San Antonio | River Walk Travel Guide 🌊

San Antonio is truly one of Texas’ most unique cities, and its crown jewel is undoubtedly the River Walk 💎. Often called the "Venice of America" or compared to ancient water towns like Xitang and Wuzhen, it’s a place many never want to leave! Having played tour guide here multiple times, I’ve gathered some tips to share 👇. 🚶‍♀️ Walking Route: The loop trail along the river is my top recommendation. It takes less than 40 minutes to complete 🕐, is not too tiring, and offers the most beautiful views 🌿. Don’t miss Casa Rio – the oldest restaurant on the River Walk 🍽️. The area with colorful umbrellas is also super Instagram-worthy 📸! 🛶 Boat Tours: Go Rio originally offered both boat tours and a water shuttle (which used to go to the Pearl Brewery 🍻). While the shuttle is currently suspended, the boat tour is still running with three boarding points 🚤. 🌮 Food & Drinks: There are plenty of dining options along the river – Mexican cuisine, BBQ, and more 🥩. ⚠️ Expect waits of 1+ hours without reservations! Try dining during off-peak hours. Heads-up: don’t expect mind-blowing food here – you’re really paying for the atmosphere 😅. I tried The Republic of Texas – reviews are mixed, but their ribs were decent. 👉 When in doubt, go for BBQ – I can confidently say it’s hard to find bad barbecue in Texas! 👍 #WeekendGetaway #Texas #TravelUSA #SanAntonio #RiverWalk #FoodieGuide #AustinLife