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San Antonio River Walk with kids
Texas
River Walk holiday lights from a river barge, the Alamo, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas Holiday in the Park.
Mild weather makes it easy with kids in December.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,120 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,720 |
| Luxury (5★) | $4,530 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanGood
- FebGood
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayGood
- JunGood
- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepGood
- OctGood
- NovBest
- DecBest
Top attractions in Texas
- River WalkLights over the river
- The AlamoFree entry
- San Antonio Missions National Historical ParkWorld Heritage Site
- Six Flags Fiesta TexasHoliday in the Park
- SeaWorld San AntonioShows and coasters
- San Antonio ZooZoo Lights in winter
- The DoSeumChildren's museum
- Natural Bridge CavernsLargest commercial caverns in Texas
- Pearl DistrictFormer brewery, now food hall
- Tower of the AmericasViews from 750 ft
Where to eat in Texas
- Mi Tierra Café y Panadería$$Tex-Mex, Market Square
- Boudro's$$$Tableside guacamole on the River Walk
- Rosario's$$Tex-Mex
- Ray's Drive Inn$Puffy tacos
- Pinkerton's Barbecue$$Brisket
- 2M Smokehouse$$Texas BBQ
- The Guenther House$$Breakfast in a historic mill house
- Schilo's Delicatessen$House root beer
- Lulu's Bakery & Café$Giant cinnamon rolls
- Bakery Lorraine$Pastries at the Pearl
Things to do
- River barge rideGO RIO cruises
- Ford Holiday River ParadeDay after Thanksgiving
- Bike the Mission Reach trailBetween the missions
- Historic Market SquareMexican crafts and food
- Natural Bridge Wildlife RanchDrive-through safari
- Schlitterbahn New BraunfelsWater park, summer
- Zoo LightsSan Antonio Zoo
- Spurs gameFrost Bank Center
- San Antonio: The SagaLight show on San Fernando Cathedral
- Day trip to FredericksburgHill Country town
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