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Discover things to do in San Antonio beyond the River Walk. Local guides, murals, bike tours, and hidden gems from Mural Ride.

Things to Do in San Antonio | Local Blog by Mural Ride

San Antonio Travel Blog | Local Guides, Murals & Bike Tours

If you&rsquo;re thinking about booking a bike tour in San Antonio, you&rsquo;re probably wondering one thing:
What is this actually going to feel like?
Not just where you go&hellip;But what the experience is really like.
Here&rsquo;s exactly what to expect&mdash;no surprises.

Quick Overview: What Y

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What to Expect on a San Antonio Mural Bike Tour (Complete Guide)

Are E-Bikes Easy to Ride? A First-Time Guide
If you&rsquo;re looking at bike tours in San Antonio but feel a little unsure about riding an e-bike&hellip; you&rsquo;re not alone.
It&rsquo;s the most common thing we hear before a tour.
&ldquo;Is it hard?&rdquo;&ldquo;What if I haven&rsquo;t ridden in 

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Are E-Bikes Easy to Ride? A First-Time Guide for San Antonio Visitors

Why a Bike Tour is the Best Way to See San Antonio
If you&rsquo;re looking for the best San Antonio tours, you&rsquo;ve probably seen everything from bus tours to river cruises.
But here&rsquo;s the real question:
Do you want to see San Antonio&hellip;or actually experience it?
Because those are two

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Why a Bike Tour is the Best Way to See San Antonio (Local Guide)

What to Do in San Antonio Besides the River Walk (Local Guide)
Looking for things to do in San Antonio besides the River Walk?
You&rsquo;re not alone.
Most people come here thinking it&rsquo;s the Alamo, the River Walk&hellip; and that&rsquo;s about it. And yeah, those are worth seeing. But they onl

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What to Do in San Antonio Besides the River Walk (Local Guide)

If you are visiting San Antonio, the first thing on your list is likely the River Walk. Naturally, the next question many travelers ask is: &ldquo;Can I just rent a bike and ride it down there?&rdquo; As a local who has spent years pedaling through the urban core, I get asked this constantly. Here i

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Can You Rent Bikes on the San Antonio River Walk? (A Local’s Guide to Riding Downtown)

Things to Do in San Antonio for Conference Attendees
A local-first guide to experiencing the city beyond the River Walk

Why Conference Attendees Often Miss the Best of San Antonio
For many conference attendees, San Antonio looks the same every time: hotel, convention center, River Walk, repeat.
Tha

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Things to Do in San Antonio for Conference Attendees

Where to Go in San Antonio (According to Locals): Food, Art, Hidden Gems &amp; More

If you&rsquo;re planning a trip to San Antonio and want real local recommendations&mdash;not just the River Walk and the Alamo&mdash;this is the guide locals send to their friends, family, and anyone posting in &ldq

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Where to Go in San Antonio (According to Locals): Food, Art, Hidden Gems & More

So&hellip; You Clicked That Little Ad at the Bottom of the River Walk Site, Didn&rsquo;t You?
Good move. You&rsquo;ve officially unlocked the locals-only level of San Antonio &mdash; the part of the city where street art meets tacos, and where e-bikes make exploring feel like play.
🎟️ River Walk Ex

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Beyond the River Walk: Discover San Antonio by Bike


So&hellip; someone handed you a sticker. Lucky you.Here&rsquo;s the deal: that sticker unlocks 15% off your next Mural Ride Bike Tour. Just flip it over, find the code, and use it at checkout.
Now that we&rsquo;ve got that out of the way&mdash;want to hear how this whole thing started? Want to know

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Did You Just Get Handed a Sticker by a Pack of E-Bike Riders? You’re in Luck.

