T. especially advises against taking a "workout in the heat."
Forget to plan for traffic — San Antonio ranks No. 21 in a recent report of the most traffic-heavy cities in the US.
Reader Jessica T. says "Don’t eat the tamale husk." (But Jessica does highly recommend breakfast tacos.)
And several readers warned new residents to avoid falling in the river.

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