San Antonio, TX

The Alamo City is one of the most ghost-friendly places in Texas. Explore the paranormal with the experts at Alamo City Ghost Tours.

Address: 212 Losoya, Suite 8, San Antonio TX 78205 - MAP
Phone: (210) 336-7831
Web: www.alamocityghosttours.com

Spaaahhh. Relax at the world-class Mokara San Antonio voted No. 2 in the world by Conde Naste "Traveler" readers. Fatigue-relief aplenty for all levels of stress.

Address: 212 West Crockett Street, San Antonio TX 78205 - MAP
Phone: (210) 396-5800
Web: www.mokarahotels.com

View the "Most Beautiful Building in San Antonio," the Spanish Governor's Palace. Given the title by the National Geographic Society, the national historic landmark once housed the officials of the Spanish Province of Texas.

Address: 105 Plaza De Armas, San Antonio TX 78205 - MAP
Phone: (210)-224-0601
Web: www.sanantonio.gov

Giddyup, y'all. Become a cowboy (or cowgirl) for a day in Bandera, the Cowboy Capital of the World. Bandera offers daily horseback riding and trail hikes through the beautiful Hill Country, and nightly rodeo shows at either Twin Elm Guest Ranch or Lightning Ranch.

Phone: (800) 364-3833
Web: www.banderacowboycapital.com

Test your skills at Tortilla 101, a lunchtime cooking class at Aldaco's Restaurant at Sunset Station. Learn to make authentic chicken enchiladas verdes, homemade tortillas, fresh guacamole and hand-shaken margaritas.

Address: 100 E. Hoefgen, San Antonio TX 78205 - MAP
Phone: (210)-222-0561
Web: www.aldacos.net

Buy local at the Pearl Farmers Market, which features only vendors within a 150-mile radius of San Antonio. Open Saturdays, 9:00am - 1:00pm (Rain or Shine).

Address: 200 East Grayson Street San Antonio TX 78215 - MAP
Web: www.pearlfarmersmarket.com

Soak in the spirituality of the Little Church of La Villita, built in 1879. Now a non-denominational church, the facility is a favorite for weddings, baptisms and the yearly Starving Artist Show.

Address: 508 Villita St., San Antonio TX 78205 - MAP
Phone: 210-226-3593
Web: www.lavillita.com