Activity Downtown, San Antonio
San Antonio River Walk
An activity in Downtown, San Antonio, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Below-street paths along the river; take a GO RIO boat for an overview.
It is one of 14 curated places we feature in San Antonio, alongside 5 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Menger Bar and Menger Hotel.
- Type
- Activity · Sight
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond San Antonio. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Menger Bar
Dark-paneled 1887 bar in the Menger Hotel beside the Alamo, modeled on the House of Lords pub in London.
Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Menger Hotel
An 1859 hotel on Alamo Plaza with a Victorian lobby and the Menger Bar, a walk from both the River Walk and Hemisfair.
Stay · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Boudro's
A River Walk bistro since 1986, known for guacamole made tableside, Gulf seafood and prime rib.
Food · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4The Alamo
1718 mission and site of the 1836 battle, with the church and Long Barrack.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Celebrate SA
The city's free New Year's Eve party across Hemisfair, La Villita and nearby streets, with music stages, food and midnight fireworks.
Activity · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 0.2 mi straight-line - 6La Villita
One of the city's first neighborhoods, now a block of 19th-century stone houses with artist studios and shops by the River Walk.
Shopping · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
San Antonio River Walk is a stop on our Texas BBQ Trail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in San Antonio
Another curated activity in San Antonio. See the full San Antonio guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in San Antonio run from 63°F in January to 98°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For San Antonio River Walk itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for San Antonio from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full San Antonio weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for San Antonio River Walk, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
- Coordinates
- 29.42297, -98.48603
- Destination
- San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio River Walk: quick answers
How much time do you need at San Antonio River Walk?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at San Antonio River Walk. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit San Antonio River Walk?
Our pick: Evening.
Is San Antonio River Walk free?
Yes, we list San Antonio River Walk as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is San Antonio River Walk?
San Antonio River Walk is at San Antonio, TX 78205, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include San Antonio River Walk?
San Antonio River Walk appears on Texas BBQ Trail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add San Antonio River Walk to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to San Antonio.
Plan San Antonio
- San Antonio travel guide 14 places
- Best time to visit San Antonio weather by month
- San Antonio to Texas Hill Country 58 mi straight-line
- Austin to San Antonio 74 mi straight-line
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- Historic Market Square Shopping
- Sternewirth Drinks
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.