A few weeks ago, I went to San Antonio with my husband and youngest son. My husband had to travel for work so me and my youngest had to find some things to occupy our time during the day. San Antonio is a great place to visit and has a ton of history lessons for you to discuss with your children, especially if you home school your children. Today, I wanted to share with you some of the 6 fun things that you can do while you are in San Antonio, Texas.
Visit the Alamo
If you head to San Antonio, I highly suggest that you plan a visit to the Alamo. It is a historical landmark located in down town San Antonio. The Alamo became a symbol of heroic resistance and a rallying cry in their struggle for independence after the Battle of The Alamo in December of 1835. You can tour the Alamo for free. It is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (June, July, and August it is open until 7 PM). It open year round with the exception of Christmas Eve and Christmas day.
Riverwalk
The Riverwalk is one of my favorite places when I go to San Antonio. The river is just below street level and they created a huge network of sidewalks on both sides of the river that connects you to the mall, shops, restaurants, and hotels. Don’t forget to ride the boats while you are visiting the Riverwalk. The boat tour will take you down the river and will explain all of the history behind the San Antonio river and historical buildings downtown. While we were in San Antonio, we took my youngest son on the boat tour and he loved it.
The Rivercenter Mall
The Rivercenter Mall is a popular attraction in downtown San Antonio. The mall features over 100 retailers, 6 restaurants, Macy’s, comedy club, IMAX, AMC theaters, and 1,000 Marriott Hotel. The mall is a great place to cool off during the summer or take a break while walking along the Riverwalk.
Sea World
Sea World is a popular attraction that features Dolphin Cove, Penguin Encounter, Azul, and so many other attractions for the entire family. The park was opened to help to help teach children about marine life and aquatic life. At Sea World San Antonio, you can see exhibits of the following animals: Sea Lions, Penguins, Dolphins, Beluga Whales, Sting Rays, Tropical Fish, Turtles, and other sea life. For more information visit: Sea World Park Info for dates, times, shows, and ticketing information.
