The best places in San Antonio to take out-of-towners that aren't the Alamo

Everybody knows about the Alamo and the River Walk, but San Antonio has much more to offer beyond its two most famous…

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San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W. Jones St., (210) 978-8100, samuseum.org
Housed in the elegantly repurposed Lone Star Brewery within easy walking distance from the Pearl, the San Antonio Museum of Art is an eclectic treasure trove of works from around the globe. In addition to the many discoveries to be made in galleries dedicated to art from Texas, Latin America, Europe, Asia, the ancient Mediterranean world and elsewhere, the museum boasts a solid contemporary art collection that includes works by notable San Antonio artists.
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The 25 weirdest attractions in San Antonio that are worth visiting

San Antonio has plenty of tourist attractions, from historic landmarks to museums — but the city has some surprisingly weird sights to…

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F.I.S.H
200 West Jones Ave.
Created by artist Donald Lipski, these models of long-eared sunfish hang under an overpass on the River Walk's Museum Reach near the San Antonio Museum of Art.
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20 useless facts about San Antonio you can use to impress out-of-towners

When playing tour guide for visiting friends and family, there's plenty of culture and history in San Antonio to draw from. But…

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You can actually take the stairs at the Tower of the Americas. 
It’ll only take you 952 steps to reach the top of the 750-foot-tall structure.
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San Antonio's 25 most beautiful places

San Antonio is beautiful in many ways, but some places stand above the rest. Whether you want to soak in the natural…

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McNay Art Museum
6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., (210) 824-5368, mcnayart.org
The McNay, opened in 1954 in Marion Koogler McNay’s sprawling Spanish Colonial Revival mansion, proudly presents itself as “the first museum of modern art in Texas.” The museum complements its impressive permanent collection of Post-Impressionist paintings, medieval and Renaissance treasures, modernist outdoor sculpture, Southwestern folk art and contemporary Latino prints with both touring and homegrown exhibitions.
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28 places in San Antonio to take out-of-towners that aren't the Alamo

Locals know that San Antonio is much more than just the “Alamo City,” but when it comes to hosting family and friends,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

River Walk Public Art Garden
849 E. Commerce St., getcreativesanantonio.com
This open-air art garden located on the San Antonio River Walk at the intersection where Market and Alamo Streets meet features permanent and rotating sculptures and art pieces by local and international artists. For those that need help finding the entrance, look no further than the colorful  "Welcome to the River Walk Public Art Garden" sign by San Antonio artist Gary Sweeney.
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The 25 most beautiful places in San Antonio

You know it, and we know it — San Antonio is a beautiful city. Whether you're interested in historic landmarks, swanky eateries…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Pl, (210) 536-1400, sabot.org
Taking up 38 acres, the Botanical Garden is home to trails, a pond and an abundance of native plants. With multiple greenhouses, an authentic Japanese garden, and a trail showcasing three distinctive ecological regions of Texas, there's plenty of natural beauty to enjoy year round.
Photo via Instagram / pastorbrett
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20 Public Art Pieces to Visit in San Antonio

Great art isn't hard to find in San Antonio; in fact, there's probably some great public pieces in your own neighborhood. If…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Whispers
     West River Bank, North of Mission Road
    Artist: Arne Quinze, 2016
     Whispers was imagined as a portal between Mission San Juan and the River, placed along the walking path and created with colors that reference local wildflowers.
    Instagram/arnequinze
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"San Antonio | The Saga": Images of Main Plaza's Video Installation

French artist Xavier de Richemont's video installation “San Antonio | The Saga” employs San Fernando Cathedral as a canvas to “narrate the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

"San Antonio | The Saga": Images of Main Plaza's Video Installation
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