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The Alamo

San Antonio, Texas

Good for School-Age Kids

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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

Good for School-Age Kids

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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

Good for School-Age Kids

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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

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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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

Good for Babies

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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

Good for School-Age Kids

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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

Good for School-Age Kids

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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

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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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

Good for School-Age Kids

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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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