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.
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