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A one-of-a-kind theme park, known as the 1st show-cave in Texas, tour the Balcones Fault Line Cave and discover the nation’s only true example of an earthquake-formed cave.

Go deep underground and see up close the devastation of a major quake. Exit by the “Stratavator” and ride high into the sky to the Tejas Observation Tower. Be amazed by the Topsy-Turvy World of The Anti-Gravity House where everything is backwards, even water flows uphill! 1000 Prospect Street, San Marcos (512) 392-3760 WonderWorldPark.com

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Explore over 70 acres of shared family fun, thrilling adventure, and relaxation! Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels is nestled along the beautiful banks of the Comal River and features world-famous attractions, epic river adventures, kid’s water playgrounds, and beautiful spots to relax and share a picnic – there is truly something for everyone! Located in New Braunfels.

(830) 625-2351 Schlitterbahn.com

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

Ostrich feathers, zebra ears and buffalo noses so close to you, you could touch them. Meander through 450 acres of rolling hills, creek beds and magnificent live oak trees and witness the behavior of over 500 animals from 40 exotic, native and endangered animal species worldwide. Exit #175 off I-35 between San Antonio and New Braunfels.

(830) 438-7400 WildlifeRanchTexas.com

Experience one of the world’s premier caverns.

Fun and discovery around every bend with several tour options including the Hidden Passages Tour, where shadows dance over delicate formations and mystery awaits in every shadow. The Discovery Tour offers views of otherworldly formations created by single drops of water and the slow passage of time.

Check out their Canopy Challenge or their open-air Maze. Adventure and fun awaits. 30 minutes north of downtown, 8 miles west of I-35 at exit #175.

(210) 651-6101 NaturalBridgeCaverns.com

River Walk (Paseo del Rio)

Below street level and bordered by lush gardens and trees, the San Antonio River winds its way through downtown, creating this world-famous “attraction.” Ride numerous boat tours or river taxis to restaurants, shops, museums and nightlife.

TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com

San Antonio Zoo

Spread over 56 acres, the zoo is home to over 9,000 animals of 750 species and is one for the first “cage-less” zoos in America. Also houses one of the largest bird collections in the country.

Visit the new Giraffe Feeding Experience. 3903 North St. Mary’s Street.

(210) 734-7184 SAZoo.org

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Luckenbach Texas Made world

Texas Rangers Heritage Center at Fort Martin Scott Where the history

Explore the National Museum of the Pacific War

and legend of the Texas Rangers is preserved and becoming a living part of the present

Wine Road 290 Fifteen wineries strung like pearls along Highway 290 between Fredericksburg and Johnson City

Historic Main Street Over 150 shops, boutiques, art galleries, museums and restaurants along Main Street 911

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Shop on Main Street

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Texas Tourism Office

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Old Tunnel State Park From approx.

May to October an evening emergence of over two million bats famous by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings when they sang “Let’s go to Luckenbach Texas…”

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Pioneer Museum Immerse yourself

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White House and ranch where LBJ hosted world leaders and made national decisions during the 60s

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5508 Business Park, San Antonio, TX 78218, (210) 661-3191 Fax: (210) 661-3172

LBJ State and National Historical Parks Visit the Texas

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National Museum of the Pacific War 45,000 sf.

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Located in downtown San Antonio, the Buckhorn features wildlife from all over the world, including the amazing 78 Point Buck!

The Texas Ranger Museum houses hundreds of artifacts including revolvers, automatic handguns, sawed-off shotguns, badges and more. 318 East Houston Street.

(210) 247-4000 BuckhornMuseum.com

An expansive park with thrill rides, family rides, kid’s rides, water park rides, live music shows, shopping and dining. Located 15 minutes from downtown, I-10 West and Loop 1604, exit La Cantera Parkway.

(210) 697-5050 SixFlags.com

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The world’s largest marine life park has more than 25 spectacular shows, exhibits, rides & attractions; a marine mammal pool where guests may feed and touch dolphins. Bring swim suits for water slides, rides and wave pool.

Call for specific days open and hours. Located 16 miles northwest of downtown at Ellison Drive and Westover Hills Boulevard off Hwy 151.

(210) 520-4732 SeaWorld.com

Wonder World Park

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Established in 1718 as the city’s first mission and in its present location since 1724, The Alamo is most famous as the spot where the battle for Texas independence was fought in 1836. The Alamo houses exhibits on the Texas Revolution and Texas history. Stroll the beautiful Alamo Gardens, just a short distance from the River Walk. Alamo Plaza – Downtown San Antonio.

(210) 225-1391 TheAlamo.org

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Spend your days riding horses or hiking and driving the hills. Kick back at a ranch. Honky-tonk the night away. Listen to the birds and sample the music.

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318 East Houston Street San Antonio (210) 247-4000 BuckhornMuseum.com

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216 East Crockett Street San Antonio (210) 224-8687 CitySightseeingSanAntonio.com

6 Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center

302 East Austin Street Fredericksburg (866) 997-3600 VisitFredericksburgTX.com

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390 South Seguin Avenue New Braunfels (800) 572-2626 PlayInNewBraunfels.com

P A R T N E R S 10 Ripley’s Haunted

Adventure / Tomb Rider / Guinness Museum 329 Alamo Plaza San Antonio (210) 226-2828 AlamoPlazaAttractions.com

8 Natural Bridge Caverns

26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road Natural Bridge Caverns (210) 651-6101 NaturalBridgeCaverns.com

9 Rio Rio Cantina

421 East Commerce Street San Antonio (210) 226-8462 RioRioRiverWalk.com

11 San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental San Marcos City Park San Marcos (512) 396-5466 TubeSanMarcos.com

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116 North Camp Street Seguin (210) 401-0810 VisitSeguin.com

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17000 Interstate Highway 10 West San Antonio (210) 697-5050 or (210) 697-5444 SixFlags.com

7 12 Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort

400 North Liberty Avenue New Braunfels (830) 625-2351 Schlitterbahn.com

15 Splashtown San Antonio

3600 Interstate Highway 35 North San Antonio (210) 227-1100 SplashtownSA.com