Weekend Trip To San Antonio!

When we have the chance, we often take a weekend trip to San Antonio. It is really one of our favorite cities. We have been coming here for the weekend since the kids were little, there is just so much to do!

We left late Friday night and as my tradition, I have Paul take me by the Alamo. It is silly, but I always cry when I am here. The reason why is a number of things, the history, the story, the bravery, how young all the men were, having an ancestor who fought here, and just the reverence of the building. I won’t ever get tired of visiting.

We headed to our hotel, and got everyone settled. They were exhausted thankfully and quickly fell asleep. We get 2 rooms now that everyone is bigger and I use a kids travel bed for the little ones.

We have been hosting an 18 year old semi – pro soccer player for the summer and since he was done with soccer, we wanted to take him to see some of Texas. That would be McKinnlee on the far right, towering above my little family! 🙂

It took him a little time to get used to all the kids, but I think he was sad to go yesterday when he left!

The Alamo is right in the middle of the city. Parking can be a little tricky, but if we can do it in “the beast” anyone can find a spot! Across the street from the Alamo is an entire 3 blocks of funky and fun shops. They also have the Ripley’s Believe it or Not venue and Guinness Book of World Records.

On this trip we were able to check out these attractions thanks to the San Antonio passport. If you ever need any help deciding what to do in San Antonio, make sure to check out Visit San Antonio for everything with help from finding a hotel, to finding events.

Sea World is a tradition for us every year and they had the new Aquatica open this year. It is a HUGE water park where you can get up close to birds and even swim with the sting rays.

Paul and I got the last 2 spots to swim with the sting rays for the day and that was a blast! It was $20 a person for about 20 minutes. They were like little puppies all looking for some food! The kids sat on the side all grouchy that we were having all the fun. For $5 you can sit on the side and feed them. which is worth a try as well.

Ok this is what I like the best. You can being a small cooler into Sea World, which for me with all my little kids is a big deal. I love that I can bring in water (I freeze it first so it is cold all day) and snacks. The cooler can’t be bigger than 12 inches on any side.

Plan on spending all day at the park and even maybe a 2nd day if you have the time.

Tradition for us is always to go to Magic Time Machine. This is on of the most bizarre restaurants you will ever go to, and make sure to ask where the bathroom is…. 🙂  The waiters and waitresses all dress up like a character, some have been the same one for 9 years or more.

I usually get a gift certificate HERE. Currently they have a $50 gift certificate for only $30.

Traffic has always been a little heavy on 1-10 into Houston on a Sunday afternoon. But it gives us time to hang out as a family in the car, which believe it or not we like to do.

One my most favorite things in the world is to be on the highway with all the kids, this guy ^^^^ driving and some good music on. If you are thinking of San Antonio, you won’t be disappointed. Make sure to message me with any questions and I can help you plan a weekend trip!