{"id":9845,"date":"2019-02-15T19:28:57","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T19:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=9845"},"modified":"2019-02-15T19:31:32","modified_gmt":"2019-02-15T19:31:32","slug":"hot-tips-for-a-cool-spring-break-in-san-antonio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=9845","title":{"rendered":"Hot Tips for a Cool Spring Break in San Antonio"},"content":{"rendered":"

San Antonio \u2013<\/strong> San Antonio is bursting with rich history and modern attractions. From the spectacular River Walk to thrilling theme parks, the city has activities for families with children of all ages. Combine that with an electrifying food scene, budget-friendly hotels\u00a0and\u00a0festive seasonal events, and family vacationers have all they need for the ultimate Spring Break getaway.<\/p>\n

Here are a few tips for families planning a swinging Spring Break in San Antonio:<\/p>\n

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SeaWorld Dolphin Cove. Photo: visitsanantonio.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Tots Love Theme Parks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Theme parks aren\u2019t just for adult thrill-seekers.\u00a0SeaWorld San Antonio<\/a><\/u>\u00a0will celebrate Sesame Street\u2019s\u00ae<\/em>\u00a050th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary with a Sesame Street Kids\u2019 Weekend March 2 \u2013 3. Guests can join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and friends for hands-on activities, photos and dancing. The park will also unveil Super Grover\u2019s Box Car Derby, a\u00a0family-friendly\u00a0coaster, based on the beloved blue character.<\/p>\n

From March 11 \u2013 16, guests will be treated to the \u201cMusic, Mutts, Magic and More\u201d celebration featuring musical performances, exhibitions by acrobatic dogs, feats of magic and appearances by butterfly costumed character Joy at ultra-accessible™ theme park\u00a0Morgan\u2019s Wonderland<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

Cowboy Boots Encouraged But Not Required for Western Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Briscoe Western Art Museum<\/a><\/u>\u00a0will host its first Spring Break Ranch Roundup on March 11 from 4 \u2013 8 p.m. Children\u2019s activities will include games of corn hole, creating their own brand and barrel racing in a secure area, while adults can enjoy grown-up libations and live music.<\/p>\n

Beginning March 2, visitors can take in an authentic Western rodeo every Saturday evening at\u00a0Tejas Rodeo Company<\/a><\/u>. The family-friendly show even has a calf scramble for the kids. Texas-style eats are available on site, and every rodeo is followed by a live country music concert.<\/p>\n

Families will explore the role of children on the Texas frontier in the 1800s at the\u00a0UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures<\/a><\/u>\u00a0with activities including log cabin chores, map making, corn grinding and frontier games such as marbles, sack races and washers.<\/p>\n

Disguise Learning as Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n

For families hoping to sneak in under-the-radar science lessons during Spring Break, the San Antonio Zoo, The DoSeum and The Witte Museum deliver.<\/p>\n

Just in time for Spring Break, one of the most endangered species in the world, Southern White Rhinos, will return to the\u00a0San Antonio Zoo<\/a><\/u>. These majestic creatures will live in an all-new expanded savanna habitat also home to zebras, crown cranes and waterbucks.<\/p>\n

At\u00a0The DoSeum<\/a><\/u>, San Antonio\u2019s museum for kids, new exhibit\u00a0How People Make Things<\/em>\u00a0teaches children about manufacturing processes and how people and technology work together to create everyday objects.<\/p>\n

For an out of this world adventure,\u00a0The Witte Museum\u2019s<\/a><\/u>\u00a0Planet Pioneers<\/em>exhibition will show visitors how to explore, adapt and survive on a new planet. Guests can drive a 4-D surface exploration vehicle, land a rocket, experience G-forces in a spinning capsule and more.<\/p>\n

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Pearl Brewery. Photo: Nick Simonite\/visitsanantonio.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Brush Up on Gaming Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n

The latest, state-of-the-art gaming experiences are taking San Antonio by storm, and even experienced gamers may want to brush up on their skills before taking on these immersive challenges.<\/p>\n

Six Flags Fiesta Texas<\/a><\/u>\u2019 new Pirates of the Deep Sea ride\u00a0pits the cunning skills of guest buccaneers against marauding pirates. Guests compete with fellow shipmates firing at hundreds of themed targets to tally a score of their victory at sea.<\/p>\n

At the all-new\u00a0Andretti Karting & Games<\/a><\/u>, virtual reality stunner\u00a0Hologate<\/em>\u00a0transports multiple players to another world to take on invading aliens, and\u00a0XD Dark Ride<\/em>\u00a0offers a multi-sensory experience where riders battle on-screen enemies while experiencing movement, sound\u00a0and\u00a0intense action.<\/p>\n

In Dragonfrost™ VR,\u00a0Dave & Buster\u2019s<\/a><\/u>\u00a0exclusive virtual reality experience, players embark on a rescue mission where they must restore sunlight and summer to a frozen kingdom overtaken by the evil Ice Prince.<\/p>\n

The Beach Isn\u2019t the Only Place to Find Sand<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 8 \u2013 15 is Sand Week at the\u00a0San Antonio Botanical Garden<\/a><\/u>. Master sand sculptor Ted Seibert will build an amazing sand sculpture, and sand pails and shovels will be available for guests eager to try\u00a0the craft.<\/p>\n

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San Antonio Museum of Art River Landing. Photo: visitsanantonio.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Make Art Interactive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Who says art museums are just for quiet reflection? The\u00a0San Antonio Museum of Art<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and the\u00a0McNay Art Museum<\/a><\/u>\u00a0are turning up the fun this spring with all-ages activities and entertainment including selfie-stations, yoga, gallery games, floral crown making, food trucks, performances\u00a0and\u00a0live music. Plus, the San Antonio Museum of Art will offer complimentary admission on March 12, and the McNay will host Free Family Days March 13 \u2013 15 from 2 \u2013 4 p.m. For event details, please visit\u00a0samuseum.org<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0mcnay.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information on Spring Break in San Antonio, go to\u00a0VisitSanAntonio.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

San Antonio \u2013 San Antonio is bursting with rich history and modern attractions. From the spectacular River Walk to thrilling theme parks, the city has activities for families with children of all ages. Combine that with an electrifying food scene, budget-friendly hotels\u00a0and\u00a0festive seasonal events, and family vacationers have all they need for the ultimate Spring […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":9824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9845","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-state"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9845","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9845"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9845\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9849,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9845\/revisions\/9849"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/9824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9845"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=9845"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=9845"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}