My first taste of blogging came when I did an oral history of my mother-in-law back in 2003. I followed that with Study Abroad blogs of Spain and France in 2004; Oaxaca, Mexico, in 2006 and 2007; and Spain in 2007.
As a professor of journalism/mass communication, I spent an awful lot of time grading my students’ writing but very little time doing my own. I missed it. Since I received such positive feedback on all of the above, I decided to begin a blog on my adopted hometown to keep my creative juices flowing and to share my amor eterno of San Antonio. I published my first post on June 22, 2010, and I’ve been writing about San Anto ever since!
Happy 10th Birthday to San Antonio Tourist, a blog for folks who want to get beyond the Alamo and the River Walk! This creation has been a labor of love, and I hope it inspires you to venture out of your rut.
Lucky for both visitors to and residents of San Antonio, I’ve barely scratched the surface of this remarkable city. And although COVID-19 has cramped our getting out and about, ain’t nothing wrong with an armchair tour. Scroll down to the alpha-ordered list below to plan your post-pandemic San Antonio adventures! Once we get the all clear, you’ll be prepared to give America’s most vibrant city a whirl.
Please like my Facebook page so you’ll never miss a post. If you’re not an email subscriber of San Antonio Tourist, please type your email address into the box below and click the “Never miss a post!” button so that you remain in the loop. I will never share your email, but I will keep you in the know for fun tours I put together. Thrift shops, walking tours and art galleries are on my to-do list! Any others?
I am also available to talk to clubs, businesses and organizations about all the wonders of San Antonio. I also specialize in itinerary planning and small group tours. You may email me at sanantoniotourist at gmail dot com to set something up. Ideas for future blog posts are also welcomed.
Thanks for reading. ¡Viva San Antonio! Con cariño, Denise
Denise Barkis Richter, Ph.D., author of “San Antonio’s Passport to Fun,” has been blogging about San Antonio since June of 2010. Follow her at facebook.com/SanAntonioTourist so that you’ll never miss a post. Her love affair with the Alamo City began at Hemisfair in 1968. She moved to San Antonio in 1979 as an 18-year-old college student, and San Antonio has been her home ever since. Denise completed certification to become a professional tour guide in 2019. Please contact her at sanantoniotourist at gmail dot com if you’d like for her to curate a fabulous San Antonio experience for you!
Use this alpha-ordered list of all of my San Antonio Tourist blog posts to plan your post-pandemic adventures.
100 Things To Do in San Antonio Before You Die
Adelita Tamales & Tortilla Factory
“All Around Us” by Xelena González
Assistance League of San Antonio Thrift Store
Avenida Guadalupe Parade and Festival
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower
Battle for Texas: The Experience
Bean & Cheese Tacos on San Antonio’s South Side
Bombasta, San Antonio’s Barrio Big Band
Carver Community Cultural Center
Confluence and Culture Exhibit at the Witte Museum
The Confluence of Civilization in the Americas
Crownridge Canyon Natural Area
Don Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant
Downtown San Antonio Public Art Walk
El Paraiso Original Ice Cream & Fruit Bars
Esperanza Center’s Peace Market
FREE things to do and see in San Antonio!
German Heritage in San Antonio
Glenna Goodacre’s bronze statues of famous Texans
Goodwill Stores and Donation Stations
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Green Vegetarian Cuisine & Coffee
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Haunted Tours of Downtown San Antonio
Headwaters of the San Antonio River
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
International Restaurants in San Antonio
Japanese Tea Garden at Brackenridge Park
King William Historic and Cultural Arts District
La Gran Posada to San Fernando Cathedral
Little Free Libraries in San Antonio
Midnight Mass at San Fernando Cathedral
Mission Concepción: Rudy’s Seafood
Mission Espada: B & B Smokehouse
Mission Reach Hike and Bike Trail
Mission San José: Nicha’s Comida Mexicana
Mission San Juan: Capparelli’s on Southcross
Museum Reach’s River of Lights
Olmos Park and Olmos Sports Complex
Our Lady of Guadalupe Serenata
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto of the Southwest
Pasha Mediterranean Grill and Ali Baba International Market
Pho Sure Vietnamese Restaurant
Public Art Walk in Downtown San Antonio
Romance Recommendations for Valentine’s Day in San Antonio
Rough Rider Bar at the Menger Hotel
Salado Creek Greenway (Loop 410 to Lady Bird Johnson Park)
Salado Creek Greenway (McAllister Park to Lady Bird Johnson Park)
Salado Creek Greenway (Robert L.B. Tobin Park to Oakwell Trailhead)
Salado Creek Greenway (Jack White Park to Willow Springs Golf Course)
San Antonio’s Arts and Culture
San Antonio Art Museums Tour (virtual)
San Antonio B-cycle: Mission Reach
San Antonio’s International Restaurants
San Antonio’s Little Free Libraries
San Antonio Public Library Main Branch
San Antonio River Walk Christmas Lights
San Antonio, Texas, Long Weekend Getaway
San Antonio, Texas, Spring Break
San Fernando Cemetery #2 and El Día de los Muertos
Schnabel’s True Value Hardware
Serenata to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Southwest School of Art and Craft
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Top 10 Things to Do in San Antonio
Tower of the Americas’ Happy Hour
Wintertime Fun in the Alamo City
Denise Barkis Richter, Ph.D., author of “San Antonio’s Passport to Fun,” has been blogging about San Antonio since June of 2010. Follow her at facebook.com/SanAntonioTourist so that you’ll never miss a post. Her love affair with the Alamo City began at Hemisfair in 1968. She moved to San Antonio in 1979 as an 18-year-old college student, and San Antonio has been her home ever since. Denise completed certification to become a professional tour guide in 2019. Please contact her at sanantoniotourist at gmail dot com if you’d like for her to curate a fabulous San Antonio experience for you!
Congrats on your 10th anniversary!
Thanks, Linda! Let me know if you have any ideas for future posts. Cheers, Denise
Congratulations on 10 years of sharing your love for and knowledge of San Antonio
Thanks, Irene! Ten years has flown by, right?! Hasta pronto, Denise
Congratulations!
Thank you! And thanks for being such a loyal, long-time reader. Cheers, Denise
You’re welcome. Stay healthy,
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Congratulations on 10 year anniversary of your blog. It’s great to read all your gifted posts.
Thanks, Janice! My blog has been a labor of love, and it’s been my pleasure to share San Antonio with natives and visitors. Thanks for reading/commenting! Cheers, Denise
Congratulations Denise! You’re one of the many gems that helps San Antonio shine! We love your book. I will put it to good use once we can go out and explore our wonderful city.
Thanks, Juan! We’ll all be ready for places to see and things to eat/drink once we get the all clear. My book and blog will come in handy for planning future adventures…and for daydreaming about those adventures right now! Thanks for reading/commenting. Cheers, Denise
Cheers, indeed!!! San Antonio Tourist has been, and continues to be, a most interesting and helpful guide to all things San Antonio. So glad you decided to do this, Denise. Love the new artwork, too! Keep on keeping on.
Susan, You have been one of my most loyal, long-time readers. Thank you! I appreciate your support. As for the artwork, I have my resident artist (Aedan) to thank. She created it in Canva, a free graphic design app. Check it out! Cheers, Denise