Off-beat San Antonio, Kia Niro, and Car Grill'n with Jeff!

Ever wondered what treasures hide beyond San Antonio's famous Alamo? Our latest automotive adventure uncovers the city's best-kept secrets that most tourists miss entirely.

Imagine 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging at dusk in a spectacle so massive it appears on weather radar and can be seen from space. This natural wonder at Bracken Cave outshines Austin's famous bat bridge and represents just one of San Antonio's hidden gems. We also explore the eccentric burial site of Sandra West, interred in her beloved 1964 Ferrari, and the haunting Hot Wells of Bexar ruins where 19th-century celebrities once relaxed. For the truly curious, Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Art Museum showcases over 1,200 decorated commodes commemorating world events and abstract humor, while adventure seekers can descend 40 feet into a sinkhole to explore the Robber Baron Cave Preserve beneath a residential neighborhood.

Our automotive passion shines through our exploration of creative barbecue grills fashioned from car parts. From a Holden Monero GTS front end transformed into a cooking station to a mobile "RUB Chopper" powered by a 5.7-liter Hemi V8, these unique creations showcase automotive ingenuity beyond the roadway. We wrap up with a comprehensive review of the 2025 Kia Niro hybrid, which impressed us with its 53 MPG city driving, Volvo-inspired styling elements, and competitive $26,990 starting price. While not a corner-carver, this everyday urban commuter delivers exceptional value, user-friendly technology, and distinctive design that stands out in its class.

Ready to discover more automotive adventures and hidden destinations? Share your favorite off-the-beaten-path finds with us at info@inwheeltime.com and join our community of curious car enthusiasts who always look beyond the obvious.

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Chapters

• 0:00 San Antonio's Hidden Destinations
• 4:36 Bracken Cave Bat Flight
• 6:22 Unique San Antonio Attractions