San Antonio area

Government Canyon: (210) 688-9055~ 12861 Galm Rd , TX 78254 Government Canyon State Natural Area has more than 40 miles of hiking and biking trails that range from remote rugged canyon lands to gently rolling grasslands. http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/government-canyon

Friedrich Wilderness Park: (210) 207-5320~ 21395 Milsa Road San Antonio TX 78256 Friedrich Wilderness Park is an excellent example of Hill Country habitat, maintained in its natural state, perfect for observing wildlife and plant life in their natural environment. http://sanaturalareas.org/fp/fpindex.html

Canyon Lake Gorge: (830) 964-5424 ~ [email protected] * ADVANCED RESERVATIONS NEEDED*

The Glen Rose limestone throughout Central Texas was laid down during the Cretaceous Era over millions of years. Dramatic hidden valleys, geometric formations, beautiful lagoons and waterfalls have been formed from heavy flooding of 2002. For the protection the Gorge and public safety, the Canyon Lake Gorge is open for Guided Tours ONLY. http://canyongorge.org/

Boerne, Tx

Cascade Caverns: (210) 830-755-8080~ 1226 Rd. Boerne TX, 78015 Cascade Caverns was discovered by the Lipan Apache in the 1700’s as evidenced by artifacts and a fireplace. The cavern is a cool, living cavern with millions of glistening drops of pure water, reluctantly falling on spectacular rock formations, a comfortable 64 degrees year round. http://www.cascadecaverns.com/

Cave without a Name: (830) 537-4212~ 325 Kreutzberg Rd. Boerne, TX 78006 Descend 126 steps to approximately 80 feet below the surface where nature maintains a temperature of 66 degrees, year round. The complexity of formations makes the first visit and every subsequent visit an awakening experience of nature's artwork. http://www.cavewithoutaname.com/

Cibolo Nature Center: (830)-249-4616~ 140 City Park Rd. Boerne, TX 78006 The flowing through the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm is always running. The Creek is supplemented by treated water from the Boerne water treatment plant, and is consistently checked by our own scientists and the Texas Stream Team to ensure water quality. http://www.cibolo.org/

The Roundup Beer Garden and Food Park: (830) 428-3231~ 531 FM 3351 N Boerne TX, 78006 The Roundup Beer Garden & Food Park features a variety of family entertainment. Every weekend enjoy Live Music from the Best Country Bands around! Don’t forget about our FREE shuttle service to the where you can enjoy a day tubing, canoeing, or even kayaking and then be shuttled back to The Roundup to enjoy a delicious meal, Live Music, Cold Beers, and more! http://www.therounduptx.com/

Bulvere, TX

Tejas Rodeo: (830) 980-2226~ 401 Obst Road Bulverde, Texas 78163 A true Texas experience. Namely, an action packed rodeo performance followed by live music and dancing. Expect a family friendly atmosphere with TONS of activities for everyone. http://tejasrodeo.com/

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Guadalupe State Park: (830) 438-2656~ 3350 Park Road 31 Spring Branch, TX 78070 The park has four miles of river frontage and is located in the middle of a nine-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River. Park visitors may enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including canoeing, fishing, swimming, tubing, picnicking, hiking and camping. http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/guadalupe-river

Gruene, TX

Gruene Hall: (830) 606-1281 ~ 1281 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Gruene Hall, built in 1878, is Texas’ oldest continually operating and most famous dance hall. Gruene Hall has also become internationally recognized as a destination tourist attraction and major music venue for up-and-coming as well as established artists. http://gruenehall.com/

Old Market Days: (830) 832-1721~ 1641 Hunter Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130 100 artisans offering handmade items made by the vendors themselves, including uniquely crafted items and packaged Texas foods. There is free parking and admission and free live entertainment. http://www.gruenemarketdays.com/

