Carved beneath the Texas Hill Country, a world of natural beauty awaits you. Cascade Caverns was discovered by the Lipan Apache in the 1700s as evidenced by artifacts and a cave fireplace. Kendall County youth in the 1840s rediscovered the cave and carved their initials in stalactites in the Caverns’ first room. Local stories about what was then called “Hester’s Cave” after the owner, were adapted into a German language novel that was published in the 1870s and later translated into English. Although not commercially operated until the early 1930s, Cascade Caverns is the first of the six Texas cave attractions to have been discovered and has been entertaining folks ever since. Your guided one-hour tour will take you through corridor after corridor of timeless beauty in its cool, comfortable 68 degree natural environment. A million years in the making, it will challenge your imagination. Witness the creation of beautiful cave formations on your tour as Cascade Caverns is one of the only “living’” caves in Texas. Millions of glistening drops of water decorate the Diamond Ceiling while a 90+ foot waterfall cascades down the walls of the Cathedral Room. Home to several unusual animals including Cliff and Leopard Frogs, Mexican Brown Bats, and Cascade Cavern Salamanders. Cascade Caverns is an “up close and personal” kind of cave.

Come witness the mystery and wonder of Cascade Caverns. The beauty of this living cavern makes it one of Texas’ finest caverns. And don’t forget your camera. Cascade Caverns is a vacation experience you and your family will remember for years.

DINOSAUR-QUEST is an extraordinary exhibition of Dinosaurs like you have never seen before - all are life-size dinosaur skeletons, all under captivating lights, sound effects and high-end animation.

Located in Downtown San Antonio at the Rivercenter Mall, DINOSAUR-QUEST is 21,000 square feet of scientific entertainment! Life-like animation will help propel your experience into another realm. More than your typical exhibit, it's a museum-like experience created to be educational, entertaining, and something the entire family will enjoy. Come see what all the excitement is about!! Entertaining & Educational for all Ages.

Attraction Hours:

Mon - Fri 11am - 7pm
Sat 10am - 7pm
Sun Noon - 5pm

*Check website for summer & special event hours.

Contact us at 210-229-8888 or visit us at www.dinosaur-quest.com and learn
more about this exciting attraction.

Make your San Antonio vacation planning a simple and fun process with HistoricSanAntonio.com. At HistoricSanAntonio.com, potential travelers will find a wealth of information ranging from general articles and descriptions on area points of interest to interactive maps and updated weather forecasts. Additionally, those ready to book will find numerous reservation options for activities, lodging and both custom and complete vacation packages. Whether visiting San Antonio is only an idea at this point or you are ready to leave for the Alamo City today, let HistoricSanAntonio.com help you every step of the way.

Relive history’s unforgettable 13 days of glory as the Texian and Tejano defenders fight for Texas Independence. Dive into the undersea world to see incredible creatures from the past and present. Travel back 200 years on an expedition into uncharted territories. Experience the exciting science fiction worlds, boldly going where no one has gone before! Check out the new films now playing at the IMAX Theatre, located at Rivercenter Mall. IMAX is the ultimate film experience! With crystal clear 2D and 3D images projecting from an enormous screen, and wraparound digital surround sound, the IMAX Theatre Rivercenter lets you feel like you're really there.

Alamo: The Price of Freedom shows daily and is the most watched IMAX movie in Texas.

IMAX 3D adventure films also show daily, visit our website for current film schedule and showtimes.

Free 3-hour parking at Rivercenter Mall with IMAX ticket purchase.

Open 9 am – 9 pm, Seven Days a Week, 365 days a year

Operated by Phillips Entertainment, Inc.

San Antonio’s newest attractions are all in one location directly across from the Alamo.
Ripley’s Haunted Adventure is a multi-million dollar haunted house featuring live actors, animatronics and bone chilling special effects. Ride an old coffin cage to the top floor and then find your own way out!   
       
