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The San Antonio River Walk

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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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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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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
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!!!
Upvoted Oct 27
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 💪
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
MichaelDecember 14, 2016
One of the greatest American cities to visit. The river walk is packed full of shops, restaurants, and bars.
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.
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."
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
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...
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
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!!
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
Veronica Fernandez MillerSeptember 2, 2013
Walking in the evenings at this Riverwalk is very entertaining, there are people coming from different parts of this country, there is music coming from different restaurants, it's just fun.
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.
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
Jei KuNovember 27, 2012
Beautiful time for Christmas. Really romantic ;) Had a wonderful time <3 It was just so.. amazing.. *swoons* Beautiful beautiful beautiful!
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!!!
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.
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!).
Staff PicksDecember 6, 2016
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Jan FreemanJuly 24, 2016
Great for walking, people watching, eating, drinking, & shopping. Take a guided tour boat ride down the river.
Joe ChuMay 12, 2016
Loved the walk. Relaxing and nice atmosphere. Good for walking exercise and people watching at the same time.
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.
Sue EllenFebruary 17, 2018
Absolutely gorgeous to visit and great tour for cheap price! Highly recommend
Dr Michael LangeOctober 17, 2014
what a blast, lots of nice resturants. if you in San Antonio u have to spend one pm here.
Andres ElizondoJanuary 11, 2017
Beautiful to be around when the evening comes around and the lights go off. Great to visit during holidays
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.
Nohariz Iris GonzalezNovember 23, 2011
The most romantic, beautifully haunting place you can go on a date with that special someone. Do visit zigi's, howl at the moon, an take a ghost haunt after visiting the Alamo!
Beth BondApril 13, 2018
Charming! Don't miss if you are in San Antonio.
Hannah AlkadiMay 22, 2017
Such a colorful and scenic part of San Antonio. I could spend days here.
Jacobo GómezAugust 16, 2015
Definitely nice and cool, but overwhelmingly full of families... San Antonio really is the Orlando of Texas
Karin GattringerOctober 15, 2016
Daytime or evening stroll - both are fantastic.
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.
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.
Benjamin VuongJanuary 10, 2023
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Bee WilliamsSeptember 2, 2015
The river walk is pretty awesome you can walk from the Alamo all the way to the tower of America
ReginaMarch 14, 2015
Crowded and noisy. Be careful because there are no guard rails so it's easy to fall in. I once saw a guy go swimming naked in the Riverwalk. He was arrested, so if you feel hot, just get a cold drink.

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