Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
note that access to the bases is restricted and you'll need to get visitor's passes (obtainable
only through certain gates, and even then subject to change), so bring photo ID. Some-
times the bases may be closed entirely except to military personnel and their dependents,
so always call ahead.
McNay Art Museum
MAP
MUSEUM
( 210-824-5368;
www.mcnayart.org
;
6000 N New Braunfels Ave; adult/12 and under $10/free, extra for special ex-
hibits; 10am-4pm Tue, Wed & Fri, to 9pm Thu, to 5pm Sat, noon-5pm Sun, grounds 7am-6pm daily)
Upon her
death in 1950, Marion Koogler McNay left her impressive collection of European and
American modern art to the city. It has since been supplemented with more works and the
collection is now among the best in the Southwest.
In addition to seeing paintings by household names such as Van Gogh, Picasso, Ma-
tisse, Renoir, O'Keeffe and Cézanne, half the fun is wandering the spectacular Spanish
Colonial revival-style mansion that was the private residence of Marion Koogler McNay.
The Stieren Center for Exhibitions was added in June 2008 and, while it doesn't integ-
rate seamlessly with the original mansion (the center describes itself as a 'translucent,
two-story box'), it does add 45,000 sq ft of exhibition space for temporary shows.
SeaWorld
( 800-700-7786, 210-523-3000;
www.seaworld.com
; 10500 SeaWorld Dr; adult/3-9yr $60/52; from 10am, clos-
ing hour from 5-10pm depending on date)
A curious combination of marine mammals and roller
coasters, SeaWorld San Antonio is home to both Shamu the killer whale and Great White,
an inverted 'heels-over-head' roller coaster. Animal feedings and shows take place at
scheduled times, so plan your day to make sure you don't miss out.
Numerous opportunities arise to get wet - which is a welcome relief during the hot
summer months - including the Shamu show, three different water rides and the Lost La-
goon Waterpark, all included in your admission.
Check the website for behind-the-scenes tours; parking is $17.
AMUSEMENT PARK
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
( 210-697-5050;
www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas
; 17000 IH-10 W, exit 555; adult/child under 48in tall $62/47;
hours vary, daily Jun-Aug, Sat & Sun Sep-May)
You don't have to be a kid to enjoy Fiesta Texas. This
popular theme park has plenty of rides that you must be 'this tall' to ride. Of course, there
AMUSEMENT PARK
