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SeaWorld vs Institute of Texan Cultures
Both SeaWorld San Antonio and Institute of Texan Cultures are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Institute of Texan Cultures is preferred by most writers compared to SeaWorld San Antonio. Institute of Texan Cultures scores 86 with approval from 5 publications such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Where.
SeaWorld
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Where
U.S. News & World Report
10500 SeaWorld Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251
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Fodor's
"Sprawled across 250 acres northwest of the city, this Texas-sized marine-themed amusement park (the world's largest such park) delights animal lovers."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"SeaWorld San Antonio is home to both Shamu the killer whale and Great White, an inverted 'heels-over-head' roller coaster."
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SeaWorld’s treatment of its captive orcas has come under intense scrutiny
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Displays and shows feature dolphins, beluga whales, sea lions, seals and otters."
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Where
"A must for any family trip to San Antonio, SeaWorld combines all of the pleasures of a marine life exhibit with that of a thrill park to create something that will appeal to anyone with a pulse."
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U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"Beat the Texas heat and take the kids to SeaWorld San Antonio, a massive marine-themed amusement park."
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Institute of Texan Cultures
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Where
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78205
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Fodor's
"This interactive museum affiliated with the University of Texas focuses on the 25 ethnic groups who have made Texas what it is today."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Thirty cultures have made Texas what it is; explore them at the museum of the Institute of Texan Cultures."
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Where
"This University of Texas San Antonio museum is devoted to the preservation and progression of Texas culture through science, education and history."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Twenty-seven distinct ethnic and cultural groups are profiled at this HemisFair Park heritage museum. An outdoor interpretive area replicates a 19C pioneer village."
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Frommer's
"Much like an upside-down pyramid rising from the grounds of HemisFair Park, this 182,000-sq. ft. complex houses a museum, library, and archive."
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