San Antonio Downtowns Runs/Walks offer beautiful walking and running routes for exercisers of all ability levels, recommended by the city's Convention and Visitors Bureau. Five recommended routes span through the city's downtown and historic districts, including a Downtown/Southtown Route that passes attractions such as HemisFair Park, the La Villita Historic Arts Village, and the massive Rivercenter Mall. The Museum Reach Out and Back spans the route of the city's River Walk Museum Reach, while the Metro Health to Lexington Out and Back traverses the city's Metropolitan Health District and showcases the beautiful Spanish Governor's Palace. Other routes explore Brackenridge Park, the Alamo Spanish mission, Market Square, and the Blue Star Arts Complex. For more route information, a visitor PDF is offered on the SACVB website.
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