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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is located about three miles from downtown San Antonio. It consists of four missions: Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada.

The Missions were built in the 1700s to expand Spanish influence from Mexico to the North. They were built as Indian towns, and the Catholic Church functioned as the town focus. In the area, Catholic missionaries were converting Indians to Catholicism and attempting to make them Spanish citizens.

Laundry Facilities

If you are staying for a couple days, we have laundry facilities at your convenience!

The Alamo

The Alamo is a complex located on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, which attracts more than 2.5 million visitors each year. This famous complex is the site of a ‘crossroads’ in Texan history, where many important historical events took place, from the first Spanish colonization and the independence of Mexico to the place where the Confederacy stood its ground.

Complimentary Breakfast

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50+ Free Things for Kids and Families to do in San Antonio

There are so many fantastic ways to spend time with your kids in San Antonio this summer. Wouldn’t it be nice if they didn’t all cost a lot of money? Here’s San Antonio Mom Blogs’ list of 50+ free camps, activities, events, and programs your kids will love experiencing this summer and they are all free!

Free tech camps for kids

Apple
These three-day, free Apple camp sessions teach kids, ages 8-12, how to use iMovie to make their own films.

Microsoft
Microsoft hosts free Youthspark Summer Camps at their La Cantera store for kids, ages 8-10 and 11-13. Courses include: smart game coding, smart game designing, smart movie making, smart photo taking. Registration is now open.

Free programming camps for middle and high schoolers
Three free programming camps for middle and high schoolers in San Antonio this summer. San Antonio Youth Code Jam has details on these camps which take place in June and August this summer. Register now!

Texas' beloved Alamo Receives Digital Makeover

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and Alamo Director, Becky Dinnin, proudly announced the launch of a newly redesigned Alamo website.

The website focuses on enhancing the visitor experience and encouraging more people to visit the Shrine of Texas Liberty. The newly redesigned website is a first step in a larger initiative by Commissioner Bush to introduce new educational and interactive technologies to the Alamo visitor experience.

"The Alamo is where Texas' spirit of independence began and one of my top priorities is to help those across Texas to rediscover this sacred site," said Commissioner Bush. "The newly redesigned website has an innovative design that integrates advanced video technology that gives visitors a taste of the Alamo's 300 year history. I encourage Texans to visit the Alamo virtually at TheAlamo.org, and then come to the heart of San Antonio for the true experience."

The General Land Office (GLO) set out to create a website that raised the bar on the typical state government website and push the boundaries of tourism web design. The resulting website features full-screen video, interactive features and other rich content to entice and excite prospective visitors of all ages. However, the site’s large streaming needs demanded a solution that could keep up with the 200,000+ unique monthly visitors. To achieve seamless visitor experiences, GLO partnered with Amazon Web Services to host the new site. This partnership provides greater web security as well as seamless access regardless of proximity to Texas.

"This new Alamo site helps us take this legendary story of sacrifice and courage to the world in a fresh, new, relevant, and beautiful format," said Becky Dinnin, Alamo Director. "It uses cutting edge technology and enables us to do more, and provide an exciting online experience that was never before possible."

The new website, which was developed completely in-house at the GLO, is completely responsive for optimum orientation and platform independence. Whether viewed on a desktop, tablet or smartphone, the websites will naturally adapt to fit the screen providing a clean, contemporary and intuitive feel. Additionally, the website is now 508 compliant to enable accessibility for all users.

At least 2.5 million visitors 'Remember the Alamo' each year, making the historic site the most visited tourism destination in Texas. Most know the Alamo for the 90-minute battle that led to Texas’ independence from Mexico, but the Alamo has a much deeper history to tell. As the flagship tourism site for the state of Texas, the Alamo needed a website worthy of it.

Things to do-

With so many choices, where do you begin? Right here. Take a look at all the amazing things to do while at Six Flags Fiesta Texas — from pulse-pounding roller coasters to gentler options for tots. Cool off at White Water Bay or take a break at one of our entertaining shows. Catch a bite at one of our restaurants and don't forget to pick up your souvenirs so you can remember the day!

Majestic Theatre

Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, Texas, the Majestic Theatre was built in 1929 and was designed in a Spanish Mediterranean style by John Eberson for Karl Hoblitzelle's Interstate Theatres.

