Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

Ostriches, zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes in Texas? Only at the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, a 400-acre natural safari park on the outskirts of San Antonio not far from New Braunfels, Texas.

You can see more than 500 animals from 40 species, some native, some exotic, and some endangered, from all corners of the world living happily in the vast green space, which is as close to their native habitat as the zoo can make it.

Visitors can admire the animals while driving through verdant rolling hills, among enormous live oaks, and across the creek beds, watching them go about their lives without disturbing them. If you cannot go on a safari in Africa or Asia, you can still take an exciting to Natural Bridge Ranch.

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Splashtown San Antonio

Our Family Waterpark has something fun for everyone!!!

Over 50 Rides & Attractions FREE Life Jackets Covered Public Picnic Area Restaurant & Concessions Dive-In Movies Lockers for Rent

Professionally Trained Lifeguards FREE Parking Restrooms with Shower Facilities Souvenir Shop Special Events

Fort Sam

Fort Sam Houston is a U.S. Army post in San Antonio, Texas. Known colloquially as "Fort Sam," it is named for the U.S. Senator, Texas Governor, and first President of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston.

The installation's missions include serving as the command headquarters for the United States Army North (formerly the Fifth United States Army), United States Army South, the Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) headquarters, the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Center and School, the Fifth Recruiting Brigade, Navy Regional Recruiting, the San Antonio Military Entrance and Processing Station, and the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC). On October 1, 2010, Fort Sam Houston joined Lackland and Randolph Air Force Bases to create Joint Base San Antonio, under Air Force administration.

Natural Bridge Caverns

In March of 1960, Orion Knox Jr., Preston Knodell, Al Brandt and Joe Cantu, four college students from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, obtained permission to explore the area that is now Natural Bridge Caverns. The students were convinced that large underground passages existed under the amazing 60-foot limestone bridge. On their fourth expedition, Orion felt a cool draft from a rubble-filled crawlway. Such air currents often indicate the presence of additional rooms or passages.

The explorers made their way carefully climbing and crawling through two miles of vast cavern passage. After making this amazing discovery, they returned to the surface to tell the landowners. The discoverers knew immediately what an astonishing find they had made and the land owners decided to develop the first 1/2 mile, the most spectacular part of the caverns, for the enjoyment of guests from around the world. That first 1/2 mile is now the Discovery Tour. Natural Bridge Caverns Discovery Tour was developed with two main goals in mind: preservation of the caverns' environment and comfort of its guests. The result is one of the world premier show caverns, and one of the most popular attractions in Texas.

Laundry Facilities

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

Complimentary Breakfast

Don't forget to wake up early and take advantage of our free breakfast!

SeaWorld® San Antonio

This year, SeaWorld® San Antonio enjoys a Sea of Surprises with new interactive pathway experiences, even more up-close animal encounters and the Surprise Squad, treating guests with prizes and special experiences every day.

Experience the new nighttime seasonal Shamu show, “Shamu’s Celebration: Light Up The Night,” as well as a new ski show. Guests will have the chance to float, wade or walk among hundreds of tropical birds in this exciting attraction.

Connect with the greatest depths of the ocean at SeaWorld® San Antonio, where the wonders of the aquatic world come alive right here in the heart of Texas. Marvel at the grace and power of killer whales in the awe-inspiring Shamu® show One Ocean®.

Get your thrills on amazing rides such as Great White, Journey to Atlantis, Shamu Express, Steel Eel and Rio Loco. Meet your favorite furry characters at Sesame Street Bay of Play® and experience unforgettable, up-close animal interactions that are guaranteed to leave your senses swimming. Experience amazing animal encounters, thrilling rides, and dazzling live shows at SeaWorld® San Antonio, the world's largest marine life adventure park.

Six Flags Fiesta

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!

Thrill Rides

 We're talking serious coasters here.

 

 Family Rides

 Moms, dads and kids can all ride together.

 

 Kids Rides

 Big fun for our littlest riders.

 

Water Park Rides

 

 

Entertainment

 Entertainment? We've got it all!

 

Events

 Check out what we have planned for this season!

 

Dining

 Enjoy fresh, delicious food, with something great for every taste!

 

Shopping

 Experience an incredible selection of first-class collectibles, cool clothes, and completely unique gifts that you can’t find anywhere else.

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!

Travel Insurance Advice

Many travel vendors (tour companies and cruise lines) offer their own protection plans and these plans may provide very different coverage than offered through third party insurance companies. In most cases, supplier-provided coverage won’t cover you in the event they go bankrupt. When considering a supplier protection plan, you should carefully compare the coverage with third-party travel insurance products.

Who should buy travel insurance?
Travelers who want to protect their travel investment should consider purchasing travel insurance. If an illness, accident or sudden change in plans forces you to cancel or interrupt travel plans, you face two major financial losses – money you’ve invested in nonrefundable prepayments, and medical expenses that aren’t covered by your health insurance.

How does trip cancellation coverage work?
It is designed to reimburse you for forfeited, nonrefundable, unused payments or deposits if you have to cancel your interrupt your trip due to a variety of situations, including but not limited to inclement weather, illness or another unforeseen event.

