We were in San Marcos on July 4th. We were actually getting ready to head back to Frisco, but decided to make a quick touristy type stop on the way home. We reviewed our options, and decided on Aquarena Springs. I was concerned that it was going to by one big huge tourist trap. To my surprise it wasn't. It is now owned by Texas State University, so it is more educational than touristy.
We anxiously waited to take a ride in the glass-bottom boat. We weren't quite sure what to expect. There weren't many people there on that 4th of July morning. You could tell that there once had been a lot of attractions there. Now there are just four main attractions. The glass-bottom boat is the only one that they charge for, and the prices were very reasonable. There is also an aquarium, a Texas River Center and a Wetlands Walk. I enjoyed the Wetlands Walk, and the others really enjoyed the aquarium. And, everyone enjoyed the boat ride.
It was just us and two other families aboard the boat. we peered over, so that we could see the glass bottom. Our college-aged tour guide told us all there was to know about the plants living in the river. Thankfully, he was a student at TSU, and was very knowledgeable about most all of the rivers in Texas. Want to know why I am thankful? Because, Jonathan is a very inquisitive boy. He asked many questions... much to his sister's dismay. When it was all said and done, Jonathan got his money's worth out of that boat ride.
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