Helotes Tx, Guidebook
The legend of Helotes
It may be small on a map - but don’t overlook it. Known for its treasured wilderness and wildlife, and of course, its legendary musical history, Helotes is sure to surprise any visitor who takes the time to visit.
Whether you’re taking a day trip from San Antonio, passing through, or visiting, you don’t want to miss the town of Helotes. There’s plenty of parks with trails for you to hike and explore, an amusement park and recreational activities, and even a place of music legends you won’t want to miss.
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Área Natural Estadual de Government Canyon
12861 Galm RdWhether you’re taking a day trip from San Antonio, passing through, or visiting, you don’t want to miss the town of Helotes. There’s plenty of parks with trails for you to hike and explore, an amusement park and recreational activities, and even a place of music legends you won’t want to miss.
Ever wanted to soar through and above treetops? Then go ziplining! You can tour the forests and hill country of Helotes on 9 different ziplines, plus, a guide will tell you about the area’s history. Regular daily rates are 85 USD a person, though there is a group rate for 15 or more people. Please be aware that there are also certain requirements: you must weigh at least 85 pounds and you cannot weigh more than 275 pounds, and you must be at least 11 years old (though children younger than 11 can ride with an adult, provided the other requirements are met).
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Helotes Hill Country Ziplines
18026 Frank Madla RdEver wanted to soar through and above treetops? Then go ziplining! You can tour the forests and hill country of Helotes on 9 different ziplines, plus, a guide will tell you about the area’s history. Regular daily rates are 85 USD a person, though there is a group rate for 15 or more people. Please be aware that there are also certain requirements: you must weigh at least 85 pounds and you cannot weigh more than 275 pounds, and you must be at least 11 years old (though children younger than 11 can ride with an adult, provided the other requirements are met).
If you just want a day to hang out in town, you could just lounge around at O.P. Schnabel Park. There’s a couple pavilions with picnic tables to sit in (or, if you’re looking to have an event there, you can rent one), and there’s also different trailheads for you to explore. The park is surrounded by Oak Trees and Mountain Laurels, so it’s a great place to de-stress.
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Parque O. P. Schnabel
9606 Bandera RdIf you just want a day to hang out in town, you could just lounge around at O.P. Schnabel Park. There’s a couple pavilions with picnic tables to sit in (or, if you’re looking to have an event there, you can rent one), and there’s also different trailheads for you to explore. The park is surrounded by Oak Trees and Mountain Laurels, so it’s a great place to de-stress.
Who doesn’t love a visit to the local Six Flags? At the Fiesta Texas location (which is about a 15 min drive away) there’s rides for all ages and crazy roller-coasters like Batman, the Boomerang, the Fireball, Goliath, the Iron Rattler, Pandemonium, Poltergeist, and more! Plus, there’s a waterpark with fun water rides and other water adventures, and places to eat, shop, catch entertainment, and other events. Make sure you’ve got a whole day free if you go here!
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10Who doesn’t love a visit to the local Six Flags? At the Fiesta Texas location (which is about a 15 min drive away) there’s rides for all ages and crazy roller-coasters like Batman, the Boomerang, the Fireball, Goliath, the Iron Rattler, Pandemonium, Poltergeist, and more! Plus, there’s a waterpark with fun water rides and other water adventures, and places to eat, shop, catch entertainment, and other events. Make sure you’ve got a whole day free if you go here!
Food scene
If you want to relax at a winery, stop by the Helotes Creek Winery. Go and have a drink with friends, or go to do a wine tasting or a sip-and-shop; reviews rave about the affordable prices, friendly owners, laid-back and inviting atmosphere, and of course, about the wine - namely the Malbec and the Blackberry Wine.
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Helotes Creek Winery
Old Bandera RoadIf you want to relax at a winery, stop by the Helotes Creek Winery. Go and have a drink with friends, or go to do a wine tasting or a sip-and-shop; reviews rave about the affordable prices, friendly owners, laid-back and inviting atmosphere, and of course, about the wine - namely the Malbec and the Blackberry Wine.
Don’t be fooled by the name - this place isn’t a store. Better known as Floore’s, it’s actually a dance hall and cafe, and since it was opened in 1942 by John T. Floore, it’s hosted music legends such as Willie Nelson (who was partners with John T. Floore and mentions Floore’s in his song, “Shotgun Willie”), Patsy Cline, Bob Dylan, Elvis, BB King, and more. There’s a lot of musical history here, so if you get a chance to see an artist perform here, do it! Floore’s is also well known for the tamales, homemade bread, and other Texas-style cafe food.
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John T. Floore's Country Store
14492 Old Bandera RdDon’t be fooled by the name - this place isn’t a store. Better known as Floore’s, it’s actually a dance hall and cafe, and since it was opened in 1942 by John T. Floore, it’s hosted music legends such as Willie Nelson (who was partners with John T. Floore and mentions Floore’s in his song, “Shotgun Willie”), Patsy Cline, Bob Dylan, Elvis, BB King, and more. There’s a lot of musical history here, so if you get a chance to see an artist perform here, do it! Floore’s is also well known for the tamales, homemade bread, and other Texas-style cafe food.
Friedrich Park is another great location if you want to hike some trails - with 7 trailheads, there’s more than 10 miles (16 km) of trails, both paved and unpaved, and with varying degrees of difficulty (some are even wheelchair accessible). Dogs and bikes are not allowed here in order to protect and preserve the ecosystem, as well as the Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo - 2 songbirds that are federally-listed as endangered.
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Parque Natural Friedrich
21395 Milsa DrFriedrich Park is another great location if you want to hike some trails - with 7 trailheads, there’s more than 10 miles (16 km) of trails, both paved and unpaved, and with varying degrees of difficulty (some are even wheelchair accessible). Dogs and bikes are not allowed here in order to protect and preserve the ecosystem, as well as the Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo - 2 songbirds that are federally-listed as endangered.
Sightseeing
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SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrLooking to spend some time with friends and family, where you can enjoy the wonders of the sea and the thrills of an amusement park? SeaWorld is your place!