Depending on your policy, it may also cover:

• Emergency medical expenses
• Transportation ordered by a doctor to the nearest adequate
• medical facility
• Reasonable accommodations and travel expenses for travel delays
• Essential items you purchase if your baggage is delayed
• Lost or stolen luggage
• How much does travel insurance cost?
• The cost of travel insurance varies from company and policy to policy. The more you have invested in your trip, the more you need to protect it. Travel insurance covers you for losses caused by trip cancellation and interruption, medical expenses, baggage, trip and baggage delay. When you consider all the protection you get, travel insurance is actually a great value.

Where do you buy travel insurance?
Most travel agents offer travel insurance and many may even require customers that decline insurance to sign a waiver form.

Winter Driving Tips

1. Put some extra clothing and emergency items into your vehicle; these will come in handy if you break down in cold weather. It doesn't take much -- assemble a basic kit including a pair of gloves, weather-resistant pants and/or coat, maybe an old pair of boots, a blanket, jumper cables, a flashlight with some extra batteries, and a windshield scraper (and maybe a de-icer), and you should be in good shape. You might also toss a few nutrition bars in as well; those things won't spoil until the next millennium, are packed with calories and can bail you out in a pinch.

2. Make sure your car is checked over for winter weather readiness. In particular, you or a mechanic should inspect your tires before the first big winter storm.

3. Once your vehicle is inspected and equipped, follow this advice we heard a while back from Montana's snowplow drivers: "See and be seen. Keep your headlights and taillights clean, especially in stormy weather. Keep windows clean and make sure defrosters work well. If snow has built up on your vehicle overnight or after a break from driving, clear it away so it doesn't blow off and obscure your windows."

Tips for Winter Air Travel

1. I have found that the worst winter problems for travelers frequently occur at connecting airports. If your first outbound flight is canceled and you end up returning to your own home from your local airport, that's one thing; if you are stuck in your vacation hotel hoping to get a flight home, that's a bit worse. But when you're stuck in a connecting airport in Texas calling hotels and praying for a place to stay, you're in what we call yer worst-case scenario, pardner.

For this reason, you should fly nonstop whenever possible. To find nonstop flights, do all your initial flight searches with the "Nonstop Flights Only" button checked. If you also use search options like "Show Nearby Airports" and "My Dates Are Flexible," you'll have a very good sense of how best to get from Point A to B without Point C for Connection.

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

SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration

SeaWorld San Antonio is decking out the halls for its annual Christmas Celebration, an extraordinary holiday event November 19 - January 1. This wintery, watery wonderland features Christmas shows, holiday lights, festive foods, Santa Claus and more!

New in 2016, the park is covered with 5 million lights, the largest Christmas light display in Texas, and guests can meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends. 'Tis the season to create family memories, only found at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration.

Light the Way

2016 HIGHLIGHT

The crisp, clear skies provided the perfect backdrop for fireworks, twinkling lights and even snow as the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) officially kicked off the holiday season at the 30th anniversary of Light the Way. The event held Saturday, Nov. 19 brought a record breaking crowd of over 8,500 guests to the Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium where UIW Interim President Dr. Denise Doyle and her special guest, two-year old Eleanor Tucker, flipped the switch and illuminated the campus in nearly a million vibrant lights. 

 

The event was the finale to a fun-filled evening sponsored by H-E-B. The highlight of the evening was a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus who entered the stadium in a horse drawn carriage accompanied by angels from UIW’s Brainpower elementary schools amidst a blanket of snow that enchanted the audience.

Special guests for the evening included Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, congregational leader of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and Dya Campos, H-E-B., director of government and public affairs. The evening began with the National Anthem performed by UIW alumna, Dionne Bedell.

Zoo Lights

Merry & Bright and Wild at Night!

Open nightly at 6:00 p.m., from November 18, 2016 - January 1, 2017, Zoo Lights is a nighttime holiday tradition for the whole family! Stroll under an array of twinkling lights while you sip hot cocoa, roast s'mores and enjoy an all-new light show. Plus, visit Santa and tell him what's on your Christmas wish list. Also, new this year is the ice skating rink and camel rides. The Zoo will close for the day at 4:00 p.m. and re-opens at 6:00 p.m. during Zoo Lights.

Santa's Ranch

This holiday season, you’ll be one short drive away from your next favorite Christmas tradition. It all started in 2003 with a goal of helping you feel the joy of the Holiday season while starting a new family tradition. All you have to do is pack your kids into the car and watch their faces light up as they take in the beautiful Christmas displays, including lit up gingerbread houses, nativity scenes, depictions of the North Pole, and more all at our Christmas ranch.

Our goal is to help you enjoy a new, or continuing, family tradition. So, bring some joy into your Holiday season by paying our Christmas ranch a visit! You’ll be awestruck by over 1.5 million, custom made lights all put up to help you experience the magic of the Christmas season.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy one of the best holiday light exhibits in the state! You’ll take a drive through over a mile of winding country roads while taking in the beautiful lights, animated Christmas displays, and enjoying homemade hot cocoa, kettle corn, and snacks. 

Click here to learn more!

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.

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.