Texas, one of my favorite states, is loaded with so many awesome places to see and things to do. San Antonio and Austin, a little over an hour’s drive apart, have some of the most popular tourist attraction in the state.
The Alamo
Hours:
Open daily 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Admission:
Free General admission with different cost for tours
Address:
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
San Antonio River Walk (Paseo del Rio)
San Antonio River Walk, Texas’ #1 attraction, is 15 miles of beautifully landscaped walkways along the San Antonio River.
Along the walk you will find unique architecture, shops, restaurants, hotels, apartments, and waterfalls.
Riverboats tours are another way to experience the area without walking.
Sea world
This popular marine park offers animal interactions, shows, and is even a theme park with rides.
Monday - Friday 10:30 am to 9 pm
Saturday 10:30 am to
10 pm
Admission:
$80.99 at door
$49.99 if preordered online
Address:
10500 SeaWorld Drive San Antonio, TX 78251
Cross Mountain Park
Historic Cross Mountain, a marl and limestone hill with an elevation of 1951 feet, was once a popular lookout spot for Indian tribes.
Walk the trail to the top to see the cross and enjoy an amazing sunset.
Hours:
dawn to dusk
Admission:
Free
Address:
1510 N Milam St, Fredericksburg
Hamilton Pool
A short hike will lead you to this jaw dropping sunken
grotto with a 50-foot waterfall. This is one of Texas’ most unique swimming
spots.
Hours:
Daily
9:00am - 12:30pm
2:00pm - 5:30pm
Admission:
Reservation Fee - PAID ONLINE (Required Daily) $12 ($11 + $1 credit card service charge) per
Vehicle
Day Use - PAID UPON ARRIVAL $8
per Person
Day Use for Seniors (62 years and older) - PAID UPON ARRIVAL $3 per Person
Day Use for Children (12 years and younger) No Charge
Day Use for Disabled Veteran (50%+ disabled) No Charge
Address:
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Jacobs well
Jacobs Well is 140 feet deep under water cave system that is
a popular swimming spot in Texas. Swimming is permitted May – September.
Hours:
8am to 6pm daily
Admission:
Entry is free but swimming is $5 - $9 depending on age
Address:
1699 Mt Sharp Rd., Wimberley, TX 78676
Krause Springs
Krause Springs is a 115-acre Historical Sites popular for
camping and swimming. Stroll through the garden or take a swim in a natural or manmade
pool.
Hours:
Daily 9am to 8pm
Closed November 1st and February 15th
Admission:
Adult (12+ years) $9
Child (4-11 years) $5
Camping is extra
Address:
Lake Travis
Lake Travis is 30 square-miles of beautiful clear water to
explore and enjoy.
Watersports, lodging, restaurants, and ziplining are some of
the things you can find around the lake.
Muleshoe Bend
Muleshoe Bend is a 654-acre park with 9.8 miles of trails and scenic lake views. My favorite time to visit is during bluebonnet season. The bluebonnets usually bloom in April.
Hours:
Daily 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Admission:
Free
Address:
2820 County Road 414, Spicewood, TX 78669-1468
Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock is a 325 feet pink granite mountain National Natural Landmark. It has
eleven miles of hiking trails surround the mountain.
Daily 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Admission:
Adult: $8 Daily
Child 12 Years and Under: Free
Address:
16710 Ranch Rd. 965
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Pederanels Falls
Pederanels Falls is an area of the Pedernales River where
the water flows over descending boulders of layered limestone.
Hours:
Daily 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission:
Adults $6
Child (12 & under) Free
Address:
2585 Park Rd 6026, Johnson City, TX 78636
Inks Lake State Park
Inks Lake State Park is a beautiful park where you can hike
trails through colorful pink granite hills, enjoy watersports on the sparkling
blue water lake, or lounge at a camp site. It was raining on and off the day
we were there, but we were still able to hike and appreciate the beautiful
scenery.
Hours:
Hope you are inspired now to check out the many awesome places
in Texas!
Happy Travels!
