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San Antonio’s River Walk has
multiple personalities

Photo: Craig Stafford

River Barge: Cruise along the San Antonio River and enjoy its unique sights, sounds and entertainment.

ANTHONY VEROMBECK
In Texas 

ne of the most romantic and popular destinations in Texas is San Antonio, located in the picturesque and lush Hill Country region. With more than 300 days of sunshine every year, a year-round temperate climate, historic Spanish missions, museums, art galleries, golf courses and incredible dining and night life, couples will find San Antonio irresistible for a romantic getaway. 

San Antonio's River Walk (Paseo del Rio) is a picturesque walkway set below street level that follows the San Antonio River for miles. Fine cuisine, shopping and relaxing on a guided boat tour are all available, as are plenty of hotels, bars, restaurants and shops. Two annual parades actually “float” on the San Antonio River downtown each year – The Fiesta River Parade and the Holiday River Parade.

The River Walk has multiple personalities: quiet and parklike in some stretches, while other areas are full of activity with European-style sidewalk cafes, specialty boutiques, nightclubs, gleaming high-rise hotels and a unique outdoor theatre. On the River Walk, and all around San Antonio, there are charming historic bed-and-breakfast accommodations to full-scale destination resorts and spas nestled on the cusp of the San Antonio Hill Country. 

All the major chains are on the River Walk (Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott), but romance travelers will also find the unique charm of La Mansion del Rio, Watermark Hotel & Spa, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk and more. Visit www.SanAntonioVisit.com.

www.WeddingsHoneymoons.com | April 9, 2007