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Take a step back into the mid-1800s with the San Antonio Fire Museum, where visitors can check out the antique fire trucks, fire-fighting equipment, historical artifacts, beautifully archived documents, and photos. On the kid tours, your kiddos can dress up in authentic replicas of firefighters' turnout gear and climb up on a 1953 International fire truck. They can also take a seat in the small theater and watch short videos on the history of firefighters and how they train today.

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.

Take a journey with Bad Wolf Ghost Tours as they guide you to the past and regal stories of the Alamo City’s unique and tragic history, filled with battles, murders, rituals, and more, along with the terrifying apparitions left behind. Haunted by the spirits of its gruesome past, the ancient Black Swan Inn estate housed the historic Battle of Salado, the Dawson Massacre, murders, suicides, and Native American Rituals. Experience The Reading Room and let the intuitive counselors that are devoted to reading the beautiful and magical experience that can help you better understand your unique journey through the spiritual, emotional, and physical world. It offers you a glimpse into the mirror of your soul.

The best way to enjoy your day is at the San Antonio Zoo, where they bring exotic wildlife from all around the world directly to you. Make your zoo visit an adventure as you get the chance to watch the elephants play, listen to the hyenas laugh, and take in the sights of the lions, tigers, bears, kangaroos, hippos, and flamingos, to name a few. Make sure you stop by the giraffe enclosures and reach up to feed them right out of your hands.