Check 'n Go

For a truly unforgettable experience, take your family to Lourdes Grotto & Tepeyac de San Antonio, where the Oblates of Mary Immaculate of the Southern U.S. Province is honored with a perfect replica of the shrine from Lourdes, France. The Grotto resembles the cave where the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Bernadette. Within the Grotto, a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes looks down upon Bernadette kneeling in prayer. Not only is this cave for devotion to the Patroness of the Americas, but the Tepeyac also honors the work of Oblate missionaries among Latino communities in the U.S., Mexico, and beyond.

When you visit the Texas Air Museum at Stinson Field you will learn about the famous “Flying Stinson Family” and find out why San Antonio is considered to be the birthplace of American military aviation. The museum represents vintage aircrafts centered around World War II, the Pacific and European theaters of that conflict, and covers in detail the early period and “golden-age” of aviation. Be sure to check out their gift shop containing toys, models, and more.  

Discover, interact, connect, and explore the San Antonio Aquarium. Pet the Ring-tailed or Red Ruffed lemurs for the first time and feed the Stingrays, Sharks, Iguanas, Tortoises, and Lorikeets. Walk the Plank and jump into the shark and stingray-infested waters, and meet the unique creature you don’t want to miss out on seeing, the Mermaids. Everywhere you turn, you will find an experience worthy of your time and create memories that will stay with you always.

Explore the vibrant, active urban Hemisfair Park, where residences, local businesses, and three public parks are in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Cool off at the Union Pacific Railroad Splash Pad, jump around the Sand Play Area, challenge your skills at the Giant Chess and Checkers board, and play on the Spinning Bowl Seat, Selfie Swings, Foosball Tables, and Ping Pong Tables.