Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Top 5 Summer Vacation Activities in Texas

1. Make a splash at Schlitterbanhn

Get wet at one of the top waterparks in the country. Schlitterbahn has locations in New Braunfels, Galveston and South Padre Island. The parks also feature restaurants and evening entertainment.
For nine straight years Schlitterbahn New Braunfels has been named the “World’s best Waterpark’ by Amusement Today Magazine.

One-Day General Admission (Ages 12 to 54) is $47.99 and One-Day Child/Senior Admission (Ages 3-11 and 55+) is $37.99.

More details can be found at Find Out More

2. Underground Adventure – Natural Bridge Caverns

Originally discovered and explored by four university students in 1960, Natural Bridge Caverns is one of the most extensive underground cavern networks in the United States. With a constant underground temperature of 70 degrees, Natural Bridge is a great way to escape the summer heat.
You can pan for gems, go spelunking in undeveloped caves, try the canopy zip line or take the discovery tour. There is something for everyone and Natural Bridge Caverns makes for a fun day-long excursion for the family.

Natural Bridge is located 30 minutes north of downtown San Antonio and Discovery Tours are $19.99 for Adults (ages 12 and up) and $17.99 (ages 3-11).  Learn More


3. Play Golf Digest’s Top Ranked Public Golf Course in Texas

The Fazio Canyons 7,135- yard, par-72 layout boasts the signature of legendary golf designer, Tom Farzio. The course is located just 2 miles from the Omni Resorts hotel at Barton Creek which manages the course.

This award-winning course features numerous scenic holes lined with Stately Red Oaks as well as stunning Hill Country views of Short Springs Branch, a beautiful limestone bed creek that meanders through the course.

Golf packages start $135 per person per night and include one round of golf per person on either the Fazio Canyons or Fazio Foothills course as well as breakfast in any of Omni Barton Creek’s dining outlets.
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4. See a performance at Bass Hall

The 2,065-seat Hall is characteristic of the classic European opera house form. An 80-foot diameter Great Dome tops the Founders Concert Theater and the hall is renowned for its superb acoustics, exceptional sight lines and ambiance.

This summer there will be performances by Loretta Lynn as well as “1964: The Tribute” taking audiences on a musical journey to an era that shaped rock ‘n’ roll.

To find out more about Bass Hall and upcoming performances click on Learn More


5. Visit Waco for a Day
Waco is located on the Bosque River and has one of the largest city parks outside of New York’s Central Park. Listed below are a number of activities that would make for a fun day trip:

Cameron Park – A 400-acre park with a National Recreational Trail system, two rivers and breathtaking cliffs offers the chance to picnic, hike, bike or kayak. There is an outfitter (Outdoor Waco) located less than a mile from the park where you can rent bikes, kayaks or wave boards.

Cameron Park Zoo  –  Adjacent to Cameron Park is a zoo with a South American exhibit, herpatarium and African Savanna enclosure. With admission at $9 for adults and $6 for children this makes for a fun activity.

Dr. Pepper Museum – located in downtown Waco the Dr. Pepper Museum provides tours as well as classic Dr. Pepper floats. This fun tour let’s you see where Dr. Pepper got started and reveals the history behind this iconic company. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students and children.

…plus if you happen to be in town swing by Insurors Idemnity Offices for a visit (and a free tour). We are located downtown in the historic Southwest Building.

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