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River Walk

100 Villita, San Antonio, TX 78205
210 270 8748
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Ranked #5 of 170 attractions in San Antonio
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Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Trails
Activities: Shopping, Walking, Drinking
Traveller Description: The Riverwalk is a MUST DO in San Antonio!!  Although the main downtown area is only 1 mile in a circuit, the developed section of the river extends... more »
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St. Petersburg, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

Take the 35 minute boat tour on the river, it's great and it's reasonable $6.50 adult. So many restaurants and shops line the riverwalk, it's great. very many foot bridge crossovers, if you see something on the other side you would want to visit, lots of shade, river is only about 60 ft. wide and about 4 ft. deep with... More

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Fargo, North Dakota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

I have never went below ground to site see! It is not touring a cave but it is below ground level which makes this a one of a kind treat! There were plenty of shops, restaurants and other landmarks to see. I highly recommend the boat tour as they explain the history & what importance the river has for the... More

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Houston, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Most beautiful place in the South! Great with friends or family but can be Romantic too! Try brunch somewhere one day AND drinks at night! Many ways to enjoy it but this is one Beautiful place!!!!

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Chicago, Illinois
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41 attraction reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

San Antonio River Walk is a unique and fun experience. It is like being in a beautiful oasis in the heart of town. In addition to taking in the beauty, there is a huge variety of shops and restaurants there. We drove down from Austin just to do the River Walk. It is great for couples and families with children... More

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Corpus Christi, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Went for a lil walk by the River and decided to take a tour on the boats they have going up and down the river. Had a great time and would suggest you take the time to make a trip out here.

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

I had never been to San Antonio, but I loved it. The Riverwalk area is a great place to walk around, but you can also take a boat ride. We took our 2 young kids on the boat tour and they loved it. The guide was very informative and I learned a lot about the history of the area. It's... More

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gjwoodsjr
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

I've seen this on TV, but you don't really get the sense for it until you actually do it yourself. For just under $9.00 you get a tour of the river walk on the barges which bring you though a section of the river that flows thru River Walk. The guide of course did the lame jokes, but that made... More

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Marlborough, Massachusetts
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

The river walk is such a fun place to walk around. It's not super long, so it's an easy stroll. I was a little shocked, however, that there were no rails or guards in many places. It made me worried for some of the younger kids running around. Technically it is handicap accessible, but there aren't enough elevators to use,... More

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Spooner, Wisconsin
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

If you go to San Antonio and don't like the riverwalk then you are CRAZY! It's my favorite part of San Antonio. So much people watching (and getting people watched), shops, culture, bars, and eateries. This is my second time to San Antonio and couldn't wait to get to the Riverwalk. I even found a path I hadn't taken the... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We had a couple of great meals along the Riverwalk, my favorite was Rita's where they make handmade tortilla shells for fajitas. The only thing that wasn't 5* is that I had hoped there would be more shops, and the shops that were there were full of very touristy things.

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