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Best of San Antonio (Riverwalk) Awards – Winners!

Best of San Antonio (Riverwalk) Awards - Winners!

Visit The Riverwalk is proud to announce the results of this year's historical Best of San Antonio (Riverwalk) Awards. Despite the name change from Best of The Riverwalk after a legal challenge from Reno's Riverwalk, voting numbers were at record highs. 130,000 San Antonians and Riverwalkers voted over a two-week period that left local schools without classrooms for days. The BoSARA 2010 represents the best of the best of what the best of San Antonio has to offer. Each winner is symbolized

March 4, 2010 Comments Full Story

Police seek river thieves

Police seek river thieves

Police are following leads to the sudden disappearance of all the water on San Antonio's Riverwalk early last week. Sources have confirmed that no ransom note has been found and SAPD is stumped at the motivation for stealing the river. The situation is particularly embarrassing following the same crime last year, and Police Commissioner Mencia believes this may be part of an annual serial kidnapping. The local impact of the theft has been huge, with riverboat drivers waiting in local bars f

January 13, 2010 Comments Full Story

Top 10 Christmas Events on the Riverwalk

Top 10 Christmas Events on the Riverwalk

If you frequently visit or convene on the other great cities in the country, you'll be familiar with the constant problem of finding things to do, hotels to book, restaurants to eat at, and learning about local customs. To make your next trip to San Antonio as simple as possible, we've compiled a list of Must-See Christmas Events that should be numbers one through ten on your list of things to do! 1. Riverboat Tour Discover what Rough Guides calls San Antonio's "laid-back feel" and practically

December 16, 2009 Comments Full Story

Riverwalk Rides Recessionary Wave With Floating Office Space

Riverwalk Rides Recessionary Wave With Floating Office Space

The world famous San Antonio Riverwalk, with its unique collection of tourist attractions and businesses, has been the last place in the country to feel the current recession. While crime in Austin has soared and industry has closed around Dallas and Houston, the Riverwalk has continued to provide gainful employment for its diverse range of inhabitants. Beating the recession is more than just a combination of excellent location, skilled labor, perfect weather and extended Happy Hours - it's r

November 10, 2009 Comments Full Story