Government Canyon State Natural Area offers more than 40 miles of trails. You can also camp, attend a program or guided hike, geocache, picnic, take nature photos, and look for birds and other wildlife. Your kids will connect with “natural fun” at our playscape and Discovery Trail.
The natural area is open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
Hiking/biking trails
Take a walk through time on the Joe Johnston Route to the Zizelmann House, built in the 1880s. You’ll pass 110-million-year-old dinosaur tracks and a prehistoric midden (look for a sign with information on this Native American site). For great views, hike the Far Reaches Trail to the Chula Vista and Sotol overlooks, or to the North and South Bluff Spurs overlooks.Camping
Reserve one of 23 walk-in tent campsites. We also have two walk-in group tent camps for up to 16 people. Campgrounds are open Friday and Saturday nights only. We open for additional nights around holidays; visit our Events page for those dates.Esports is much more than playing a game. Esports combine many of the learning and growing experiences you’d expect to find in any youth sport with the technology and computer skills needed to compete in today’s most popular games. Competitive professional gaming has grown significantly in the past two decades and has ignited the creation of many professional leagues, as well as college and high school teams.
XP League’s professional coaches teach important skills such as sportsmanship and strategic thinking. Our gamer athletes experience all the benefits of being a part of a youth sports team. XP League is the first esports program to partner with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to ensure that our coaches set the highest standard for competitive youth gaming.
ZIPLINING
Zip over exhilarating views of the Texas Hill Country on the historical Madla Ranch. You’ll ride 10 exciting ziplines ranging from 100 to 1,000 feet long. You’ll climb towers 14 to 45 feet tall and feel the rush of speeds up to 35 miles per hour. We’re located just minutes outside of San Antonio, in the Texas Hill Country town of Helotes. We require at least 24 hour notice when booking Ziplines.18-BASKET CHAMPIONSHIP DISC GOLF COURSE
Come experience our beautiful Championship Hill Country Disc Golf Course with fairways like you have never seen in Texas! Prepare yourself for amazing views as the scenery is absolutely breathtaking! Our 18-basket course has been described as the most enjoyable / fun disc golf course in all of San Antonio! There are multiple layouts, tee boxes, and basket locations with elevation variations to make sure there is something for absolutely everyone. Day passes are available online or cash-pay in person. Invite your friends for a day of Disc Golf “Texas Style!”
Come Take a Walk in The Wild Wild West Located inside "CHEETAHLISH" for the Popular Western, Aztec & Country Fashions. We Carry Women's Misses Western Fashions with a Twist of Animal Prints, Aztec & Graphic Prints. We have a Large Selection of Western Hats, Belts, Handbags & Unique Western Inspired Accessories.
Located just 3 miles north of San Antonio, The Gardens At Old Town, is a 6.3 acre site located at the gateway to the Texas Hill Country. Our site offers beautiful views of our immaculately landscaped piece of heaven.
Our extensive grounds allow you an open canvas for multiple options in creating your own celebration. Our indoor seating capacity holds up to 200 guests and the outdoor seating areas for ceremonies and receptions hold up to 350 guests. For a detailed list of our event packages please visit our site. Bridal Party changing facilities are available.
Your go-to place for all things bikes. Located in the heart of Old Town Helotes next to Floore's.
Artist Bialaszewski began working with steel over 20 years ago. His attention to detail both design and technique is of the most importance in every step of the way. This can be seen in his execution of each piece of metal artwork.
For 75 years, John T. Floore’s Country Store has hosted Texas and American music legends alike. This quintessential Texas Honky Tonk has hosted such legendary performers as Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, Ernest Tubb, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Dwight Yoakam, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, B.B. King, Little Richard and many many more. Known by many as the musical “birthplace” of Willie Nelson, Willie immortalized John T. Floore in his hit recording “Shotgun Willie”. John T. Floore and Wille Nelson were partners in the original Willie Nelson Music Company. Texas Monthly listed John T. Floore Country Store as one of the “50 Things Every Texan Should Do”.
We value our patrons and our artists….
As a patron you want an enjoyable art experience. And we at the Helotes Gallery want to give you just that with a friendly atmosphere and beautiful unique art of all types. As an artist you want to share you art and meet people who appreciate art. And we want to give artists the opportunity to do that.
Cheetahlish is an fierce, fun shopping destination. Come take a walk on the wild side of fashion. We offer the latest eclectic fashions & accessories with a twist. Unique, Trendy Safari Animal Prints. Bohemian & Western Styles, Aztec patterns & Solids to add a Pop of Color. We specialize in personal customer service to style everyone to look & feel your best. We carry Misses to Plus sizes.
We carry kimonos, dresses, tops, tunics, denim, shoes, purses & fashion & gemstone Jewelry. As a former clothing buyer for Macy’s Department Store in New York, I bring many years of experience in the international clothing industry to you here in our store in Old Town Helotes, Texas. Visit our website & follow us on face book or instagram to see our latest arrivals! We are just 2 miles west of San Antonio. Come visit our newest store next door Cheetahlish Country for wild western wear & cowgirl hats.
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Government Canyon State Natural Area offers more than 40 miles of trails. You can also camp, attend a program or guided hike, geocache, picnic, take nature photos, and look for birds and other wildlife. Your kids will connect with “natural fun” at our playscape and Discovery Trail.
