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The Grotto is a cave-like sculpture designed by local San Antonio artist Carlos Cortes along the Riverwalk. It's worth a stop and a picture if you're on this part of the Riverwalk (between the Pearl and the San Antonio Museum of Art). We stopped by on a walk along the Riverwalk before dinner this past week, and I had forgotten how strange and cool of a sight it is along the Riverwalk!
I've been to San Antonio tens of times and never knew this place existed. It's really off the touristy river walk path. If you are down in the heart of downtown I'm not sure I'd come all the way here just for this but if you are already in the Pearl district/brewery area it's worth a quick dash over to this. My two young kids enjoyed seeing the cave structure and even found a crawfish in a pond that was a part of the cave. It's was a cute picture opportunity for the kids!
Grotto? This place is definitely is millennial. Someone spend some money on this and I am not sure what the purpose is. Is it art? Is it graffiti? It kind of reminds me of a place a crazy man who murders people might live or even Pennywise's Layer! This is not a natural grotto. It is a man made area that I am sure many have different opinions about. It is definitely something people are yelping about because.. I found it on yelp! If you feel like taking a walk from the main shopping area or after eating, this is probably worth it. Head this direction and take some cool pictures for your social media pages. That being said, if I was not close by, I would not want to come here. My take on the Grotto is that it is "Strangely Fascinating." I found myself spending more time that I would have expected here. There is a great deal of detail and makes me wonder if some of it's creation was an accident or whether it all came from design. I am going with half of it was an accident. Overall, I am a fan!
It's a neat sculpture and pretty cool for pictures. Be sure to look for the random objects hidden in the walls. They have really revamped that area of the Riverwalk. It is worth a visit.
I parked in the street. You won't see the face from far, you have to go near it. You can be in and out of this place for 5 minutes. The place doesn't look very well kept. There is some trash on the site and on the stairs to access it.
This spot along the museum stretch of the SA riverwalk is a short walk away from the Pearl and a really cool spot to rest in the shade and take pics. The hidden figures molded in facade are cool features and catch you by surprise as you focus on the water features.
When you're strolling along the Riverwalk, you'll see several interesting things to look at if you remain alert. The Grotto is one such interesting thing; it's a somewhat unique and different-looking sculpture that resembles (for lack of a better word) a Grotto. Close by you'll also see the F.I.S.H. exhibit. This consists of a large fish that hangs from bridge on the road that crosses the river. This is one of many cool attractions to see and take pictures of - how many others can YOU find? ;-)
This was a really neat find. I saw an arrival about and knew I had to locate it. I did want more of a cave experience but it is still a must see.
A fantastical grotto, along the Museum Reach of the Riverwalk. This man-made cave even includes a series of waterfalls! It was made by the local artist, Carlos Cortes, who is a very talented concrete artist in the style of "El Trabajo Rustico." His family has been doing it for generations, which really shows! As you step through the jaws of a jaguar, check out the stalactites that hang from the ceiling. Everything looks completely natural, as do all of the features of the cave. If you look closely, various figures are sculpted into the stone walls that make up the inside of the grotto. It's a great place to get out of the sun while strolling down the Riverwalk and watch the ducks swim by.
I was hoping for a more cavernous adventure in the Grotto, but even thought it's just a small structure along the RiverWalk, it was still pretty impressive. Stalactites and Stalagmites adorn this piece of art (some of which are covered in shells) and the river adds a nice touch to the feel of the display. Stairs are located behind the Grotto so you don't have to walk a mile to get to it if you know where to park or walk from a main road. A fancy little water fall flows through the Grotto from the mouth of a mythical creature / person / something, which was a nice surprise when I started taking pictures. The view from the other side of the river is nice too and makes for some good background pictures for your phone or tablet.
This beautiful man-made rock formation/water fountain is found along the RiverWalk near the Riverwalk Bridge and locks and dam, not too far from the main tourist hustle and bustle of San Antonio's Riverwalk. My hope is that more visitors will venture this way and see the natural and peaceful aspects of the Riverwalk. PS: My jaw was on the floor for nearly five days in amazement at the landscaping efforts of the San Antonio crew along the RiverWalk. Immaculate! Stunning! Such a great investment.
