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San Antonio River Walk

Downtown, San Antonio · San Antonio, TX

Why you should go…

America's most famous urban waterway winds for miles past sidewalk cafes, stone footbridges, and mariachi-serenaded patios. Stroll it by day, dine beside it by night, and let the twinkling lights work their magic. It is the connective tissue of downtown, nearly everything on this list is steps away.

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  • #dining
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  • #free

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

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    Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises

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    Narrated 35-minute barge cruises along the River Walk, the classic way to see downtown from the water.

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    Old Town Trolley Tours of San Antonio

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    Hop-on hop-off narrated trolley tour covering 14 stops around San Antonio's top attractions.

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    Xavier de Richemont's dazzling 24-minute video-art projection turns San Fernando Cathedral into a canvas after dark, free, Tuesday through Sunday at 9 p.m.

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    Tower of the Americas

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    San Antonio

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    Visitor industry alliance promoting San Antonio's attractions, from the Alamo to the River Walk.

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