San Antonio, Texas • November 18-22
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Kid-Focused Excursions

Kid-Focused Excursions


San Antonio offers so much for adults and kids, including plenty for history buffs and those looking high (Tower of Americas) and wide (horseback riding) for that perfect outing.

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6320 Bandera Road

See thousands of aquatic and land-living species at the San Antonio Aquarium. Multiple interactive exhibits allow visitors to touch lorikeets, parakeets, sloths, and cold water and tropical fish.

Main Number: (210) 310-3210

Email: info@sanantonioaquarium.net

Website: Sanantonioaquarium.net

26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd

Explore caverns 180 feet below the earth’s surface, where ancient formations are still in the making. LED lights make the flowstones, chandeliers, cave ribbons, and other natural formations glow. Surface activities including a maze, zip lines, climbing trails, and gem and stone mining, offering something for everyone in the family.

Main Number: (210) 651-6101

Email: caverninfo@naturalbridgecaverns.com

Website: Naturalbridgecaverns.com

217 Alamo Plaza

Get lost in San Antonio’s 4D mirror maze, where mirrors placed at the perfect angle make hallways look endless. Purchase a ticket just for the maze, or opt for a full pass that includes a laser maze challenge, funny mirrors, a holographic maze, the Black Hole Dark Maze, an escape room, and an infinity maze.

Main Number: (210) 224-2288

Website: Amazingmazes.com

Purchase tickets online to avoid lines.

2800 Broadway

Play alongside your kids in interactive experiences designed to fuel creativity and grow curious minds.

Main Number: (210) 212-4453

Email: info@thedoseum.org

Website: Thedoseum.org

833 Dixie Dude Ranch Road, Bandera, Texas 

Are you spending a few extra days exploring the area? See the scenic Texas Hill Country from horseback. The Dixie Dude Ranch allows young riders and accepts non-overnight guests as spots allow. Call or email for availability and rates. 

Main Number: (830) 796-7771 

Website: Dixieduderanch.com/horseback-rides 

849 E Commerce St, Suite 910

Explore the ultimate indoor LEGO playground, which includes two rides, 10 LEGO play zones, a 4D cinema, and more. Buy tickets online to guarantee admissions.

Main Number: (210) 610-1150

Website: Legolanddiscoverycenter.com/san-antonio

Tickets: Legolanddiscoverycenter.com/san-antonio/tickets-passes

15925 W. IH-10

Experience the rush of skydiving without jump- ing from a plane. Indoor skydiving is an exciting experience for people ages 3 to 103 as long as they are 40 inches tall and meet other participant guidelines.

Main Number: (210) 762-4359

Email: info.sanAntonio@iFlyworld.com

Website: Iflyworld.com

307 Alamo Plaza

Wander through themed galleries with more than 600 exhibits in this “Odditorium” dedicated to examining the bizarre and unusual phenomena. Learn about Mr. Ripley’s intriguing life, from semipro baseball player and cartoonist to collector and curator of his famous discoveries that captivate audiences from around the world.

Main Number: (210) 224-9299

Website: Ripleys.com/sanantonio

Buy tickets online.

26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd

Take a Texas-style African safari. Lead your own adventure on a Safari Drive-Thru in your vehicle, or join a guided tour. More than 40 species live on the 450-acre historic Texas Hill Country Ranch.

Main Number: (830) 438-7400

Email: question@wildliferanchtexas.com

Website: Wildliferanchtexas.com

Get outside and enjoy more than 25 miles of trails that wind along many of San Antonio’s waterways. Choose among multiple trails for a short walk or longer outings based on the trailhead you choose. Find trail maps and tips on the website below. The Alltrails app also includes a map and tips from other users.

Website: Sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Parks-Facilities/Trails/Greenway-Trails

3801 Broadway

Discover nature, science, and Texas history at the Witte Museum. Entertain the kids for hours inside the dinosaur gallery, H-E-B treehouse, climbing wall, and more.

Main Number: (210) 357-1900

Website: Wittemuseum.org