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The Alamo
San Antonio, Texas
On paper, the Alamo reads like a garden-variety relic. In the flesh, it's got personality. The mission-turned-battleground is a living piece of history. Kids standing in the...
Historical Landmark
The Aztec Theater
San Antonio, Texas
Burning flames, blasting special effects, flashing lights. Nope, not the movie -- the pre-show. After being lovingly restored back to its ornate and over-the-top self (think Grauman's Chinese...
Theater
El Mercado
San Antonio, Texas
The major draw of this bustling open-stall Mexican marketplace is the merchandise: the colorful items call to kids from every direction, from pinatas dangling overhead to the vast collection...
Scenic Landmark
Boutique
River Walk
San Antonio, Texas
For most travelers, a trip to San Antonio means a stroll down the 2.8-mile River Walk (Paseo del Rio), the beautifully landscaped -- and heavily tourist-populated -- stretch that frames...
Scenic Landmark
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Austin, Texas
Austin's 351-acre park is a favorite among little kids, a place where the much-loved miniature train ride is a local rite of passage. Tours on the adorable and...
Train
Hiking
Park
SeaWorld San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
The really big show has a really big star named Shamu. The killer whale leaps, breaches, and casts trainers into the air as part of a choreographed musical...
Amusement Park
Austin Segway Tours
Austin, Texas
Where you go on this three-hour tour of Austin is a lot less important than how you get there, because these mechanized stand-up gizmos are just plain cool...
Sightseeing Tour
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Austin, Texas
Engaging kids in history is easier if you can grab their attention. This cavernous institution does just that, wowing kids with...
History Museum
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum
San Antonio, Texas
This hundred-year-old-plus establishment is definitely on the eccentric side. Original proprietor Albert Friedrich offered a shot of whiskey to anyone who brought in deer antlers, and the...
History Museum
Historical Landmark
Lady Bird Lake
Austin, Texas
Set out in a kayak or paddle boat on Lady Bird Lake and take your pick of vistas. Head left off the dock for peaceful Red Bud Island, where you...
Boat Rental
Kayaking
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