Activities in South Central Texas
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Zilker Zephyr
The Zilker Zephyr miniature railroad has trains that make the 25-minute, 2-mile ride along Barton Creek and Town Lake year-round. They leave the depot near the playground every hour on the hour weekdays and every 30 to 40 minutes on weekends.
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Barton Springs Pool
- Austin, USA
- Activities › Other
Hot? Not for long. Even when the temperature hits 100, you’ll be shivering in a jiff after you jump into this icy-cold natural spring pool.
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Zilker Park Boat Rentals
- Austin, USA
- Activities › Other
Zilker Park Boat Rentals, just downstream from Barton Springs Pool, rents 17ft canoes and open-deck ocean kayaks. It also has maps and will describe the best routes. The price includes paddles and life jackets; arrive early on the weekends before the boats are all gone.
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Deep Eddy Pool
- Austin, USA
- Activities › Other
With its vintage 1930s bathhouse built as part of the Works Progress Administration, Texas’ oldest swimming pool is fed by cold springs and surrounded by cottonwood trees. There are separate areas for waders and lap swimmers.
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McAllister Park
For a taste of the Hill Country without venturing outside the city limits, head to the 850-acre McAllister Park. It has about 7 miles of trails for walking and cycling; one of the trails is also wheelchair-accessible.
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Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park
- Austin, USA
- Activities › Other
Disc golf is big in Austin. One place to putt is the Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park, a South Austin fave just over a mile west of I-35 (exit Slaughter Lane).
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SeaWorld San Antonio
A curious combination of marine mammals and roller coasters, SeaWorld San Antonio is home to both Shamu the killer whale and ‘Great White', an inverted ‘heels-over-head’ roller coaster. Numerous opportunities arise to get wet – which is a welcome relief during the hot summer months – including the Shamu show, three different water rides, and the Lost Lagoon Waterpark, which is included in your admission. Animal feedings and shows take place at scheduled times, so plan your day to make sure you don’t miss out. Check the website for behind-the-scenes tours; parking is $15.
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San Antonio Grand Sightseeing Tour
8 hours (Departs San Antonio, Texas)
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Discover the origins of San Antonio on a sightseeing tour featuring sights including The Alamo, Mission San Jose and the Japanese Sunken Gardens.
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Fiesta Texas
This popular theme park has plenty of rides that you must be ‘this tall’ to ride, for grown-ups to lose their lunch over. There are more than 25 kids’ rides for the vertically challenged, as well as swimming pools and water rides over in the White Water Bay area (open May to September). The setting – against a limestone quarry that looks similar to the Arizona desert – is dramatic, and there’s plenty of music and shows. Parking is $15.
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SeaWorld® San Antonio
Flexible (Departs San Antonio, Texas)
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Spend the day at SeaWorld® San Antonio, and come face-to-face with the ocean's most fascinating marine animals. With over 30 attractions, shows and rides, this …Not LP reviewed
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Bicycle Sportshop
The cool thing about Bicycle Sportshop is its proximity to Zilker Park, Barton Springs and the Lady Bird Lake bike paths, all of which are within a few blocks. Rentals range from $13 for a two-hour cruise on a standard bike, to $60 for a full day on a top-end full-suspension model. On weekends and holidays, advance reservations are advised.
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Rowing Dock
- Austin, USA
- Activities › Other
Named after former first lady Lady Bird Johnson, Lady Bird lake kind of looks like a river. And no wonder: it’s actually a damned-off section of the Colorado River that divides Austin into north and south. Get out on the water at the Rowing Dock, which rents kayaks for $10 to $20 per hour and water cycles for slightly more.
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Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop
- Austin, USA
- Activities › Other
You know you’re in good hands when you rent a bike from Lance Armstrong. Located right downtown, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop is co-owned by the seven-time Tour de France winner. It rents high-performance bikes as well as commuter bikes, and offers free guided bike rides (check the website for a schedule).
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Austin Ghost Tours
- Austin, USA
- Activities › Tour
Austin Ghost Tours take visitors on tours of haunted buildings and streets in areas including the Old Pecan St District or Warehouse District. Downtown ghost tours last 90 minutes, usually departing around 8:30pm from the Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill, on Red River St.
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Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
For an exhilarating experience, try the Bavarian-themed Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort. It’s Texas’ largest water park, featuring about 30 different slides and water pools all using water from the Comal River. It’s one of the best places to be with kids on a hot day.
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Splashtown
Splashtown is where you’ll find Texas’ biggest wave pool, a seven-story aquatic bobsled run, and inner tubing in total darkness. There are also gentler floating rides and a special ‘Kids Kove’ for preschoolers. Call or check the website to find out the schedule before heading out.
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Kiddie Park
This 1920s-vintage kiddie amusement park has a wonderful old carousel, a tiny roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, skee-ball alleys and more. It’s a slice of carnival atmosphere year-round. Bargain discount days are on Wednesday, which might save you a buck or two.
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San Antonio Trolley Tours
Get a quick overview of the town with a one-hour narrated tour, or spend a few dollars more for a two-day hopper pass that lets you get off and on at all the attractions. If you’re looking to get out of town, there are also hill country tours and wine tours.
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Alamo Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour
Flexible (Departs San Antonio, Texas)
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For total flexibility, the Alamo Hop On Hop Off Trolley is the way to go! Discover the best of San Antonio at your own pace. The trolley stops at all of the bes…
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Rio San Antonio Cruises
Narrated Rio San Antonio Cruises ply the entire extended river length daily. Buy tickets waterfront at the Rivercenter Mall (corner Commerce and S Alamo Sts) or across the water from the Hilton (near Market and S Alamo Sts).
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Steves Homestead
Most of the mansions in the King William District can only be appreciated from curbside. Too bad you can’t just go knock on a door and be invited in for tea. But one of them does provide guided tours: the Steves Homestead.
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San Antonio Highlights Tour
3 hours 30 minutes (Departs San Antonio, Texas)
by Viator
The Highlights tour takes you to the best San Antonio has to offer.
The Alamo - The most famous spot in Texas. Where Davy Crockett, Colonel William Barrett Travi…
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Hill Country Magic Tour
8 hours (Departs San Antonio, Texas)
by Viator
The tour begins in Stonewall, Texas where you will visit the LBJ Ranch located on the Pedernales River. Here, you will see the "Texas White House" and hear all …
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SegCity Ghost Tours
A fun twist on predictable ghost tours? Do it on a Segway. That means if you do see a ghost, it’ll be easier to outrun it. This company also offers regular old nonhaunted tours of downtown and the King William District.
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Veloway Track
- Austin, USA
- Activities › Other
Plan some extra time to ride or skate the great 3.2-mile Veloway track, near the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The track runs clockwise, and no walking or running is permitted.
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