Churches and Cathedrals in Calaveras Lake

"The San Fernando Cathedral is a beautiful and historic church that is just a stone's throw away from the Riverwalk, so it is very easy to get to if you are already downtown. I recommend getting there in the evening so that you can catch it all lit up - it's breathtaking!. There are also these great little fountains in the front of it, so be sure and get those in the shot too!"

"The St Joseph’s Catholic Church is surrounded by the walls of the Joske’s department store, which makes it a bit claustrophobic. St Joseph’s stands as one of the magnificent historic church buildings in San Antonio. The stone sanctuary of this church was built by the German speakers of San Antonio, who were once a minority group in the city."

"The Basilica of the Little Flower houses an impressive collection of art, including a replica of the Infant Jesus of Prague, hand-carved Stations of the Cross, and a painting of the church’s namesake, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, ‘the Little Flower,’ painted by the saint’s own sister. The impressive building was designed by Charles L. Monnot Jr. in the Beaux-Arts style. Perhaps most importantly to religious visitors, the church houses the relics of Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Thérèse, making it one of only four basilicas in Texas."

"One of the most popular and impressive historic churches in San Antonio is the Little Flower Basilica. The church is home to a unique collection of artwork that also includes the replica of the painting of the Infant Jesus of Prague and also has hand-carved stations of the Jesus Christ cross and painting of the church’s namesake. The little flower on the church is painted by the saint’s own sister, and the impressive architecture of the building was designed by Charles L Monnot in the unique art style known as Beaux-Arts."

"It is not too far away from my house and believe it or not John Paul II actually came to visit this church when he came to San Antonio!"

"I decided to give going to Mass on a more regular basis a try (I’m aiming for mediocre Catholic, not necessarily good Catholic), and St Mary’s had the best… read more ». Rating: 4.5 based on 4 reviews"

"Built in 1879, this church lies in the middle of La Villita and continues to hold nondenominational services on Sunday morning. During other times La… read more ». Rating: 5 based on 5 reviews"

"With a 60-foot waterfall, gleaming ponds filled with koi, stone bridges, lovely shaded walkways, a Japanese pagoda, and a verdant garden and floral display, the Japanese Tea Garden offers a slice of peace that feels far away from the commotion of the city. It’s a romantic dreamscape (and a great location for a first date, might we add)."

"Gardens3800 N. Saint Mary's St, San Antonio, TX MoreLess Info. Visitors to San Antonio can walk on the shaded paths of the Japanese Tea Garden and feed the Koi fish. The garden also has a 60-foot waterfall, stone bridges, and a Jingu House Cafe."

"What used to be an abandoned limestone rock quarry donated by the 1899 president of the San Antonio Water Works Company was transformed into a charming Oriental garden in 1918."

"Built in 1879, this church lies in the middle of La Villita and continues to hold nondenominational services on Sunday morning. During other times La… read more ». Rating: 5 based on 5 reviews"

"With over 160+ years of tradition, this list wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t mention The Guenther House restaurant in Southtown SATX. Located right next to the River Walk, you can make the trip from downtown heading south and end up at The Guenther House 15-20 minutes later. There’s a lot of history to The Guenther House for those that interested, but most importantly, their breakfast is superb. The Guenther House only serves Breakfast and Lunch, and I would recommend Buttermilk Biscuits & Sausage Gravy or the Southern Sweet Cream Waffle Platter."

"The genteel Victorian manor called The Guenther House next to Pioneer Flour Mills along the River Walk is a museum and a gift shop. But it’s also a restaurant celebrating Pioneer flour and the great things that come from it — like pancakes. The Pioneer Pancake Platter comes with two cake-crumble pancakes, sausage and fruit ($10.95) for a breakfast both satisfying and picturesque, served under the patio’s shaded pergola."

"La Villita, one of San Antonio’s most historic neighborhoods, has been transformed into a Historic Arts Village, featuring an eclectic assortment of galleries, shops, and restaurants, as well as one Little Church. Though small, there’s a beautiful simplicity to the Little Church’s subdued take on the Gothic Revival style, especially as lit by the central, stained-glass window. The church was built by German Methodists in 1879, and credit for much of the craftsmanship within it is given to a Norwegian sailor named Olaf."

"La Villita was originally settled nearly 300 years ago as one of the city’s first neighborhoods. Nestled on the south bank of the San Antonio River Walk, this historical district has been lovingly restored, with charm oozing out of every building's nook, cranny, and crevice. You’ll find nearly 30 shops and galleries offering distinctive handmade crafts from some of San Antonio’s most renowned artists."

"Within the historic district of La Villita lies some of the best shopping and dining right in the heart of San Antonio. Located on the south bank of the River… Read More"

"Welcome to Chris Madrid’s, where Chris Madrid has been serving classic burgers since 1977. This quaint and friendly restaurant offers each customer personal attention to make sure they receive a high quality plate of food. Located in an old gas station and cantina, the Tex-Mex décor that adorns this site adds to the relaxing atmosphere."

"Chris Madrid’s describes the Tostada Burger as “Mama Madrid’s homemade refried beans, chips, onions & melted cheddar cheese. Top it off with our freshly made salsa.” It’s the perfect marriage between Mexican food and American food. Locals and tourists say it is a must try, so get on it because the clock is ticking."

"The gist: Expect made-to-order pizza and other Italian favorites whipped up in the heart of Southtown.The food: Southtown Pizzeria prides itself on using the freshest ingredients possible to prepare its menu of brick oven-fired pizzas and hearty loaded pastas."