The Japanese Garden of Peace is located at the National Museum of the Pacific War and was gifted by…read moreJapan in 1976. It's an extremely zen and tranquil space that brought us such harmony on our visit. It's as though you're able to breathe and relax without a care in the world whilst walking this lovely oasis. Everything is meticulous from the koi pond to the raked gravel. The grounds seem to have brought us so much peace and balance as we took it all in. If visiting Fredericksburg, it's a must-see. Bonus: No admission. Free to enter.

This elegant and well crafted garden area hides behind a high stone wall. Access to this garden is…read moreon Washington Street, however, keep in mind it closes at 5 PM. It is beautifully sculpted and even has a tea room on display. This garden is tied in to the National Museum of the Pacific War. There is no entry fee to the garden.

We had come to this park once before because we had gone to the museum up the way but we came again…read moreto explore more of it. Walking down to the water was much easier from the other side. There are tons of little stacks of rocks, art and other things. It's very calm and peaceful. If we had more time we would have gone up the way but we wanted to see more of the area this time. Parking was easy and next to lots of other businesses. The only downside was the gross bathroom. I wish they'd take more time to make sure they're clean. Otherwise I'll be back again to see more.

Perfect mix of wooooow, yaaaaay, and weeeeee. BOY am I glad we stopped here. We were headed…read moresomewhere else entirely and I told the kids, "Change of plans - let's check this place out!" I'll bet we ended up staying for at least two hours. The funky and eclectic outdoor art was an unexpected surprise for sure, and it was cool! Love it when cities and towns allow and promote stuff like this. The rocks and water were our main highlight, as we explored and rock-hopped all over the place. Had it been warmer, we would have taken off shoes and waded across to the strip of land in the middle of the river. But the water was freezing and we didn't. :) I've driven by the area when it's warmer / hotter out and it's clearly a popular area for kids of all ages, including teens. The dam and old metal truss bridge add a lot of character to the area. Just a really cool spot overall. There are also a couple of picnic tables and public restrooms (not just port-a-potties) that weren't as filthy as expected. Much to my amazement and satisfaction, I could take my little girl to the men's room and sit her on the toilet without... well, without bailing out completely and finding another toilet! (hahahaha) We'll definitely seek this spot out again.

It was a really nice treat to do this short hike on a really cold morning. At the top of the hill…read moreare impressive views of Fredericksburg...great little city. Nice, clean restrooms and adjacent garden with signs of the local plants flora. Cool.

nice little park. Felt spiritual atop the small hill top where the cross is. Looks to be painted…read morerecently. Short semi steep gravel hill that winded up. Great views. My family enjoyed it. Wow so close to town. Lovely time spent. Reflecting and praying.

We wanted to explore San Saba and found this park. I liked this one. Not only are the paths all…read morepaved, but they also go around a historic landmark with a water feature. The deep blue water is so pretty and this park is quite nice for photography. There's even a bird-watching box. The parking lot is a bit small but we went there in the morning and it was pretty easy. The bathrooms are clean as well. There are a few other parks nearby as well.

We came from Dallas to visit Colorado Bend State Park, but unfortunately the State park was closed…read morefor .... Hunting?.... Anyways we turned around and we stopped at this random tiny convenience store along the way to ask if there were other trails close by. The woman told us to go to San Saba for a nature trail. I thank that woman, it was the cutest hidden trail! It looks brand new, very spacious and clean. It is a very short trail - 3/4th of a mile, so we went around several times to make the trip worth it. This is a concrete trail, no natural trails. Very family friendly! Very worth it for the area we were around and the time of the day (almost sundown at that point). We won't ever come back to this area of Texas but it'll be a nice memory that I will have in my heart for the rest of my life!

Best Valentine's Day ever!!! Of course the elephants were…read moreamazing but so were the staff. Incredibly well trained and you get a sense they truly care about the animals. We got to wash an elephant, feel the bottom of their feet and take several pictures with the elephants, especially Becky - whose artwork we purchased. Katie was superb in providing information and everything was so well organized. Cannot recommend more highly. Thanks!

An amazing up close and personal experience. If you're an elephant lover, you need to go. I didn't…read morewant to share any personal photos but there are many photo ops with the elephants.

