San Antonio: Alamo City

Make your African safari dreams come to life in this amazing wildlife park just outside San Antonio. Drive through acres and acres of Texas grasslands that closely approximate the African climate as you see antelopes, zebras, oryx and more roaming freely. And don't forget to stop by the petting zoo where you can personally meet wallabies, lemurs and shoulder-perching parrots.

Your river cruise captain will entertain and inform you of San Antonio's historic past, as you ride in style down this city's famous River Walk. Get amazing views of both the city and the River Walk, all while hearing the stories and tales that make each sight truly come to life.

They don't call it 'Sea World' for nothing! As the largest marine-life theme park, Sea World includes live shows, amazing rides, and other special attractions. Meet flamingos, dolphins, penguins, sea lions and sharks in replicas of their natural habitats. Then ride aquatically-themed roller coasters located throughout the park.

A founding event in the history of Texas, The Battle of the Alamo symbolizes the strong spirit of this state's citizens, where a small band of Texan settlers held off a counterattack led by Mexican President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. More than 150 Texans, and more than 400 Mexicans were killed or wounded in this hard-fought, hand-to-hand battle. After visiting this historic site, you're sure to always keep the phrase popularized by this battle in mind: Remember the Alamo.