The San Antonio River Walk Guide
Your guide to everything along the River Walk and the Downtown San Antonio area. Ernie Pyle once descried the River Walk as “The American Venice” and it’s easy to see why. If you tried to imagine a place where the sights, sounds and flavors of Native America, Old Mexico and the Wild West blend effortlessly with the hustle and bustle of a modern city, it would probably look a lot like the San Antonio River Walk.
Each year more than eight million people visit the shining star of Texas, and it’s easy to see why. The Alamo, a famous fort where Texans fought fiercely for independence from Mexico, is just one of the many historic landmarks the city has to offer. Light a candle at the magnificent San Fernando Cathedral or peruse adobe architecture, exhibits and period furnishings at the Casa Navarro State Historical Park. Named after a key figure in the fight for freedom in Texas, the park is located right downtown and offers free guided tours. Roam along the multi-faceted River Walk, a two and a half-mile stretch of cobblestone and flagstone paths along the San Antonio River. If the kids are along, be sure to stop at HemisFair Urban Park and SeaWorld. Past or present, old or young, San Antonio offers something for everyone.
Maps of the River Walk
Don’t waste your time asking people where the Alamo is. Print out our map of the downtown San Antonio area and get to where you’re going fast.
River Walk Attractions
A comprehensive list of all the great places that make Downtown San Antonio the number one Texas destination.
River Walk Nightlife
The River Walk nightlife is hotter than ever! With an addition of new clubs and the Houston Street Renovation Project, the nightlife is on the move.
River Walk Shopping
From Mexican Themed shopping locals, to local arts and crafts to upscale shopping, downtown San Antonio has it all.
River Walk Boat Rides
Disover the River Walk first hand on this one of a kind tour of “The American Venice”
San Antonio River Walk Hotels
Making you feel at home is something that we just do naturally here in San Antonio. Find your place to call home during your stay.
River Walk Restaurants
San Antonio’s cuisine has been influenced by many cultures including Spanish, German, Greek , and Lebanese. And of course TEX-MEX!
