Ever wonder if you’re living life to the fullest in San Antonio?

Whether you’re a born and raised in the 2-1-0 or a brand new transplant, there are plenty of ways to get a deeper appreciation for the Alamo City. Sometimes it just takes getting into the right headspace and learning more about what our unique culture has to offer.

Try out these 20 things and get the most out of living in SA.

Watch future NBA stars at a Spurs home game It’s no secret that the hometown Spurs are in the midst of a lengthy rebuild. But sucking isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The Silver and Black are loading up on first-round draft picks and building a team around promising young players. Fans also can watch future stars including Jeremy Sochan and Keldon Johnson develop before they become household names. Credit: Courtesy Photo / San Antonio Spurs
Do Fiesta the right way You have to attend at least one parade, run into 10 acquaintances you don’t like at Oyster Bake, laugh your ass off at Cornyation, take endless selfies with Fiesta royalty while wearing a flower crown, get drunk at NIOSA and — of course — eat your weight’s worth of chicken-on-a-stick. Credit: Photo by Jaime Monzon
Use VIA’s Park and Ride service viainfo.net Skip the nightmare of trying to park at the Alamodome or AT&T Center, and help reduce congestion for everybody else while you’re at it. VIA offers its Park & Ride service for major sports and entertainment events, and it only costs $2.60 for a round trip. Credit: Courtesy Photo / VIA Metropolitan Transit
Keep a stockpile of allergy meds year round Oak. Ragweed. Mold. Mountain cedar… San Antonians with allergies just can’t catch a break. Best to keep antihistamines on hand at all times. Credit: Photo via Shutterstock / Pelle Zoltan
See what the fuss is about Big Red & Barbacoa Ever wonder why San Antonio has an entire festival dedicated to this food combo? Drop in to your favorite taco spot and try it out for yourself. Credit: Photo via Instagram / sanantoniostephanie
Ruby City 150 Camp St., (210) 227-8400, rubycity.org Ruby City is the posthumous realization of a dream of the late art collector Linda Pace. The contemporary art center offers a range of exhibitions and is a part of a larger campus that includes Chris Park and the Studio exhibition space. What’s more, it’s housed in an award-winning building designed by renowned architect Sir David Adjaye OBE. Credit: Dror Baldinger, courtesy of Ruby City
Mark the holidays by attending a river parade St. Patrick’s Day, Pride, the Fourth of July, Día de los Muertos, Christmas — the Alamo City marks major occasions year round by floating decorated barges down the San Antonio River. Celebrate your fav holidays by joining in on the action at the River Walk. Credit: Photo by Jaime Monzon
La Fonda on Main 2415 N. Main Ave., (210) 733-0621, lafondaonmain.com A classic for Tex-Mex and interior Mexican fare since 1932, longstanding La Fonda on Main is just one of those spots every San Antonians needs to dine at — ideally sooner rather than later. Colder weather also means the comforting fireplace is often blazing. Credit: Instagram / matthewmauldon
Kayak the San Antonio River Sure, this one is outside and doesn’t involve getting IN the water, but kayaking is a classic summer activity and we’re just stoked that Mission Kayaks is back in business after a short closure. Also, the many mature trees offer lots of shade along the route if you get closer to the shore. Credit: Photo via Instagram / missionadventuretours
Best Puffy Tacos Henry’s Puffy Tacos Multiple locations henryspuffytacos.com Credit: Photo via Instagram / henryspuffytacos
King William Historic District Southtown, visitsanantonio.com Southtown is known as a haven for art, flavor, culture and fun — and the entire area revolves around the heart of the King William Historic District. The Victorian-inspired neighborhood is packed with history and charm. Established in the 1800s, the district was home to German immigrants who bought land and built homes. It is named after King Wilhelm I of Prussia and is considered a Cultural Arts District today. Credit: Photo via Instagram / parkerleefilm
Protest candidate Armando Perez-Serrato, who said he wants to give Trump the death penalty, pulled a surprising number of votes in Democratic primaries in the Rio Grande Valley. Credit: Shutterstock / Moab Republic
Watch the sunset from Hays St. Bridge 803 N. Cherry St. The Hays St. Bridge is a prime spot for yoga and photoshoots for good reason. Take advantage of this gorgeous view of the SA skyline at dusk. Credit: Photo via Shutterstock / JustPixs
The San Antonio Public Library and the American Library Association are celebrating Banned Books Week 2024. Credit: Courtesy Photo / San Antonio Public Library
Have dinner at the Tower of the Americas 739 E. César E. Chávez Blvd., (210) 223-3101, toweroftheamericas.com Dinner with a view? Sign us up. The next time you can’t decide where to eat for date night, knock this off your unofficial San Antonio bucket list. Credit: Photo via Shutterstock / FotosForTheFuture
Keep necessities in stock so you don’t panic-raid H-E-B when there’s bad weather It’s a San Antonio tradition to join the hordes descending upon H-E-B when there’s a grim forecast. Instead of fighting the crowds, try keeping some basic necessities in stock and reduce your stress when the storms roll in. Credit: Photo via Unsplash / Brittani Burns
Go all out at First Friday and Second Saturday Twice a month San Antonio artists give it their all in Southtown. Head to Blue Star on First Fridays and South Flores on Second Saturdays and live it up. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Contemporary at Blue Star
Original Donut Shop 3307 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 734-5661, facebook.com/theoriginaldonutshop Known for its donuts and prized for its breakfast tacos, Original Donut Shop has been a longstanding spot on Fredericksburg. The shop draws crowds (i.e. long lines that form a trail along the road) for these goods, especially on the weekends. Consider this hotspot a rite of passage for foodies and puro San Antonians alike. Credit: Photo via Instagram / lonestargourmand
The San Antonio River’s Mission Reach has added more beautiful public space to our city. Photo via Instagram / timd_satx Credit: Photo via Instagram / timd_satx
Go skating at the Rotary Ice Rink 301 E. Travis St., rotaryicerink.com This is the Alamo City’s new favorite holiday tradition for a reason. The ice rink opens in Travis Park at the end of each year to provide wholesome wintertime fun. Credit: Michael Cirlos, Centro San Antonio

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