While we are proud partners of Best Western Hotels & Resorts and Visit San Antonio, all opinions in this article are our own.
These two Midwesterners may one day become “Winter Texans,” but until then, a quick trip is just the answer. Fun fact, Edward was born and raised in Texas!
We enjoyed exploring all there is to see, do, and eat in San Antonio over three days. San Antonio is the second largest city in Texas. It was home to the World’s Fair in 1968, centered around Hemisfair Park, which is getting a beautiful re-imagining that will better connect with the core of downtown. The San Antonio River Walk gives everyone a taste of nature throughout the urban center.
St. Paul Square is a charming neighborhood conveniently east of the heart of downtown San Antonio, walkable to many restaurants and shopping along with the River Walk and Convention Center. We found inspiration through the decor, design, and emphasis of local art at the Aiden by Best Western San Antonio Riverwalk. We also couldn’t resist returning for seconds of their chocolate tamales upon check-in!
Aiden @ San Antonio Riverwalk is a boutique-style hotel that offers incredible amenities to all guests. Pulp Coffee in the lobby serves as a grab-and-go café with sandwiches along with hot and cold barista-created espresso and tea drinks. Work out before exploring for the day at the state-of-the-art fitness center. Wind down the evening with a nightcap at The Rendezvous, just off the lobby.
We recommend ordering a San Antonio CityPASS® upon arrival. We chose to visit these attractions from the available options as it saved 35% on combined admission and gave us flexibility throughout our stay. Purchase tickets for San Antonio and other destinations in North America online at CityPASS.com. Note: Attractions do not need to be selected at the time of purchase. With CityPASS®, we particularly enjoyed:
Outside of the attractions available with CityPASS®, we also visited the Alamo. We took some pictures outside. Please take note that it is almost always crowded. There is some construction as they’re creating a museum and exhibit space nearby. Also, it is near Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum.
Consider also checking out the Japanese Tea Garden at Brackenridge Park. The stone formations at the pavilion, bridges, and walkways are works of art that intertwine over the koi pond. This is also a free attraction, so it’s always nice to take advantage of these when possible!
For us, we love adventure together. Learning is also a pillar for us, and it’s always so interesting to glean a new perspective when visiting places and taking it all in. We reflect on these experiences and find inspiration in design specific to each place, how it’s unique and similar to others, and how to bring it into our home.
The value we find in staying with Best Western Hotels and Resorts allows us to get out more because we’re not breaking the bank on accommodations alone. The locations are convenient, the staff is friendly, and the beds are comfortable and always clean. In a nutshell, we don’t travel for the hotel room. We travel for the memories and quality time as a family. In the comments below, let us know where you’re traveling next!
We are an interracial, same-sex married couple, on our journey of building a family, turning our house into a home and capturing our daily adventures.