River Walk

Millions of people visit the River Walk each year to enjoy this unusual urban sanctuary that winds along the San Antonio River in central San Antonio, one story below the bustling street level. Restaurants, galleries and shops line the banks of the downtown River Walk while the north River Walk is less commercial.

The lush landscapes, quaint pathways, tinkling waterfalls, quiet pools, outdoor art and relaxing outdoor patios evoke the renowned public spaces of Europe.

River Walk Doubles in Size

The River Walk’s new "Museum Reach,"  open as of May 30, 2009, stretches north along the San Antonio River and connects the existing River Walk  to the San Antonio Museum of Art and  the 125-year-old Pearl Brewery, a vibrant urban village. New public art installations, by local, national and international artists, line the banks. A lock and dam system, the only one in Texas, overcomes a 9-ft. rise in elevation.  Take a river cruise and navigate right through the lock and dam.

 

Catch a River Taxi or Cruise

Enjoy the River Walk from a unique perspective aboard a Rio San Antonio Cruise.  The boat captains are expert storytellers that fill in the fascinating details of San Antonio's past.  Board at any of three entry points along the downtown River Walk. As of May 30, 2009, you can take the cruise from downtown, all the way past the San Antonio Museum of Art, to the Pearl Brewery. You will pass through a lock and dam, the only one of its kind in Texas.

Pick up a river taxi at any of 19 stops along the River Walk. The Rio Taxi drivers have tickets on board that you may purchase, or you may purchase them in advance at a ticket location. Find boarding points and get tickets

River Walk Art Corridor

The most mesmerizing feature of the new River Walk Museum Reach is the public art installations visitors will pass as they explore the new stretch of the River Walk. Each of these artworks is unique and most are linked to a bridge or overpass. The installations integrate sound, waterfalls, architecture, light and movement, and were designed by renowned local, national and international artists.

The San Antonio Museum of Art Landing

Renowned for its Latin American folk art collection and stunning conversion of an old brick brewery into gorgeous galleries, the San Antonio Museum of Art opened a new riverside landing as part of the River Walk Museum Reach.

Flanking the longest stretch of riverfront property in town, the landing leads to the River Pavilion, an expansive patio for hosting festivals, receptions, lectures and special events for up to 300 people. A covered walkway links the pavilion with a large covered terrace overlooking the river. Inside and out, this museum offers visitors some of the best views in San Antonio.

Dine on the River Walk 

Dinner on a River Cruiser
One of the most enchanting ways to see the River Walk: A delicious three-course meal served by restaurants and hotels on the River Walk. Contact the hotel or restaurant for details or contact the Rio San Antonio. For more details, click here.