River Walk (Paseo Del Rio)
20 feet below street level and steps from the famed Alamo, the Paseo del Rio, better known as the River Walk, awaits you. Aside the meandering San Antonio River, stone pathways connect shops, restaurants, hotels and ... visitsanantonio.com
The Rivercenter Mall
The Rivercenter Mall, right alongside the River Walk, has anchor stores, a movie multiplex, and dozens of gift and specialty shops for you and your grandchildren's shopping expedition. This is a great place to park for ... grandparents.com
Market Square - El Mercado
The rich culture of San Antonio abounds throughout the plazas of Market Square. A three-block outdoor plaza lined with restaurants, shops and produce stands near San Antonio's city center, Market Square is the larges... visitsanantonio.com
North Star
North Star Mall is a premier shopping mall in San Antonio, Texas with anchor tenants Dillard's, J.C. Penney, Macy's, Mervyns, and Saks Fifth Avenue as well as over 200 specialty stores, some exclusive to the San Antonio mar... malletin.com
Flea-mart
There are plenty of flea markets in and around San Antonio, but this is by far the biggest. You'll find electronics, crafts, and new and used clothing - but you'll also find fruit and vegetables, some great local foods,... grandparents.com
Ingram Park Mall
Over 150 businesses and services provide plenty of diversity to the bustling and energetic Ingram Park Mall. Anchored by distinct department stores such as Macys, Dillard's, Sears, and Bealls, the mall is also home t... visitsanantonio.com
South Park Mall
Recent renewal and remodeling have brought South Park Mall into the spotlight as one of the city's most popular indoor malls. Macys, JCPenney, Sears and Mervyn's anchor more than 70 specialty stores - including Old N... visitsanantonio.com
Blue Star Brewery And Bike Shop
This hybridized gem is part of the Blue Star Arts Complex.We were there primarily because of the brews. OK - entirely because of the brews. She preferred the Wheathead White while he preferred the porter brewed in bourbon... waymarking.com
Ruta Maya Riverwalk Coffee House
Sometimes the best way to enjoy your grandchildren is just to hang out with them. Have a healthy bite to eat, something to drink, and listen to a little music. If you're looking for a rustic, relaxing place to do just t... grandparents.com
Olmos Basin Park Farmers Market
The "eat locally" movement is just getting off the ground, and a well-established and certified farmers' market is a great place to get started (and to get your grandchildren on the green path). At the Olmos Basin Park ... grandparents.com
La Villita
This was San Antonio's first neighborhood, and now it's one of the most beautiful historic arts villages. Located along the south bank of the San Antonio River, La Villita is home to glassblowers and jewelers, weavers a... grandparents.com
Gigabytes And Java
A visit to Gigabytes & Java will help you to understand the world in which your grandchildren already live. It's a place to play the hottest high-end computer games and have a cup of coffee at the same time. The staff d... grandparents.com
Hogwild Records, Tapes, & Cds
You and your grandchildren probably don't share the same musical taste, but you can each find what you like at Hogwild Records. This is San Antonio's long-time center for the local music scene, and the source of all thi... grandparents.com
Southtown
Southtown isn't so much a single place as a whole neighborhood. This unpredictable mishmash of shops, restaurants, and art galleries has a personality and environment all its own - very different from the polished beaut... grandparents.com
Atomic Comics And Gaming
Be the coolest grandparent ever; spend an afternoon with your grandchildren at Atomic Comics & Gaming, the ultimate comic and gaming hangout in San Antonio. Find current comics and graphic novels, and an in-store galler... grandparents.com
Half Price Books
Reading, finding, exchanging, and simply browsing for books is a wonderful way to spend a day with your grandchildren, and Half Price Books is a perfect place to do it. With stores in 15 states, Half Price carries new a... grandparents.com
Bike World
Biking with your grandchildren is terrific exercise, and a wonderful bonding experience. In San Antonio, get started at Bike World in Alamo Heights. It's an establishment with more than 35 years of experience at getting... grandparents.com
Gallery Of The Southwest
The Gallery of the Southwest is a renowned showcase of Zuni, Navajo, and Hopi arts and crafts, from jewelry, baskets and rugs to Zuni fetishes, Hopi Kachinas, and world-famous sand paintings. They're all made by hand wi... grandparents.com