Do you remember how much fun it was to go see Christmas light displays when you were a kid?
For most of us, nothing has changed. It is still a thrill to go see the millions of twinkling lights and the wondrous world they create.
If you will be in Texas this holiday season, here are ten spectacular Christmas light displays to go see…
There are many fun things to do in San Antonio Texas… from historic attractions all the way to fun water attractions. It is one of our favorite Texas vacation destinations.
It of course helps a lot that we live only about 100 miles away… 
So far, my family and I have visited the Alamo, the Riverwalk, Fiesta Texas (Six Flags), Sea World, and Splashtown. These are our FAVORITE things to do in San Antonio Texas – we’ve gone over and over!
If you don’t know much about San Antonio or Texas history, I can tell you that “San Antone” (as some locals call it) played a prominent part in Texas history.
I know that Six Flags San Antonio (a.k.a Fiesta Texas) is a blast! I know because every summer my kids nag me, “C’mon Dad, let’s go to Six Flags”… again… and again… and again.
If you don’t know what Six Flags San Antonio is, it is a really cool amusement park with many roller coasters and water rides of varying thrill-levels, a nice wave pool, and several other fun things… all-in-all, a kids’ paradise!
I don’t mind going at all. Yes, it can be somewhat costly, and it can be a tiring day, but we all have so much fun that it is certainly worth it.
SeaWorld San Antonio has a great variety of different activities ranging from their famous animal shows and exhibits to water rides and roller coasters.
If you’re hot, you can cool off in the wave pool or do some water rides.
If you want a little action, the rollercoasters will give it to you.
If you’re getting tired and want to sit down for a while, an animal show will keep you entertained.
All of this makes SeaWorld one of our FAVORITE San Antonio family attractions!
My family and I like to stay in one of the San Antonio Riverwalk hotels when we go to the Riverwalk. To me it seems pointless to stay “out there somewhere” and miss out on the Riverwalk-buzz in the evenings.
Fortunately the hotel owners have also figured out that people would want to sleep in or very near to the Riverwalk. There are now several San Antonio Riverwalk hotels to choose from.
I choose our hotel to stay in based on what the purpose of our trip is, and whether the kids go along or not.
If it is only my wife and I, I like to pick a more romantic hotel that has a balcony with a view over the Riverwalk. If we take the kids along, I’ll pick a hotel that works better for my whole family.
Here are my favorite…
The San Antonio Riverwalk is a special place. I love going there, and I know my wife loves it too!
The San Antonio Riverwalk is in downtown San Antonio. It consists of a network of walkways on the banks of the San Antonio River.
The walkways, one level below street level, are lined with many restaurants, shops, and hotels. They connect many of downtown San Antonio’s attractions.
When I first went to the Riverwalk with my family and a few friends several years ago, it felt to me like I was in Venice, Italy.
It was a Friday evening. We arrived after dark and the subdued lighting created a special atmosphere. There was a buzz in the Riverwalk that I had not experienced anywhere else in Texas before.
That special memory has stayed with me ever since!
My kids love staying in hotels, and if we’re talking about hotels near Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, even better!
As you can probably imagine, there are several hotels near Fiesta Texas.
It is afterall one of the biggest attractions for families in San Antonio.
Our favorites are…
The Battle of the Alamo is the event where many men fought bravely against overwhelming odds and died for their freedom!
The Alamo is where Texas liberty was born!
Because of this distinction, I can’t help but feel a sense of respect when my family and I visit the Alamo.
This is one historical site that we love to visit!
Have you ever taken a boat ride on the Riverwalk in San Antonio?
We went to San Antonio last year and went on a boat ride on the Riverwalk. This was so much fun! It was such a nice way to see the Riverwalk.
Big Lou’s Pizza is an incredible experience that we never miss!
We have visited San Antonio several times since we have family in Houston.