Historic Hotspots: History Date Ideas in San Antonio

Historic Hotspots: Date Ideas for History Lovers in San Antonio

Are you or your sweetheart a history buff or fan? San Antonio is a city with a rich history. This blog highlights some great romantic spots for a date for history lovers.

1) Missions~ Historic and Beautiful

San Antonio is known for its iconic and historic missions. The most famous mission is, of course, The Alamo. The Alamo is a great spot for a date for history lovers, especially Texas history fans. Other gorgeous and important missions in San Antonio include Mission San Juan Capistrano, Mission San Jose, Mission Espada, and Mission Conception. Pick a mission or a few and head off on a history date with your sweetheart or sign up for one of the Mission Tours with Texian Tours.

2) Guenther House Museum & Restaurant~ Explore and Dine Back in Time

The Guenther House was the home of Carl Hilmar Guenther, owner of the Pioneer Flour Mill. The historic home was built in the 1860s and in 1902 it was remodeled to its current state. The Guenther House Museum features Pioneer Mill memorabilia, antique baking accessories, and furniture and fixtures from the Guenther family home. The Guenther House Restaurant allows you to dine back in time as you enjoy breakfast or lunch on the beautiful patio or inside the downstairs portion of the Guenther House.

3) Yturri- Edmunds House~ 19th Century Charm

The Yturri-Edmunds House will take you and your sweetheart back to 19th century life in San Antonio. The Yturri-Edmunds House was built sometime between 1840 and 1860. This home still contains its original furnishings, family portraits, and other items that help display every aspect of pioneer life in San Antonio. For just $15 each, you can enjoy a guided tour of the Yturri-Edmunds House with an expert guide who will fill you in on all the rich history of this homestead that’s been honored as a Historic Texas Landmark.

4) La Villita~ History & Arts, A Great Combination

Stroll hand in hand with your sweetheart down the cobblestone streets of La Villita. La Villita features architecture from a variety of historical periods. You can see adobe structures, Victorian buildings, and Texas limestone construction all in the same square block of San Antonio along the Southern bank of the River Walk. Today, La Villita is a treasure trove of works by local artisans with over 25 shops and galleries. La Villita also hosts a calendar full of community events and is home to the Arneson River Theatre.

As you can see, and probably already knew, San Antonio is full of historic gems just waiting for you and your sweetheart to explore. So, plan a date at one or a few of this historic spots for a fun date with your sweetie. Happy exploring history lovers!