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!!!

This iconic tower is certainly noticeable throughout the city of San Antonio. From a distance, it…read morelooks amazing as apart of the city skyline. But, when standing near the parking garage area, in the shadows of the tower, it gives off a much more sad vibe. The area is an empty cement covered desolate and remote feeling location. The sound of the cars speeding by on the raised interstate gives a monotonous din that quickly gives a headache. The area also feels like a good place to experience a mugging...or worse.

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.

There's nothing like walking back in time, and I highly recommend you visit here to do so. This is…read moreone of four (five with The Alamo) San Antonio missions in the National Parks system, and you get to walk back in time at this CCC-restored, community advocated site whose advocacy history is also on display. Put on your sunscreen and set aside 2-3 hours, or more if you like! A couple hours flew by before we noticed, and there is so many neat things to see. You are also walking into the present: San Jose is still an active congregation where you can attend mass, light a candle, and the congregation might be already having an event. Thankfully the air-conditioned chapel was open during our visit. As a fee-free site, you can leave $ for the congregation in a donation box by the holy water, or visit the gift shop. Alas the gift shop inside the mission walls was closed, but the visitor center (after staff lunch) was open and full of souvenirs and reading material. What a beautiful chapel, and lovely landscaping and birds outside. Some even nested in crevices outside the chapel walls. A profound spot all around. San Jose isn't the closest mission to downtown, but is the only site with a visitor center, and a good spot if your kid's earning a junior ranger badge (ps, the junior ranger badge collection displayed at the visitor Center is itself amazing).

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.

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.