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The Paseo del Rio Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1968 to promote, protect and preserve the San Antonio River Walk, the number one tourist attraction in Texas. The Association accomplishes this through the production of special events along the River Walk throughout the year and through the publication of Rio Magazine, a monthly visitor magazine. The Association serves as an advocate, facilitator, and moderator among the business, civic, and governmental communities on matters concerning the River Walk.
The San Antonio River Walk is a public park, open 365 days a year. It is a network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River, one story beneath approximately 5 miles of downtown San Antonio. Lined by bars, shops and restaurants, the River Walk is an important part of the city's urban fabric and a tourist attraction in its own right.
The River Walk winds and loops under bridges as two parallel sidewalks, lined with restaurants, shops, hotels and more. It connects the major tourist draws from the Alamo to Rivercenter Mall, Arneson River Theatre and La Villita, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the Pearl Brewery.
Over 20 events take place on the River Walk every year.
River City Mall:
Rivercenter Mall is located on the River Walk. Rivercenter Mall houses many shops and restaurants. With a large list ranging from Macy's, Sun Glass Hut, Victoria Secrets, Bath and Body Works, Gap, Tony Romas, IMAX Theater, Rivercenter...
Pearl Brewery
If the fact that Pearl is a former brewery isn't epic enough, its location on the banks of the San Antonio River is supreme. Anchoring the River Walk's new Museum Reach, Pearl's river frontage features a beautiful landscaped park which...
Boudros Texas Eatery
Cited by Esquire Magazine as one of the 50 best restaurants in the U.S. This Texas Bistro on the River Walk features unique dishes such as pecan-grilled lamb chops with herbs and peachy chutney; wild mushrooms with polenta and herb-smoked...
Marco Engineering Company of California, major designers of Disneyland, complete a report, funded by the City and the Chamber, on the commercial potential of the river. The plan suggests that all buildings which back up to the river be developed in an early Texas or Mexican colonial style, and that as many as possible be rehabilitated to provide basement space that would open at the River Walk level to accommodate retail and entertainment facilities. Criticism arises over the carnival-like aspects of the plan, but other elements, like forming a merchants' association and holding frequent festivals are used as a basis for further plan development.
