Fun is always bigger in Texas!

If you’re planning a trip to the San Antonio area, get ready to have some fun!  San Antonio has been investing quite a bit into their tourism lately, and it shows.  No matter your interest, San Antonio has some great offerings.

If you’re in the mood for some culinary adventures, San Antonio has its own wine region!  They also boast a food walk, a dinner boat cruise, and you can even take culinary boot camp classes at the Culinary Institute of America.  Have a 4 legged friend?  There are even dog friendly restaurants.  Three food festivals mark San Antonio’s calendar-the Fiesta in April, Culinaria in May, and Restaurant Week in August.  Texas is home to some of the world’s most popular chefs, so you’re bound to find some great food!

One of the most popular destinations in San Antonio is the River Walk.  What started as a vision in the early 1920’s has become a National landmark.  Hailed by Travel & Leisure as the Nations Coolest River Walk, this is definitely a landmark you won’t want to miss.  You can take a boat guided tour, bike the walk, or just take a self-guided stroll.  This River Walk has restaurants, flour mills, museums, and historical landmarks; it definitely should be on your must see list. 

For families, and especially families with special needs, Morgan’s Wonderland should be a main attraction.  This park is 100% wheelchair accessible, and even has wheelchair swings!  There are outdoor music gardens, a fishing wharf, sensory garden, and even an off-road track.  The Children’s Museum in San Antonio is also a wonderful place to visit.  With over 80 interactive exhibits, and a very affordable admission price, you can spend a whole day here!  Sea World, Splash Town, and Six Flags Fiesta are also in the area and will guarantee a day of fun for your family.  Don’t forget the sunscreen!

Active types will enjoy touring the San Antonio area by climbing into a helicopter, strapping on a parachute, or by touring the city by river cruiser, trolley, Segway, or horse-drawn carriage.  There are over 50 golf courses in the area as well.  If the Texan in you is begging to come out, you can go to a working dude ranch, get some custom boots made, or go to a genuine honkey-tonk and learn the two step!

You can’t go to San Antonio without being engulfed in colorful history.  Five Catholic Missions from the early 18^th century dot the riverbanks.  These five landmarks are the biggest concentration of missions in the nation:  The Alamo, the San Jose Mission (Which is still an active parish), Mission Conception, San Juan Mission, and Mission Espada.  You can tour all of these and walk to each one on paths lined by beautiful gardens.

Simply put, San Antonio has a diverse culture, with a host of interests for every walk of life!

Megan Wilson, a California girl gone country, lives in Rural Kentucky with her husband, daughter, and myriad of cats, dogs, cattle, horses, and chickens.  She’s worked as an administrative assistant for an AC Repair company, environmental consulting firm, and now is a stay-at-home mommy and blogger.