Where's the Water?

Updated: July 11, 2001

To consider yourself a savvy Central Texan, you need to know the best places in and around the city to cool off.

On this page:Cool Local Spots, Ride the Current, Worth the Trip, Find Water Gear.

Cool Local Spots

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sea World
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    10500 Sea World Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251 (map)

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Woodlawn Lake Park
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    1103 Cincinnati St, San Antonio, TX 78201 (map)

    A treasure trove of outdoor fun in the middle of San Antonio.

  3. 3 HemisFair Park
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    200 S Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205 (map)

    More than a park--a cool cultural destination.

  4. 4 San Pedro Park
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    1315 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212 (map)

    Huge cypress trees provide dappled shade over a crystal-clear pool.

  5. 5 Canyon Lake
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    Canyon Park Road, Canyon Lake, TX 78130 (map)

    The summer sun is hot but this crystal cool water is not.

Ride the Current

  1. 6 Gruene River Inc
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    1404 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130 (map)

    The recreation choices make a decision very hard.

  2. 7 2 Star Rating: Below Average Rockin R River Rides
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    1405 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130 (map)

  3. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental
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    170 Bobcat Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666 (map)

    Calm water provides lengthy lounging time.

  4. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
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    305 W Austin St, New Braunfels, TX 78130 (map)

  5. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Rio San Antonio Cruises Inc
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    205 N. Presa Building B. Suite 201, San Antonio, TX 78205 (map)

  6. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Whitewater Sports Campground and Canoe Livery
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    11860 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132 (map)

    Not quite a ride on the Snake River, but still exciting.

  7. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended TG Canoe Livery
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    402 Pecan Park Dr, San Marcos, TX 78655 (map)

    Get to know the San Marcos River.

  8. 13 Splash Town
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    3600 N Panam Expy, San Antonio, TX 78219 (map)

Worth the Trip

  1. 14 Lost Maples State Natural Area
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    37221 FM 187, Vanderpool, TX 78885 (map)

    A river runs through colorful trees and wildlife.

  2. 15 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Barton Springs Pool
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    2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746 (map)

    For many, this is the best swimming hole in the world.

  3. 16 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Hamilton Pool Preserve
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    24300 Hamilton Pool Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (map)

  4. 17 Amistad National Recreational Area
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    HCR 3, Box 5J, Del Rio, TX 78840 (map)

    The largest, clearest lake in Texas.

Find Water Gear

  1. 18 Just Add Water Inc
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    255 E Basse Rd Ste 804, San Antonio, TX 78209 (map)

  2. 19 4 Star Rating: Recommended Whole Earth Provision Co
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    255 E Basse Rd Ste 510, San Antonio, TX 78209 (map)

  3. 20 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sun & Ski Sports
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    13411 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78216 (map)

    Half of this store is devoted to water worship.

  4. 21 Roger Soler's Sports
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    2589 Jackson Keller Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230 (map)

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