Elmendorf, Tx

Sandy Oaks Olive Farm: (210) 621-0044 ~ 25195 Mathis Rd, Elmendorf Tx 78195 One of the first commercial olive orchards in Texas, Sandy Oaks Orchards®, owned and operated by Saundra C. (Sandy) Winokur. While best known for olive trees, olive oil and the various olive oil and olive leaf based skin care products it produces, Sandy Oaks is also celebrated for its emphasis on hospitality and educating the public on the benefits and various uses of olive oil. https://www.sandyoaks.com/

New Braunfels, TX

Drive-In Stars & Stripes: (830) 620-7469~ 1178 Kroesche Ln. 78130 New Braunfels, Tx The drive-in's peak popularity came in the late 1950s and early 1960s. A drive-in theater large outdoor movie screens, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. For the full experience, arrive at least 1 hour before Showtime. http://driveinusa.com/nb/

Schlitterbahn Waterpark: (830) 625-2351~ 400 N. Liberty Avenue New Braunfels, TX 78130 Come explore over seventy acres of shared family fun, thrilling adventure, and relaxation! Nestled along the beautiful banks of the Comal River and features world-famous attractions, epic river adventures, kid’s water playgrounds, and beautiful spots to relax. http://www.schlitterbahn.com/new-braunfels

Guadalupe & Comal River A popular destination for rafting, fly fishing, and canoeing. Various companies rent tubes: Comal Tubes, Texas Tubes, Comal Rockin R, Corner Tubes

Natural Bridge Cavern : (210)651-6101~ 26495 Rd, Natural Bridge Caverns TX 78266 A premier natural attraction-where you’ll find adventure and fun around every bend.

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Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch: (830) 438-7400~ 26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd, San Antonio, TX 78266 Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is a 400-acre safari park on the northern outskirts of San Antonio, near New Braunfels, Texas. The Natural Bridge Caverns is not affiliated but is located nearby. http://www.wildliferanchtexas.com/

Snakefarm: (830) 608-9270~ 5640 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132 For the last 40 years, local and international travelers have hailed Animal Word and Snake Farm as the “must see” attraction of Interstate 35. http://www.exoticanimalworld.com/about.asp

San Marcos, Tx

The Meadows Center: (512) 245-7590 ~ 01 San Marcos Springs Drive San Marcos, TX Glass-bottom boats run daily, the center welcomes more than 125,000 annually; many of them school children to learn about river resources, aquatic life and the sensitive ecosystem. Tours on the glass bottom boats are essential to that educational experience. http://www.meadowscenter.txstate.edu/Education/Glass-BottomBoats/History.html

San Marcos Outlets The world's finest outlet shopping. Save 25% to 65% every day on designer and name brands.

San Marcos River Swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving in the crystal clear San Marcos River are very popular recreational activities in San Marcos. Tubing, canoeing, and kayaking are also great ways to enjoy the river, and there are several beautiful campgrounds downstream of San Marcos.

Wonder Cave: (512)392-3760 ~ 1000 Prospect St, San Marcos, TX 78666 Wonder World is an amusement park located in San Marcos, Texas. The park's primary attraction is Wonder Cave, an ancient earthquake cave and Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. http://www.wonderworldpark.com/

Helotes, Tx

Floores Country Store: 210-695-8827~ 14492 OLD BANDERA RD HELOTES, TEXAS 78023 http://www.liveatfloores.com/about/ Texas dance hall opended in 1942, quintessential Texas Honky Tonk has hosted such legendary performers as Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, Ernest Tubb, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Dwight Yoakam, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, B.B. King, Little Richard and many many more. Known by many as the musical “birthplace” of Willie Nelson.

Zip Line Adventures: 210-695-8783 ~ 18026 Frank Madla Rd Helotes, TX 78023 http://heloteshillcountryziplines.com/our- story/ Rolling meadows, deep gulches and a high hill commanding spectacular views, this particular area offered a perfect setting for a world-class zip line adventure.

