Unexpectedly and in an “Aw, shucks” sort of way, San Antonio knocks it out of the park as a kid-friendly destination. This city boasts a Texan-sized helping of kid-friendly attractions—from national chains like Six Flags to unique attractions like the newly opened Morgan's Wonderland, the country's first amusement park specifically designed for special-needs children.
Start at the Alamo—it’s free, it's in the center of everything, and it's, um, the ALAMO. You don’t want your kids to be the ones sitting in class someday going, “The Alamo was a Hollywood movie, right?”. No, no, no. Take 'em on a quick circuit through the real thing, stop by the gift shop and get your Davy Crockett hats, then walk down the street to the San Antonio Children’s Museum. This is a miniature replica of San Antonio, with many interactive exhibits including a little bank and a “bubble room” (something many adults secretly wish was available in a grownup version). Right across the street from the museum is Buckhorn Saloon—you’ll know it by the costumed characters drawling, “Hey little partner!” as you walk by. It’s all-ages, so go in and get a root beer drawn the old-fashioned way, check out the collection of spurs, and maybe spend a li’l time in the arcade.
