Travel + Leisure Highlights Hemisfair as a Top Texas Destination
Travel + Leisure recently featured Hemisfair in a national travel story highlighting the district as one of San Antonio’s top must-visit destinations and showcasing the many offerings that the district offers. San Antonians and visitors alike can enjoy the many amenities and features of the Hemisfair District including three urban parks, dining, culture, events, and local businesses throughout the area.
The article, “I’ve Lived in Texas for 30+ Years—This Is One of My Favorite Neighborhoods in the Lone Star State,” by the award-winning travel writer Jill Robbins, introduces readers to the Hemisfair District as a place to experience San Antonio beyond the city’s most well-known attractions, and ideas for the best things to do while in the district, where to eat and drink, and where to stay. The story highlights Hemisfair’s history as the site of the 1968 World’s Fair while showcasing how the district has evolved into a vibrant downtown destination.
“I have a short list of must-visit places in San Antonio, and the Hemisfair District is at the top,” Jill Robbins writes. “Today, Yanaguana Garden has the kind of playground my childhood self could have only dreamed of.”
The article also features several of Hemisfair’s parks, restaurants, local businesses, and major events in the district, giving readers a look at the variety of experiences available throughout this part of the heart of downtown. From enjoying the playground and open spaces at Yanaguana Garden to exploring the shops, restaurants, and cultural destinations throughout Hemisfair, the story showcases the district as a place where visitors can spend time, discover something new, and experience the urban core of San Antonio. Civic Park is lauded as “the crown jewel of Hemisfair’s park spaces” with its Great Lawn that hosts large-scale gatherings, The Springs interactive water feature, and tree-lined Promenade designed for people and pets.
“Hemisfair isn’t just a place visitors come to see the sights,” the article notes. “It’s a well-loved neighborhood where people grab coffee, meet for an after-work drink, walk their dogs, and play with their kids in the parks. It’s just steps from some of the city’s best-known attractions, but it has a decidedly local energy—and that extends to the food and drink options.”