River Walk Cruises

Even though the River Walk city park is open 365 days a year for you to see, the best time to visit this spot is in winter and spring, particularly from November to April when the weather is quite pleasant and mild. San Antonio experiences warm weather even in the cold months of December and January. The daytime temperature in these months averages about 60 degrees Fahrenheit and above. Imagine what it will be like in the summer!

The San Antonio River Walk, now a beloved attraction for visitors to the city, has a rich history that dates back to a calamitous flood in 1921. This flood resulted in the loss of more than 50 lives with several people reported missing, which prompted discussions on ways to control the river's levels. The solution to prevent future floods was the development of the River Walk, a network of walkways stretching three miles with twenty bridges situated one level below the main city.

Construction on this Texan treasure began in 1939, with funding mostly coming from the Works Progress Administration. When the Riverwalk's first restaurant, Casa Rio, was opened to the public in 1946, it marked the beginning of the site's tourist potential. This diner is still in operation today, enticing thousands of tourists to its classic Tex-Mex fare. Over the years, the River Walk has expanded to include over fifteen miles of walkways and numerous tourist attractions, stretching from the mission area to downtown and up to the major museums in the city.

Now, the San Antonio River Walk is a must-see destination for visitors and offers many things to do and see, such as La Villita, HemisFair Park, San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio Missions including the Alamo which has been a historic staple of the River Walk for decades.