Your Texas-sized adventure starts with Mission Adventure Tours, where all nature enthusiasts can explore the great outdoors while having a good time. While there are scenic and historical routes available, there is no better way to appreciate this great city than paddling around in kayaks, biking with traditional and electric bicycles, and walking along the RiverWalk and downtown streets on foot, on and off the beaten path.
Strap on your favorite hiking boots and get ready to be amazed at the Government Canyon State Natural Area, a tranquil park featuring multi-use trails perfect for the experienced to the beginner hiker. Offering more than 40 miles of trails where you can camp, attend a program or guided hike, geocache, picnic, take nature photos, and look for birds and other wildlife. Check out the only known dinosaur footprints on public land where scientists think that the Acrocanthosaurus and Sauroposeidon dinosaurs left the tracks nearly 110 million years ago.
The Alamo is a global cultural icon, a Spanish mission of worldwide importance, and 300 years of Texas history brought to life. Choose the one-hour Battlefield Tour, where you’ll be able to walk in the footsteps of heroes. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations of daily life in the 1830s. Get up close to the stunning artifacts and learn about their history. Walk among the legends in the Calvary Courtyard, where six beautifully sculpted statues convey humanity and heroism. See the 16 Pounder Cannon that is newly conserved and mounted proudly on a replica of the 1830s gun carriage. Stroll through the lush gardens and cool off in the shade of the oak trees during your visit. Discover the Jewel of Texas Heritage that has captured the world’s attention for generations.