The Riverwalk is a MUST DO in San Antonio!! Get on at the RiverCentre Mall and take the 30 minute journey through San Antonio. A great way to see this vibrant City (Bexar county residents get a generous discount - show your ID when purchasing tickets).
Although the main downtown area is only 1 mile in a circuit, the river extends much further north and south. The depth varies between 2 and 5 feet in the 'controlled' section between the floodgates, but is much deeper - between 19 and 24 feet outside. The control gates are raised during storms to prevent the shallow section from flooding.
Visit the Riverwalk website for detailed information but the highlights of the boat tour are:
- The hotels, many of which have illustruous histories.
- The now-closed Aztec Theater.
- The theater stage on the south side.
Tours take 35-40 minutes and include narration. Watch out for birds on the river though, which are known to target riverboat tourists!