Hit the Streets
Although San Antonio has a
lovely zoo, children's museum, and theme parks, remember the Alamo!
Your kids will genuinely enjoy the exhibits and can burn off some steam
roaming around the grassy areas. Besides, it's free. Relish the local
flavor by taking a boat ride or strolling the River Walk, which will be
expanded from 3 to 15 miles by the end of the summer. If your child has
special needs, head to Morgan's Wonderland, the country's only fully
accessible park where kids can hang out in the butterfly playground,
music garden, sand circle, or carousel ($15 for 11 and up, $10 for kids
ages 3 to 10, free for younger kids and anyone with special needs).
Hit the Sheets
The new Embassy Suites -- San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown is close to
many of the city's big attractions. Family perks include an outdoor
pool, a free cooked-to-order breakfast, a mini fridge, and a microwave.
(Rates for suites with two double beds start at $189 per night. Go to
embassysuites.com/parents to book a room with a 10 percent discount.) If
you don't mind staying about 15 minutes from downtown, you'll get more
space for less money at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Hill Country
Resort and Spa. It has its own water park! (Rooms with two queen beds
start at $169 per night with promo code PARENT. You also receive a free
breakfast daily for 4; hillcountry.hyatt.com.)
