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San Antonio Top Attraction | River Walk Under The City - Paseo del Rio
Written by Shirley T   
Friday, 20 November 2009 09:03
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'Paseo del Rio' is a Spanish word which literally translated as 'Walk of The River'. Or better known as 'River Walk' among the tourists, it is a city park maintained by City of San Antonio Downtown and River Walk Operations. Situated one-level beneath the hustling and bustling streets in the downtown of San Antonio, River Walk is a very successful pedestrian street as the edges of the river are endlessly occupied by hotels, restaurants, cafes, art & gift shops, boutiques, live music and recreational park.
Clear sign to Paseo del Rio
Two side walkways by San Antonio River
Boating tour along the beautiful landscaped river
The name of this beautiful river is 'San Antonio River' which later joins Guadalupe River and eventually flows to Gulf of Mexico. Featuring over a few miles of footage, River Walk is made of lovely landscaping and lighting at night. The River Walk winds and loops under bridges. Two parallel sidewalks by its edge are lined with restaurants or shops and connects the major places of interest from the Alamo to Rivercenter Mall, to the Arneson River Theater close to La Villita, to HemisFair Park, to the Tower Life Building, to the San Antonio Museum of Art and the Pearl Brewery.
Beautiful landscaped river
Traffic light applies to water way!
Unwind by the serene river
A pit stop along the River Walk
Ancient key?
Recreational park by the river
If you are first timer at San Antonio Downtown, you might be wondering where on earth are the people as the streets are rather empty and quiet on weekends. I didn't take too long to solve this puzzle. As soon as my feet
landed on the River Walk path, there was a total change of view where people in several groups were chatting,
chuckling, sipping coffee, strolling, shopping and boating by the river.
River Walk Street Car Station - one of the access descending to River Walk
River Walk is a public space thus there is no admission fee but if you wish to tour with the boat along the river, a fee of $7.75 (for an adult) is charged. The tour of 35-minutes includes the narration to describe interesting spots along the river. Alternatively, you may opt for Rio Taxi at $4 to travel from one pier to another which excludes the tour/narration. Dinner on the boat is also available and mainly hosted by restaurants or hotels like Hard Rock Cafe, Hyatt, Marriot and Hilton.
Dinner on the boat
A pleasant evening walk
In addition to all the above, there is also a spot called 'Marriage Island' (opposite CPS building) along the River Walk where you and your loved one can exchange wedding vows! Sounds very romantic, right?
Blue flowers
Break for a cuppa!
Can't wait to get there? Click here for River Walk free map.

Getting there?
E. Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78205
Note: There are dozens of access to River Walk, E. Commerce St is only one of them.


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