San Antonio Top Attractions
When visiting San Antonio, be sure to visit some of the top attractions that the city has to offer.
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San Antonio River Walk
Paseo Del Rio is the pride of downtown San Antonio, with its stone walkways on the banks of the river leading visitors to a multitude of restaurants, bars, and shops. Enjoy the scenery on a river boat tour or have dinner aboard one of the many dining cruises.
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The Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo took place in 1836, however the building was originally...
July 26th, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Family Friendly, san antonio attractions, san antonio landmarks, san antonio river walk, san antonio theme parks, visiting san antonio
Wild Wednesdays
Kids can enjoy extraordinary experiences in nature this summer through Wild Wednesdays at Friedrich Wilderness Park.
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The activities take place every Wednesday from 9:30am to 11:30am. The program targets kids ages 7 to 11, but everyone is welcome. The change is $3 per person or $6 for the hole family.
This week’s theme — Philo-podia: “Who doesn’t love feet and hooves and paws and claws and slime tracks and trails. Make plaster casts.”
To learn more about...
July 12th, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, san antonio attractions, san antonio for kids, san antonio parks, san antonio zoo
Tower of the Americas
High above the San Antonio skyline, you can’t miss the Tower of the Americas. Designed by local San Antonio architect O’Neil Ford, Tower of the Americas was built as the theme structure for the 1968 World’s Fair, HemisFair ’68.
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The 750-foot-tall tower has a cafe and 4-D theater on the ground level, as well as an observation deck, lounge and revolving restaurant at the top.
In 2004, Landry’s Restaurants began managing the property, which is owned by...
June 24th, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Events, hemisfair park, Restaurants & Bars, san antonio attractions, san antonio concerts, san antonio events, san antonio landmarks, tower of the americas
SeaWorld San Antonio
If you are visiting San Antonio, one of the popular tourist attractions is SeaWorld. SeaWorld San Antonio opened its doors in 1988 to much fanfare and has been a tourist staple every since. It is a popular San Antonio destination for families, visitors and local residents.
The park was opened by Harcourt, Brace and Jovanovich (HBJ), a text book seller who also had SeaWorld theme parks in Ohio, San Diego and Orlando. Due to the threat of a hostile takeover, HBJ sold their theme parks to beer brewers...
June 21st, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Family Friendly, san antonio 4th of july, san antonio attractions, san antonio for kids, san antonio theme parks, seaworld san antonio
Visiting Splashtown San Antonio
Splashtown is one of San Antonio’s local family water parks. Located on over 20 acres, the park has 40 waterslides and tube rides, plus a half-million gallon wave pool — the largest in south Texas.
In addition to the action, visitors can also enjoy the Siesta Del Ride, which is a 1/4 mile long lazy river ride. It’s perfect if you are looking for a relaxing day in the sun. There is also Kid’s Kove with a huge area for young kids which features scaled down rides.
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June 7th, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: amusement parks, Attractions, Family Friendly, san antonio attractions, san antonio for kids, san antonio summer fun, san antonio water parks, water parks
San Antonio River Walk
Along the banks of the San Antonio River, you will find one of the city’s biggest tourist attractions — the San Antonio River Walk. Since the early 1950s, locals and tourists have strolled along the River Walk enjoying the scenery, the shops, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels along the way. The San Antonio River Walk extends about 2 1/2 miles and attracts millions of visitors each year. If you don’t want to walk, you can also take a river taxi down the river to get to your destination.
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Visiting the San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoo is an ideal destination for families. Many exhibits, including Tiny Tots Nature Spot and Fun Farm Petting Zoo are geared toward young children. The San Antonio Zoo also offers special EdZoocation programs where children can enjoy camps and other activities at the zoo.
Over 3,500 animals representing over 600 species make their home at the San Antonio Zoo at 3903 North St. Mary’s Street in Brackenridge Park. (view location)
In 1914, the roots of the San Antonio Zoo were planted...
April 19th, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Family Friendly, san antonio attractions, san antonio for kids, san antonio zoo
Visiting San Antonio Botanical Garden
The San Antonio Botanical Garden is a popular destination for visitors and residents alike. Located on 33 acres, the Botanical Garden is a combination of beautiful indoor displays and outdoor gardens, which include the Old Fashioned Garden, Rose Garden, Sensory Garden (Garden for the blind), Kumamoto En garden, Sacred Garden, Shade Garden, Gertie’s Garden and other garden displays. Check out the Garden Map.
The Botanical Garden was founded in 1980 and is operated by the City of San Antonio Parks...
March 29th, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Attractions, botanical gardens, Family Friendly, Restaurants & Bars, san antonio attractions, san antonio botanical garden
San Antonio on PlanetEye
Welcome to the San Antonio blog at PlanetEye. The Alamo City is a popular tourist destination that is enjoyed by adults and kids of all ages. If you are visiting San Antonio for the first time, there are a variety of must-see attractions, such as the River Walk, The Alamo and the Tower of the Americas.
Additionally, San Antonio is home to an array of major festivals including Fiesta San Antonio, an 11-day, city-wide celebration that takes place each spring. Fiesta San Antonio features over 100 official...
March 15th, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Events, fiesta san antonio, san antonio attractions, san antonio events
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