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San Antonio, Texas River Walk Hotel
Guests of our San Antonio, TX hotel enjoy close proximity to the world-famous San Antonio River Walk, a sweeping 3-mile parkway that features renowned restaurants, lovely cobbled walking paths, shops, attractions, and festive events along the banks of the San AntonioRiver. Considered the centerpiece in the crown of downtown San Antonio, River Walk is a "don't miss" on any visitor's agenda.
San Antonio River Walk Museums.
Get a taste of cowboy history at the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, which doubles as Texas's oldest saloon and houses a curio shop known as "the world's oddest store." Inside the museum, you'll find displays that include horns, fins, feathers, and exhibits on cowboy history. New to the River Walk is the Texas Ranger Museum, opened in 2007, which features artifacts that document the history and lore of the legendary Texas Rangers. Another soon-to-come attraction is the BriscoeWesternArt Museum, which was originally built in 1929 as the Main Library of San Antonio. Three new floors are under construction, slated to house galleries of western art and artifacts. [Top]San Antonio River Walk Attractions & Entertainment.
For sweeping views of downtown San Antonio, be sure to visit the Tower of the Americas, which offers panoramic vistas of San Antonio from its 750-foot observation deck and revolving restaurant. At the IMAX Theatre in the Rivercenter Mall, visitors can relive the battle of the Alamo in 3D or swim in the depths of the ocean with ancient creatures courtesy of a wraparound digital screen and Surround Sound technology. For a more calming experience, stroll the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, which spreads out over 33 acres and features multiple flower gardens, exotic plant displays, and walking paths through a forest. [Top]San Antonio River Walk Tours.
SeeRiver Walk from the water on a Rio San Antonio Cruise. The company takes visitors on a leisurely scenic tour down the San AntonioRiver, accompanied by entertaining narration about the history of River Walk. For something completely different, try a Segue tour from SegCity. You'll visit famous sights along the River Walk and experience the fun of a Segue-a electric personal people mover. [Top]
San Antonio River Walk Restaurants.
With dining options ranging from haute cuisine to casual, authentic Mexican fare, you'll find no shortage of restaurant choices along the San Antonio River Walk. Enjoy fine dining with Texas flair at Biga on the Banks, rated among the "top five restaurants in Texas" by Gourmet Magazine. Or go Tex-Mex at Acenar, a Mexican eatery that specializes in fresh border fare, enchiladas to Prescado Veracruzano.For more information about San Antonio River Walk, visit www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com. [Top]