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Near Austin, TX

Driftwood Hamilton Pool: (512) 264-2740~ 24300 Hamilton Pool Rd. Dripping Springs TX The preserve is managed as a natural area (preserve) with emphasis on habitat protection and restoration, environmental education for public and private groups, and ongoing research; it offers limited, day-use only, with recreational opportunities such as picnicking, hiking, swimming and nature study. https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/find-a-park/hamilton-pool

Johnson City

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site: (830) 644-2252~ 199 Park Road 52, Stonewall, TX 78671 The park protects the birthplace, home, ranch, and final resting place of Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States. http://www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/visitlbjranch.htm

Lake Travis

Fredericksburg, TX

Enchanted Rock: (830) 685-3636~ 16710 Ranch Rd. 965 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 You can hike, backpack, camp, rock climb, picnic, bird, study nature, geocache and stargaze. Climb the ancient dome for amazing Hill Country views The massive pink granite dome rising above Central Texas has drawn people for thousands of years. But there’s more at State Natural Area than just the dome. The scenery, rock formations and legends are magical, too! http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock

Pioneer Museum: (830) 990-8441 ~325 W Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Visitors can walk through “real life” early Texas structures and view exhibits demonstrating early Texas family life, education and professions. http://www.pioneermuseum.net/index.php

Pick your own peaches: Marburger Orchard-Peaches are our primary crop! (830) 997-9433, 559 ~Kuhlmann Rd Fredericksburg Tx We have 10 varieties, normally ripening between mid-May and early August. Each variety lasts approximately two weeks, with the peak of production being in the middle of those two weeks. The ripening dates for each variety vary from one year to the next, based on constantly changing weather conditions. http://www.marburgerorchard.com/

Marketplatz The most present Fredericksburg City Park is right in the center of Fredericksburg. This park surrounds on all sides one of the most revered treasures of the City, the Vereins Kirche. The octagonal shaped building was the site of the first church and the first school in Fredericksburg. Marktplatz hosts festivals, concerts and an ice skating rink in the holiday season. Marktplatz offers a gathering space, a playground for children and places for a picnic. http://www.fbgtx.org/index.aspx?NID=237 , http://pioneermuseum.net/vereins-kirche.php

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Lindon B. Johnson Park (830) 868-7128 ~199 Park Road 52, Stonewall, TX 78671 Visitors are now able to tour the Ranch at their own pace in their private vehicle with the ability to stop at sites along the way such as the President's birthplace, Johnson family cemetery, and the Johnson's ranch house known as the Texas White House. http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lyndon-b-johnson

Nimitz Museum: 830-997-8600~ 340 East Main Street Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 It is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific Theater battles of World War II. http://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/your-visit/overview/

Old Tunnel Park: (866) 978-228710619~ Old San Antonio Rd, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 The tunnel has become a bat cave, hosting over 3 million Mexican free-tailed bats and 3000 Cave Myotis bats. The bats emerge at sunset during the months of May through October, and viewing is open to the public. Trail is open year-round from sunrise to 5 p.m. http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/old-tunnel

Wildseed Farms: 830-990-1393~ 100 Legacy Dr, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 The farm has more than 1000 cultivated acres in Texas and over 200 acres of wildflower fields at its Hill Country headquarters outside of Fredericksburg. Come and view a real working wildflower farm and stay to shop at Blossoms Boutique, Lantana Nursery and the famous Brewbonnet Biergarten. Fun for the whole family! http://www.wildseedfarms.com/home.php

Inner Space Caverns: (512) 931-2283 4200~ S Interstate 35, Georgetown, TX 78626 Hidden for over 10,000 years, Inner Space Cavern is one of the best preserved in Texas. Inner Space can entertain people of all ages! If the tour doesn’t interest you, there is also a playground, a mining area, a gift shop and several displays of fossils that were found right here in the cave. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera! https://innerspacecavern.com/

Longhorn Cavern: 830-598-2283~ 6211 Park Road 4 So., Burnet, Tx 78611 A wonder created over thousands of years by the dissolving and cutting action of water on the limestone bedrock of the area. As one of Texas’ river-formed caverns, Longhorn Cavern is full of wonderful and exciting discoveries. http://www.longhorncaverns.com/index.html

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