(After all,researchsays immersing yourself in culture and the arts can positively affect your mental health.)

In this amazing city, you’re free to stroll or cruise down the iconic River Walk.

Experience a rodeo and savor some good old-fashioned Texas BBQ, because when in Texas!

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Keep reading to learn more about my trip and everything you’ll want to include on your own itinerary.

First stop is the River Walk, a 15-mile stretch of pure culture.

I hopped aboard a GO RIOnarrated River Walk cruise, which lasted about 35 minutes.

San Antonio River Walk

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The boats are all brightly colored, and of course, I chose the pink one.

It was such a fun way to soak up some of the city’s famous sights.

We cruised by La Villita, the very first neighborhood in San Antonio.

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(This was also where General Santa Anna positioned his cannon line during the Battle of the Alamo.)

What’s really cool about ReRooted?

you could’t go wrong!

Mission San Jose yoga

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Not only was it relaxing; it filled my mind and soul with so much beauty.

Mission San Jose is dubbed the “Queen of the Missions,” and the architecture certainly is stunning.

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Plant-forward meals and botanical cocktails?

Pharm Table iced tea and plant-forward plates

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Yes, c’mon.

The unique presentation resembled an Old Fashioned, complete with a large ice cube.

When a dessert menu is dubbed “The Best Parts,” who could resist?

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Clementinetruly stole my heart for dinner.

I was given the best seat in the houseat a bar counter overlooking the chefs working their magic.

The staff was truly delightful and really wined and dined me.

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They call their dessert menu “The Best Parts,” and who could honestly resist that?

Some more of my favorite recommendations to consider in your own itinerary?