By: Liz Flynn | From: Money Inc.
America has over 30 river walks. Although they all have their own unique characteristics, they all serve the same basic purpose – to provide a natural escape in an urban environment that lets locals, tourists, and everyone in between come together to relax, unwind, and recharge. Whether you bike them, stroll them, jog them, or even rollerblade them, they’re a great place to enjoy a city from a very different perspective from normal. Here’s our pick of the 20 best river walks in the US.
1. San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio, Texas
The San Antonio River Walk is quite possibly the most famous river walk in the US, and for very good reason. A four-mile path that leads through the very heart of the city, it attracts over five million visitors each year. Despite being studded with cafes, shops, hotels, and bars, the natural beauty of the river still shines through. The wildlife spotting opportunities are legendary (expect to see yellow-crowned night herons, barred owls, and red-eared slider turtles), but there’s also plenty of opportunities for people watching too. Described by travelandleisure.com as the “granddaddy of river walks,” its most unmissable feature is the extraordinary art installations under every bridge along the Museum Reach river walk section.