The Brooks of Cibolo

The West starts here at The Briscoe Western Art Museum, where you can experience art and artifacts that tell stories that shaped the American West to life. Through preservation of art, history, and culture, Briscoe Western Art Museum educates the public with engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and public events reflective of the region’s rich traditions and shared heritage.

Hitch your wagon and saddle up your ride as you head over to  Bandera, The Cowboy Capital of the World, where you can enjoy the great outdoors and one of the top-rated scenic drives in the beautiful Hill Country. Giddyup and live the cowboy lifestyle where you will find good eats and entertainment galore in Bandera lassoed in a mishmash of facts, folklore, and half-forgotten fables, held together by little more than rope and baling wire. It'll be crystal clear why the cowboy mystique draws many who want to return to the early days when they still say 'howdy' and ride real horses. Check out bicycling, golf, horseback riding, hunting, museums, music and nightlife, scenic drives, rodeos, shopping, wineries, and craft beer tours nestled in the picturesque Hill Country.

Make a genuine connection that will last a lifetime as you venture through Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo, where you will experience hands-on encounters with some of your favorite furry, feathery, hairy, and scaly friends. You may even get a chance to hold some of these beautiful animals, if they are up to it, of course. As you stroll through the grounds you’ll see the Clawed Otters, Black Mambas, Blue Headed Macaws, Fennec Foxes, Grey Wolves, Jaguars, Spotted Hyenas, and snakes galore, all unique in their own ways. While you're at it, catch a perfect view of the bison and longhorn as you take a break under the shaded deck. Stop by Two Rivers Mining, Co., the Zoo’s very own gemstone mine for an incredible opportunity to pan for gemstones, fossils, crystals, and shark teeth!

Eat, drink, bowl, and strike it big with style at Bowl & Barrel, San Antonio’s first upscale bowling alley. Whether you’re hitting the lanes with a few good friends or looking for the perfect event venue, you’ll love their fifteen world-class bowling lanes, full-service modern American tavern, and one-of-a-kind beer hall.