San Antonio for kids

There will be about 10 families, with ~ 15 kids ranging from 1 -15 yrs
but most being boys 9-15. They're coming for a wedding but will be
here for 1 week, from all parts of the country.

We live in SA, but don't have kids, so we want to put together a
suggestion list of things to see and do that is particularly aimed
towards the kids (the adults we already know what to suggest). Also
these are all cousins who don't see each other often, so the key is
fun stuff where they can interact. They'll be staying downtown, next
to the Alamo.

They will want to stay in SA. Mexico is not that interesting for them
since they've all been across the border many times elsewhere. Sea
World and Fiesta Texas are also out - they either live in or go to So.
Cal regularly. We're looking for things unique to Texas/San Antonio.

So Far:
*The Alamo & Mission Trail (but the wedding will be at one of them)
*Riverwalk barge cruise
*Tubing (for the older kids) on the Guadalupe River
*Natural Bridge Caverns (? Have never been, is it worth it?)
*Something in the Hill Country - these kids do like outdoors/hiking,
but am looking for something a bit "wild west Texas"
*Museums - these are all on the list for the adults, any that might be
particularly fun for kids?
*Zoo - not unique but have a friend who teaches kids there who could
make it particularly fun

ANything else to add?
ANy suggestions that would appeal particularly to the younger kids?

FWIW - the kids are used to hanging out with adults and doing adult
things, and there will be lots of parties, just want to offer some
suggestions that will be extra fun for them.

Thanks!

Visiting the Davis mtns. The old fort off I10 just west of the
escarpment. Perhaps a visit to Ft. Clark & the Alamo movie site. FFM

XOR wrote:

There will be about 10 families, with ~ 15 kids ranging from 1 -15 yrs
but most being boys 9-15. They're coming for a wedding but will be
here for 1 week, from all parts of the country.

We live in SA, but don't have kids, so we want to put together a
suggestion list of things to see and do that is particularly aimed
towards the kids (the adults we already know what to suggest). Also
these are all cousins who don't see each other often, so the key is
fun stuff where they can interact. They'll be staying downtown, next
to the Alamo.

They will want to stay in SA. Mexico is not that interesting for them
since they've all been across the border many times elsewhere. Sea
World and Fiesta Texas are also out - they either live in or go to So.
Cal regularly. We're looking for things unique to Texas/San Antonio.

So Far:
*The Alamo & Mission Trail (but the wedding will be at one of them)
*Riverwalk barge cruise
*Tubing (for the older kids) on the Guadalupe River
*Natural Bridge Caverns (? Have never been, is it worth it?)
*Something in the Hill Country - these kids do like outdoors/hiking,
but am looking for something a bit "wild west Texas"
*Museums - these are all on the list for the adults, any that might be
particularly fun for kids?
*Zoo - not unique but have a friend who teaches kids there who could
make it particularly fun

ANything else to add?
ANy suggestions that would appeal particularly to the younger kids?

FWIW - the kids are used to hanging out with adults and doing adult
things, and there will be lots of parties, just want to offer some
suggestions that will be extra fun for them.

Thanks!

om...
There will be about 10 families, with ~ 15 kids ranging from 1 -15 yrs
but most being boys 9-15. They're coming for a wedding but will be
here for 1 week, from all parts of the country.

We live in SA, but don't have kids, so we want to put together a

Well, it has been a long time since I have been in San Antonio, but if
memory serves it is extraordinarily hot and humid there. You don't say when
the wedding is but if it is anytime after May 15, chances are it's going to
be hot, humid and miserable.

Doing outside things would be the last thing on my list (except for water
parks, float trips, and other water-adventures). Kids being
kids...heck...drop them off at the mall and they will amuse themselves (and
hopefuly not get in too much trouble). Otherwise, I would opt for "indoor"
(read: airconditioned)) activities. Air Conditioning was INVENTED for San
Antonio.

Em

*Something in the Hill Country - these kids do like outdoors/hiking,
but am looking for something a bit "wild west Texas"

Take them to Enchanted Rock, near Fredericksburg. A "climb" to the top
is not particularly difficult, and they'll feel a real sense of
accomplishment.

And definitely take them tubing on the Guadalupe.

"Auntie Em" Auntie wrote in message news:s8N8c.3114$Zl5.516@fe21...
om...
There will be about 10 families, with ~ 15 kids ranging from 1 -15 yrs
but most being boys 9-15. They're coming for a wedding but will be
here for 1 week, from all parts of the country.

We live in SA, but don't have kids, so we want to put together a

Well, it has been a long time since I have been in San Antonio, but if
memory serves it is extraordinarily hot and humid there. You don't say when
the wedding is but if it is anytime after May 15, chances are it's going to
be hot, humid and miserable.

August. It'll be hot, but it's not that humid here. Nothing like
Houston. With a few exceptions of flash floods, it's generally pretty
dry here in the summer time.


Doing outside things would be the last thing on my list (except for water
parks, float trips, and other water-adventures). Kids being
kids...heck...drop them off at the mall and they will amuse themselves (and
hopefuly not get in too much trouble). Otherwise, I would opt for "indoor"
(read: airconditioned)) activities. Air Conditioning was INVENTED for San
Antonio.

Well, I live in San Antonio and I don't have air conditioning and we
manage to survive just fine. Actually I hate a/c in San Antonio -
every place is too cold, so you freeze inside and then have a shock
coming outside. These kids have lived in hot and much more humid
climates than this. It would be pretty stupid to take them to a Mall.
But thanks anyway.

Dennis McClendon wrote in message ...
*Something in the Hill Country - these kids do like outdoors/hiking,
but am looking for something a bit "wild west Texas"

Take them to Enchanted Rock, near Fredericksburg. A "climb" to the top
is not particularly difficult, and they'll feel a real sense of
accomplishment.


Oh excellent! I forgot about that. Will have to get them up pretty
early to go there, but well worth it.

And definitely take them tubing on the Guadalupe.

Yeah, that one is for the grownups as much of the kids. Some *have*
been tubing elsewhere, but IMO, it's not the same

Thnanks

"Frank F. Matthews" wrote in message ...
Visiting the Davis mtns. The old fort off I10 just west of the
escarpment. Perhaps a visit to Ft. Clark & the Alamo movie site. FFM


That sounds great. Will check it out.

Thanks

So Far:
*The Alamo & Mission Trail (but the wedding will be at one of them)
*Riverwalk barge cruise
*Tubing (for the older kids) on the Guadalupe River
*Natural Bridge Caverns (? Have never been, is it worth it?)
*Something in the Hill Country - these kids do like outdoors/hiking,
but am looking for something a bit "wild west Texas"
*Museums - these are all on the list for the adults, any that might be
particularly fun for kids?
*Zoo - not unique but have a friend who teaches kids there who could
make it particularly fun

ANything else to add?
ANy suggestions that would appeal particularly to the younger kids?

FWIW - the kids are used to hanging out with adults and doing adult
things, and there will be lots of parties, just want to offer some
suggestions that will be extra fun for them.

Thanks!

In the Hill Country- Tour the LBJ Ranch and let them tackle Enchanted Rock

Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels...they have things to do there for all
ages of kids.

http://www.schlitterbahn.com/intro-nb1.asp


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bubbadog wrote in message ...
Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels...they have things to do there for all
ages of kids.

http://www.schlitterbahn.com/intro-nb1.asp

What about Fiesta Texas and Sea World?? My kids have always enjoyed those visits.