I've Lived in San Antonio for 20 Years-Here's My Insider Guide to the Texas City
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I've Lived in San Antonio for 20 Years-Here's My Insider Guide to the Texas City
"San Antonio, the second-largest city in Texas, wears its size lightly. Wrapped in centuries of vibrant Hispanic heritage, it has the warmth of a small town and pulses with culture much deeper than the waters of the River Walk. It's also a favorite among Travel + Leisure readers, who named it one of the best U.S. cities in the 2025 World's Best Awards."
"It only takes one visit to see San Antonio is far more than just the home of the Alamo. Beyond its storied past, the city has an evolving food and beverage scene, and it radiates modern pride and tradition. From Spurs games to evenings at the Pearl to heartfelt Selena tributes and breakfast tacos from some of the nation's best taquerias, San Antonio is a world of its own-fiercely loved by locals who proudly call these hallmarks " puro San Antonio."
"A former brewhouse with a scandalous love story, Hotel Emma pours its bold spirit into every detail-from its Michelin-recognized hospitality and sophisticated Sternewirth bar to the refined comforts of Supper (its on-site restaurant) and its 146 artfully designed rooms. In 2025, it was featured as one of the top city hotels in the U.S. in T+L's World's Best Awards. La Cantera Resort & Spa For travelers seeking a more modern retreat in San Antonio, there's La Cantera Resort & Spa."
San Antonio combines centuries of Hispanic heritage with accessible city scale, offering cultural depth beyond the River Walk and recognition in Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards. The city balances historic sites such as the Alamo with an evolving food and beverage scene, major sporting and entertainment offerings, and local traditions including Selena tributes and celebrated breakfast tacos. Notable accommodations range from Hotel Emma, a converted brewhouse with Michelin-recognized hospitality and the Sternewirth bar, to La Cantera Resort & Spa in the Hill Country and downtown luxury at Thompson San Antonio with a prominent rooftop bar and pool.
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