If you're looking for a place to go for a long run or bike ride, park your car at San Antonio's Drury Inn and embark on an adventure at the adjacent trailhead, which opens onto the Leon Creek Greenway. Nearly 14 miles of paved trails stretch out before you. More are in the works, as the city intends to expand the greenway with routes along the Culebra Creek, Huesta Creek, and Huebner Creek.

For now, though, you can enjoy the winding nature trails along with fellow cyclists, walkers, and runners. From the path, soak in picturesque views of the colorful wildflower fields, sheer limestone bluffs, and regal Cottonwood trees that distinguish the surrounding parkland. If you want to do some more exploring after your run, Leon Creek Greenway also connects to local parks like Schnabel Park and Earl Scott Pond.

Leon Creek Greenway
8199 Mainland Road
San Antonio, TX 78250
www.sanantonio.gov/parksandrec/greenway_trails_leon.aspx
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If you consider decorating your home one of your favorite hobbies, then you're likely always on the hunt for new sources of inspiration. Tune into these four popular HGTV shows during your next lazy Sunday on the sofa!

• Flip or Flop. With its high stakes gambles in the risky house-flipping market, this fun show is one of HGTV's most exciting. You'll love watching as married hosts Tarek and Christina bid on foreclosed houses and renovate them for resale.
• House Hunters. This classic HGTV show is now in its 18th season, but you'll never grow tired of watching real people purchase homes in places around the country.
• House Hunters International. If you love House Hunters, you'll especially love watching Americans purchase their first homes in other countries around the world. From France to India, this show gives you a glimpse into the housing market all over the globe.
• Fixer Upper. Watch as married couple Chip and Joanna renovate houses all over the Waco, Texas, area. By purchasing older homes and renovating them on a budget, they give their clients a chance to live in their dream neighborhoods.

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Looking for a relaxing way to spend some time in nature in San Antonio? Visit Brackenridge Park, a popular local attraction with more than its fair share of natural beauty. This unique park contains a small zoo, trains, gardens and playgrounds throughout its spacious grounds, offering something for visitors of all ages and even the whole family to enjoy all at once.

Start your visit by strolling through the Japanese Tea Gardens, which are completely free of charge. Here you’ll see stone structures that showcase Japanese architecture and lush, green vegetation that is native to Japan. Next, take the train for a ride to see the various other gardens in the park, stopping once you arrive at the historic Donkey Barn. Complete your visit with some playtime on the playground, a stroll through the zoo, or a picnic in a pavilion!

Brackenridge Park
3910 N St Marys St
San Antonio, TX 78288
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