San Antonio, Texas Things To Do

Splashtown San Antonio The Alamo San Antonio Zoo Sea World San Antonio Wireless Amphitheater

Vacation at the Super 8 San Antonio just north of downtown and you’ll always enjoy tons of things to do. Attractions are diverse and plentiful. Soak up non-stop fun at Splashtown San Antonio, a family-friendly water park. Explore shops galore and more at San Antonio River Walk. Remember a big moment in history at The Alamo. There’s much more to San Antonio and we’ve done our best to capture some of the highlights.

Splashtown San Antonio. Kids of all ages will have a field day at Splashtown San Antonio, a wild and crazy 20-acre water park. Experience more than 50 rides, slides and attractions-everything from the Lone Star Luge to Starflight, a double-tube trip of a lifetime. Plus, enjoy a giant wave pool, sand volleyball and basketball. For more information, visit www.splashtownsa.com/.

San Antonio River Walk. Come find out what makes the San Antonio River Walk world famous. This picturesque two-and-a-mile waterfront wonderland features everything from trendy restaurants and shops to museums and historic sites. Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, more than 120,000 lights are illuminated-and remain so through New Year’s Day-to begin the Paseo Del Rio Holiday Festival. For more information, visit www.sanantonioriverwalk.com.  [Top]

The Alamo. Once you visit The Alamo in downtown San Antonio, you’ll always remember this incredible landmark. Learn all about the Texas Revolution from captivating exhibits. Cap your day at The Alamo with a walk through scenic Alamo Gardens. For more information, visit www.thealamo.org.

Retama Park. You’ll thoroughly enjoy the first-rate thoroughbred horseracing at Retama Park in northeast San Antonio. Cheer on your favorites in such top-notch races as the Straus Memorial, Lang Memorial and Lakeway Stakes. For more information, visit www.retamapark.com.  [Top]

San Antonio Zoo. The 56-acre San Antonio Zoo got its start more than 90 years ago. Its first inhabitants included bears, monkeys, buffalo and lions. Visitors today can get an up-close-and-personal look at more than 750 different species of animals. Exhibits include Africa Live, Cranes of the World and Gibbon Forest. For more information, visit www.sazoo-aq.org.

Texas Air Museum - Stinson Field. More than two decades ago, the Texas Air Museum opened in Rio Hondo, Texas. At the Stinson Field location, which came into being in 1999, visitors are treated to the history of flight with a strong focus on early aviation in San Antonio. Plus, there are rare aircraft on display, including some German aircraft from World War II. For more information, visit www.texasairmuseum.org/.  [Top]

Sea World San Antonio. Dolphins and sharks and sea lions, oh my! And that’s just the tip of the Sea World San Antonio iceberg. Spectacular shows feature Shamu and out-of-sight water skiers. Rides include Journey to Atlantis and the Steel Eel. Attractions range from Penguin Encounter to Flamingo Cove to Alligator Alley. For more information, visit www.buschgardens.com/seaworld/tx/default.aspx.

McNay Art Museum. Experience one of the most distinct art museums you’ll ever encounter. The McNay Art Museum makes its home in a Mediterranean mansion that features the paintings and sculpture of such masters as Cézanne, Rodin, Matisse and Picasso. The museum’s grounds, which also display artwork, are open to the public for picnicking. For more information, visit www.mcnayart.org/.   [Top]

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. An exceptional outdoor setting for concerts, the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater features two stages and can accommodate 20,000. Music runs the gamut from pop and rock to country and R & B. Catch a rising regional group or headliners like Brad Paisley. For more information, visit http://search.cityguide.aol.com/sanantonio/entertainment/verizon-wireless-amphitheater/v-
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Fiesta means party and that’s what you’ll experience at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Thrill to such thrilling rides as the Rattler, Der Twister and Poltergeist. Family attractions include Daffy’s School Bus Express, Taz’s Tornado and the S.S. Overboard. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/parks/fiestatexas/ParkInfo/index.asp.  [Top]