San Antonio Outdoor Activities
San Antonio Outdoor Activity Guide
Since Texas’ cowboy heritage looms large in the San Antonio area, there is ample opportunity to engage in western activities. But, the variety of San Antonio concerts, parks, and other outdoor activities available these days also has folks standing tall in the saddle.
From the biggest stars in the music business to intimate concerts in casual jazz clubs, San Antonio concerts hit just the right note with fans of all genres. For the big shows, check out the action at the AT&T Center where musical stars such as Van Halen and Justin Bieber have graced the stage (separately, of course). For more intimate concerts, venues such as Club Korova, the White Rabbit, and even the San Antonio Museum of Art host jazz, indie, and underground bands.
A lush collection of San Antonio parks offer biking, hiking, and jogging opportunities for active residents. Eisenhower Park, Freidrich Wilderness Park, and Enchanted Rock Park are all excellent areas to explore nature. In addition, Brackenridge Park on St. Mary’s Street is home to the world famous San Antonio Zoo.
The Alamo, naturally, leads the list of popular tours in the San Antonio area, but other more unusual ways to explore the city include tours by trolley, bus, or even Segway. In addition, the San Antonio Foodie Tour, the Seeing Art San Antonio Tours, and the San Antonio ghost tours are also worth noting.
Finally, for those determined to see the city the way some of its first residents did, there are a number of stables, including the Mayan Dude Ranch in nearby Bandera which offers horseback rides, nightly barbecues, and other cowboy-style fun. Guests at the ranch can even grab an inner tube and experience the tranquility of the Medina River. Take advantage of Texas’ wide open spaces and explore the outdoor activities in San Antonio.
Outdoor Activity Deals
Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
- Southwest San Antonio
Professional drivers sate passenegrs' need for speed in stock cars during exciting ride-alongs and racing experiences
Bel Canto Farms
- Dripping Springs-Wimberley
Horseback-riding lessons cover hunter-jumper and dressage styles
Frio Bat Flight
- Sabinal
As many as 12 million Mexican free-tailed bats burst out of Frio Cave each evening from March to September
Silver Fox Farms
- Dripping Springs-Wimberley
Experienced AA-show equestrian leads students through personalized lessons in newly built hunter and jumper arenas
Arrowhead Bicycles
- Kyle
Bicycle technicians perform adjustments, reassemble cycles from the ground up and install new parts for shiny bikes and smooth rides
Gotta Ride Bikes
- Multiple Locations
Clients drop off bikes in hands of skilled mechanic & return 1–3 days later to find speedy, safe & smooth-running vehicles
Paintball Knights
- East Central San Antonio
Nine grass-covered fields; rental of gun and mask with air and 100 biodegradable paintballs
Hollow Tree Ranch
- Canyon Lake
Participants learn basic riding techniques and catch glimpses of wildlife on one-hour rides that explore the trails of Hill Country
Chuck's Tubes
- Downtown New Braunfels
Tubes and coolers float down Comal River before an air-conditioned shuttle takes groups on unlimited trips back to launch point
Action Angler & Outdoor Center
- New Braunfels
During trips down the Guadalupe River, courses with 2:1 student-to-instructor ratios cover fly selection, casting & equipment nuances.
Recommended Outdoor Activities by Groupon Customers
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Golf, long ridiculed as the easiest of sports, is so childishly simple that many casual players go home feeling angry and frustrated at how quickly one can master the game. Luckily, these golfers can still savor the thrilling velocity and parabolic motion of a well-struck ball, especially with today's Groupon. For $12, you get three large buckets of driving range golf balls (a $30 value) at Northeast Golf Center.
Since sprouting into existence in 2006, Ideal Tennis Academy has fostered future stars by offering training programs throughout the year for all ages and skill levels. The toddler program, for instance, puts rackets in the hands of kids as young as aged two-and-a-half years and strives to develop important motor skills on miniature courts. The academy provides a junior-varsity program for adolescent players, which preps teens and preteens for higher levels of competition. Aside from offering programs at its facility, Ideal Tennis Academy hits the road with Tennis Delivery, a mobile program that teaches tennis by launching coaches from high-powered ball machines to locations across San Antonio.
Embassy Miniature Golf challenges lovers of the little links to four 18-hole rounds of putting amid a landscape covered in rocky terrain, waterfalls, and palm trees. Climb over bridges, putt through a darkened cave, and avoid simulated sand pits while dazzling friends with physics-defying trick shots and fashion-defying plaid pants. While kids and adults traverse the grounds, the course's 18.5-foot giraffe mascot, Puttunia, stands guard, watching for unapproved mulligans and illegal GPS-guided balls. Customers can also enjoy Embassy's snack bar, arcade games, and other activities during their visit.
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An expert guide will recreate the insightful history and detailed accounts of the "Battle of the Alamo," one of the city's and the nation’s most significant historical events. The tour meets directly across from the entrance of the Alamo—just look for the red "Walks" shirt and go introduce yourself to the history-buff tour guide. Distinguish fact from fiction as your engaging tour guide tells the history and lore surrounding the city and its rich cultural heritage. Other attractions covered in the tour include the Main Plaza, the art community of La Villita, the river, and history surrounding the Cowtown Saloon days. The tour travels just under one mile, so you can enjoy a brisk workout in the San Antonio binary sunshine while working up an optional sweat. As an added bonus, San Antonio Walks will give Groupon buyers a complimentary gold card from Destination Dining to present at participating local eateries and receive a surprise or welcome gift from the chef.
