I remember the day I stepped off the plane in San Antonio. It was a dreary, damp day in November but my first impression of San Antonio, was far from morose. It was far enough into the Holiday season to invoke a feeling of cheerfulness as we ventured down to the San Antonio River Walk and all its luminous glory. I was awe struck at all the lights and joyful celebrants partaking in the entertainment, shopping and eateries. It reminded me of my childhood visit to Disney World – almost magical.
My visit was supposed to be a short one, followed by a return to my hometown and a possible return at a much later date. Needless to say, my visit turned into an almost immediate return with no departure date in sight. Let’s just say, I have been here almost 20 years and have no plans of leaving. I have raised three sons here and hope to see my grandchildren grow up here as well.
I decided over that very weekend that San Antonio had everything I desired for my family. It was rich with diversity, history, quality schools, and an economy that was constant and steady. It was a large city with a small town feel. It boasted of a place you could vacation without going farther than 20 minutes from your own doorstep. This part was most appealing.
While I could never convince all of my family to take up roots and move here, some have come and stayed and love it as much as I do, but most just love to visit because of all it has to offer families to enjoy in a safe environment.
Growing up, when I imagined vacationing, I would imagine myself in Disney World, on Broadway in New York City, laying on a beach in Hawaii or the Bahamas or skiing in Colorado. Of course, I have done most of these, but some of my fondest memories with my own children have been “staycationiong” right here in our lovely city.
Think about it, we have an innumerable venues to enjoy throughout the year and a multitude of seasonal festivities to explore. I would also like to mention, we have no shortage of sports teams to keep our adrenaline flowing. So if you are sitting around the house with nothing to do, or so you think; take a look at a few of the things our little city has to offer families that just don’t like to travel, but love to have fun and make memories:
Family Theme and Water Parks
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Seaworld and Aquatica Water Park
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas
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Schlitterbahn
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Splashtown
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Morgan’s Wonderland
Resort and SPAs
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JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and
SPA
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Hyatt Hill Country Resort and SPA
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Westin La Cantera Resort and SPA
Sports Team
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San Antonio Spurs Basketball
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San Antonio Silver Stars Women’s Basketball
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San Antonio Missions Baseball
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San Antonio Rampage Hockey
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San Antonio Scorpions Soccer Team
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San Antonio Talons Arena Football
Tours
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San Antonio Grand Tours
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King William Carriage Tours
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San Fernando Carriage Tour
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San Antonio Wine Tour
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Alamo Trolley Tours
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San Antonio Hill Country Tours
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Rio San Antonio Riverwalk and Cruises
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Alamo Reflections Tour
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Battlefield Tour of the Alamo
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Downtown San Antonio Segway Tour
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San Antonio City Lights Ghost Tour
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San Antonio and Alamo Helicopter Tours
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San Antonio 60 minute Trolley Tour
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Travis Park Carriage Tour
Art and Museums
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Institute of Texan Cultures
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Mcnay Art Museum
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San Antonio Children’s Museum
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San Antonio Museum of Art
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Steve’s Homestead Museum in King William
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Witte Museum
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Buckhorn Museum and Texas Ranger Museum
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La Villita Historic Arts Village
Miscellaneous
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Natural Bridge Caverns and Wildlife Ranch
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Enchanted Springs Ranch
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Old West Chuck Wagon Ride and Show
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Ripley’s Believe it or Not Haunted Adventure
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Embassy Miniature Golf
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Ice and Golf Center Northwoods
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K1Speed Raceway
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Botanical Gardens
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San Antonio Zoo
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Animal World and Texas Snake Farm
Go ENJOY!!
Sources: VacationsMadeEasy.com; TripAdvisor.com;
VisitSanAntonio.com;
