All the Fun Things You Should See, Do, and Eat in San Antonio

Will you be heading to San Antonio with your family in the near future? Or are you looking for a fun city to put on your travel bucket list? Lyndsey Miller from @vanvoyagefamily joins Lisa to share all of her family’s favorite things to see, do, and eat in San Antonio, Texas.

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One of our favorite things in San Antonia was the DoZeum. We especially loved the spy exhibit!
— Lyndsey Miller

There is so much to explore in San Antonio! Here is a list of Lyndsey’s family favorites.

Favorite Outdoor Activities in San Antonio

  1. Natural Bridge Park. Tour caverns, go on zip lines, or pan for gold. Be sure to make a reservation for your cavern tour.

  2. Brackenridge Park. Downtown San Antonio. Japanese Tea garden, nature walk, zoo, botanical gardens, hiking trails, picnic spots.

  3. McCallister Park. Fun playground along with hiking and biking trails.

  4. SeaWorld. A fun combination of animal exploration along with a few rides.

  5. Six Flags Fiesta Texas. If you love big coasters, this is the park for you. You may want to skip this if you are looking for something to do with younger kids.

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Arts/Culture with Kids in San Antonio

  1. The San Antonio River Walk. This is a place along the river with shops and restaurants. Go on a boat tour for great views and a little history lesson.

  2. Tour the 4 Missions + The Alamo.

  3. The DoSeum of San Antonio. Many hands-on activities for kids. There is a spy exhibit that is especially fun, so don’t miss it!

  4. The Witte Museum. Science, nature, and culture. Great for all ages.

  5. Legoland Discovery Center. Indoor LEGO wonderland with places to build with LEGO, a couple of rides, and a 4D movie.

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Great Places to Eat in San Antonio

  1. Whiskey Cake. Lyndsey loved their chicken and waffles!

  2. Tarka Indian Kitchen. Tikka Masala and samosas.

  3. Pasha Mediterranean Grill. Fresh food. Vegetables, kababs, and pita.

  4. Gogi Street Korean. Try the bowls and kimchi fries.

  5. Nola Brunch & Beignets. Get the beignets.

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Other Tips for Visiting San Antonio

  1. Visit Buc-ees. This is a huge gas station with a department store on-site filled with every road trip item you could ever need.

  2. The Hyatt Hill Country Resort is a great place to stay with many amenities and very child-friendly.

  3. A perfect day in San Antonio could include a day browsing the shops and restaurants in the Pearl District and then exploring Brackenridge Park

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A huge thank you goes out to Lyndsey Miller for sharing all of the things her family loves to do in San Antonio, Texas!

You can follow along with Lyndsey’s travel adventures on Instagram @vanvoyagefamily.

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