The Best Places to Hang Out if You're an Introverted San Antonian

By San Antonio Current Staff

Go out on the town to the beat of your own drum. Whether you’re a solo adventurer, can’t get anyone to agree to your plans or are looking for spots to meet new people (or not), here’s some inspiration for when you have a hot date with yourself.

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Bike the city with Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System
sanantonio.gov
Ride it, walk it, bike it — the Greenway Trails System is the best way to disconnect yourself from the hustle & bustle of city life.
Photo via Instagram, jamielaine1

Pamper yourself with a spa day at Neva Face and Body
601 E Dewey Pl, (210) 734-6382, nevafaceandbody.com
Because you deserve it.
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Enjoy the aesthetic at Denman Estate Park
7735 Mockingbird Ln, (210) 207-7275, sanantonio.gov
San Antonio offers plenty of parks, but Denman is the only one that has Korean-inspired monuments.
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Attend a class at Southwest School of Art
1201 Navarro St, (210) 224-1848, swschool.org
Immerse yourself in a new hobby like ceramics, papermaking and weaving, to name a few.
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Grab a cup of joe at Brown Coffee Company
Multiple locations, browncoffeeco.com
One sip and you’ll never put yourself through a horrific Tinder/coffee date again.
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Appreciate the creations at Artpace
445 N Main Ave, (210) 212-4900, artpace.org
The 18,000-square-foot facility is home to innovative art pieces that speak for themselves.
Photo via Instagram, artpace

Get up close and personal with wildlife at The Quadrangle
1400 E Grayson St, (210) 221-1211, facebook.com/pages/Fort-Sam-Houston-Quadrangle/154700404573120
Want some bonding time with animals in a serene setting? Say no more.
Photo via Instagram, roadsgold

Get cultured at The South Texas Museum of Popular Culture
1019 E Mulberry Ave, (210) 858-8935, stpcc.org
This haven for music junkies and history buffs alike hosts a variety of events and exhibits related to South Texas music.
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Have a drink in peace at Ocho Lounge
1015 Navarro St, (210) 222-2008
One of the few places where drinking alone is glamorous and not sad.
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People watch at El Mercado
514 W. Commerce St, (210) 207-8600
Snack on some pan dulce from Mi Tierra while you watch the frenzy of characters roaming through Market Square.
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