Short Trip to Austin and San Antonio

Just back from a fun couple of days in Austin and San Antonio, showing some friends around for their first trip to the area.

 

Took in several sites, including the Mission Trail

and the Riverwalk

 

in San Antonio, and ate at some old fav restaurants–Liberty Bar, Rosario’s for terrific Mexican food and Geunther House for an awesome breakfast.  A visit to the renovated historic Pearl Brewery  included drinks at The Blue Box, the most fantastic fried snapper throats at Hotel Emma’s restaurant, and browsing some cool small shops there.

 

 

Heading north on IH 35 to Austin, we detoured off the highway to give them a glimpse of historic Greune, with its 100+ year old dancehall.

In Austin, we showed them popular sites, including Mt. Bonnell and walked the trail around Town Lake.  Had very delicious pancakes at The Magnolia Café–always good.  Lunch at The Eastside Café included many of the cafe’s homegrown vegetables and herbs–yum!  The South Congress Café was a great place for a delicious dinner.  Stopped in at The Oasis to have a drink while overlooking Lake Travis.  Took in a little 6th Street action for live music as well as The Saxon Pub for more music.  The Driskill Hotel’s bar is a wonderful place for a late night nightcap!

 

Packed in a lot for a quick trip to these fun cities.