The Pearl is a local hot spot here in San Antonio. Shops, restaurants, and more line the streets of this urban gem! On Saturdays and Sundays, the Pearl hosts a farmer's market that sprawls over several streets. Organic foods, candles, dog treats--you can find anything here! Our personal favorite is the crepe stand.

As for restaurants at the Pearl, check out The Granary 'Cue & Brew! It's where we went for our first anniversary, after Monica's graduation, and after we got engaged.

Trinity University, our alma mater, is a beautiful campus nestled just north of downtown San Antonio. Trinity was founded in 1869 as the combination of three separate schools of higher education, hence the name, 'Trinity.' We have so many happy memories from this lovely place! Stop by the library, check out the fountain, and walk past the Center for Science and Innovation.

Monica graduated with her Bachelor's in History and Communication in December 2014 and her Masters of Arts in Teaching in May 2016, and John graduated with his Bachelor's in Computer Science and Communication in May 2015.

The West Side of San Antonio is a historic part of the city that celebrates the rich Hispanic heritage of our city. Murals are everywhere on the West Side, sometimes referred to as El Hueso. A beautiful mural greets you as you drive over the Guadalupe Bridge with the words, "Bienvenidos al West Side!" Monica teaches at Fidel Tafolla Middle School, which is here on the West Side next to Sidney Lanier High School.

A must see if you've never been to San Antonio, the River Walk is made up of shops and restaurants along the San Antonio River, which winds its way through the city. You can find all varieties of cuisines here--Tex Mex, of course, but also Asian, American, and Italian to name a few!

The Tower of the Americas, located in HemisFair Park, was completed in advance of the the World's Fair in 1968. It remains the tallest building in the city! Inside there's a restaurant, a bar, and an observation deck.

The Missions are amazingly beautiful and tell the story of the origin of our city--San Antonio is named after the very first mission, Mission San Antonio, known to many as the Alamo. But many don't know that there are a number of other missions throughout downtown and the south side of San Antonio. The Queen of the Missions, Mission San Jose, is the most impressive.