River Walk is a scenic pedestrian walkway system that connects San Antonio's biggest tourist attractions, including the San Antonio Zoo, Hemisfair Park, and the city's historic preserved Spanish missions. The walk, which is also known as the Paseo del Río, was developed in 1939 and spans the length of the San Antonio River within city limits, located one level below automobile traffic. It begins at the city's expansive Brackenridge Park and meanders through its downtown and museum districts, providing convenient access to attractions such as the Pearl District, the Witte Museum, La Villita Historic Arts Village, and the Shops at Rivercenter shopping mall. Many restaurants and bars within the city's downtown district offer riverfront seating along the walk, which is maintained as a public park and accessible 24 hours a day. Many annual special events take place along the walk, including the Fiesta de las Luminarias, which lights the walk's pathways with holiday lanterns and lights.

849 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205, Phone: 210-227-4262

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