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The San Antonio River Walk

Pedestrian Plaza

Alamo Plaza, San Antonio

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Ranked #2 for tours in San Antonio
"Splendid historical area for a walk or boat tour"(10 Tips)
"I loved this place, can be so romantic."(10 Tips)
"Great for walking, people watching, eating, drinking, & shopping."(5 Tips)
"Little Rein Steak House had a great dinner and view of the parade."(8 Tips)

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Xim TogMay 3, 2017
Favorite place in San Antonio! 😍 Full of life,music,art,food,history & shops! I recommend the boat ride @5-6pm for best light in pics. You should walk it too w/plenty of time to make stops and admire
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Torzin SJune 9, 2015
The area is very lovely with beautiful gardens, shops, restaurants along the river that almost looks like city moat. A must to see in San Antonio, there are many nice spot to take photos.
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Tony TApril 27, 2016
As long as you don't stroll up to the street level and stay on the river walk path, you can enjoy any of your favorite alcoholic beverages along the river!!!
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Apurva MehtaFebruary 2, 2018
Beautiful walk. I’d recommend visiting around the evening for dinner just before it gets dark so you get to see it light up as it gets darker!
Jen SMarch 31, 2018
Come down early in the day and you can leisurely stroll along the river walk without the crowds.
Steve PhillipsOctober 25, 2020
This is a must stop in San Antonio. So much to see and experience. Take the boat tour to hear about the history and just take in the sites.
Jared RauhMarch 26, 2019
This made it well worth the trip to San Antonio. Heads up for those with toddlers: there are quite a few bridges that make it difficult to travel with a stroller. Bring it, just be ready to lift 💪
Lilith EdenJuly 11, 2015
There is so much to do on the Riverwalk , shopping, restaurants, museums, ghost tours, and more, just be sure to make reservations for some of these things in advance! There can be a long wait.
Nico ParkerFebruary 13, 2019
The River Walk is beautiful, and if you can afford a hotel that connects to it then you should definitely stay in one. There's tons of restaurants and shops all along it and there's lots of birds.
Theodore KimDecember 1, 2011
Touristy? Absolutely. But the magic of this part of town can't be denied. There's lots to do and the people watching is fabulous. Tip: Get up early and enjoy the canal in tranquility. Magical.
Gaston Motola AcunaSeptember 26, 2017
Great place to hang out, dozens of restaurants, options for bars, good for lunch, dinner, drinks. If you're visiting, you.must come.here.
Alevtina BorisovaAugust 27, 2018
His place is exceptional. Really gorgeous, the atmosphere is outstanding, and the food options are great.
Rasha F EGY ⛳️November 16, 2019
Splendid historical area for a walk or boat tour, lots of coffees & dinners, lots of colors & nice people, life is a trip, enjoy
Yani ImanFebruary 18, 2014
Try to walk the whole Riverwalk on foot. You can to see so much more and eavesdrop on the cruise boats tours while you're at it hehe... "Don't feed the ducks, pigeons or other wildlife."
eliJune 15, 2019
beautiful architecture and waterfront! lots of options for tours and sightseeing, as well as restaurants (mostly mexican food). the place is heavily populated with ducks and pigeons.
Lilith EdenJuly 10, 2015
There is so much to do on the Riverwalk , shopping, restaurants, museums, ghost tours, and more, just be sure to make reservations for some of these things in advance.
Daniel KilkennyAugust 9, 2016
Take a boat ride, find Julio if possible on the river boats. Walking around at night is a great experience, lots of great restaurants to choose from...
Dianey SandovalApril 17, 2017
Great place to explore and have a bite to eat on the river.... plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from..take comfy shoes!!
Navjot SinghJune 16, 2016
Great outdoors for walking around , lots of restaurants and boat ride. Kids enjoy the ducks on the river walk and lots of touristy things to do
Social News NetworkNovember 25, 2013
The San Antonio Riverwalk is a must when visiting the city. Enjoy great food and shopping, and be sure to take the boat tour on the water.
y parsonMarch 10, 2011
beautiful site to see during the winter holidays at night, also lots of parades during he Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta® San Antonio attracting crowds of mo Read more
