San Antonio is the second largest city in Texas. There is a long list of attractions that cater for adults, but the range of family-friendly destinations makes it ideal for children of all ages. Many hotels offer packages that include entrance or discounts into theme parks and other locations.
Kiddie Park first opened in 1925, making it the oldest amusement park for children in the US. The park maintains 1920s rides that have been upgraded for a modern park, including a carousel with wooden horses dating back to 1918. Children can enjoy riding in miniature versions of a horse drawn carriage, a canal boat, an airplane and a school bus. There is also a mini version of a Ferris wheel.
Kiddie Park
3015 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-824-4351
kiddiepark.com
Morgan's Wonderland claims to be the first fun park that is wholly accessible in the world with facilities for people with special needs. The activities include a train ride round the lake. Visitors enjoy riding the carousel, exploring the sensory village and playing in the Treasure Island Playground.
Morgan's Wonderland
5223 David Edwards Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78233
210-495-5888
morganswonderland.com
The San Antonio Children's Museum has interactive exhibits and activities for children between the ages of 2 to 10. There is an interactive grocery store, bubble play and a simulated airport. Children learn about precious gems, how to milk a cow and about working in a science laboratory. They also climb trees; they may explore a Victorian parlor and a street car.
San Antonio Children's Museum
305 E. Houston
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-212-4453
sakids.org
This particular Sea World is the largest marine life park in the world; the popular attractions include dolphins, sharks, sea lions and seals. In addition to the animal shows, there are rides including the Great White, which is the first inverted steel roller coaster in Texas. Journey to Atlantis is a combination of roller coaster and water ride.
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78251
800-700-7786
seaworld.com/sanantonio
Six Flags is a combination of an amusement park with a free water park called White Water Bay, plus live entertainment. There are eight roller coasters; the most ambitious one is the Goliath, which has two loops, five inversions and an 80-foot drop. The water park contains rides, slides and a wave pool. The evening show is called The Lone Star Spectacular; it involves lasers and a fireworks display that relates the history of Texas.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 IH 10 West
San Antonio, TX 78257
210-697-5050
sixflags.com/fiesta/texas
