Please help... What do do in San Antonio?

07/22/2008 Will "Milk was a bad choice" K. says:

Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Natural Bridge Caverns (New Braunfels area)
Ripleys Believe it or Not (Downtown)
The Dark Knight (The Batman Sequel) in IMAX
The Alamo (mentioned)
The Riverwalk (mentioned)
Float the river in New Braunfels (Tubing) 30 minutes North of San Antonio
Go Karts (http://www.texaskarts....)
Missions Game (www.samissions.com)
Spurs and Rampage are out of season... unfortunately.
The Silver Stars (WNBA) (http://www.wnba.com/si...)
The Magic Time Machine restaurant is fun for kids (http://magictimemachin...)
Teenagers love Sam's Burger Joint (http://www.samsburgerj...)
Southtown can be fun (http://www.southtown.net/)
Schlitterbahn (http://www.schlitterba...) This place is MASSIVE.

Hope that helps...

07/22/2008 Kimberly "wants to go back to bed" T. says:

Wow, Will...ya didn't leave much for the rest of us to tell..LOL!
Hans...he got it right...those are some great things to do, especially with kids that age. The only thing I can add on, is the beach. For a day trip, Port Aransas is great....it's just outside of Corpus Christie, so it's only about 2 1/2 hours away.

07/22/2008 Jai "Alpa Chino" B. says:

Sea world
City of Frederickburg (about 45 NW)
City of Gruene (around New Braunfels which is also north of us)
San Marcos outlets
Malibu grand prix
La Cantera shopping center
Palladium IMAX
Natural Bridge Wildlife and Safari

07/22/2008 Jai "Alpa Chino" B. says:

If by an off chance they miss anything from home we have British Sensations here too (store).  Check out my review on it if you need store information.  Let us know if you want more info.  We'd love to help ya out with more ideas.  Hope you enjoy your stay.  ;)

07/22/2008 JT S. says:

You might also want to check out the McNay Art Museum and San Antonio Museum of Art.  There's also the San Antonio Zoo.

For local art, music, festivals, and other events go to the San Antonio Current website at http://www.sacurrent.com.  They keep a very good list of events that are going on locally.

07/22/2008 Hans O. says:

Oh wow! Thanks!!!! Will, that acquatic theme park is HUGE! My friends keep telling me to go there, but now I'm confused, since there are two, Galveston and ... Brownsville... Which one you recommend? Jai, I've heard of the New Braunfels area once from a friend, but the Safari sounds like something interesting! It's great to know about the British Sensations, but I don't think I will tell them, I want them to get the Texan as much as possible! JT, thanks for the local events website, that will help a ton!

Now, is there any hiking trails? How about bars/pubs to socialize with locals? Do you recommend and good places to eat, like where the locals eat?

Thanks!!!

07/23/2008 Jamie "Harmin' Elektra" B. says:

Take them tubing in New Braunfels on the Comal or Guatelupe...it is next to Schlitterbaun....also another tourist favorite!

07/23/2008 Jamie "Harmin' Elektra" B. says:

Take them tubing in New Braunfels on the Comal or Guatelupe...it is next to Schlitterbaun....also another tourist favorite!

07/23/2008 Hans O. says:

Nice, any good places where locals eat that is not labeled as "for tourists"?

07/23/2008 Jai "Alpa Chino" B. says:

You want Texan try Rudy's bbq.  I'll write more in response to your earlier questions, Hans but I won't get a chance to until later.  Tty then!

07/23/2008 Hans O. says:

Thanks Jai. That's what I'm talking about! Looks simple and apparently great food! I can't wait to go to SA!

07/23/2008 Will "Milk was a bad choice" K. says:

Schlitterbahn is located in New Braunfels, the location in South Padre near Brownsville is a satellite park aimed at beach vacationers and is no where near the size of the New Braunfels (original) location.

