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Things to Do in South Texas with Kids

There's fun for the whole family wherever you wander in South Texas. Here are a few family friendly experiences you can enjoy together that are sure to make your break a blast:


 

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Downtown San Antonio

Downtown San Antonio

4/5(9,632 area reviews)

Explore the heart of San Antonio with top attractions like the Alamo and River Walk, or enjoy kayaking and bicycling to the World Heritage Missions. Discover historic sites, theaters, and shopping at Rivercenter, all easily accessible by public transit.

Downtown San Antonio
PORT ARANSAS, TX - 9 FEB 2023: Young surfer carries a surfboard on the beach, near the water of the Gulf of Mexico and a pier, in evening light.

Cinnamon Shore

Though Cinnamon Shore might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club.

Cinnamon Shore
Port Aransas, USA, aerial landscape view of Mustang Beach Airport with Mustang Beach residential area located on Mustang Island at Gulf of Mexico with Corpus Christus Bay in background

Padre Island

While visiting Padre Island, you might make a stop by sights like Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach.

Padre Island
Dallas Skyline Reflection on Trinity River During Sunset, Dallas, Texas.

Uptown

While visiting Uptown, you might make a stop by sights like San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium and Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum.

Uptown
Mission San Jose. in San Antonio, Texas

Far West Side

While visiting Far West Side, you might make a stop by sights like Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark and Hill Country Golf Club.

Far West Side
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Old Town Port Aransas

4.5/5(155 area reviews)

While visiting Old Town Port Aransas, you might make a stop by sights like Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Museum.

Old Town Port Aransas

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in South Texas on a sunny day?
What to do in South Texas on a rainy day?
Throw yourself into a few of these amazing indoor activities and you'll soon forget about the unfavorable weather:


What is South Texas famous for?
No trip to South Texas is complete without seeing River Walk and Alamo.
What should I not miss in South Texas?
You'll want to put these things at the top of your must-see list to make the most of your visit:

  • San Antonio SeaWorld
  • Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  • AT&T Center
  • Alamodome

Are there cheap things to do in South Texas?
What can you do in South Texas for free?
You'll barely have time to take your wallet out of your pocket with so many terrific free things to do:

  • River Walk
  • Shops at Rivercenter
  • San Antonio Missions National Park
  • International Museum of Art and Science