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San Antonio & Around the Mountain

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Things I love in the city of San Antonio and surrounding areas. Enjoy actives with the family. Also I included perfect ideas for date night and girls nights!
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Holiday Activities

Looking to get in the Christmas Spirit? Funnest things to do in the City and Surround Areas this season. 

 
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More than 1 million twinkling lights cover trees and displays throughout the theme park’s 250 acres. See the all-new “O Wondrous Night,” which is a live retelling of the nativity scene complete with carols, dancing and animals. There’s also a Sesame ...
Christmas Celebration & Holiday Events| SeaWorld San Antonio
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The theme park brings colorful lights throughout the grounds, musical shows, caroling, rides on the Holiday Express, and visits from Santa. This year’s show is Majesty of Christmas. The fun kicks off this Saturday, November 18.
Holiday in the Park San Antonio 2024 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas
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1 mile trail of Christmas lights and animated displays and sing along to your favorite Christmas music on our Elf Acres radio station! Then play at Santa’s Village, a walkable area where you can see a synchronized light show on 3 mega trees, take a p...
Christmas Lights Show - Elf Acres
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Lights Alive includes a mesmerizing 1-mile drive-thru musically synchronized light show followed by the Winter Wonderland Park-n-Play.
Lights Alive! - Drive Thru Christmas Light Show
 
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Immerse yourself in over 350,000 synchronized lights while listening to your favorite Christmas music.  They turned a Sports field into a Christmas wonderland filled with light shows, kid-friendly activities, and multiple photo opportunities with your favorite characters.
San Antonio Christmas Lights - Westover Hills - San Antonio, TX
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Nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country, enjoy a 30-foot Christmas tree, take a stroll through  1/3 mile trail of lights , then round up Santa's reindeer in our 5000 square foot outdoor maze and listen to live music next to Twisted Trails. Don't forget to roast s'mores, enjoy skating for the kids, and shop for all your holiday gifts!
Christmas at the Caverns
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Pack your kids & pets into the car and watch their faces light up as they travel through a mile long magical wonderland with over 2.5 million lights.
Santa's Ranch
 
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Old West Christmas Light Fest dazzles and delights with holiday flavors, favorites, and fun!  Dazzling lights paired with food and family-friendly activities under the beautiful star-filled sky at Enchanted Springs Ranch.
Christmas Light Fest
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Electrifying vibes at The Light Park. Charge up your holiday spirit as you cruise through millions of dazzling lights, synced perfectly to the rhythm of our festive tunes. Amp up the fun with some tasty treats and zappy beverages, and get ready to be...
San Antonio | The Light Park
 
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From Dec. 8-23, San Antonians can make the trip up to Austin to experience the famed Trail of Lights. The Zilker Park display features over 2 million lights, 90 lighted holiday trees and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels.
Austin Trail of Lights
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Lets Brunch

If you love Brunch as much as I do then you need to check these jems around the city.

 
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The Guenther House is a historic tea room-style dining spot that brings time-tested elegance to the modern era. Perfect to hit up for brunch. And there is museum and shop where you can recollect the building's rich history.
Guenther House
 
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Candlelight specializes in brunch menus and flights.
San Antonio | Candlelightcafe Wine And Coffee Bar
 
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Found inside a restored convent, Liberty Bar is full of windows, to enjoy brunch. No matter what meal you decide to stop by for, you’ll enjoy the food and views. Just be sure to order one of the famed Bloody Marys and take a few photos in front of th...
LIBERTY BAR
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Woodsy aesthetic, Whiskey Cake serves up locally-sourced farm-to-kitchen dishes from its seasonal menu.
Dine in for Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner | In Texas, Florida, & Oklahoma | Whiskey Cake Kitchen
 
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French Comfort Food!
Brasserie Mon Chou Chou | French comfort food in San Antonio, TX

Date Night

Spice it up with a special Holiday Date Night. 

 
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My favorite time of the year to go to the riverwalk!
River Walk Holiday Lights
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Head one hour north to Johnson City for a free Christmas display featuring more than 2 million lights. Park near the historic district and enjoy dinner or drinks before walking through Memorial Park and down Main Street. On weekends, you’ll find live...
Lights Spectacular
 
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Double Standard offers a wide selection of cocktails, beer, whiskey, and spirits, alongside a chef-crafted menu of burgers, po'boys, and fresh East Coast oysters. Perfect for Date Night!
Double Standard
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Rustic-chic vibes of the space,  New American fare and craft cocktails on deck, and the Charcuterie boards are incredibly flavorful.
Cured | San Antonio, TX
 
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Bruce Auden, a native North Londoner, is well known for his adventuresome, original and creative menus. Visitors and locals agree - Biga is your best bet for fine dining on the Riverwalk.
Biga - San Antonio Riverwalk Restaurant
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Located on the San Antonio Museum of Art campus, Tre Trattoria offers gorgeous views of the Riverwalk, and a renovated interior of the Beretta Hops House highlights the beauty of this historic building, featuring accents of wine vines and stag leaf f...
Tre Trattoria
 
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Located in the bustling Pearl complex, this modern wine bar makes for a sexy spot to grab drinks. Consider this a no-brainer for date night, given that there’s by-the-glass options and small bites you can share with your boo. The twinkling lights on ...
High Street Wine Co. | Wine Bar in San Antonio, Texas
 
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Venture inside Southtown brasserie and enjoy selections from the French-inspired menu. Enjoy cocktails at the bar, cozy up to your date in a velvet banquette, or host a night to remember in our garden room. A Texas take on the European staple; your n...
Maverick Texas Brasserie | Southtown San Antonio Restaurant
 
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This restaurant is a vibrant space, all about the classics, with a variety of cuts of meat as well as cocktails to complete your meal.
The Range - Steak - Seafood
 
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If you find yourself dreaming of the Texas Hill Country, discover Signature Restaurant. The menu is straightforward featuring contemporary interpretations of classic dishes. Gulf seafood conspires with Atlantic Coast oysters flown in fresh, house-age...
Signature | Award Winning San Antonio Restaurant | Texas Hill Country

Outdoor Activities

Hidden Jems In San Antonio year round and decorated for the Holidays.

 
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Held the first weekend in December. Featuring Breakfast with Santa; the Kris Kringle Market, tasty holiday treats; jolly entertainment; winter wonderland activities Mt. Schertz and a snow angel play area; and the community favorite lighted night para...
Holidazzle | Schertz, TX
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More than 1 million lights plus lots of creative displays. Walk through the “Winter Cathedral,” a tunnel of lights, see lighted cherry blossoms, a lighted field of bluebonnets, a “Fire Garden” and 15-foot-tall, illuminated blooms.
San Antonio Botanical Garden | Private Events & Rentals | Classes & Camps
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Hidden gem on the San Antonio Riverwalk. Porch swings overlooking the river. Everyday is a great day to stop by at Elsewhere Garden. They have different events happening all the time!
Elsewhere - Garden Bar & Kitchen
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San Antonio Locally Owned

When I shop in the city for any services I always shop Local first and 1000/10 Recommend all of these!

 
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Teeth Whitening owned by the Queen of the Mouth herself. Results are INSANE!!!!
Queen Of The Mouth
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Dog Groomer/ Bakery I have been taking my Pup here for 9 years.  LOYAL LOYAL LOYAL CUSTOMER
Woof Gang Bakery
 
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