One of San Antonio's most popular tourist attractions, the
River Walk is a 2 ½ mile stretch along the Paseo Del Rio with plenty of shopping, dining, and an excellent night life.
A part of San Antonio History Water has always been important to the people of South Texas, so has the river which was San Antonio's source of water since the beginning of the city. Development of the
River Walk began in 1939. By 1941, the walkways, stairways to the street level, footbridge, and rock wall lining were completed, creating the developed look that exists today.
Shopping
The River Walk is well known as a shopping district in San Antonio. There are a variety of boutiques along the water front, where you can shop for just about anything.
Restaurants and Night Life
There are plenty of places to stop and eat at the River Walk while you take a shopping break. A variety of restaurants provides diners with several options, like the world famous Hard Rock Café. If exciting night life is your thing then the River Walk has that too. Stop off at the infamous Coyote Ugly bar located right on the River Walk.
With so many things to do from shopping, dining, and partying, the River Walk is able to keep you busy all day long!
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