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With beautiful weather all year round and plenty of attractions in the area, it's easy to find fun things for kids in and around San Antonio, Texas. Whether you're looking to entertain teenagers, young kids, or toddlers, there's something for everyone. Check out these four attractions for kids. San Antonio Zoo At the San Antonio Zoo, the whole family can have a great time. You can purchase tickets online or at the gate. The zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the year, but hours can sometimes change due to inclement weather. One of the best ways to enjoy the zoo is by purchasing a Fun Day Ticket. It gives you access to all of the exhibits as well as the train and carousel ride. Animals from all over the world make their homes at the San Antonio Zoo. Head to Big Cat Valley for a look at some lions and tigers. The Savanna area features elephants and giraffes. You can even get up close and personal with some farm animals at the Fun Farm area. Kids of all ages will love a day at the zoo. more Splashtown With more than 50 rides and attractions, you can easily spend a whole day at Splashtown in San Antonio. Open daily throughout the summer and on the weekends in April and September, this is a great place to take the kids to cool off. There are different areas suited for different age groups. Bigger kids can enjoy the wave pool and all of the crazy slides. Little ones can go for a dip in the different pools when accompanied by an adult. Parents can enjoy a relaxing float around the Siesta Del Rio. The DoSeum San Antonio's museum for kids, The DoSeum, was created for hands-on learning and includes interactive exhibits. Little Town is a great exhibit for toddlers and preschool-age children. This area is full of child-sized buildings and activities. They can pretend to shop at a mini market or drive around in little cars. Spy Academy is the perfect exhibit for elementary and middle school kids. Here they can break codes, solve crimes, and help other spies get out of risky situations. If you have kids with tons of energy, take them out to the Big Outdoors area. This exhibit brings the idea of a hands-on museum and a classic park together. With slides, climbing ropes, and a water play area, kids of any age are sure to enjoy The DoSeum. Six Flags Fiesta Texas At Six Flags Fiesta Texas, you'll find rides for every age. Big thrill rides are sure to keep teenagers happy, while kiddie rides are also in abundance for the littler ones. The map of the park is available online to help you plan your trip, and the rides are categorized as maximum thrills, moderate thrills, kid-sized thrills, or water-ride thrills. These four places are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to kid-friendly attractions near San Antonio, Texas. Be sure to visit one of these spots and enjoy time with the family on your next day off. Image by Jason512 is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Thanks to a wealth of convenient and helpful features, the 2018 Honda Civic is a great car for families. Parent and teenage drivers will love the many features that provide an enjoyable driving experience, while backseat passengers will appreciate the comfort and space. Here are four features that your family will love about the 2018 Honda Civic. Unparalleled Safety The 2018 Honda Civic is fully equipped to encourage safer driving, no matter who's behind the wheel. Honda Sensing is Honda's package of active safety features that keep you alert and in control. The collision detecting system will help apply the brakes if it detects an oncoming collision with the car in front of you. A road departure alert system uses a small camera to make sure you stay on the road, so those long, sleepy drives will be less worrisome. Lane keeping assistance will also help you avoid any unwanted veering by detecting when you're leaving your lane without signaling. Whether you need help keeping a safe following distance or you're teaching a teenager how to drive, the adaptive cruise control will maintain a safe speed for the vehicle. This feature helps keep a pre-set distance between you and the vehicle you're following. more Premium Comfort You can choose between six different interior options when you purchase a 2018 Honda Civic. With three cloth and three leather options, you're sure to finding seating everyone will feel comfortable with. Heated seats are available for drivers and passengers. The upper trims offer heated seating for passengers in the back seats. Whether you're carting the kids around or heading out for a weekend trip, the eight-way power adjustable seat will help you remain comfortable. It even has an adjustable cushion. Kids will appreciate the all-season floor mats since parents won't worry as much about tracking in mud or snow throughout the seasons. You'll also be able to see the vehicle's floor, thanks to the available interior illumination that uses soft glow lighting. This means no more panic when a kid drops a toy during an evening drive. Maximum Space The rear seats can fold down in a 60/40 split to allow for access to the truck and added cargo space. You'll get a total of 15.1 cubic feet of cargo space for family trips or piling in sports gear. With seating for five, the Civic offers plenty of leg room and head space, so everyone can enjoy the ride. Intuitive Technology A rearview camera with multiple angles will help teenagers learn to park, and it reduces stress when leaving the store parking lot or backing out of a busy driveway. Honda's integrated navigation system is linked directly to satellites for turn-by-turn directions to anywhere. Wireless charging is available so that everyone can easily keep their devices going. Your favorite apps are right at your fingertips with the full-color touch screen and infotainment system. HondaLink allows you to stream your favorite music, get text and call notifications, and schedule vehicle maintenance when you need it. Stop in at Gunn Honda in San Antonio to check out our selection of 2018 Honda Civics and see these family-friendly features first hand. Image Courtesy of https://automobiles.honda.com

