Eric & I find a stairway
that leads us to the
River Walk.
Several RVers we've spoken
with highly recommend
the River Walk Boat Tour.
Maintained by the City, the 3.51 mile long River Walk provides a safe and attractive pedestrian walkway in the middle of busy downtown San Antonio. Lined with shops, restaurants and hotels, the River Walk is an economic engine for the City. This beautifully landscaped and treed area is a lovely place to hang out, meet friends, shop and enjoy celebrations and festivals throughout the year.
Our first stop is at
the Bier Garten.
We are getting Margaritas
To Go.
I like this friendly
beverage policy.
This mosaic mural shows off
San Antonio's famous
buildings & the River Walk.
From top left: the San Antonio Art Museum, the Bexar County Courthouse, San Fernando Cathedral, Mission San Jose, the Alamo, the River Walk and Mission Concepcion
Sunlight filters through
the trees to the river &
the walkway.
Turquoise River Trading
Company sells Jewelry,
Artwork & Home Decor.
This young man in a Kilt
welcomes visitors to
River Walk maps help
orient pedestrians.
Umbrellas shade
riverside diners.
One of River Walk's
decorative waterfalls
Eric admires the tiled
risers on this stairway.
I love this stone bridge that
spans the River Walk.
Thar be Mallard Ducks
here!
Visitors are NOT encouraged to feed wildlife people foods.
A shot looking down on
County Line Legendary
Barbecue.
Eric and I buy tickets for the boat ride and wait at the pier for our boat ride.
Let's see what a weekday at San Antonio's River Walk is like...
Felix is one of Centro San
He and all the people Eric and I've seen around San Antonio wearing bright yellow shirts are providing information and directions to tourists. Eric and I also spent time chatting with Felix's colleagues Sean and Mark. They love their work and want everyone who visits San Antonio to get the most out of their time here.
Grackles play in the fountain's
frothing waters.
This bridge was built by the
Administration workers.
I am grateful for the Depression Era employment programs that created the many structures Eric and I have visited during our travels.
Eric "disappears" behind
Bella on the River's tree.
Here comes a small barge.
Workers use them to get
around the River Walk.
This one picks up trash
from the waterway.
The Compass Rose represents the
starting point for mileage markers
north & south on the River Walk.
Architectural shot left to right:
A decorated bridge, a crane in
the distance, a stairway & a
pergola.
The Duck "Pond"
This sweeping staircase must
have been used for many
photos over the years.
This tree has grown around
the electrical wire that
runs up it.
San Antonio's River Walk
is a charming place to
spend an afternoon,
with, & without crowds.
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