San Antonio Newsletter - Summer 2007 - (Page 3) Cruising.. and Expanding.. the San Antonio River Walk The heart of San Antonio is the world-famous River Walk or the Paseo del Rio. Twenty feet below street level, the River Walk winds its way through the city’s central business district, offering visitors a unique experience. Cobblestone and flagstone paths meander through quiet, park-like areas and lead to European-style passages with sidewalk cafes, galleries, boutiques and nightclubs amid highrise hotels. Designed by San Antonio architect Robert H.H. Hugman to evoke Venice, the 1940’s WPA project that provided much needed flood control has helped craft the city’s economy and inspire its culture. Today, the San Antonio River is the underlying muse for the city’s river cruiser system. With an ever-flowing view, a ride along the river is one of the most enchanting ways to see the city. River cruisers are set up in several methods to accommodate a variety of groups. River Tours - Guides share entertaining narratives and helpful information for all aboard as visitors enjoy 35-40 minute tours through various districts exploring the art and history of San Antonio. Chartered Tours - Chartered tours are a great way to bring a group down to the river. These private tours seat up to 40 people and include a 40-minute narrated tour of the San Antonio River Walk. Dinner Cruises - Dinner cruises can seat two to 20 based on your preference, offering catered cuisine from your choice of many great San Antonio restaurants. Cocktail Cruises - Up to 30 guests can embark upon this city highlight offered by Rio San Antonio. Designed for appetizers and drinks, cocktail cruises are catered by River Walk restaurants. Taxi Services - River cruiser taxis deliver visitors to and from hotels and restaurants along the River Walk as well as to Rivercenter Mall (a dazzling three-level, glass shopping, dining and entertainment complex) and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Explore the River Walk via a narrated cruise. Coming Attractions This year, San Antonio has begun an ambitious improvement project that will extend River Walk access to San Antonio’s four missions to the south as well as to museums and cultural attractions to the north. Scheduled for an early 2009 completion, the Museum Reach includes walkways, overlooks, boat landings, a safe harbor, stairs, accessible ramps, lighting, signage, additional water features, benches and pocket parks. When the Mission Reach is completed in 2012, San Antonio’s famous River Walk will extend nearly 13 miles, offering visitors serene, natural environments, historic and cultural districts, as well as the dynamic vibrancy of Mr. Hugman’s original bend downtown. With so much to enjoy along the San Antonio River today, it’s exciting to know that there is even more to come! River Walk Highlights Only in San Antonio would we have been able to enjoy the unique transportation option of river taxis. It was just lovely. A water ride was a great way to arrive and a terrific (and convenient) way to return home. We would do it exactly that way again. ” Christopher Gribb Senior Director, Convention The American Institute of Architects Washington, DC “ Go with the flow of San Antonio when dining on a river cruise. http://www.visitsanantonio.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of San Antonio Newsletter - Summer 2007 San Antonio Hotels See Renovation Renaissance Uplifting Renovations Land at the San Antonio Airport Preserving the Past – Restoring Market Square Cruising... and Expanding... the San Antonio River Walk Cultural Hotspots in San Antonio San Antonio Newsletter - Summer 2007 San Antonio Newsletter - Summer 2007 - San Antonio Hotels See Renovation Renaissance (Page 1) San Antonio Newsletter - Summer 2007 - Preserving the Past – Restoring Market Square (Page 2) San Antonio Newsletter - Summer 2007 - Cruising... and Expanding... the San Antonio River Walk (Page 3) San Antonio Newsletter - Summer 2007 - Cultural Hotspots in San Antonio (Page 4)
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