The Majestic Theatre is an example of Arts Center Enterprisesability to work within public, private partnerships — in this case the City of San Antonio as owner of the theatre, and Las Casas Foundation, a local non-profit organization, in a successful effort to turn the historic movie theatre into a landmark, modern performing arts facility. During the 1980s and 90s, $9 million renovation and stage expansion costs were raised by Las Casas Foundation, with substantial investments from the City of San Antonio, ACE and local philanthropies.

The 2,264 seat Majestic Theatre is a National Historic Landmark, and is currently home to theBroadway in San Antonio series, along with a wide variety of concerts and performing arts attractions. The Majestic Theatre has operated under Arts Center Enterprises’ management on a self-sustaining basis since 1989.

Tips For Stress-Free Summer Travel - Road Trip

Tips for travel by car include:

• Plan itineraries and arrange accommodations well in advance. Reservations for hotels, restaurants and rental cars get booked quickly during peak travel times. Your travel agent can help you get the lowest rate and make sure your rental car has room for your family, luggage and whatever souvenirs you bring home.
• Get a tune up. Before any long-distance drive, make sure to have your oil changed and your brakes, fluids and tire pressure checked. The slightest deficiency in air pressure significantly reduces your car's gas mileage. On the flip side, too much air can result in a flat.
• Get an early start to avoid holiday weekend gridlock. Traveling during late night/early morning hours helps. The worst times to travel are after meals since most travelers postpone leaving until they've eaten with their families. Make sure that all drivers are thoroughly rested.

Top 10 Travel Therapy Tips To Beat Epic Airport Security Lines

1) Get Thru Lines Faster: Avoid the epic lines all together by signing up for TSA PreCheck ($85 for 5 years) or Global Entry ($100 for 5 years), NEXUS ($50 for 5 years) that fast tracks you through security. I’ve gotten through security lines in five minutes that took other people two hours! Sure, there are some steps you have to take and the cost, but isn’t it worth $17 a year for five years ( TSA Pre-Check) to avoid those huge lines?

2) Get to the Airport 2 to 3 Hours Before Flight.

3) Research Before You Fly: A quick Google search or social media search ( #IHateTheWait) will let you now what airports are seeing the longest security lines so you can plan accordingly. It’s no surprise you’re often seeing the longest lines in the largest airports like Los Angeles International Airport, Chicago’s Midway, New York’s JFK and La Guardia, New Jersey’s Newark, and Seattle’s Sea-Tac, but smaller airports are also feeling the crunch, so don’t let the size of an airport fool you.

4) Look for Shorter Lines: Don’t just go to the first security line you see if that line is long. As a TSA agent if there’s a shorter line somewhere else.



5) Pick Your Line Carefully: When it’s your turn to go through security quickly check out who is in front of you and don’t get behind the family with a bunch of kids, or someone who is untying their shoes or looks confused like they don’t fly often. Instead pick the line where it looks like there are business travelers, people who know what they’re doing, because that line is going to move a lot faster.

6) Travel Off-Peak: If you can avoid flying on the traditionally busiest travel days ( Friday, Sunday, Monday) and try to fly on a Saturday or Tuesday, you’ll will not only usually see shorter airport security lines but find cheaper airfare, a win-win!

7) Be A Smart Packer: Know the TSA rules before you get to the airport and pack accordingly and be ready to go before you get in line. Have things like your boarding pass, ID, computer and cell phones ready to go. Make sure any allowed liquids are in a one-quart clear bag, take off jewelry, shoes, watches, belts, anything that can cause a problem before it’s your turn to go through security. 

8) Carry-On Only.

9) Be Charged Up and Connected: Make sure your phone is fully charged so you can stay connected with what’s happening with your flight. This is not the time to run out of battery, creating even more stress.

10) Be Patient and Polite.

Packing List

Make a plan and stick to it!

Like an architect planning a building, so must you plan the contents of your suitcase by creating a packing list. A packing list eliminates the panic of last-second packing, serves as a handy guide for repacking at the end of the trip, and can be beneficial in the unfortunate event of lost or stolen luggage.

When planning your wardrobe, consider the events you will participate in both day and night and write down a possible outfit for each activity. Crosscheck this packing list to determine if one piece can cover multiple occasions. Pick clothes that coordinate well together, based around complimentary colors.

