Gina's Guidebook
Theme Parks
Water Parks
Roller Coasters
Fireworks
Carnivals
Rodeo
Fun park for the whole family. So much to do and see! From the live shows, to dolphin interaction, water park, splash pad, Elmo’s parade… it a fun day for everyone!
803 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrFun park for the whole family. So much to do and see! From the live shows, to dolphin interaction, water park, splash pad, Elmo’s parade… it a fun day for everyone!
Fiesta Texas has lots to offer for everyone! The roller coasters are pretty intense but they also have kiddie rides for the younger ones. They have a huge water park for the hot summer days. In October, they have Fright Fest that features haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment. Holiday in the park takes place Nov 19-Dec 23. The park is transformed into a Winter Wonderland and features festive food items like hot soups, cinnamon bread, hot coco and more. There’s live shows for the holiday season and other holiday attractions!
917 locals recommend
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10Fiesta Texas has lots to offer for everyone! The roller coasters are pretty intense but they also have kiddie rides for the younger ones. They have a huge water park for the hot summer days. In October, they have Fright Fest that features haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment. Holiday in the park takes place Nov 19-Dec 23. The park is transformed into a Winter Wonderland and features festive food items like hot soups, cinnamon bread, hot coco and more. There’s live shows for the holiday season and other holiday attractions!
Morgan’s Wonderland leaves no one out. This special park was inspired by Morgan Hartman, a girl with special needs who wanted to provide a one-of-a-kind theme park for individuals with special needs and their families. They have more than 25 Ultra Accessible ™️ accessible rides, playscapes, and interactive features that the whole family can enjoy!
84 locals recommend
Morgan's Wonderland
5223 David Edwards DrMorgan’s Wonderland leaves no one out. This special park was inspired by Morgan Hartman, a girl with special needs who wanted to provide a one-of-a-kind theme park for individuals with special needs and their families. They have more than 25 Ultra Accessible ™️ accessible rides, playscapes, and interactive features that the whole family can enjoy!
Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels has become a summer vacation destination. The World’s Best Waterpark provided a staggering variety of river rides, pools, water slides, and adventures from mild to wild. Every section contains a swim-up bar, not-so lazy river, a children’s area, and unique signature attractions.
436 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AveSchlitterbahn in New Braunfels has become a summer vacation destination. The World’s Best Waterpark provided a staggering variety of river rides, pools, water slides, and adventures from mild to wild. Every section contains a swim-up bar, not-so lazy river, a children’s area, and unique signature attractions.
Y’all come enjoy a family adventure with food and fun for all … in Hondo, Texas! Home of South Texas Maize weekends in the Fall. Watch our calendar for Spring and Summer seasonal events in the Dance Barn, too. Just a short country drive from San Antonio in the heart of South Texas.
South Texas Maize
911 US 90Y’all come enjoy a family adventure with food and fun for all … in Hondo, Texas! Home of South Texas Maize weekends in the Fall. Watch our calendar for Spring and Summer seasonal events in the Dance Barn, too. Just a short country drive from San Antonio in the heart of South Texas.
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is an "African Safari, Texas-Style." The ranch is a Texas Land Heritage Property, certified by the State of Texas for being used for agriculture by the same family for over 100 years. It comprises over 400 acres of Texas Hill Country publicly accessible by automobile.
168 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns RdNatural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is an "African Safari, Texas-Style." The ranch is a Texas Land Heritage Property, certified by the State of Texas for being used for agriculture by the same family for over 100 years. It comprises over 400 acres of Texas Hill Country publicly accessible by automobile.
Snake Farm zoo brings wild experience with and impressive collection of exotic animals.
63 locals recommend
Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo
5640 Interstate 35Snake Farm zoo brings wild experience with and impressive collection of exotic animals.
Tourist Attraction
The ALL NEW LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio is the Ultimate Indoor LEGO® Playground! Visitors can enjoy 2 rides, a 4D cinema, MINILAND® San Antonio, 10 LEGO Play Zones and more! Families with children ages 3-10 won't want to miss out on the fun! LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio is located inside the Shops at Rivercenter in the heart of downtown San Antonio, steps away from the historic Alamo and World Famous River Walk!"
