The San Antonio River Walk

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Conceived by architect Robert Hugman in the 1920’s, the San Antonio River Walk was created as an alternative to paving over the defiant San Antonio River, which was prone to flooding and home to some unsavory characters, making the area unsafe for residents and visitors alike. In 1939, a network of 17,000 feet of walkways, 20 bridges, and extensive plantings including live oaks was built below street level, encouraging pedestrian traffic, and creating an instant tourist attraction. The River Walk expanded in the 1960’s with the addition of the Tower of the Americas and several hotels were to follow in its wake. In 1981, the Hyatt Regency added a new pedestrian walkway with concrete waterfalls, waterways and indigenous landscaping that linked Alamo Plaza to the River Walk. Today, the San Antonio River Walk offers a wide variety of hotels, shopping, dining, nightclubs, and entertainment for visitors to enjoy.

River Walk Events. The San Antonio River Walk is home to a variety of fun and exciting events throughout the year. With everything from thrilling canoe races, tempting food festivals, interesting arts and crafts fairs, a bone chilling Coffins on Parade event each Halloween, and the annual holiday river parade and lighting ceremony, there’s always something fun to see and do at the San Antonio River Walk. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com  [Top]

River Walk Boat Tours. Your trip to San Antonio wouldn’t be complete without a boat tour along the River Walk. With romantic Venetian gondolas, tour boats and dinner cruises offering a unique dining experience, you’ll get a new view of the city when you climb aboard one of the many floating vessels along the San Antonio River. Enjoy a quick ride on the water taxi, treat that special someone to a private gondola ride, or experience an extended trip on one of the city’s 35-minute narrated boat tours.  [Top]