01/26/2014
Stay at the Riverwalk Suites Hotel in San Antonio; Dates Available into March: Hotel at a Glance: Riverwalk Suites San Antonio Downtown
The Riverwalk Suites San Antonio Downtown is just steps from the city's iconic Riverwalk, which curves through the city past the Alamo and several other notable attractions. The Riverwalk is essentially the heart of San Antonio, lined with shops and restaurants; it's a lively spot at night, too, with lots of upscale lounges and laidback cantinas open late.
* Free continental breakfast is served each morning
* Take a dip in the outdoor heated pool
* In-room amenities: Flat-screen TV, microwave, and mini-refrigerator
* Grab a quick bite anytime at the Snack Shoppe—it's open 24 hours a day.
San Antonio, Texas: Historic Missions near Picturesque River Walk
In the late 1920s, architect Robert H. H. Hugman designed an urban park around the San Antonio River—a space he envisioned as an American version of Venice, where people could shop and dine along the waterfront. Completed in 1941, the 2.5-mile river walk still serves as a vital artery in the heart of San Antonio as it wends its way past cafés, hotels, bars, and shops.
Located one story below street level, the waterway is flanked on either side by stone pathways, quiet waterfalls, and towering cypress trees. The winding river-walk path reveals little surprises along the way, such as picturesque restaurants, public art installations, and cardboard cutouts of Davy Crockett. A new extension connects the river walk to the four-story San Antonio Museum of Art, where you'll find more than 25,000 sculptures and paintings that range from Roman antiquities to contemporary art
Also neighboring the river walk is the Alamo. Thanks to the 1836 battle that made it a symbol of Texas independence, the Alamo has become the most visited tourist site in the state. It's actually one of five historic Spanish missions clustered around the San Antonio River. The largest, Mission San José, lies just 5 miles south of downtown. Its famed rose window is once again on display following an extensive renovation.
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