Inspire your creative genius by experiencing life as an artist at the Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum. As an artist-centric, educational, forward-thinking, and inclusive institution, Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum has multiple complementary programs that any artist can join. Such as the Open Studios, a film series that goes behind the scenes at artists' studios, the Art Education Lap, which provides hands-on programming and educational content, and outreach events that include workshops, artist talks, panel discussions, and film screenings.
Come home to The Guenther House for your favorite all-American breakfast, lunches, and freshly baked pastries, and top it off with hot coffee. After having a delicious meal, walk to the store and shop for everything you need to enjoy the restaurant specialties at home. Complete your visit with an impressive tour of the founder of Pioneer Flour Mills' historical home filled with Art Nouveau and Victorian styles.
Join the many festivals and events that Culinaria hosts that showcase the Texas experience that has been cultivated for centuries and interwoven into the rich cultural heritage of San Antonio. Culinaria promotes locally sourced food and wine experiences in the region through community events and culinary education opportunities, including Restaurant Weeks, a 5K run, a festival, and many others.
Hitch your wagon and saddle up your ride as you head over to Bandera, The Cowboy Capital of the World, where you can enjoy the great outdoors and one of the top-rated scenic drives in the beautiful Hill Country. Giddyup and live the cowboy lifestyle where you will find good eats and entertainment galore in Bandera lassoed in a mishmash of facts, folklore, and half-forgotten fables, held together by little more than rope and baling wire. It'll be crystal clear why the cowboy mystique draws many who want to return to the early days when they still say 'howdy' and ride real horses. Check out bicycling, golf, horseback riding, hunting, museums, music and nightlife, scenic drives, rodeos, shopping, wineries, and craft beer tours nestled in the picturesque Hill Country.