The natural area is open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
Hiking/biking trails
Take a walk through time on the Joe Johnston Route to the Zizelmann House, built in the 1880s. You’ll pass 110-million-year-old dinosaur tracks and a prehistoric midden (look for a sign with information on this Native American site). For great views, hike the Far Reaches Trail to the Chula Vista and Sotol overlooks, or to the North and South Bluff Spurs overlooks.Camping
Reserve one of 23 walk-in tent campsites. We also have two walk-in group tent camps for up to 16 people. Campgrounds are open Friday and Saturday nights only. We open for additional nights around holidays; visit our Events page for those dates.XP League
Esports is much more than playing a game. Esports combine many of the learning and growing experiences you’d expect to find in any youth sport with the technology and computer skills needed to compete in today’s most popular games. Competitive professional gaming has grown significantly in the past two decades and has ignited the creation of many professional leagues, as well as college and high school teams.
XP League’s professional coaches teach important skills such as sportsmanship and strategic thinking. Our gamer athletes experience all the benefits of being a part of a youth sports team. XP League is the first esports program to partner with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to ensure that our coaches set the highest standard for competitive youth gaming.
Helotes Hill Country Ziplines
ZIPLINING
Zip over exhilarating views of the Texas Hill Country on the historical Madla Ranch. You’ll ride 10 exciting ziplines ranging from 100 to 1,000 feet long. You’ll climb towers 14 to 45 feet tall and feel the rush of speeds up to 35 miles per hour. We’re located just minutes outside of San Antonio, in the Texas Hill Country town of Helotes. We require at least 24 hour notice when booking Ziplines.18-BASKET CHAMPIONSHIP DISC GOLF COURSE
Come experience our beautiful Championship Hill Country Disc Golf Course with fairways like you have never seen in Texas! Prepare yourself for amazing views as the scenery is absolutely breathtaking! Our 18-basket course has been described as the most enjoyable / fun disc golf course in all of San Antonio! There are multiple layouts, tee boxes, and basket locations with elevation variations to make sure there is something for absolutely everyone. Day passes are available online or cash-pay in person. Invite your friends for a day of Disc Golf “Texas Style!”
Cheetahlish Country
Come Take a Walk in The Wild Wild West Located inside "CHEETAHLISH" for the Popular Western, Aztec & Country Fashions. We Carry Women's Misses Western Fashions with a Twist of Animal Prints, Aztec & Graphic Prints. We have a Large Selection of Western Hats, Belts, Handbags & Unique Western Inspired Accessories.
Gardens at Old Town Helotes
Located just 3 miles north of San Antonio, The Gardens At Old Town, is a 6.3 acre site located at the gateway to the Texas Hill Country. Our site offers beautiful views of our immaculately landscaped piece of heaven.
Our extensive grounds allow you an open canvas for multiple options in creating your own celebration. Our indoor seating capacity holds up to 200 guests and the outdoor seating areas for ceremonies and receptions hold up to 350 guests. For a detailed list of our event packages please visit our site. Bridal Party changing facilities are available.
Helotes Bicycle Shop
Map It
Your go-to place for all things bikes. Located in the heart of Old Town Helotes next to Floore's.
Bialaszewski Metal Art
Artist Bialaszewski began working with steel over 20 years ago. His attention to detail both design and technique is of the most importance in every step of the way. This can be seen in his execution of each piece of metal artwork.
Floore's Country Store
For 75 years, John T. Floore’s Country Store has hosted Texas and American music legends alike. This quintessential Texas Honky Tonk has hosted such legendary performers as Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, Ernest Tubb, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Dwight Yoakam, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, B.B. King, Little Richard and many many more. Known by many as the musical “birthplace” of Willie Nelson, Willie immortalized John T. Floore in his hit recording “Shotgun Willie”. John T. Floore and Wille Nelson were partners in the original Willie Nelson Music Company. Texas Monthly listed John T. Floore Country Store as one of the “50 Things Every Texan Should Do”.
Helotes Gallery
We value our patrons and our artists….
As a patron you want an enjoyable art experience. And we at the Helotes Gallery want to give you just that with a friendly atmosphere and beautiful unique art of all types. As an artist you want to share you art and meet people who appreciate art. And we want to give artists the opportunity to do that.
Cheetahlish
Cheetahlish is an fierce, fun shopping destination. Come take a walk on the wild side of fashion. We offer the latest eclectic fashions & accessories with a twist. Unique, Trendy Safari Animal Prints. Bohemian & Western Styles, Aztec patterns & Solids to add a Pop of Color. We specialize in personal customer service to style everyone to look & feel your best. We carry Misses to Plus sizes.
We carry kimonos, dresses, tops, tunics, denim, shoes, purses & fashion & gemstone Jewelry. As a former clothing buyer for Macy’s Department Store in New York, I bring many years of experience in the international clothing industry to you here in our store in Old Town Helotes, Texas. Visit our website & follow us on face book or instagram to see our latest arrivals! We are just 2 miles west of San Antonio. Come visit our newest store next door Cheetahlish Country for wild western wear & cowgirl hats.