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.
San Antonio Aquarium
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
San Antonio Natural Bridge Caverns
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
The Amazing Mirror Maze
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.
The DoSeum
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
Dixie Dude Ranch
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
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
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
iFly San Antonio
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
Ripley’s Believe It or Not
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
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
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
Salado Creek Greenway
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
Witte Museum
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