Guinness World Records Museum is a state of the art, interactive experience that brings the world famous book to life. Enjoy a combination of world record artifacts, exhibits, videos, touch screen computers, games, and interactive trivia spread out through 16 themed galleries and 10,000 square feet. Human Achievement, Sports, Science and Technology, The Environment, and Entertainment are just some of the galleries you will visit. It’s fun for all ages. Tours are self-paced. You may go as fast or as slow as you wish.

Tomb Rider 3D –  Our newest attraction is a multi-million dollar, special effect 3D shooting, adventure ride! Journey down into the ancient tomb of the Egyptian God, Anubis. Shoot for the high score and try to defeat the curse…if you can. After the ride, enjoy our unique, fun arcade – we provide you with 2 free tokens per paid admission.

Hours of Operation: (Memorial weekend - Labor Day)

Season Hours
10:00 am to 11:00 pm Sunday through Thursday
10:00 am to 12:00 am Friday and Saturday

Off Season Hours
10:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday through Thursday
10:00 am to 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday

Prices for all three attractions:

Tickets are sold up to closing time

Group discounts available starting at 15 or more people
Special rates are available for sponsored school groups
Discount Coupon available at www.AlamoPlazaAttractions.com

Conservatory, hike the Texas Native Trail, and view the migrating and resident birds at the new Bird Watch. A year-round calendar of special events offers a variety of entertainment for families, adults and seniors. The perfect music venue, the Garden hosts four summer “Concerts Under the Stars” and “Gardens by Moonlight” music festival in September. An exhibit by internationally acclaimed sculptor Albert Paley is on display now with George Schroeder’s show arriving in October. From secret hideouts to imaginary worlds, “Playhouses and Forts” offer children of all ages the opportunity for creative play. In partnership with the AIA, eight unique, contemporary designs were created for this exhibit scheduled for June 26 through October 24.

Gardeners appreciate the San Antonio friendly plant sales and advice from experts. Watersaver Lane, where colorful water-saving plants frame a cluster of miniature cottages, showcases a variety of landscape ideas. Breathtaking garden displays, historic settings, and Anne Marie's Carriage House Bistro provide fabulous venues for weddings, parties and corporate meetings. The Garden Gate Gift Shop offers a wide array of nature-inspired gift items including gardening books, sunhats, and home and garden decor.

Riding on one of our tours will leave you remembering a lot more than just the Alamo when you visit San Antonio. You'll be left with memories of a remarkable experience riding a Segway with an excellent and entertaining tour guide. From the Alamo to Main Plaza, King William District to the Riverwalk you'll simply love San Antonio. So what are you waiting for? Stop reading. Get riding!!!

We have 2 downtown departure points, SegCity Riverwalk and SegCity Alamo (formerly Alamo Segway). Both locations are within 1 minute walk from the Alamo and within easy reach of the Riverwalk and all major downtown hotels and convention centers. If you're already downtown, you're just minutes away from being on a Segway.

In 1948, Louis Berke established the Elbee Co. in San Antonio, Texas. The Elbee Co. was a small shop that sold novelty items out of its store front on Broadway in downtown San Antonio. In addition to this unique inventory of slight-of-hand tricks and fake dog poo, they also produced custom printed wooden nickels on an 1885 Chandler and Price letter press. In the early days, all the type for the custom printing was set by hand, one letter at a time.

In the early 1990’s, Herb Hornung went to work for Mr. Berke as a freelance typesetter and began setting up the text and graphics on a computer. In 1995, Herb purchased the wooden nickel line from Mr. Berke and established the Old Time Wooden Nickel Company, relocating it to its current location just around the corner from the San Antonio Botanical Gardens.

The Old Time Wooden Nickel Company is one of the oldest manufacturers of custom printed wooden nickels in the US, and the only manufacturer whose primary product is wooden nickels. We are the only wooden nickel producer to offer two sizes of wooden nickels: 1.5 inch and 2 inch diameter. We are also the only producer to offer multicolor wooden nickels.

We are proud to support the American worker by using only domestically grown wood which is milled in the USA. We also take great pride in preserving our nation’s natural resources by using only wood grown on tree farms, from natural forests.