San Antonio River Walk

A five-mile river flowing through downtown San Antonio is famous for attracting tourists to an urban waterway. The River Walk offers dining, shopping and many interesting experiences. Surrounding the River Walk are bars, restaurants, sprees, nature, public artwork and five historic missions. Besides celebrating the bowl game, commemorate the holidays with a boat tour and enjoy the Holiday Light show, which features 100,000 strings of lights draped over the River Walk. Cyclone fans will not want to miss Rudy’s Bar-B-Q Pep Rally at Arneson River Theater, which is alongside the River Walk. During bowl week on Dec. 26th at 5 p.m., an exciting event will gather fans along the riverbanks. The pep rally is a free event introducing each of the opponent’s team players, coaches, pep bands and cheerleaders. This will get everyone in the mood to get a W on game day.

The Alamo

On a historical note, take a visit to the Alamo Mission, which is known for the Battle of Liberty and independence of Texas. After 300 years, people visit from all over to experience battlefield tours, summer camps, one of a kind exhibits, unique movies and a sense of American history. Book your tour now before it is too late. Who wants to miss out on what it means to be a Texan?

SeaWorld

Take a break from the stands of the Alamodome and take in an experience you have never had before. There are electrifying rides and roller coasters that take thrills to another level. Enjoy shows of live entertainment, specifically Shamu Christmas: Miracles, A Beluga Christmas and Clyde and Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas to celebrate the festive season. Always wanted to visit with water animals? Here is your chance to see dolphins, beluga whales, sea lions, penguins, alligators and many more sea creatures at SeaWorld. In addition, SeaWorld will bring Christmas to you while you are away from home for the holidays. There, you can expect dinner with Santa, nine million twinkling lights and Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. Right now SeaWorld has a great offer of $49.99 single-day admission tickets through Dec. 31. The tickets are valid until Jan. 6, 2019. Check out their website to purchase this deal online and plan out your weekend in San Antonio.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Six Flags has so many things to do that you will most likely run out of daylight to complete all of them. There are thrill rides, family rides, kid rides, water park rides and entertainment. Recently added, one of the world’s tallest pendulum rides known as the joker wild card will have your tummy turning in all sorts of directions. As Christmas approaches, allow Six Flags to entertain you with an a cappella group, the Tinseltones, holiday light shows and a Looney Tunes Christmas. Ring in the new year at Six Flags in style with fireworks and roller coaster rides.

AT&T Center

Since you are already catching a game for the Iowa State football team, why not watch a former Iowa State basketball player. On Dec. 26 at 7:30 p.m. former Cyclone Monte Morris, who currently plays for the Denver Nuggets, will face the San Antonio Spurs.

City Sightseeing

City Sightseeing welcomes tourists with bus and boat tours of San Antonio’s beautiful views. One particular tour is the Hop On, Hop Off, which includes the River Walk at Pearl, King William District, the Haunted Emily Morgan Hotel and much more. Visitors can purchase a bus tour and a boat cruise all in one. Tourists can explore a 40-minute cruise throughout the River Walk and relish a 48-hour Hop On, Hop Off bus pass of the city. The well-known River Walk, the Alamo and the Theater District are included in the package. Prices vary for adults and children and tours are daily with a policy of first come first serve.

San Antonio Zoo

For a family friendly atmosphere visit the San Antonio Zoo. The zoo has five exhibits, such as the Africa Live, which features nile crocodiles and a dwarf mongoose, the Friedrich Aquarium, which features freshwater and saltwater animals, the Reptile House, which is home to several reptiles, a Toadally exhibit of salamanders and dart frogs and a Fun Farm, which has chickens, pigs and goats for all to pet. There is a wide variety of park areas, from bear corner to cat grotto to savanna and much more. Throughout the holidays, the zoo is open from 12 to 9 p.m.

World’s Largest Cowboy Boots

As you shop at North Star Mall, capture a memorable moment next to the World’s Largest Cowboy Boots. Artist Bob Wade created the tallest pair of cowboy boots, which stand at 35 feet. Made out of concrete and fiberglass, you can see the sculpture in the 2016 edition of the Guinness World Record book. It might inspire you to go out and purchase your own pair of cowboy boots.