In today's fast-paced world, staying connected to what's going whenever you're on the road is a priority. With Honda's infotainment system, along with other useful features, you can be sure of an enjoyable driving experience. Two of the apps used for information, communication, and entertainment are Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Android Auto Using a Honda Accord as an example, you'll see that connecting your Smartphone to Honda's infotainment system isn't difficult. Once installed, you'll have access to a variety of options. Using the display touchscreen, control is at your fingertips without the need of holding the phone. To start the connection process, park your car so you can devote your attention to the steps you'll need to take to get Android Auto up and running. To get the process started, the Android Auto app must be downloaded from Google Play to your phone. The next step is using the USB connector to connect the phone to the car. Plug the cable into the phone and into the USB Smartphone interface. more Once connected, you'll see a consent screen displayed. To agree to the terms, touch Enable. A tutorial will be displayed for you to peruse. It is recommended that you read through this before attempting to use the app. You'll see an Android Auto icon present on the home screen. Touch this to activate Android Auto. To communicate with the app, you'll use Talk to Google, which uses voice recognition. Press the TALK button located on the steering wheel. Press it a second time to disengage. The benefits of Talk to Google include getting directions from Google Maps, playing your favorite tunes using Google Music, read text messages and emails, and make or receive phone calls. Apple CarPlay A second option is using Apple CarPlay. The setup is similar to Android Auto by first parking the car and then using the USB cable to connect your phone to your vehicle via the Smartphone/Audio interface portal. Turn the ignition on and access the Display Audio home screen. The terms and conditions for using Apple CarPlay will be displayed. Tap Enable to agree and get to the next step. Once completed, you can see the apps in the menu by touching the icon designated as CarPlay. By touching "Honda," the system will take you back to the Display Audio screen. You'll have access to Siri for voice recognition commands. To activate, use the same process of holding the TALK button to activate Siri and pressing again to disengage. Until you press the TALK button again, Siri will remain active. You can ask Siri for similar requests as those for Android Auto as well as use Apple Maps. Both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will allow you to delete phones. Make every minute of drive time an entertaining and informative experience. Whether you're driving in town or on the open road heading to a vacation destination, Honda's infotainment system will be at your fingertips to lead the way. Image by MotorVerso is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Growing families require additional space. Added space is needed at home, at the dinner table, and especially in the family car. The Honda Odyssey has many features that are important to the growing family. Additional Interior Space The Honda Odyssey meets the first requirement in a family car, ample interior space. The 2018 Honda Odyssey offers an impressive maximum 144.9 cubic feet of cargo space. With third row seating and the ability to configure the cargo space to your family's needs, it can easily accommodate your growing family and all the cargo they come with. Easily slide or remove the second-row Magic Slide seats for added cargo space. Families will also enjoy the additional storage compartments located throughout the cabin. more Safety Safety is another important consideration when choosing a car for your growing family needs. Fortunately, the Honda Odyssey has many safety features that are sure to keep you and your family safe on the road. The best part is that many of the safety features come standard. Just a few of the standard safety features included in the 2018 Honda Odyssey are the adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and road departure mitigation system. The exterior of the Honda Odyssey is also built with family safety in mind. Honda uses an advanced compatibility engineering process that disperses impact upon collision to keep passenger occupied areas safe. The interior is also equipped with advanced air bags that detect a collision and are intelligent enough to detect even a small front seat passenger. Entertainment Any parent understands the importance of a family car that is also entertaining. The 2018 Honda Odyssey comes with a series of technological features that are useful to the driver, but perhaps the most exciting is the rear entertainment system. This system is designed exclusively to provide engaging entertainment to back seat passengers. It has a Blu-ray player with wireless headphones and an HDMI port. Passengers can listen to music or download their favorite apps for gaming. The driver will also enjoy the ride with the new CabinTalk feature. Sync your smartphone to the program for hands-free, PA system, phone calls. Riding with young passengers? Override the rear PA speakers and enjoy a private conversation in the front. Comfort You and your family spend a lot of time in the car. A comfortable interior is a must. The interior of the 2018 Honda Odyssey is accommodating and relaxing. It comes standard with front power adjustable seats and a total of 15 drink holders throughout the cabin. The interior is also designed with noise insulating properties meaning you can enjoy the ride, without being distracted by the rear entertainment system. The cabin also keeps exterior road noises to a minimum, perfect for keeping the baby asleep. Honda has successfully designed a minivan that meets all of the needs for today's growing family. It has a customizable interior cargo space, advanced safety properties, and interactive entertainment. Come by Gunn Honda to see this family-friendly vehicle in person. Honda Odyssey Image by David Guo's Master is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Honda has been one of the top-selling, most reliable automakers in the country and beyond for decades. Both the Accord and the Civic place in the top five in sales year after year, while other models garner acclaim from both critics and consumers alike. However, Honda's proactive approach