The Wonderful World of San Antonio, Texas

For those of you who like to travel, San Antonio could be your next magnificent discovery. This historic and romantic city offers a wide range of interests to any traveler. The inherent cultures offer a grand example of early Native American, Mexican and European influence. The sheer atmosphere of the city gives you an air of romantic history.

The River Walk offers a quiet solace stroll through down town San Antonio. Also available is relaxing river front dinning or perhaps the perfect evening for a riverboat tour. Not only is the River Walk famous for it's relaxing atmosphere it also offers cultural theaters. Of the many theaters available in the San Antonio area, the River Walk features The Riverwalk Stage, and The Arnesom River Theater and least we not forget The Aztec Theater.

The cultural past of San Antonio is present in other attractions as well. My personal favorite it the Alamo Mission. This former mission turned fortress is a grand museum of the early education of Christianity and the famous Battle of the Alamo in 1836. I could wander in this place for hours with the exhibits and educational writings of this great structures past. Another museum not to be missed is The Buckhorn Museum & Saloon. This old fashioned saloon turned cafe has an interactive western show and wax museum. Voted 2002 winner of Best Attraction, is saloon is something you defiantly can not miss.

Get wet in Splashtown Water Park residing on 20 acres offering 50 different rides to thrill and entertain you and your family. Splashtown is also the home of the largest wave pool in South Texas. If water is your game, why not met Shamo in San Antonio's SeaWorld. Seaworld has animal acts and live shows. Feed and touch the dolphins or visit R.L. Stines Haunted Lighthouse. Another animal attraction is the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. This ranch features 50 exotic species of animals. Photograph and see these magnifisant creatures while you experience a drive or walk through safari.

San Antonio also has a Hard Rock Cafe. Come and visit the cafe that all of Hollywood raves about. If you have a taste for Hollywood flare, get up front and face to face with your favorite celebrity at the Louis Tussand's Plaza Wax Museum. Home of such stars as Brad Pitt, Juila Roberts or Marilyn Monroe. Perhaps you're interested in the monstrous movie legends of Dracula or Frankenstein. If odd is what floats your boat, enter the 500 exhibits of oddities and brain teasers of Ripley's Believe It or Not. Get lost in the shrunken heads, unique animals and exhibits that only Ripley's can be famous for.

Did you also know that San Antonio is deemed the premier golf vacation spot? Enjoy a variety of marvelous golf courses with Arnold Palmer course design. Aside from the fantastic scenery, enjoy the western themed club houses and the expansive driving ranges.

From it's history to it's entertainment, the animal shows and to the exhibits San Antonio offers a wide range of activities for every member of your family. So next time you're planning your family vacation destination, don't be worried about finding something everyone will enjoy. In San Antonio, all you have to worry about is finding enough time to experience it all. Of course, you can always go back next year too.