The famed San Antonio River Walk, a world-renowned urban waterway, features a wealth of interesting activities and attractions for residents and visitors alike including attractions, sightseeing, dining, shopping, missions, and much more. Be sure to visit some of the most interesting historical locations and exciting entertainment venues in downtown San Antonio within a moderate walking distance (one-half hour or less) of the River Walk.
ATTRACTIONS
River Walk
Arneson River Theatre
The Briscoe Western Art Museum
The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum
Louis Tussaud's Waxworks
Torch of Friendship
Hemisfair Park
Tower of the Americas
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Battle For Texas: The Experience
The Amazing Mirror Maze
Majestic Theatre
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
Tower Life Building
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Institute of Texan Cultures
Aztec Theater
Mokara Spa
Historic Market Square
SIGHTSEEING
Rio San Antonio Cruises
Alamo Trolley Tours
City Sightseeing San Antonio
Alamo Double Decker Tours
SegCity Segway Tours
DINING
Acenar
Bar 1919
Bella on the River
Biga on the Banks
Boudro's
Casa Rio
Chart House Restaurant
Cottonwood Wine Tours
Coyote Ugly Saloon
Esquire Tavern
Fig Tree Restaurant
Guenther House
Hard Rock Cafe
Ocho
Restaurant Gwendolyn
Rita's on the River
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Schilo's
Supper
The Brooklynite
The Spice & Tea Exchange of San Antonio
SHOPPING
Shops at Rivercenter
La Villita Historic Arts Village
MISSIONS & CHURCHES
The Alamo
San Fernando Cathedral (and Main Plaza)
St. Joseph Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church
To extend your excursion even farther (but still within approximately one-hour walking distance), you will find many additional attractions on the Museum Reach branch of the River Walk as well as in surrounding areas. If you're up to it, make your way toward King William District, Pearl District, San Antonio Museum of Art, Witte Museum, The Grotto, Japanese Tea Garden, Brackenridge Park, San Antonio Zoo, The Doseum, and more.
For even more, grab a cab or drive to Missions National Historical Park, San Antonio Botanical Garden, McNay Art Museum, Natural Bridge Caverns, and more.
To find additional things to do, visit San Antonio's Official Visitor Information Center on the River Walk or visit the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau online at: