Family-Friendly Ideas In San Antonio

San Antonio is a great city to visit with kids! Here are some of our favorite restaurants, hotels, and activities for the whole family.

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Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio

How to Enjoy San Antonio’s Japanese Tea Garden

By Kelsey Kennedy | August 19, 2024

Yes, it’s a little bit strange that there’s a Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio, especially considering that it’s one of the most Latino-majority cities in Texas. Kind of an odd place for such a garden. Moreover, there’s some complicated history surrounding this gorgeous oasis. But it is truly one of San Antonio’s most underrated…

A Complete Guide to Visiting Morgan’s Wonderland

By Sara Branstetter | July 16, 2024

There are a number of things that make San Antonio a really special city. Obviously, the Alamo and the San Antonio Riverwalk contribute to this. But so do a number of other things like the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Fiesta San Antonio, the San Antonio Spurs, and of course, breakfast tacos. But below…

We Rock the Spectrum

Indoor Play Places For Toddlers In San Antonio

By Kelsey Kennedy | July 5, 2024

There’s literally nothing quite as brutal as being trapped in your house with a few toddlers for days on end in the middle of a Texas summer. I’ve been there plenty of times, and it can make you quite literally lose your mind. So if it’s too hot to go outside but you still want…

Civic Park pools in San Antonio

How Cool Are These 5 Civic Park Pools at Hemisfair?

By Kelsey Kennedy | June 12, 2024

The new splash pools at Civic Park, a section of Hemisfair in downtown San Antonio, are officially open for summer 2024! They are super, super cool. (Literally. We needed these in San Antonio to help counteract the scorching summers.) A Few Details About The Civic Park Pools In San Antonio They’re totally free to visit. Yay! Add…

DoSeum San Antonio

33 Epic Things To Do With Kids In San Antonio! (For 2024)

By Sara Branstetter | June 12, 2024

We all know about the big ticketed amusement parks (Six Flag, SeaWorld) in San Antonio, but there are also a bunch of lesser-known (and often FREE) things to do in San Antonio with kids! This city is VAST, so read through but also use the map below to find all sorts of fun things to…

Jacob's Well

10 Cool Swimming Holes In San Antonio

By Kelsey Kennedy | June 11, 2024

Summer in Texas means it’s time for fun in the sun all season long! We have plenty of fun places to splash around in TX, from epic waterparks to splash pads to public pools. But one of my personal favorite ways to enjoy the summer sun is to scope out some amazing swimming holes in…

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37 Cool Things To Do In New Braunfels, From A Texas Local

By Kelsey Kennedy | June 4, 2024

So, you’re visiting New Braunfels…and you know it’s home to an epic waterpark and that it’s a German-founded town in Texas, but you don’t know much more than that. Well, you’re in the right place! I’m going to share some of the best things to do in New Braunfels, Texas with you!  New Braunfels is…

Fiesta San Antonio Events

10 Fiesta San Antonio Events (That Aren’t the Battle of the Flowers Parade)

By Sara Branstetter | March 14, 2024

Fiesta San Antonio is happening in just a few short weeks and now is the time to begin sorting through all the events so you can purchase tickets for the ones you really want to attend. And this is where things can get complicated. Because with so many event options available from the most popular…

San Antonio Fiesta

A Complete Guide To Fiesta San Antonio

By Sara Branstetter | March 6, 2024

You’ve heard of Mardi Gras, and you’ve heard of Burning Man, but have you heard of Fiesta San Antonio? If you haven’t, you happen to be in good company. Lovingly dubbed “the biggest party you’ve never heard of,” Fiesta San Antonio is the single biggest annual event held in the Alamo city and one of…

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