Potbellied pigs, llamas, emu, bunnies, ducks, cows, and goats spread out on a 15-acre ranch; kids receive a complimentary pony ride

Full year of access to 38 courses and 500-plus hours at all levels of online training on workplace mainstays such as Excel and Lotus Notes

Mobile cleaners manually wash and dry rides before dressing tires and taking vacuums and shampoo to interior surfaces

Paul Mitchell–trained stylist preps hair with shampoo before reshaping strands and enhancing shine with conditioner or highlights

Single-origin chocolate mousse and escargot with herbed butter in an eatery lauded by the San Antonio Express-News

Rolling tours of historic buildings, HemisFair Park, and the Tower of the Americas; evening tours explore haunted buildings

Stylish twin 200-watt speakers with super-slim design, active subwoofer, and built-in audio return channel

750-foot tower grants guests 360-degree views; history exhibit educates and 4-D ride enthralls

Instructors lead classes of up to 20 students; beginners create a 6-inch tile, and advanced students make a draped vase

Fish, swim, and hunt for arrowheads along the Sabinal River at Hill Country B & B, which hosts a country breakfast each morning