Check the weather forecast of the destination and plan accordingly. Also, be sure to know the local traditions, where a t-shirt for dinner could be a serious blunder, or bare shoulders may bar your entrance into such places as St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. For almost all outdoor activities, take pieces that can be layered.

Forget dress clothes for every occasion. The world at large has relaxed its dress code, showing almost universal leniency to tourists. Dark colors - a black dress or blue jacket - will get you through most dinners and plays.

Mamma Mia! has become one of the world's most popular and timeless musicals, as conveyed through one of the world's famous pop groups, ABBA. This classic jukebox musical is celebrating its twelfth year, and touring productions have a full tour schedule in 2011. 

Mamma Mia!'s tale of modern women is masterfully told through toe-tapping songs, a multi-faceted cast, and simple scenery that still visually tantalizes audiences. Both the riveting storyline and infamous songs have become iconic, inspiring productions of Mamma Mia! all around the world, including a hit 2008 movie musical. Currently, there are musical productions on the West End, Broadway, in Brazil, and Copenhagen, with touring productions in North America and Europe that have busy tour schedules in 2011. With Mamma Mia! playing in so many cities in 2011, there's never been a better time to see this world renowned musical.

Don't miss Mamma Mia! in San Antonio:

January 29, 2017
Sunday 2:00 PM
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
115 Auditorium Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78205

Macy's Celebrates Three Kings Day! in San Antonio

Head to Macy’s for an afternoon of fun for the whole family celebrating Three Kings Day! Enjoy live holiday music, arts and crafts, special gifts* and so much more. Plus, be sure to snap a photo with the Three Kings themselves (don’t forget your camera!) Even better? The first 30 customers to make a purchase of $35 or more from the Kids’ Department will receive a special gift*. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

*Event subject to change or cancellation. *While supplies last and time permits. Purchases must be made on day of event at participating store.

Cost: Free
January 5, 2017
Thursday 5:00 PM
Z'Tejas La Cantera
15900 La Cantera Parkway
San Antonio, Texas 78256

Friedrich Wilderness Park

Friedrich Wilderness Park offers approximately 10 miles of hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. It is home for rare birds, terrestrial orchids, steep hills and deep canyons. It is internationally known for bird watching. Perched on the edge if the Balcones Escarpment, Friedrich is a nesting site for two federally listed endangered species of birds: the Black-capped Vireo and the Golden-cheeked Warbler.

When she died in September 1971, Norma Friedrich Ward bequeathed 180 acres of land on Heuermann Road near Leon Springs to the City of San Antonio for use as a public park. She also gave $100,000 to make improvements to the land. It was Mrs. Ward’s wish that the natural vegetation and native trees and shrubs be protected and that native birds and wildlife be protected and encouraged to use the park as a sanctuary.

Outdoor Cinema in San Antonio

Slab Cinema offers free public outdoor movie screenings in venues all over San Antonio! Learn more: www.slabcinema.com

Discover local talent in Southtown

Local artists are featured every first Friday of the month year-round at this event. Participants include studios, galleries, and the Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum. Go support the people who make San Antonio awesome.

We Run San Antonio

If you’re health-conscious but also craving a cold one or three, We Run San Antonio has your bases covered with the pub run. The route runs through Pat O’Brien’s, Kremlin, and the Bonham Exchange, so participate at your own risk.

Your San Antonio adventures begin at Travelodge Inn & Suites San Antonio Near Fort Sam hotel.

 

Close to Interstate 35, the AT&T Center, Fort Sam Houston Military Facility With Free Breakfast and Free Wifi

We offer a perfect spot off Interstate 35 that makes it easy to reach downtown shopping, dining and the best San Antonio attractions like the AT&T Center, Riverwalk and The Alamo in just minutes. 

With welcoming hospitality and award-wining service, our newly renovated San Antonio, Texas, hotel near Fort Sam Houston Military Facility offers all the amenities you can count on for an exceptional stay. When the weather gets hot, cool off with a swim in our outdoor pool and dry off on our sundeck. Use your microwave and refrigerator to make a snack while you stretch out in your spacious hotel room. Free Bear Bites continental breakfast is a great way to kick-off your day, and free Wi-Fi Internet makes it easy to stay on top of email from your room. Non-smoking and handicapped-accessible rooms are available.

Free Continental Breakfast

How about a Free Bear Bites continental breakfast to start each day?