🏛️ CulturalWeekend · from San Antonio, TX

Lakeside Arts & Wine Country

Escape to lakeside wine country where live performances at the water's edge blend seamlessly with vineyard tastings and artistic charm.

Day 1 — Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan ParkDay 2 — Safari Winery

Day 1 — Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

🚗 2 hr 11 min driving📍 5 stops

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Morning

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Drive

San Antonio, TX → Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

1 hr 27 min8:00 AM → 9:27 AM

Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

★ 4.7

This urban greenspace features an off-leash dog area, seasonal events & picnic tables.

9:27 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch10:27 AM

Terry Black's Barbecue

Taste authentic Central Texas barbecue culture at one of the region's most beloved and historically significant smoke houses.

★ 4.7Barbecue Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park → McKinney Falls State Park

25 min12:00 PM → 12:25 PM

McKinney Falls State Park

★ 4.6

Hike scenic trails past two stunning tiered waterfalls cascading into crystal-clear swimming holes. Cool off with a swim, picnic along the creek, and explore cypress-lined pathways through Hill Country landscape.

12:25 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

McKinney Falls State Park → Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

19 min5:00 PM → 5:19 PM

🍽️ Dinner5:19 PM

Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

Savor innovative Asian-inspired cuisine that blends traditional flavors with modern Texas barbecue traditions in a contemporary setting.

★ 4.5Restaurant📍 Maps →

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AT&T Hotel and Conference Center

Rated 4.7★ (3293 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park.

Day 2 — Safari Winery

🚗 3 hr driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park → Safari Winery

1 hr 21 min8:00 AM → 9:21 AM

Safari Winery

★ 4.8

Experience world-class wines while surrounded by exotic wildlife roaming freely across the Texas Hill Country landscape.

9:21 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

Fresh Pickens

★ 4.5

Discover artisanal, locally-sourced goods and farm-fresh experiences that celebrate Texas agricultural traditions and sustainable farming practices.

10:21 AM📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

Safari Winery → Old Tunnel State Park

15 min12:00 PM → 12:15 PM

Old Tunnel State Park

★ 4.7

Walk into a historic railroad tunnel to witness thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats emerging at dusk during summer months. Experience the dramatic spectacle of bat flight against the twilight sky from designated viewing areas.

12:15 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Old Tunnel State Park → Wranglers Prime Rib Barn

15 min5:00 PM → 5:15 PM

🍽️ Dinner5:15 PM

Wranglers Prime Rib Barn

Savor authentic Texas ranch culture while enjoying perfectly cooked prime rib in a rustic, historic setting that captures Old West heritage.

★ 4.6Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Drive

Wranglers Prime Rib Barn → San Antonio, TX

1 hr 9 min6:15 PM → 7:24 PM

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