51 locals recommend
LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio
849 E Commerce St
The ALL NEW LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio is the Ultimate Indoor LEGO® Playground! Visitors can enjoy 2 rides, a 4D cinema, MINILAND® San Antonio, 10 LEGO Play Zones and more! Families with children ages 3-10 won't want to miss out on the fun! LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio is located inside the Shops at Rivercenter in the heart of downtown San Antonio, steps away from the historic Alamo and World Famous River Walk!"
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkTake a tour through the historic Alamo Mission, commonly known as the Alamo. The Texas' war for independence from Mexico lasted thirteen days, from February 23, 1836-March 6, 1836. Visitors pay homage to the heroes of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, a defining moment in Texas History.
879 locals recommend
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaTake a tour through the historic Alamo Mission, commonly known as the Alamo. The Texas' war for independence from Mexico lasted thirteen days, from February 23, 1836-March 6, 1836. Visitors pay homage to the heroes of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, a defining moment in Texas History.
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas.
After 10,000 years, the people of South Texas were faced with drought, European diseases, and colonization. In the early 1700s, many Native people of South Texas foreswore their traditional life to become Spanish, accepting a new religion and agrarian lifestyle in hopes of survival.
234 locals recommend
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose DrWelcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas.
After 10,000 years, the people of South Texas were faced with drought, European diseases, and colonization. In the early 1700s, many Native people of South Texas foreswore their traditional life to become Spanish, accepting a new religion and agrarian lifestyle in hopes of survival.
There is plenty to discover at Natural Bridge Caverns. Explore two distinct cave systems, conquer the ropes course and zip line, mine for fossils, and more!
361 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns RdThere is plenty to discover at Natural Bridge Caverns. Explore two distinct cave systems, conquer the ropes course and zip line, mine for fossils, and more!
The San Antonio Aquarium provides children and families access to the excitement and learning opportunities of the ocean without the long trip to the coast.
80 locals recommend
San Antonio Aquarium
6320 Bandera RdThe San Antonio Aquarium provides children and families access to the excitement and learning opportunities of the ocean without the long trip to the coast.
Shopping
Shopping mall, stores, high end stores, restaurants
The Shops at La Cantera is an award-winning open-air shopping center. This San Antonio mall boasts an impressive assortment of high-end retailers and dining choices, including a variety of upscale restaurants.
450 locals recommend
The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyThe Shops at La Cantera is an award-winning open-air shopping center. This San Antonio mall boasts an impressive assortment of high-end retailers and dining choices, including a variety of upscale restaurants.
San Marcos Premium Outlets is an outdoor shopping mecca offering an impressive collection of 145 luxury and name brand stores to include designer fashions for men, women and children, sportswear, shoes, jewelry, housewares and others. The shopping mall features outlet stores that cannot be found anywhere else within the state of Texas.
358 locals recommend
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35San Marcos Premium Outlets is an outdoor shopping mecca offering an impressive collection of 145 luxury and name brand stores to include designer fashions for men, women and children, sportswear, shoes, jewelry, housewares and others. The shopping mall features outlet stores that cannot be found anywhere else within the state of Texas.
Just 10 miles from downtown San Antonio and 2 miles from the airport, North Star Mall is an internationally acclaimed shopping destination – and home of the largest cowboy boot sculpture! Come visit this Texas landmark and explore over 200 specialty stores and restaurants.
280 locals recommend
North Star Mall
7400 San Pedro AveJust 10 miles from downtown San Antonio and 2 miles from the airport, North Star Mall is an internationally acclaimed shopping destination – and home of the largest cowboy boot sculpture! Come visit this Texas landmark and explore over 200 specialty stores and restaurants.
Entertainment
Food scenes + things to do
A new indoor/outdoor entertainment complex that includes a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar that boasts pickleball courts, a variety of yard games and enough space to kick back and relax with your favorite peeps.
Chicken N Pickle - San Antonio
A new indoor/outdoor entertainment complex that includes a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar that boasts pickleball courts, a variety of yard games and enough space to kick back and relax with your favorite peeps.
This is a great place to enjoy with family and friends. Pinstack features state of the art bowling lanes with lane side food and beverage service. High rope course, laser tag, video games and arcades, rock climbing wall, bumper cars, and a giant fooseball for everyone to enjoy! Be sure to check it out!
PINSTACK
This is a great place to enjoy with family and friends. Pinstack features state of the art bowling lanes with lane side food and beverage service. High rope course, laser tag, video games and arcades, rock climbing wall, bumper cars, and a giant fooseball for everyone to enjoy! Be sure to check it out!