Just in time for planning an exciting summer or fall getaway that doesn’t break the bank, the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau contacted me with their SAVE plan for making San Antonio a must-see, fun-filled, and affordable destination for families. With discounts throughout the city and free days at museums as well as a list of free things to do in the city, they have made this historic city a fantastic choice for family fun.
How easy is it to SAVE in San Antonio?
The San Antonio Vacation Experience (SAVE) is a cooperative effort of the SACVB and local business partners to provide discounts on 28 attractions and almost 40 hotels to help visitors save money while in town. By signing up, members get access to great deals and coupon codes for popular hotels, exhilarating theme parks such as Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Sea World, shopping destinations, and historic sites around the city.
A list of all SAVE partners and offers can be found at: http://www.visitsanantonio.com/visitors/save/index.aspx
San Antonio has something for every traveler. My husband and I spent a romantic weekend there years ago before our son was born. The beautiful river walk is filled with festive restaurants and mariachi bands serenading diners enjoying life. There are cobblestone paths and horse-drawn carriages and relaxing river cruises to get around and see the sites or just enjoy time together. 8 years later, we still talk about that weekend because of all the many things there were to do and what a great destination San Antonio was for us as a couple.
I look forward to exploring San Antonio as a family destination with our son. Incredible history can be found in this city as well as plenty of child-friendly activities. The Jet With Kids team is proud to partner with the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau in sponsoring one of the 12 San Antonio weekend vacation giveaways. Our contest doesn’t officially start until May 16, but I am allowing you a sneak peek at the fantastic prize…
Sneak Peek at the Jet With Kids Giveaway:
One lucky winner will win a 2 night stay at a Luxury 4 Star Hotel and passes to multiple entertaining attractions for the whole family while staying in San Antonio.
Check back May 16 for details and to register at www.JetWithKids.com.
What is there to do in San Antonio?
Family River Cruise. Photo San Antonio CVB
Steves Homestead. Photo San Antonio CVB
River Walk Photo San Antonio CVB
As the seventh largest city in the U.S. hosting 25 million visitors annually, San Antonio has something to offer every kind of traveler, no matter how much time you have to spend in the city. Whether looking for a weekend of family fun, a romantic getaway, a tour of the historic sites, beautiful landscapes, or even 18-holes on some of the best courses in the country, check out these one or four-day itineraries to help plan your trip!
http://www.visitsanantonio.com/visitors/plan/itineraries-trip-ideas/index.aspx
Alamo. Photo San Antonio CVB
Interested in those free things to do?
Fun Things to do for Free in San Antonio
- Looking for a riverside oasis to indulge in cultural beauty, shaded parks and the sounds of lapping waves? Escape to San Antonio’s famed River Walk. This crossroads of culture and commerce offers meandering pathways along the banks of the San Antonio River.
- Hike or bike the 12-mile Mission Trail, or tour by car, and see the five Spanish Colonial Missions that served as the basis of the city along the San Antonio River, including the legendary Alamo.
- Along the banks of the River Walk, you’ll find La Villita “the little village.” Originally established by Spanish soldiers stationed at the Alamo, La Villita has been reincarnated as a historic arts village where beautifully restored residences house galleries and shops full of interesting sights.
- Just south of downtown, the King William Historic District reflects San Antonio’s German heritage in a gracious residential area settled in the late 1800s. These beautiful Greek Revival, Victorian and Italianate-style mansions have been well maintained and are considered to comprise one of San Antonio’s most elite neighborhoods. Also in this area is Southtown, a unique neighborhood comprised of an eclectic blend of shops, galleries and restaurants.
- Located adjacent to the River Walk and San Fernando Cathedral, the nation’s largest cathedral sanctuary, Main Plaza is ready to welcome you with a medley of free weekend concerts—from legendary conjunto performers and troubadours to blues and country musicians. Sit back under the centuries-old live oaks, listen to the many fountains and discover what a weekend in San Antonio is really like.
- Every Saturday at 5:30 p.m., San Fernando Cathedral, the oldest cathedral sanctuary in the nation, offers a bilingual mariachi mass. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the culture of San Antonio while marveling at stunning architecture and religious works of art.
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San Fernando Day. Photo San Antonio CVB
Free Days at San Antonio Museums
- The San Antonio Museum of Art
Free Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The San Antonio Museum of Art is housed in a castle-like building that was formerly the Lone Star Brewery. This museum is noted for its antiquities collections and the 30,000 square-foot Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Latin American Art—the largest repository of its kind. - Mc Nay Art Museum
Free Thursday nights and the first Sunday of the month
The McNay Art Museum is set in a 1920s mansion and has wide-ranging collections, including post-impressionist and modern pieces, theater-centered works, medieval offerings, Native American art and more.
- Witte Museum
Free Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Witte Museum is San Antonio’s premiere museum of South Texas history, culture and natural science. Located on the banks of the San Antonio River, the Witte offers permanent exhibits that include dinosaur skeletons, cave drawings, wildlife dioramas, several historic homes and a sciene treehouse.
Family vacation does not have to be expensive to be memorable. In fact, some of our favorite memories are simply those in which we enjoyed life in a new environment and felt worlds away from our daily routine. Discover what South Texas has to offer your family- loads of culture, history, delicious cuisine and fun festivities all at discounted prices (or free).
San Antonio is ready to welcome you and your family!
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