to development always lends itself to new ideas and models. Enter alternative fuel vehicles. Using hybrid or all-electric engine components, the latest crop of alternative fuel vehicles offers not only stellar efficiency, but all the extras you crave. Accord Hybrid The Honda Accord Hybrid has been around in one form or another since 2005, although the engine, battery, and body have all undergone extensive changes. In 2018, the Accord Hybrid gets yet another transformation. This year marks the debut of the 10th generation Accord, and with it comes an all-new hybrid. more If you've loved the Accord of recent years, you're sure to fall for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid. It's powered by an ultra-efficient, 2.0-liter, Atkinson-cycle four cylinder engine that pairs with a 1.3-kWh lithium battery to produce an impressive 212 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque. That puts out more pop than the 1.5-liter turbo engine offered on the gas-powered version. With this tour-de-force at the helm, the Accord puts out a surprising 0-60 time of just 7.1 seconds. While the power is a nice bonus for a hybrid, let's get to the point. The real reason you're considering the Accord Hybrid is for its fuel economy. This car won't disappoint. Paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), this beast gets excellent mileage, putting it in the upper strata of the segment. Insight If you always have to be the first of your friends to have a new gadget or doohickey, set your sights on the 2019 Honda Insight. Part of the Honda family for 15 years, dwindling sales led to the Insight's demise in 2014. After four years of retooling, it's back and better than ever. Scheduled for release in early or midsummer 2018, this brand-new hybrid has all the makings of a Honda classic. Using a 1.5-liter, Atkinson-cycle four cylinder engine that pairs with two AC motors, the Insight is capable of 151 horsepower and 197 pound-feet of torque. What makes it even more remarkable is the fuel economy. Honda says the Insight's fuel efficiency will be the best in its fleet, while also rivaling some of the other big names in the segment. With that much efficiency in the concrete jungle, the Insight is ideal for commuters and suburbanites to boot. Clarity Plug-In When you enjoy the idea of a electric vehicle, but you find one impractical for your area, take a look at the 2018 Clarity Plug-In. Featuring a range of 47 miles on a full charge, the Clarity Plug-In can carry you further on just electricity than most of the other brands in the game. This is a superb feature if you don't have any charging stations near you. When you run out of juice, the gas-powered engine kicks in to take you to your destination. Whether you want a proven winner, a rookie, or a wild card, Honda has the alternative fuel vehicle that will get you where you need to go with style, class, and less fuel. *Any MPG listed is based on model year EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid only) and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-PHEV-label.shtml. "Solo Logo" by JD Hancock is licensed under CC BY 2.0

The Honda Accord has been one of the top-rated, most-trusted, and reliable vehicles on American roads for the past four decades. During that time, it's undergone many changes, transforming from a tiny, Japanese compact car to the envy of other midsize sedans on the market. However, 2018 is a huge year for the iconic vehicle. This year debuts the 10th-generation model of the Accord. With a total rehash of its interior and exterior, the Honda Accord looks better than ever. Here are just a handful of the features that make the Accord a cut above the rest in 2018. Two Great Engine Options The 2018 Honda Accord is an expert at balancing power with efficiency, but what makes it better is that you can decide which way to put your emphasis. The standard engine is a robust, 2.0-liter turbo-four that supplies a remarkable 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. These terrific power numbers make the Accord one of the most powerful in the class, yet the sedan doesn't skimp on efficiency, providing numbers comparable with the best in the segment. more The available 192-horsepower, 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine doles out a top speed of 121 mph and a 0-60 of 7.3 seconds. While it still offers a good amount of power, it outperforms other midsize sedans in efficiency, making it an excellent choice if you want to save money on road trips or commutes. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto If the thought of not having your phone for five minutes sends you into a frenzied panic, you'll love that the 2018 Accord offers both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Developed by both Apple and Google, these mobile apps mirror the features of the iOS and Android operating system, displaying your favorite podcasts, apps, and more on the Accord's head unit. Once the app is installed on your phone, just connect the phone to the head unit for entertainment, hands-free communication, and more. That's something several of the Accord's competitors just don't offer. Cargo and Passenger Capacity Whether you're a bachelor or a parent, the Accord is more than up to the challenge of handling your cargo and passengers. The rear of the car extends further than many of the other midsize sedans, offering a best-in-class 16.7 cubic feet of space. There's also room for up to five passengers to sit comfortably, courtesy of 105.6 cubic feet of passenger room. Standard Driver-Assist Safety Features The 2018 Honda Accord earns a perfect, five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration thanks to a number of driver-assist safety features. The difference is you won't pay extra to get them. Forward collision warning, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control all come standard, complementing Honda's proven track record of exemplary active and passive safety specs. Few cars maintain a freshness and appeal that keeps them on the production line for over 40 years, but the Accord is not your average vehicle. As good as the 2018 model looks, you can make a solid bet that it might stick around for 40 years more. Honda Accord Image by Corvair Owner is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0