Red, white and blue – San Antonio style

If you’re like me, the weather’s too hot and my checkbook’s too light. So this Fourth of July, we’re skipping the big trip and taking a San Antonio staycation.

Okay – the real reason is that I waited until tonight to find something to do for the family. Bad mommy moment. I blogged about it here. But I think I’ve redeemed myself.

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I found that you can get some awesome last-minute hotel discounts on any of the travel sites. Even more so if you qualify for a government rate. For example, I found a four-star hotel in downtown SA for under $200 a night and that included breakfast, afternoon and evening snacks and full access to the concierge floor. Still pricey, but a heck of a deal.

And I managed to dig up some more great holiday weekend activities. If you find yourself checking out the couch this weekend, check out this list instead.

Here’s an awesome list free activities around town from WOAI here.
Head out to Sunken Gardens where the symphony will be performing and fireworks are scheduled to go on as planned. Grounds open at 6 p.m.
A holiday tradition for many is Woodlawn Park, where the festivities start at 10 a.m.
The Star Spangled Festival at Lackland Air Force Base may be hot, but lots of fun. It starts at 2 p.m.
Want to take a break from the big city? Here’s a list of things to do in the Hill Country.
Clay Casa is offering half off studio fees on July 4th for your little artist. Sweet!
Don’t forget, the circus is in town!
Celebrate at a HOT concert. That’s the Heart Of Texas Concert Band playing Red, White and Brass at the Alamo.