I loved lost maples, it is a beautiful state park/natural area. I went for the first time in…read moreNovember with my mom hoping to catch some foliage and we definitely did see plenty both on the way and at the park! The trail isn't too hard; I did the east loop going clockwise since the volunteers told me there was probably a little better foliage along this loop than the west loop. I was able to do the whole thing and return to where I started in a little under 2 hours. It was a relatively warm day; I was grateful i bought my personal fan when going up the steep part because I was definitely starting to sweat! After that though it was mostly flat and then back downhill so no issues with getting hot. I got several lovely photos along the way and was certainly reminded how gorgeous and colorful Texas can be! Only note: be sure to make a timed entry reservation if you go during the peak season (fall) because it absolutely sells out! I tried going with a friend last year and we didn't have a res and we were turned away - we ended up going to Garner state park which is also gorgeous and fun, about 30 mins drive away from lost maples. This year we got entry for the 11a-1p entry time, and by the week or so prior to going, everything was sold out for that Saturday we were going. So bear that in mind!

What a wonderful place to find. This is mostly on the Maple…read moreTrail and East trail in mid November, 2025. Came with a group of friends and had a wonderful time here. Definitely recommend.

We came here in the early hours of the morning. Hiked a ways up the creek bed and saw tons of…read morewildlife. It was a nice hike... We heard it before we saw it. A rushing water sound made by the many waterfalls into the narrow canyon. I've traveled so many places, but I was awestruck at the beauty of this place. It looks exotic and out of place in Texas. Still, it was wonderful. It should be open to the public and protected at the same time. To get to it, walk the length of the Blanco River from either the north or the south. Really truly do not pass over private property. They will catch you and at the very least you will get a really expensive fine and Class C misdemeanor. They don't mess around. No one owns the river as the Blanco is known as a perennial River and these types of rivers cannot be privately owned. So, take the river from public property and walk up or down it to reach the Narrows. Don't litter as the place is pristine and really don't jump from the cliffs. We tried to be as respectable to the place as possible and left it how we found it. Please do the same when you find it.

This is the most serene , intimate, natural slice of Texas I have ever seen. The natural swimming…read moreholes are what I envisioned the fountain of youth to be like when I heard that term. I have been twice and want to go a few more times in this life while I still can. The water is perfect and clean, the canyon walls are pristine, and the area is quiet. I went to find it on the advice of a beautiful woman and it was worth the cost of doing so. It is extremely hard to get to if you don't have access from the surrounding property owners, and a sheriff will find you on your way out. I actually favor this situation by it has preserved the narrows, even though 99.9999% of people will never see or even know this spot. Life is not fair. I got an expensive misdemeanor after the second time. But I also took the beautiful woman with me the second time, and money can't buy happiness.

Super fun atmosphere for the whole family! The new owner is incredible helpful and friendly. Great…read morefor private parties too!

Friendly service. Have a number of lanes. Must wear closed toe shoes. Also have discounts for kids…read moreand military. Was able to accommodate our large group and is BYOB.

If you love history and bats this is the place to go. Mexican bats spend their summers here and…read morethen ho down south for the winter. I know sounds strange when you are in the south ( the south the northern snowbirds come spend their winters at). The tunnel is an old railroad tunnel and it now is under the road. Great bars talks are given spring- fall.

Such an interesting, fun activity for anyone who appreciates the outdoors. Was the first bat…read moreemergence I'd been to, and it was fascinating. I'm definitely going to try to go back. The park ranger was knowledgeable and interesting. Seating is outside, on log seats. Dress accordingly. Be sure to get there early, because tickets and seating is limited. You also want to have time to explore before the emergence begins. FYI as much as this is a good family event - you also have to be quiet (no talking) and sit still during the emergence, because noise or lights can scare the bats and cause problems...families with small kids need to keep this in mind, and if you don't think your child is able to keep quiet and relatively still for 30-45 min, this might not be the activity for you.

If you're in the San Antonio area, the damn lake gorge tour is a must for you and your family. We…read moreused this as a team outing as our international team members came to visit. What fun we all had. The tour is less than 2 miles of a walk on a very slow leisurely pace. The guides will provide highlights and answer any questions along the way. Go online and reserve your space. Tickets sell out way ahead of time. This is because so many local schools bring students here for tours. You will be amazed to learn, not only geological structures, but also the effects of mother nature and the dam break that created the gorge a few years back. We left appreciating the forces of mother nature and the army corp of engineers even more. Don't be surprised to see fault lines, and dinosaur tracks, as well as, and beautiful views at every turn.

Great car show we went to this past weekend. The lake is gorgeous and not hard to find. We went to…read moreNorth Park but what sucks is it's only open from April to September. With such nice spots to picknik or camp they really should open it more throughout the year.