Downtown San Antonio is really the best place to go in the city. It is very aesthetically pleasing with the river walk and has many restaurants right against the river. The mall is close but just like any other mall, although it does have an Imax theater and is dry for rainy days. The best time to go? During the spring months the weather is usually good, but can rain frequently. St. Patrick's day is a unique celebration here because they incorporate other culture's festivities in as well as have a boat parade down the river where the dye the river (more) green. Although Dick's Last Resort is a chain restaurant and not always family friendly (up to you) it is always a fun time!

The Mexican food in Del Rio was great. There are a number of questionable establishments that make dining a pleasure. I never left hungry or sick.

The Alamo, convention center, mall and the river district are all in walking distance of each other. Looking forward to taking my family there some day

river walk is a great place with tons of places to eat great at night and a great place for a nice weekend getaway

Two words River Walk. Go there it's a blast. Can hit up the Alamo right around the corner also. Good time.