San Antonio, Texas, is a tourist hot spot, thanks to area landmarks like The Alamo, San Fernando Cathedral and La Villita. In addition, the area features a number of pristine golf courses, including La Cantera Resort, the Quarry Golf Club and the Republic. Of course, there are a number of attractions just outside the San Antonio city limits as well.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
Located about 20 minutes north of San Antonio, the original Schlitterbahn is one of the largest water parks in the nation. In addition to the original park, Schlitterbahn has added two mini-parks and a shuttle service to transport patrons. Highlights of a Schlitterbahn trip include water slides, river-style tubing, hot tubs with swim-up bars, and body surfing. Plus, during the holiday season, the park morphs into a Christmas wonderland of sorts, complete with ice skating and Christmas-themed gift shops.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
305 W. Austin St.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-2351
schlitterbahn.com
Gruene
Situated just outside San Antonio--about 20 minutes north, outside New Braunfels--Gruene is a small town that draws thousands of tourists on any given weekend. It does so through a number of area attractions, including the famed Gruene Hall--which has played host to musicians such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and the Dixie Chicks--as well as local beer and wine shops, a general store, the popular Gristmilll restaurant and river tubing for those looking to cool off. It's a true taste of historic southcentral Texas.
Natural Bridge Caverns
Located about a half-hour north of San Antonio--near New Braunfels and San Marcos--Natural Bridge Caverns features a watchtower, tour of the local caverns and aquifer and an "illuminations" tour. Plus, Natural Bridge Caverns offers group packages for school tours, birthday parties and large corporate retreats.
Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Cavern Road
Natural Bridge Caverns, TX 78266
(210) 651-6101
naturalbridgecaverns.com
About The Author
Clint Hale has worked for a number of media outlets throughout his seven-year career, including the San Antonio Express-News (for whom he covered golf, football, and general features) and Examiner.com. He earned a Journalism degree from the University of Texas.
