Stone Oak Park: A Delightful San Antonio Park

May 13, 2014 by francis

Get out of the hustle and bustle of the city and bask in the glory of nature at Stone Oak Park. This San Antonio park covers 245 acres of open space, with an abundance of opportunities for walking, picnicking, and playing.

The park's Playscape area for the kids gives them a great place to frolic and play in the great outdoors. Covered shelters make great spots for relaxing in the shade with lunch or a snack. The workout stations can help you get fit with equipment to increase muscular strength and endurance. Take a hike, bike, or jog, with or without a canine friend on the 2.7 miles of trail in the park.

The park's open daily, and visitors will find off-street parking and other facilities.

Stone Oak Park
20395 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
www.sanantonio.gov/parksandrec/directory_stone_oak.aspx
www.yelp.com/biz/stone-oak-park-san-antonio

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Ranger Creek Brewing & Distillery: Locally Made Beer and Whiskey

February 26, 2014 by francis

Ranger Creek Brewing & Distillery bills itself as the only “Brewstillery” in Texas, a place where a fantastic selection of craft beers, and whiskey that gives a nod to Kentucky, but is also uniquely from Texas, are created for bars and restaurants in the greater San Antonio area. Want to learn more about this unique place? Every month, there’s an open house, where you can tour the facilities, talk to brew masters and distillers, and learn more about how beer and bourbon is made. There are also scheduled group tours, or you can book a private tour for you and your friends. Want to learn more? Come to a beer labeling and bottling session, where lunch is provided! Ranger Creek Brewing & Distillery may be one of the most interesting attractions in San Antonio.

Ranger Creek Brewing & Distillery
4834 Whirlwind Drive
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 775-2099
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ranger-creek-brewing-and-distilling-san-antonio

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Institute of Texan Cultures: A Study in Texas in San Antonio

February 20, 2014 by francis

San Antonio features many museums about Texas's unique history. But few know how to throw a party quite like the Institute of Texan Cultures! A party at a museum of history? Well, not exactly: each June, the museum hosts a large festival celebrating various elements of the state's diverse array of cultures. It's a fun opportunity to encounter some of the best things about Texas up close.

During the rest of the year, the Institute serves as a local museum featuring many historically significant treasures in its permanent collection. Bring the entire family for an interesting, fun, and educational look at the state's history.

Check the Institute of Texan Cultures's website for a schedule of rotating and traveling exhibits along with information on museum hours.

Institute of Texan Cultures

801 E. Durango Boulevard

San Antonio, TX 78205

(210) 458-2300

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A Majestic Texas Landmark to Explore: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

February 11, 2014 by francis

There are few things that can make a human being feel small like the majestic creations of Mother Nature. The insanely long process of time and pressure required to create some of our nation’s geological masterpieces is humbling to say the least. One of Texas’s most lovely landmarks is Enchanted Rock, an enormous dome of pink granite that rises from the Llano Uplift. Humans have been visiting this rock for over eleven thousand years, and the Native Americans believed it had mystical properties. Now designated a state historic landmark, the dome and the parkland around it have become a popular destination for lovers of the outdoors. Enchanted Rock is a great place for hiking and backpacking, with a number of trails leading up to the summit, where a spectacular view awaits you. The one downside is that there can be a gigantic wait on busy days to be let into the park, so bring a book or something to do to pass the time.

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Road 965
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(325) 247-3903
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/enchanted_rock