SAVE Program extends through fall season
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Even with the changing of the seasons, one thing stays the same – the opportunity for great getaway vacations savings in San Antonio. The popular SAVE (San Antonio Vacation Experience) program extends all the way through the end of the year, and offers ways to stretch vacation dollars through great discounts. Almost 60 hotels, attractions and other opportunities participate in the SAVE program.
Below is just a sampling of what SAVE has to offer. Visitors can begin planning their fall trip and SAVE now at http://save.visitsanantonio.com. They can download the mobile app by searching for SAVE in San Antonio and follow the program on Twitter – @SAVEinSA.
Theme Parks
San Antonio is home to theme parks SeaWorld San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Morgan’s Wonderland. Come enjoy these great attractions, and take advantage of the cooler weather. New at SeaWorld San Antonio is Aquatica – an 18-acre aquatic park with high-speed thrills and relaxing, sandy beaches. SAVE discounts include deals on family-four packs, second day free, $10 off admission and more.
At Six Flags Fiesta Texas, there are more than 50 rides and attractions, including the new SkyScreamer swing ride that provides super aerial views over the park’s quarry walls. SAVE discounts include adults pay kids price, buy an adult ticket and get a child’s free, next day free and more.
Touring Options
SAVE attractions include some don’t miss tour opportunities that are perfect for fall. Visitors will want to take advantage of the savings with:
AlamoHelicopter Tour – sky high views.
Double Decker Tour – open top bus, hop on/hop off.
Alamo Sightseeing Tour – professionally narrated tours.
Grand Trolley Tours – professionally narrated, hopper pass available.
Fall Events
Also, visitors should check calendars for these October and November happenings in San Antonio. Below is just a sample of what is going on this season – for the full calendar and more details, www.visitsanantonio.com.
Howl-o-Scream – SeaWorld San Antonio (Now – October 28; Select operating days)
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Fright Fest (Now – October 28; Select operating days)
Terror on the Plaza – Alamo Plaza (Now – October 14; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; October 19 – 31; Every night)
13th Floor Haunted House (Now – November 10; Select operating days)
Oktoberfest – Beethoven Maennerchor (October 5 – 6 and 12 – 13)
Boogie Monster Mash – Woodlawn Theater (October 6 – 31; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Siclovia – Alamo Plaza (October 7)
Culinaria Feastival – Pearl Brewery (October 7)
Monster Con 2012 – Wonderland Of The Americas Mall (October 13 – 14)
Zombie Con 2012 – San Antonio Event Center (October 20)
Spook-tacular Family Workshop & Boo-tique – Villa Finale (October 27)
Dinner and Ghost Tour – Menger Hotel (October 27 – 31)
San AntonioSymphony Halloween Spooktacular – Alamo Heights High School Auditorium (October 28)
HemisFear – HemisFair Park (October 31)
El Dia de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead – Various venues (November 2)
Echale Latino Music Festival with an El Dia de los Muertos theme – Pearl Brewery (November 2)
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and ½ Marathon – Starts downtown (November 11)
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix – Austin, track is 83 miles north of San Antonio (November 16 – 18)
For more information about SAVE and planning a San Antonio fall getaway, www.visitsanantonio.com
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