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If you're a first-time visitor to San Antonio and want to know where to start your adventure, we've asked the people who know and love San Antonio the most -- the people who live here -- to weigh in with a few recommendations. The itineraries have great ideas for top spots to see and they're organized neatly into categories.
Candlight in San Antonio Candlelight Coffeehouse and Wine Bar
Convivial, relaxed and drawing an eclectic crowd, the cozy Candlelight is one of San Antonio's definitive gay-friendly hangouts - this dapper place with local artwork, comfy sofas, and a charming back patio is equal parts coffeehouse, wine-and-beer bar, and cafe. Sunday brunch is a local tradition, and live jazz is featured many evenings. Along the funky St. Mary's Strip, Candlelight is a perfect spot to kick off an evening of revelry or cap off a night out with a white-chocolate mocha and a slice of decadent red-velvet cake.
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Guitars in San Antonio Southtown San Antonio Arts District
Vibrant, up-and-coming Southtown lies just south of downtown and encompasses two of San Antonio's most architecturally significant historic districts, King William and Lavaca. Businesses popular with LGBT visitors and residents line the neighborhood. Madhatters, Azuca, and Blue Star Brewing are among Southtown's many notable restaurants, and fans of the arts will find an array of first-rate art galleries, museums and performance spaces. During the First Friday Art Walk, galleries and businesses stay open until 10 pm.
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San Antonio Muaseum of Art San Antonio Museum of Art
With outstanding works from around the globe and acclaimed Latin American and Asian collections, the San Antonio Museum of Art is one of the nation's premier such facilities. The core museum occupies the historic Lone Star Brewery buildings, with several impressive new wings added in recent years. The museum hugs the new north reach of the River Walk and is accessible by river taxi via the waterside dock.
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Music in Main Plaza Suggested Itineraries
In a city with so much to see and do, a little advance planning and prioritizing can go a long way toward making your visit more enjoyable. Whether you're in San Antonio for just 24 hours or several days, or your interests run to culture and the arts or outdoor adventures around the city and the nearby Hill Country, we've got just the suggested itineraries to help you make the most of your visit.
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