BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART Founded in 1963, The Blanton Off the beaten path Museum of Art at The University of Texas has the largest comprehensive art collection in Central Texas. Over 21,000 works are part of the Blanton’s permanent collection. The museum grounds are under redesign by Design firm Snøhetta. The redesign will be part of new programming the museum will launch under the new Director of Public Programs Kenyon Adams. Work is expected to be complete in the spring. While under renovations, the museum is still open to the public. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin 512-471-5482 www.blantonmuseum.org CAP CITY COMEDY CLUB Cap City Comedy Club reopened its doors in The Domain on July 7 and has been providing comedy shows, classes and other events to Austin since. While at a comedy show, guests can order food and drinks, which change seasonally. Tickets to specific shows and events are available online. 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg. B, Unit 100, Austin 512-467-2333 www.capcitycomedy.com HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA The Hill Country Galleria consists of retail, dining and entertainment. The Galleria hosts different events throughout the year, including live music and art shows, and it most recently hosted a temporary ice skating rink for the holiday season. New additions to the 75 businesses in 2022 included El Dorado Gallery and luxury boutique The Emporium. In the future, the Galleria has goals to add more green space and enhance walkability. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave 512-263-0001 www.hillcountrygalleria.com HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF SAN ANTONIO The museum opened its doors in May 2000 and provides thousands of visiting students and other community members with a docent-led tour of an exhibit chronicling the Holocaust. The museum came about out of efforts to develop a special curriculum to supplement World War II studies in local high schools. The museum also hosts events, including opportunities to hear testimony from a Holocaust survivor. Barshop Jewish Community Center of San Antonio 12500 N.W. Military Hwy., San Antonio 210-302-6807 www.hmmsa.org
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to float or paddle from Sattler through New Braunfels and south to surrounding areas, with multiple entry and exit points. Camping along River Road just outside New Braunfels is
210-651-6702 www.bluebonnetpalace.com 22 Crescent Bend Nature Park
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available at multiple locations. www.guadaluperiver.com/visit 18 Landa Park
This Schertz-operated park began as a residen- tial neighborhood, which was destroyed by constant flooding. Due to the area being in the flood plain, it was purchased by government agencies and later turned into a park. The 170-acre park features many trails and habitats, including a woodland habitat that makes up the park entrance. 12780 West Schaefer Road, Cibolo 210-619-1850 At approximately 75 acres, the city of Live Oak’s Main City Park features several ame- nities, including a football field, a basketball court, a skate spot, three baseball fields, multiple playscapes and a disc golf course. The park also features a trail that circumnavi- gates Live Oak Lake. 18001 Park Drive, Live Oak 210-653-9140 www.liveoaktx.net 24 Morgan’s Wonderland Located on 25 acres, this theme park focuses on inclusion, featuring 25 ultra-accessible rides and attractions. The park defines ul- tra-accessible as the ability to remove phys- ical and economic barriers for children and adults with special needs. Rides include a Ferris wheel with wheelchair access, themed playgrounds and more. Alongside the main park, the site offers Morgan’s Inspiration Island, which is an ultra-accessible splash park. Guests with special needs receive free admission to both parks. 5223 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio 210-495-5888 www.morganswonderland.com 25 Pickrell Park https://friendscbnp.zenfolio.com 23 Live Oak Main City Park This 17-acre park features playscapes, swim- ming, basketball and walking trails. As one of the premier parks in the city of Schertz, Pickrell Park is home to many of the events hosted by the city throughout the year. 703 Oak St., Schertz 210-619-1850 www.schertz.com 26 Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hard- berger Park connects both sides of the park with enough space for both wild animals and people to safely cross over Wurzbach Parkway in San Antonio. The land bridge provides con-
In the heart of New Braunfels and the start of the Comal Springs, Landa Park encompasses 51 acres and features trails, a miniature train and paddle boat excursions. Visitors can also take in the view of Landa Lake, play miniature golf and walk the Panther Canyon Trail while enjoying being outdoors at Landa Park. 110 Golf Course Road, New Braunfels 830-221-4350 www.nbtexas.org/3375/Landa-Park 19 Natural Bridge Caverns The Natural Bridge Caverns were discovered in the 1960s, and the area has become a popular destination for visitors to see cave formations 180 feet below the ground. Several tours are available to experience different sections of the lighted caverns. Above-ground attractions include a zip rail and ropes course, a maze, gem and fossil mining, and dining and shopping options. 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, Bordering the Comal River in downtown New Braunfels, the Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark Resort is open in the summer months to help Texas visitors and residents beat the heat. The large waterpark has four sections that feature a swim-up bar, a lazy river, a children’s area and other attractions. The family-friendly Schlitterbahn resort has lodging and dining options for visitors to stay between taking advantage of the waterslides, pools and river rides around the park. 305 W. Austin St., New Braunfels 830-625-2351 www.schlitterbahn.com/new-braunfels San Antonio 210-651-6101 www.naturalbridgecaverns.com 20 Schlitterbahn
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tinuity between each side of the park, which is filled with a variety of trails, dog parks, native landscape, a butterfly garden, wildlife blinds, the Salado Creek greenway and more. 8400 N.W. Military Hwy., San Antonio 210-492-7472 www.philhardbergerpark.org/land-bridge 27 San Antonio Botanical Garden Serving as a “living museum of native and imported plants,” the San Antonio Botanical Garden is 38 acres of botanical diversity, showcasing 35 endangered and rare species for more than 40 years. The gardens offer educational classes and activities, events, and gardening tips. 555 Funston Place, San Antonio 210-536-1400 www.sabot.org 28 San Antonio Missions National Historical Park There is more to exploring Texas’ Spanish co- lonial past than just the Alamo. The San An- tonio Missions—the only United Nations Edu- cational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site in Texas—are operated by the National Park Service and offer a vari- ety of history, nature and culture to explore. Missions Concepción, Espada, San José and San Juan provide unique glimpses into the architecture and culture of the 1600s-1700s. There are also active Catholic parishes at the missions to visit. Mission Concepción 807 Mission Road, San Antonio 210-533-8955 Mission Espada 10040 Espada Road, San Antonio 210-627-2064 Mission San José 6701 San Jose Drive 210-922-0543 Mission San Juan 9101 Graf Road 210-534-3161 www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm
San Antonio Area 21 Blue Bonnet Palace
This dance hall for ages 21 and up features live music and other events on Fridays and Saturdays. Outside of the dance hall, Blue Bonnet Palace also has two restaurants on site, including Bluepit Smokehouse, and Fajitas and Margaritas. These restaurants are open Thursday-Saturday. 17630 Lookout Road, Selma
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