It was fabulous and FREE. This living, breathing history is presented in such beautiful sound and…read morelight. So wish my town had this!

We absolutely loved this. How fun that you can see a free light show and get a history lesson at…read morethe same time. The church itself is beautiful and provides the perfect backdrop to the images. The music that goes along with it seemed to match up and provide the right mood. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the sound system was. At 25 minutes long it was just right for hanging out in the square to check it out. There are small tables - try to get an upfront one for the best view. 100% Recommended!

A bit underwhelming…read more When I visited Grotto, I was a little disappointed. The Grotto is a small section of the Riverwalk that is designed as a man-made rock grotto. You can walk under the cave to view a waterfall and fountain. I am not sure if it was construction or a poorly built safety rail, but the pathway surrounding the installation was lined with cheap-looking PVC pipes and buckets filled with concrete. It really took away from the art installation. The photos really make the Grotto seem larger and more robust than it actually is. Once you walk under it, the main attraction (the face and fountain) is actually quite small. I would only really visit if you're in the Pearl-Midtown area, otherwise I would not recommend going out of your way to see it.

What: landmark/art. Very cool to walk along and have this random, eclectic art to enjoy and…read moreappreciate. Location: 5 minute walk from The Pearl Brewery.

Stop by to take an iconic pic from the Selena movie scene…read more Actually, the best part was meeting other people who showed up to take pics too. Anything for Selenas!

Specifically, it is located on the Riverwalk between N. Saint Mary's Street and Navarro Street…read more Picturesque and romantic. The bridge where Selena was proposed to in the movie. "Late at night when all the world is sleeping, I stay up and think of you, And wish on a star that somewhere you are thinking of me too." If you want to feel free, feel like you're flying even, then you need to get yourself and the love of your life to the Selena bridge.

Historic sculpture on the Commerce Street Bridge. Commissioned by the San Antonio Express, Waldine…read moreTauch created a seven foot tall sculpture to honor the Native Americans. Ms. Tauch was a very well known sculptor in Texas. She was paid $1000 for her sculpture. The sculpture features a First Native American in a full headdress holding shallow bowls in each hand. Each bowl served as public drinking fountains at some point. Pause to think about the historical significance and history that happened here as you visit the San Antonio Riverwalk.

Yanaguana! This is one of my favorite places to hang out…read moredowntown San Antonio. If you can figure out how to get here without a car, this is a great vantage point to see San Antonio, and a great place to start off an adventure downtown. I've always wondered who built this, and Helene S.'s review was quite illuminating! So this sculpture is next to Sebastian's International Torch of Friendship, a maybe 30-40' high red sculpture that's hard to miss. Between this sculpture and that one is the famed Portland Loo- an outdoor free restroom. There's also the elevator that takes you down to the Riverwalk here. Standing on the bridge where this First Inhabitant sculpture is, this is a good spot to eavesdrop on the river cruises below, or just smell the Mexican food coming from Casa Rio. The Indian depicted in this carving must be a Yanaguana Indian chief, as they were the first Indians who were known to inhabit the San Antonio River area thousands of years ago. They covered an area a bit more up river near the University of Incarnate Word down along this river to where the Missions are today. Today, down the street at Hemisfair Park, you'll find Yanaguana Gardens, which celebrates this tribe.

Cool place to visit, it's a bridge overlooking tracks, fun to walk on…read more The sun was out, the weather wasn't bad, the bridge was an older bridge.

Cool wooden bridge…read more Great for: Views of the city Yoga Cycling Photo ops Bonus: there's a brewery on one end, a growler station on the other and a cool little bar in between both on a street perpendicular to the bridge, less than a block away.

$20 for parking…read more However, we were able to get street parking. I recommend going later in the day, because we didn't have to wait too long. I don't like heights, but this was doable. I felt safe and event walked all the way around the needle. I felt secure do to the protection glass. It does get windy so I suggest preparing for that. Next time, I may try eating there. Cute and straight to the point experience!!!

Horrible. So we got to the top of the tower with no problem. Try to get down to the bottom... Not…read moregoing to happen. After a 10 minute wait the elevator finally opened and then the attendance said let me close the door for a minute... She lied and left 10 guest waiting for yet another elevator We're still waiting.... Definitely don't bring your family here from out of town.

This is a nice gazebo in the center of King William, a beautiful antebellum neighborhood just south…read moreof downtown. The gazebo actually started off in the 1890's down the street at the Commander's House on the Arsenal just up the river. The site it sits on was a baseball diamond prior to the gazebo going in. It's the home to the King William Fair, an annual Fiesta event where people sit out and watch a parade, and relax in the park surrounding the gazebo and listen to bluegrass music and jazz. IT was recently renovated, and can be reserved for your next event. There's a bench on the interior, and a water fountain for you and your dog. Parking is easy, when there's not an event going on. The park is well lit, and feels safe, even late at night. It's a sharp looking gazebo, and the perfect place to relax and play.

Very nice. Great walk to take in the city and just get a feel of the culture and history. This…read moremission offers great sight into the past as it offers informational summaries through the sight. You get a feel of the history, and lifestyle of this time. The sight is kept very nice as plants and flowers bloom through to surround the beautiful historic buildings which tower over with great aura to the tourists. It makes you wonder why people settle for these minimalist structures these days. There is also grave sights and statues throughout reminiscing on the significance of these time and this part of history. Very interesting and I'd say definitely worth a stop.

I am obsessed with history and to see old historic buildings always facinates me. I want to…read morecontinue learning more about this area and what treasures it entails!

We were here during the week and it was very quiet. Only a handful of stores were open on Wednesday…read morearound 5pm. Very easy to walk and browse. Love the local cats that wander around and live in some of the stores. The cats look homeless, but they are domesticated street cats. The stores have a lot of amazing locally made items - a lot of talented artists. One store - the bird and pear had fun stickers, art work and sauces, a lot of souveniers available. The prices were decent for a tourist area. There was a least one store that has a sign posted, no photos allowed in the store. Please be aware and respectful of these requests. I would love to be able to go back at some point when more stores are open.

I visited La Villita Historic Arts Village in the morning, and unfortunately there wasn't much…read moregoing on at the time. The area is charming and has some interesting historic buildings, but many of the shops and galleries felt quiet, which made the experience a little underwhelming. I enjoyed walking through the village and appreciating the architecture and atmosphere, but it lacked the energy I was expecting. I can see how it would be much more enjoyable during a special event, festival, or later in the day when more businesses are open and there are more visitors around. It's a pleasant place to stroll through if you're nearby, but I would recommend checking the hours and event schedule before visiting to get the most out of the experience.

The Cenotaph is known as spirit of sacrifice to remember the man who actually defended the Alamo…read more This monument was build in 1977. It is to remember the Texas men that was lost and take the stand on the battle. The monument stood very tall with service men carved in the stone. This monument located in front of the Main Street from the famous hotel there.

The Alamo Cenotaph is a monument erected in the plaza in front of the Alamo, and was built in 1936…read moreto commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo. Cenotaph means empty tomb in Greek. The names of those who died in the Battle of the Alamo are engraved on the monument.