A bit underwhelming. 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. read more
3 years ago
What: landmark/art. Very cool to walk along and have this random, eclectic art to enjoy and appreciate. Location: 5 minute walk from The Pearl Brewery. read more
2 years ago
Amazing and beautiful, great family environment!!!!!!!!!! Nice and peaceful place to relax read more
The Grotto is a cave-like sculpture designed by local San Antonio artist Carlos Cortes along the Riverwalk. It's worth a stop and a picture if you're on this part of the Riverwalk (between the Pearl and the San Antonio Museum of Art). We stopped by on a walk along the Riverwalk before dinner this past week, and I had forgotten how strange and cool of a sight it is along the Riverwalk! read more
I've been to San Antonio tens of times and never knew this place existed. It's really off the touristy river walk path. If you are down in the heart of downtown I'm not sure I'd come all the way here just for this but if you are already in the Pearl district/brewery area it's worth a quick dash over to this. My two young kids enjoyed seeing the cave structure and even found a crawfish in a pond that was a part of the cave. It's was a cute picture opportunity for the kids! read more
Grotto? This place is definitely is millennial. Someone spend some money on this and I am not sure what the purpose is. Is it art? Is it graffiti? It kind of reminds me of a place a crazy man who murders people might live or even Pennywise's Layer! This is not a natural grotto. It is a man made area that I am sure many have different opinions about. It is definitely something people are yelping about because.. I found it on yelp! If you feel like taking a walk from the main shopping area or after eating, this is probably worth it. Head this direction and take some cool pictures for your social media pages. That being said, if I was not close by, I would not want to come here. My take on the Grotto is that it is "Strangely Fascinating." I found myself spending more time that I would have expected here. There is a great deal of detail and makes me wonder if some of it's creation was an accident or whether it all came from design. I am going with half of it was an accident. Overall, I am a fan! read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
I parked in the street. You won't see the face from far, you have to go near it. You can be in and out of this place for 5 minutes. The place doesn't look very well kept. There is some trash on the site and on the stairs to access it. read more
This spot along the museum stretch of the SA riverwalk is a short walk away from the Pearl and a really cool spot to rest in the shade and take pics. The hidden figures molded in facade are cool features and catch you by surprise as you focus on the water features. read more
6 years ago
When you're strolling along the Riverwalk, you'll see several interesting things to look at if you remain alert. The Grotto is one such interesting thing; it's a somewhat unique and different-looking sculpture that resembles (for lack of a better word) a Grotto. Close by you'll also see the F.I.S.H. exhibit. This consists of a large fish that hangs from bridge on the road that crosses the river. This is one of many cool attractions to see and take pictures of - how many others can YOU find? ;-) read more
4 years ago
This was a really neat find. I saw an arrival about and knew I had to locate it. I did want more of a cave experience but it is still a must see. read more
A fantastical grotto, along the Museum Reach of the Riverwalk. This man-made cave even includes a series of waterfalls! It was made by the local artist, Carlos Cortes, who is a very talented concrete artist in the style of "El Trabajo Rustico." His family has been doing it for generations, which really shows! As you step through the jaws of a jaguar, check out the stalactites that hang from the ceiling. Everything looks completely natural, as do all of the features of the cave. If you look closely, various figures are sculpted into the stone walls that make up the inside of the grotto. It's a great place to get out of the sun while strolling down the Riverwalk and watch the ducks swim by. read more
5 years ago
Pretty cool spot. Beautiful, interesting artwork! Worth the walk. Great shade on sunny day. read more
9 years ago
I was hoping for a more cavernous adventure in the Grotto, but even thought it's just a small structure along the RiverWalk, it was still pretty impressive. Stalactites and Stalagmites adorn this piece of art (some of which are covered in shells) and the river adds a nice touch to the feel of the display. Stairs are located behind the Grotto so you don't have to walk a mile to get to it if you know where to park or walk from a main road. A fancy little water fall flows through the Grotto from the mouth of a mythical creature / person / something, which was a nice surprise when I started taking pictures. The view from the other side of the river is nice too and makes for some good background pictures for your phone or tablet. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
9 years ago
This beautiful man-made rock formation/water fountain is found along the RiverWalk near the Riverwalk Bridge and locks and dam, not too far from the main tourist hustle and bustle of San Antonio's Riverwalk. My hope is that more visitors will venture this way and see the natural and peaceful aspects of the Riverwalk. PS: My jaw was on the floor for nearly five days in amazement at the landscaping efforts of the San Antonio crew along the RiverWalk. Immaculate! Stunning! Such a great investment. read more
How can you give anything less than 5 stars to such a unique landmark? Kudos to the city for encouraging local art and creating fun spaces for people to explore. I won't describe it. You just gotta go check it out. Be sure to find and read the little informational plaque for some interesting factoids. Also, I'll add that this is probably on my top 5 list of best places to make out in SA. Please enjoy! read more
8 years ago
A must go if your in San Antonio! What a beautiful little place on river. Very unique and a great picture spot! Make sure you look and find the sculptured face. read more
4 years ago
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13 years ago
Thanks to Curt C's review, we decided to stop off here and take a look. Very cool! It's just a small section, but it was worth the stop. I've never seen anything like it. And, it's near the Camden St bridge. We went during the day. I think for both the Grotto and Camden that going at night may be best. Worth a stop.....and of course, it's free. read more
10 years ago
Must see if in the area, area remind me of the movie shriek. Small water falls, and riverwalk water ways surround the area. read more
9 years ago
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No admission. This is a public place along the river walk.
