231: Family-fun in San Antonio, Texas

Vacation Mavens

Tamara recently took a press trip to San Antonio, Texas, hosted by Visit San Antonio, to see what there was to do in San Antonio for families. She found that San Antonio has a lot of history and culture, great food, fun theme parks, and plenty of free or affordable attractions.

San Antonio could make a great winter or spring break family vacation (when the weather is cooler). The city is also ideal for a girls' trip or couples getaway weekend. Top sites include:

• San Antonio is the theme park capital of Texas with four theme parks within a short drive. They have the largest SeaWorld of all the parks. There is also a Six Flags, Schlitterbahn water park, and Morgan's Wonderland.
• Morgan's Wonderland is an ultra-accessible amusement park but built so that everyone can play. Each ride and attraction has been designed from the ground up to be accessible and conscious of those with special needs.
• The San Antonio CityPASS can save you money if you want to visit quite a few museums and attractions (including the San Antonio Zoo).
• The Riverwalk extends for 15 miles and outside of the core downtown horseshoe section, it is a quiet and lush urban park. You can even kayak on the river.
• The Pearl is a dining and entertainment district with residences and the Hotel Emma.
• The food in San Antonio is great and it is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Some highlights: Eddie's Taco Shop, Best American Daughter, Burgerteca, Stix and Stone, The Jerk Shack, and La Panaderia
• In addition to the Alamo, there are four other Missions that are run by the National Park Service, which offer even more to see.
• The Witte Museum is great for kids with plenty of interactive exhibits and play areas.
• The Japanese Tea Garden in Brackenridge Park is beautiful and peaceful
• Hemisfair Park downtown also is great for family with young kids with splash pads and climbing structures.
• Tamara stayed at the Intercontinental San Antonio Riverwalk on the quieter section of the Riverwalk. There are also great resort hotels in Hill Country just outside of San Antonio.

See more about Tamara's trip and reasons to visit San Antonio with kids.

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