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What to do in South Texas

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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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


Discover the most popular places to visit in South Texas

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in South Texas

Downtown - Riverwalk which includes heritage architecture, boating and a river or creek

Downtown San Antonio

4/5(9,525 area reviews)

Explore the network of pedestrian paths that follows the beautiful San Antonio River to discover restaurants and bars, gift shops, galleries and museums.

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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
Gruene

Gruene

5/5(71 area reviews)

River views, gardens, and shopping are some highlights of Gruene. Make a stop by Gruene Hall or Guadalupe River while you're exploring.

Gruene
Neat way to drive into Corpus Christi, the bridge is much more illuminated in the distance. Other odd thing is all of the oil industry lights blink at the same time and there are thousands of them. Very cool.

North Beach

4/5(605 area reviews)

North Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Corpus Christi.

North Beach
Port Aransas featuring art and interior views as well as an individual femail

Old Town Port Aransas

4.5/5(153 area reviews)

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

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Stone Oak

4.5/5(495 area reviews)

Travelers come to Stone Oak for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Shops at Hardy Oak and Alta Vista while you're in town.

Stone Oak

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