Fun for the whole family: Your guide to the best Texas theme parks
February 20, 2016
With Spring Break just around the corner, here’s a look at the top amusement parks in the state:
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Admission:
General: $54.99 a day
Children under 48-inches tall: $39.99
Children under 2: Free
Parking: $15 per day
Buy tickets online, at the gate, or call 210-697-5442
Pros:
On-site dining, age-appropriate games and rides, Looney Tunes character area for kids, live entertainment, including shows, concerts and parades.
Cons:
Getting around the park at peak times of the year can be difficult.
Location:
17000 IH-10 West, San Antonio
SeaWorld
Admission:
Adults: $44.09 for one day and $48.99 for two days.
Children: $35.09 for one day, $38.99 for two days (Season passes available)
Buy tickets online, at the gate, or call (800) 700-7786
Pros:
On-site dining, age-appropriate educational programs, vacation packages available, wide variety of exhibits, rides and activities.
Cons:
Crowded during peak season
Location:
10500 SeaWorld Blvd., San Antonio
Wonder World Park
Admission:
Adults (13+): $19.95
Children (6-12): $14.95, children (3-5): $7.50, children (2 & under): Free
Pros:
Cave tours, educational earthquake programs, Texas Wildlife petting parks, train tours, anti-gravity house and Tejas Tower
Cons:
Crowded during peak season
Hours:
Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor day): 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Winter hours (Labor Day through Memorial Day): 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location:
1000 Prospect St., San Marcos
FunTrackers Family Fun Center
Admission:
Arcade area: Free
Most parks feature mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats: $5 per person.
Pros:
Mini-golf, bumper boats, go-karts, mechanical bull, arcade, Raceway Cafe
Cons:
No “big” rides
Location:
9605 South Padre Island Dr., Corpus Christi
Six Flags over Texas
Admission:
Adults: $54.99
Children under 48-inches tall: $34.99
Children 2 and under: Free
For more information, call 817-640-8900
Pros:
Looney Tunes area for kids, Aquaman Splashdown and the Acme Rock-n-Rocket are just some of the more popular rides.
Cons:
Crowding and long lines during peak season
Location:
2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington