Theme Parks
AQUATICA AT SEAWORLD
Enjoy an oasis where the South Seas meets South Texas. Aquatica blends up-close animal experiences, waters from serene to extreme, high-speed thrills and more than 42,000 square feet of white, sandy beaches. Aquatica features three terraced pools, a giant wave pool, meandering rivers and racing rides including a one-of-a-kind family raft ride that goes underwater through a reef filled with stingrays and tropical fish and another ride that sends family rafts up a zero-gravity wall where riders experience weightlessness. Aquatica is located within SeaWorld San Antonio.(photos courtesy of SeaWorld San Antonio)
10500 SeaWorld Drive,, San Antonio, TX 78251 www.seaworldparks.com
SEAWORLD SAN ANTONIO
A trip to SeaWorld to see the awe-inspiring Shamu show, One Ocean, is a must-do while in the Alamo City. Enjoy Sesame Street Bay of Play, an attraction for families featuring Elmo, Big Bird and all their friends. Ride the pulse-pounding Great White, the electrifying Steel Eel and take a 10-story plunge on Journey to Atlantis. Aquatica, SeaWorlds waterpark, is open on select operating days through the end of October. Aquatica blends up-close animal experiences, waters from serene to extreme, high-speed thrills and more than 42,000 square feet of sandy, white beaches. (photos courtesy of SeaWorld San Antonio)
10500 Sea World Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251 www.seaworldparks.com
SCHLITTERBAHN WATER PARK RESORT
The 65-acre Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort has been called the #1 waterpark in the World by the Travel Channel. Plus, not only is Schlitterbahn the most popular summertime waterpark in the United States, but is also ranked as the #1 Kid-Friendly destination in the state of Texas. The park is located on the banks of the spring-fed Comal River in New Braunfels, just North of San Antonio. With more than 40 family attractions, Schlitterbahn has something for kids of all ages, including tube chutes, water slides, uphill water coasters, pools, hot tubs, kiddie water playgrounds, shady picnic ground, plus year-round resort rooms.(photos courtesy of Schlitterbahn)
305 W. Austin St., New Braunfels, TX 78130 www.schlitterbahn.com/nb
SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS
Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers an array of award-winning shows, a complement of thrill and family rides and excitement for the whole family with a waterpark in the summer. Six Flags Fiesta Texas is Americas favorite show park with shows .The Lone Star Nights Laser and Fireworks Celebration features a new storyline and technology for an advanced production including enhanced video projection, new lasers, audio, pyrotechnics and special effects. One of the parks thrilling roller coasters, including Goliath, racing at speeds of over 50 mph. All ages may enjoy the high-speed action on Road Runner Express, dodging boulders and racing in and out of The Rattler coaster. For maximum water thrills, Big Bender delivers plummeting dips, dark twisting tunnels and refreshing waterfalls .The fun continues in Lone Star Lagoon, a Texas shaped wave pool filled with over half a million gallons of refreshing water.(photos courtesy of SixFlags Fiesta Texas)
17000 IH 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257 www.sixflags.com/fiestaTexas
MORGAN'S WONDERLAND
Morgan's Wonderland, located near the IH 35-Loop 410 interchange in Northeast San Antonio, is the world's first ultra-accessible family fun park. With inclusion as its guiding principle, the 25-acre park offers fun for everyone, regardless of age, ability or disability. Morgan s Wonderland is the perfect place for a family to enjoy an affordable, safe, fun-filled day. The park features more than 25 elements and attractions including rides, playgrounds, gardens, an 18,000-square-foot special event-center, 575 seat-amphitheater, 8-acre fishing lake, picnic area and rest areas. All attractions are wheelchair-accessible.
5223 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio, TX 78233 www.morganswonderland.com
