Day Trip to San Antonio's Southside 👻 (FULL EPISODE) S4 E9

THROWBACK EPISODE - This episode originally aired on PBS in May 2013. Some of the locations may have changed. Check thedaytripper.com for the most up-to-date information.
San Antonio has no shortage of tourist attractions: the Alamo, the Riverwalk, enchiladas, etc...but if you’re a native Texan, chances are you’ve already done all of these. If you’re looking to experience a different side of San Antonio, head south of the well-traveled downtown to Southtown, San Antonio’s burgeoning art district packed with restaurants, art galleries, history and hipsters.
For something a little artsy in Southtown, head to the Blue Star Art Complex. At the Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum, you’ll find all kinds of weird and wonderful contemporary artworks in a venue that’s almost as cool as the art itself.
Next drive through San Antonio’s King William District with some of the most amazing homes in all of Texas, including Villa Finale which is open for tours. Saved by Walter Mathis, this home contains an amazing collection of collections! Everything Mr. Mathis kept in his home is on display, including a real Napoleon Death Mask.
So, everybody knows about the Alamo, but, those that want to head further south can visit the other 4 missions of San Antonio inside of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. From Mission Concepcion to San Jose to San Juan to Espada, these grounds and chapels tell the story of Texas’s first settlers from Spain. They are amazing and an absolute MUST-SEE for every traveler to San Antonio.
If you’re looking for something less legendary but more urban-legendary, visit the haunted ghost tracks of San Antonio at the intersection of Shane Rd and Villamin Rd Legend holds that a school bus full of children died at this intersection when the bus broke down on the tracks in front of an oncoming train. To this day, any car that stops near the tracks will be pushed over the tracks to safety by the ghost children. Don’t believe me? Then try it. Park about 50 feet before the tracks on Shane Rd, put the car in neutral and turn off the engine. Let off the brakes and be amazed as you travel up hill over the tracks. Your doubt will be erased when you end up over the tracks, safe and sound.
If you’re looking for a way to navigate all of the stops in town, hop on a B cycle - San Antonio’s bike share program. A simple fee gets you a bike all day with multiple stations all over the city. It is seriously easy and fun! And you can explore parts of the city that you never knew of such as the newly remodeled parts of the Riverwalk or ride through the San Antonio Missions Historical Park.
For lunch with flair head to Liberty Bar which occupies a beautifully renovated old convent. Don’t miss their homemade fettuccine and enjoy a relaxing meal in this comfy upscale restaurant.
Sadly, since we filmed this episode, the Alamo Street Eat Bar has permanently closed.
To wrap up the night, head to the Beethoven Maennerchor, a German beer garden and singing club that’s been around since 1867. Most don’t think of the Germans when they think of San Antonio, but this will change your mind for sure!
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[@Joseph_McMahon]

Love your shows man! Much love from San Antonio

[@73mspatty]

Wow I thought this was a recent video but this is several years old! 😂

[@kathleen2754]

Love! Love! Love! that you featured my side of town. Thank you Chet and crew. These were my stomping grounds and have a plethora of memories for me. Of course there's a few more places to explore 😁

[@DivarDanny103]

I love San Antonio one of my favorite spots to visit on one of our day trips..... And we love seeing new spots to see and visit as well.......

[@TandysHandcraftedCreations]

I think I am gonna go to the trucks soon, perfect weather in San Antonio right now. So glad you got to visit our city, Yall come back now ya hear! Happy Trails

[@lisamuir2091]

The Liberty Bar is awesome. Don’t miss out on The Friendly Spot a few blocks away for an outdoor casual time!

[@TheDaytripper]

Love South Town.

[@orlandomartinez4031]

I sure hope you picked up your baby powder bottle !!!

[@daniellongoria9622]

Whats that dirt on your head ? lol love Daytripper !

[@Wayman_Simmang]

Love the shows!

[@DownAroundSanAntonio-ik4ek]

He could've gone further south to the old Hot Springs Hotel and Brooks City-Base. There's also the old Red Berry mansion. Good episode. Very entertaining.

[@robertmartin265]

Awesome ty. I’m about 45 minutes from there. We’re going to try those places. Ty for sharing

[@DeeVination]

How could you miss showing the Largest Virgin Mary Mosaic in the World that has an eternal flame?!!!!?!!!!! It's literally a giant 40 ft tall mosaic candle with a wall mural on each side. I'm not religious and thought this was a great find last time I went to SA. It's on the corner of South Brazos Street and Guadalupe Street for anyone who wants to check it out. The artist is Vietnam Vet, Jesse Trevino.

[@user-jq2pc1ff3c]

Not in south town

[@marydenisebabb]

You need come to Lindsey, Texas to the Smokehouse! Delicious barbecue, or try Dieters barbecue next door.

[@jasonhernandez6291]

Legend hands it that the baby powder is still left on the side of the road😭😭

[@TheDaytripper]

Haha. I did pick it up.

[@Isuckatvideogames210]

I love this city so much! Hands down the best city in Texas (definitely not biased)

[@marirodriguez-cuevas9580]

Love this

[@Faithwitness]

Awesome! Yee Haw! 🤠🐴🛞

[@javierlopez7527]

RIP Alamo Eat St Bar, that was my favorite spot. A few of the places shown in this video are gone now, including the Hemisfair gate, Alamo Eat St Bar, and Feast. The ghost tracks were also redone so there is no longer a crossing there. Fox 29 did a story on the tracks in late 90s/early 2000s and the tracks were actually an optical illusion, it is actually downhill and not uphill. The finger prints on the back of the car are your own from opening and closing your trunk.

[@isaiahfromtexas210]

This is hella old. Half of these places are gone now.

[@lifewithjonathan5277]

Bbq republic is really good. It's really close to one of the missions

[@lizescalante3375]

That is NOT south side San Antonio???!!!

[@titocarbonelli-hernandez2659]

Lost me at “no animal fat.” That is NOT how you make a healthier version of something!

[@fishdaddyjackaquatics664]

Agreed. Animal fat is far healthier for you than any plant based oil. I probably would nix that place altogether since I don’t like Mexican breads or pastries other than tortillas.

[@jmveee]

Thanks for littering

[@TheDaytripper]

I picked it up. My whole crew was still there.

[@gordon9177]

More like Scam Antonio!

[@TheDaytripper]

I love San Antonio

[@gordon9177]

@@TheDaytripperDo you in Scam Antonio?

[@sabrinag3340]

That's not real southside food

[@jmveee]

it's better

[@freddygutierrez6764]

Pan-de-ria

[@margotgorske6986]

Texana doesn't like yankee opines nor the destruction of SA like they did Austin!

[@tashmahal]

Chet at the tracks if you would have driven into the neighborhood that's back there it has all the names of the children as street names.

[@buckskin64]

I would never go to south San Antonio it’s to dangerous!!!!!

[@clydekimsey7503]

Southtown is safe

[@TheDaytripper]

Nah. I've never felt unsafe.

[@barstoolstuff4531]

@@TheDaytripper 11 years and cruddy policies can ruin a place real quick.

[@user-jq2pc1ff3c]

I have worked downtown for 16 years. South town is one of the safest parts of the city. The river walk area can be dangerous.