Hope ClontzJune 21, 2014
Beautiful place, the boat tour was great and once we got to know our way around everything was really easy to get to. We want to go back soon
V HJanuary 30, 2019
Great walkways along the river below the bustling city above - huge selection of bars and restaurants. A must if new to San Antonio
MaricristiSeptember 30, 2012
Nice combination of stone pathways connect shops, restaurants and museums with a blend of historic and modern architecture besides the San Antonio River... Just love it!!!
Ryan SvobodaSeptember 24, 2018
This is such a cool place to go for a walk or date. It can get busy though, so avoid the weekends if you don't like crowds.
Jimmy KastnerAugust 7, 2017
Such a scenic place for photography. Be careful as you approach the canal. Lots of shady folks.
René LePaulApril 10, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Great for tourists. Enjoy a ride on the river boats or stop in for drinks/food at one of the riverfront eateries.
Laura RamosMarch 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Beautiful at night and great for bar hopping but SO crowded! Makes a little scary when walking along river with no space to walk.
Piatti Ristorante & BarSeptember 20, 2014
What is a trip to SA without a visit to the River Walk? There is nothing like walking along on a warm evening with someone you love talking to and taking in the atmosphere! -Piatti Ristorante & Bar
Tom SmithSeptember 26, 2013
Safe, clean and friendly. Purely for tourists. A public park well maintained by the city. Boudro's is the best restaurant on the walk.
Jay MasseyMarch 3, 2014
Wednesdays and mornings are the quite times on the Riverwalk. That is also the best time for a boat tour, so you can hear your guide.
Jan FreemanJuly 24, 2016
Great for walking, people watching, eating, drinking, & shopping. Take a guided tour boat ride down the river.
Dr Michael LangeOctober 17, 2014
what a blast, lots of nice resturants. if you in San Antonio u have to spend one pm here.
Sue EllenFebruary 17, 2018
Absolutely gorgeous to visit and great tour for cheap price! Highly recommend
Joe ChuMay 12, 2016
Loved the walk. Relaxing and nice atmosphere. Good for walking exercise and people watching at the same time.
MichaelDecember 14, 2016
One of the greatest American cities to visit. The river walk is packed full of shops, restaurants, and bars.
Jei KuNovember 27, 2012
Beautiful time for Christmas. Really romantic ;) Had a wonderful time <3 It was just so.. amazing.. *swoons* Beautiful beautiful beautiful!
Tony BloomJuly 25, 2015
Don't fall in! No guardrails along the river, so as you are taking in the spectacle that is this great spot . . . keep mindful of your step (I stayed dry, by the way!).
Karin GattringerOctober 15, 2016
Daytime or evening stroll - both are fantastic.
sugardaddie.comOctober 8, 2013
As fall turns to winter, this is a great place to wile away the day, appetizer hopping and enjoy people watching at its finest.
Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 22, 2012
One story below downtown San Antonio, the River Walk is lined with restaurants, bars and shops. The first restaurant on the River Walk opened in 1946.
Beth BondApril 13, 2018
Charming! Don't miss if you are in San Antonio.
Jacobo GómezAugust 16, 2015
Definitely nice and cool, but overwhelmingly full of families... San Antonio really is the Orlando of Texas
Staff PicksDecember 6, 2016
The San Antonio River Walk was one of the more wished for places throughout 2015’s I Want Somewhere holiday campaign. Where’s your somewhere? Enter to win a bucket list experience. Read more
Shay G.March 4, 2016
The river boat tour was pretty and informative. If you have time, definitely try it out!
Joel ValdezJanuary 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Beside the San Antonio River, stone pathways connect shops, restaurants, hotels and museums with a blend of historic and modern architecture.
Priya TungrusMarch 27, 2016
So pretty! The walkways get very busy during evenings, be careful not to fall into the river!
Christina SalazarJuly 10, 2017
Fun to walk up and down the river then stop at one of the restaurants for a drink and chips and salsa.
William QuiñonesMay 22, 2017
I went there for Halloween and I like the walk. I have a "rain check", and I will cash in on it.
Sandy GraffJune 8, 2014
Great tourist attraction but this place needs a good power washing and bleaching. Dirty and stinky. Great places to hang out and eat though.

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