For Food:
BBQ -
Rudy's
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Mexican -
This stuff is everywhere, I like Beto's Comida Latina
8142 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78288
(210) 930-9393

Rio Mambo (http://www.riomambo.co...)
They have awesome live music on patio (Thursdays)
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Steak -
Bohanan's (http://www.yelp.com/bi...)
Ruth's Chris (http://www.ruthschris....)
Many people like Saltgrass too... (http://www.saltgrass.c...)
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Other-
Magic Time Machine (mentioned above)
Sam's Burger Joint (ditto)
The Cheesecake Factory
P.F. Changs (Asian)

This could go all day :)

07/23/2008 Tony "Mr. Fast Hands" P. says:

Good lists everyone. Impressive!

Oh yeah, don't forget to visit the Megaplex heeheeheehee

07/24/2008 Jai "Alpa Chino" B. says:

Tony!  He's bringing teens here!!  Lol  (Sorry, Hans, don't mind him... hee hee)

Ok, as far as the safari, you can visit:  http://www.wildliferan...  You're basically driving through the safari.  And yes, if you buy the bags of food to feed them, I always tell people to watch out cause those suckers'll snatch them out of your hand quick!  Lol  Heading north of San Antonio would actually offer a lot for you and your family to do since almost everything we've all mentioned (Schlitterbahn, tubing on the Comal, Gruene) are within that vicinity (or at least going in that direction) including the safari.

Oh and if you do decide to stop downtown, San Antonio is still holding Fiesta Noche del Rio: http://www.visitsanant...
Plus there's the Buckhorn Saloon (which has the Hall of Horns):  http://www.buckhornmus...

Hiking trails: we have a lot of beautiful parks out here.  One park that has a lot of trails is Eisenhower Park: http://www.sanantonio....  Then there's Landa Park near Schlitterbahn:  http://www.texasoutsid...  Now the trail there basically takes you around the park but they have a train you can ride for about a buck or two for each person, tandem bike rentals, fishing, a spring-fed pool (it remains a constant 72 degrees throughout the year and has a slide and a rope swing), an Olympic pool, free concerts and what have you.

Sorry it took me so long - I was out sick for half the day yesterday but hope this extra information helps.  =D

07/24/2008 Liz M. says:

woo hoo! fresh meat in San Anto!

07/24/2008 Kels "no comment" P. says:

If you want a hiking trail experience that doubles as a neat natural pool experience go to Hamilton Pool outside of Austin... you have to hike to get there... they only let a certain number of cars in... so load up the cars and go early.  But once you're in you can hike any and all of the trails if you want and can also go to Hamilton Pool...the preserve's pool and grotto were formed when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago. There is a 45 foot water fall creating a great swimming hole.  Here's a link to the website with info on the pool... http://www.texasoutsid...

Just make sure to take drinks/food b/c they do not have any facilities there for you to purchase those items

07/26/2008 Melody "Melrose" L. says:

I love San Antone!
Here are my suggestions! What area will you be in?
La Cantera is a huge mall by Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Alamo Cafe-the tortillas are the best
Twin Sisters-oatmeal and a blueberry muffin for breakfast, pronto plate with the tortilla soup for lunch
If you get away from the kids and you're in downtown, go for a martini at Swigs and more drinks at Howl at the Moon
IMAX 3D
Malibu Castle and Grand Prix
Natural Bridge Caverns
Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Resort
La Fogada
Witte Museum-really cool exhibits that both kids and adults will like
Mi Tierra-famous Mexican food place near downtown
EZ's-great shakes, pizza and burgers
Shrimp Paesano at Paesano's on the river or off Basse Rd. in Alamo Heights

Have fun! Let us know what side of town you'll be on and maybe we can suggest some more!

07/26/2008 Jai "Alpa Chino" B. says:

Good call on EZ's, Melody.  There's also Cheesey Jane's on Broadway right down the street from the Witte Museum.

07/29/2008 Hans O. says:

Amazing recommendations, thank y'all! Just one more... Or two... Any good chinese restaurant and any good sushi places?

08/01/2008 Claire M. says:

Dont know if anyones mentioned it yet but breckenridge park is awesome located right next to the zoo (also wonderful)
the hard rock cafe on the riverwalk is always fun especially if any of them are into music.

enjoy your time in our wonderful city!

08/02/2008 Jamie "Harmin' Elektra" B. says:

sushi zushi and koi kawa are my fav sushi spots in san antonio