Recreational Activities
Recreational Activities
Botanical Gardens
Description: 33 acres of botanical center balances formal gardens with several sections plated with native wildflowers to reflect the rural areas of east and southwest Texas lake.
Admission : $3 for adults, $2 ages over 55, children 4-13 $1.
Phone: (201) 207-3250College Planetarium
Description: Offers demonstrations and lectures. Shows are given Fri, at 6:30 and 8p.m. Hours may vary; phone ahead.
Admission: Free. Under 6 are not permitted.
Phone: (210) 733-2910Museum of Art
Description: 10 buildings of the old Lone Star Brewing Company off Broadway The brewhouse, with it's modified Romanesque towers and turrets, is now the art museum. The West and East towers contain four levels of galleries. The complex along San Antonio River includes a 2.5-acre sculpture garden.
Admission: $4 for adults, $2 over 65 and students, $1.75 ages 4-11. Free to all Tuesdays, 3-9p.m.
Phone: (210) 978-8100Zoological Gardens and Aquarium
Description: Contains about 3,400 animals representing 700 species. Especially notable are Monkey Island, the barless bear pits, and an outdoor hippopotamus pool. A children's petting zoo also offers boat and elephant rides for free on weekends.
Admission: $6 for adults, $4 over 62, $4 ages 4-11.
Phone: (210)734-7183Imax Theater
Description: "The Price of Freedom" on a screen six stories tall. The film recounts the battle of the Alamo. Toher films also are shown. Daily 9a.m to 10p.m
Admission: $6.95 for adults, $6.45 over 65, $4.75 ages 3-11.
Phone: (210) 225-4629