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Check in, drop bags

Dinner: Bohanan's or Domingo on the River Walk

Book Bohanan's at least 2 weeks ahead. Domingo is walkable from most downtown hotels.

Walk the River Walk

Commerce St bridge is the best photo spot. Walk south toward King William.

Drinks: Esquire Tavern or Downstairs at Esquire

The Esquire is the River Walk bar that locals actually use.

Call it or keep going to Bar 414 at the Gunter Hotel

Breakfast: La Panadería or Alamo Biscuit

La Panadería for pan dulce and espresso. Alamo Biscuit for something heartier.

The Alamo — go before crowds build

Plan 45–60 min. Free admission. The Long Barrack museum is included.

River Walk loop — walk north toward Pearl

Museum Reach is the quieter, more scenic stretch of the river.

Pearl Farmers Market (if Saturday before 1pm)

OR lunch at Southerleigh or Supper at Hotel Emma.

Museum Reach walk or Tower of the Americas

Resort pool (if staying at JW/La Cantera/Hyatt)

OR Hopscotch / Briscoe Museum if it's hot and you want A/C.

Dinner: Pearl night

Supper at Hotel Emma, Southerleigh, or Boiler House. All walkable in the Pearl.

Sternewirth at Hotel Emma for drinks

One of the best bars in SA. The bar itself is worth the trip.

Jazz TX for live music

If it's a Friday or Saturday, the music program is usually strong.

Brunch: Pearl Farmers Market + Bottling Department

OR Cappy's in Alamo Heights for a sit-down brunch.

One more stop: Market Square / Mi Tierra

OR Mission San José — 30 min south, free, the most impressive of the five missions.

Head to SAT Airport

Pre-flight: Rudy's BBQ near the airport. Last SA meal, no regrets.