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Visiting San Antonio & Southern Plains

San Antonio and the Texas Southern Plains are filled with a rich cultural mix of old-west and Mexican heritage. With over ten Best Western hotels in San Antonio and 25 properties in the region, make yourself at home in your San Antonio hotel and enjoy southern Texas. It’s the season for fishing and boating in Choke Canyon State Park, west of Three Rivers. The park is home to Choke Canyon Reservoir with 26,000 acres of water recreation. In San Antonio, summer brings the 2012 season for the WNBA San Antonio Silver Stars, and the much anticipated grand opening of Aquatica, SeaWorld San Antonio’s waterpark.

A double treat, Aquatica is located inside the gates of SeaWorld San Antonio and summer is the best time to visit both. Aquatica features rivers winding through grottos, waterfalls surrounded by tropical greenery and more than 42,000 square feet of sandy beaches. Spend the day in the water, relaxing in your personal cabana, and walking through animal habitats spotting birds, sea life and animals.

Music fans check out the Balcones Heights Jazz Festival hosted at the Amphitheater at Wonderland of the Americas. Concerts are held Friday evenings through July and on August 3rd. The Balcones Heights festival concerts are free, with outdoor seating on the amphitheater lawn. Food and beverages are available, making for an ideal outdoor evening of live music.

Taking a cue from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the Institute of Texan Cultures, at the University of Texas at San Antonio, hosts the Texas Folklife Festival. Celebrating its 41st year, the 2012 Texas Folklife Festival runs June 8th through 10th. Events are held on the grounds of Hemisphere Park in downtown San Antonio, with the River Walk and Alamo within walking distance. Celebrate the heritage and culture of more than 40 countries that make up today's San Antonio. Enjoy authentic food, performances and music over three days of festivities.

Travel south from San Antonio in any direction to experience the heritage and culture of southern Texas. Visit Floresville for a look at Mission San Francisco de la Espada, relocated near the San Antonio River and now known as Rancho de las Cabras. Downtown Floresville is centered around the historic Wilson County Courthouse, offering an authentic small town Texas experience. Historic Gonzales, east of San Antonio and south of Interstate 10, is where the first shot for Texas independence was fired. Follow the Texas Hill Country Trail west to Hondo to celebrate Armed Forces Day at the 3rd Annual Hondo Army Airfield Fly-In and enjoy real Texas fun and hospitality.

Whether your destination includes the urban excitement of San Antonio and attractions like the San Antonio Museum of Art or Six Flags Fiesta Texas, or a small town in the South Texas Plains, enjoy your travels.

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San Antonio & Southern Plains Events

May 2013

May 26, 2013
Bud Light River City Rockfest with Guns n' Roses

After a bumpy fall from the top, which cost him guitar god bandmate Slash, Axl Rose is back and ready to rock the AT&T Center along with fellow 90s powerhouse Alice In Chains. Asking Alexandria and Bullet for my Valentine bring a heavier, more modern sound from across the pond. Gates open at noon.

May 31, 2013
Tracy Morgan

The "SNL" alum and "30 Rock" star brings his raucous brand of humor to the Empire Theater in San Antonio. The laughs begin 8 P.M.

May 29, 2013
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream

This free production of Shakespeare's comedy classic is held on the lawn of the San Antonio Botanical Garden, where food, beer and wine will be available. Gates open at 6:30 P.M.

May 18, 2013
Beach to Bay Relay Marathon The Beach to Bay Relay Marathon is a six-person relay running event that totals 26.2 miles of beach, pavement, a little sweat, an occasional tear and a bunch of smiles. Beginning on the sands of North Padre Island, winding through Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and ending at McCaughan Park along Corpus Christi?s scenic Shoreline Drive.

June 2013

June 1, 2013
George Straight

One of country music's best-known good ol' boys lights up the Alamodome in San Antonio. Gates open at 7:30 P.M.

June 2013

June 8-9, 2013
NDG Scifest

Offering fun for families and sci-fi nerds alike, the event will feature live music, food, costumes, art and more. The Wonderland of the Americas Shopping Mall will host the event beginning at 10 A.M. Saturday.

July 2013

July 4, 2013
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Boasting three rings of animal excitement, the country's most well-known circus rolls into the AT&T Center. The fun begins at 4 P.M.

August 2013

August 31 - September 1, 2013
Festival People en Espanol 2013

Two full days of live music and activities featuring some of The United States and Mexico's biggest Latino stars, including Gloria Estefan. Held at the Illusions Theatre at the Alamodome.

August 24, 2013
Heart Walk Kick-Off

The American Heart Association hosts this fundraising event at Nelson Wolff Stadium in San Antonio. Activities start at 5:30 P.M.