San Antonio&rsquo;s East Side: A Love Letter to Street Art &amp; The D.R.E.A.M. District
By Brian Benavidez, Founder of Mural Ride Bike ToursPublished March 20, 2025
A City Shaped by Creativity
San Antonio doesn&rsquo;t just have history&mdash;it has soul.
You hear it in the jazz that once echoed th

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San Antonio’s East Side: A Love Letter to Street Art & The D.R.E.A.M. District

San Antonio&rsquo;s art scene is experiencing a bold transformation, thanks to the efforts of the San Antonio Street Art Initiative (SASAI). This nonprofit organization is dedicated to creating opportunities for local artists, fostering cultural expression, and establishing San Antonio as a top-tier

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San Antonio’s Street Art Movement: How the San Antonio Street Art Initiative is Transforming the City

"Explore murals, history, and culture on a San Antonio bike tour. Perfect for all ages and fitness levels!"San Antonio is a city bursting with history, culture, and art, and there&rsquo;s no better way to explore it all than by bike. Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned cyclist or someone looking for a f

Celebrating San Antonio’s rich history and culture! This stunning mural by local artist Mike Comp brings together the Alamo, the River Walk, and mariachi music in one vibrant masterpiece.

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Discover San Antonio by Bike – Book a Guided Tour!

Welcome to San Antonio! I&rsquo;m Brian&mdash;local guide, mural fanatic, and founder of Mural Ride Bike Tours. After 10+ years living, working, and pedaling through downtown, I&rsquo;ve put together this insider travel guide to help you explore the city like a local. Whether you're traveling on a t

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San Antonio Travel Guide: The Local’s Ultimate Guide to Attractions, Dining, and Hidden Gems

San Antonio, known for its vibrant culture and rich history, offers a diverse array of experiences for corporate teams looking to bond, engage, and boost morale. Whether your team craves a creative outlet, a taste of Texas cuisine, or an adventure outdoors, San Antonio has something to offer. From i

A corporate outing with all the attendees posing in front of a Mural.

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Top 10 Corporate Experiences in San Antonio for Team-Building and Bonding

Look, we all know fall in San Antonio doesn&rsquo;t exactly mean cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes. It&rsquo;s still hot&mdash;sometimes real hot&mdash;but there&rsquo;s something special in the air. Maybe it&rsquo;s the cultural festivals, or maybe it&rsquo;s just the smell of BBQ and tamales 

A picture of a La Catrina - Top 10 Things to do in San Antonio in the Fall

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Top 10 Things to Do in San Antonio in the Fall

Look, here's the thing: cities talk. Yeah, they do. They whisper tales of past, shout out the present and, if you listen closely, drop hints about the future. But here in San Antonio, our city doesn't just talk. It sings. It paints. It sculpts. It does a mean cha-cha-cha with colors and forms that&r

Guest interacting with a San Antonio Mural by Matt Tumlinson

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Streets Speaking Louder: San Antonio Street Art Initiative & Mural Ride Bike Tours

San Antonio, Texas continues to be one of the most visited cities in the US. Every summer thousands of people visit the Alamo City to enjoy the Riverwalk. Additionally, San Antonio is the fastest growing city in the nation. The US Census Bureau estimates that 14,000 people moved to San Antonio from 

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The Must See Murals in San Antonio This Summer – Travis Park Church

The Stars at night are big and bright &mdash; clap clap clap &ndash;(sing along if you know the words) Most people in the United States can finish that song. Texas is a big state and people who live in Texas love to talk about their state. As I write this I am thinking about the Lone Star Texas flag

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San Antonio Weekend Getaway – Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary Weekend Getaway

If you&rsquo;re exploring downtown San Antonio and need a caffeine fix, you&rsquo;re in luck! Whether you&rsquo;re gearing up for a Mural Ride bike tour or just looking for a local gem, this guide highlights the best local coffee shops in San Antonio, TX that serve up incredible brews.
We&rsquo;ve c

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Best Coffee Shops in Downtown San Antonio – A Local’s Guide

Mural Ride - A San Antonio Bike Tour Company - will take you on a guided bicycle street art tour. The ride has over 20 mural stops where the guides will explain the history behind the mural art from over 10 different local artists.