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What does "Paseo del Rio" mean?
"Paseo del Rio" is the Spanish translation for River Walk, or literally Walk of the River.
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Is there a fee to go to the River Walk?
Absolutely not! The River Walk is considered a city park and is, in fact, maintained and operated by the San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department. In other words, it is public space!
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When and who drains the River Walk every year.
The River is drained each year in January by the City of San Antonio Parks Department. For more information on the draining, you can visit them at their web site @ www.sanantonio.gov/dtops/riverdrain.asp.................
Below are the dates they have set for future draining:2008: Jan. 2-9
2009: Jan. 2-9
2010: Jan. 3-12
2011: Jan. 3-11
2012: Jan. 2-8
2013: Jan. 2-10.
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What is the average weather in San Antonio?
Visit www.weather.com for local San Antonio conditionsClimate Conditions Daily
Average.
----------Daily Maxium-----Daily Minimum---------Rainfall
Jan-------62.3--------41.6------------------------1.66
Feb-------66.1--------44.7------------------------2.06
Mar-------72.4--------49.6------------------------1.54
Apr-------78.8--------57.6------------------------2.54
May-------85.2--------65.4------------------------3.07
Jun-------91.6--------72.2------------------------2.79
Jul-------95.6--------73.9------------------------1.69
Aug-------95.9--------73.4------------------------2.41
Sept------89.8--------68.8------------------------3.71
Oct-------81.1--------59.2------------------------2.84
Nov-------71.1--------48.2------------------------1.77
Dec-------64.6--------41.8------------------------1.46
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How do we get a boat ride?
Rio San Antonio Cruises is the boat ride company that offers tours on a boat. You can purchase tickets for the tour at any of the three locations on the river: Rivercenter Mall, across from the Hilton Hotel, or at Holiday Inn River Walk. All inquiries should be directed at the Reservation Center. 1-800-417-4139 or local (210) 244-5700. www.riosanantonio.com
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What is the cost of a boat ride?
Fares are as follows:
$2.00 Children (1-5 yrs old)
$7.75 Adults
$5.00 Senior Citizens, Active Duty Military & Bexar County Residents (with proper ID)
Rio Taxi (Rio Trans) tickets are $4.00 one way, 24 hour pass $10.00 and 3 day pass $25.00.
www.riosanantonio.com
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What are the boat ride hours of Operation?
Depending on the time of year, the hours change. Call the reservations office for operating hours at 1-800-417-4139 or local (210)-244-5700 or www.riosanantonio.com
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How long are the boat rides?
The boat rides are a 35-minute narrated tour of the beautiful San Antonio River. Call Rio San Antonio Cruises @ 210-244-5700 or www.riosanantonio.com
For all boat information.
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Is there a place to get married on the River Walk?
There is! It is called Marriage Island and is located across from the CPS building. Reservations & Fees must be requested through the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department at 210-207-7275.
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Where does the river end?
The San Antonio joins the Guadalupe River and flows all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Is there a river taxi?
There is a shuttle on the river. It is operated by the same company that does the boat rides but without the tour. Rio Taxi is available 7 days a week from (9:00 am to 9:00 pm). Tickets are available at locations and various hotels on the River Walk - ask your front desk.Rio Taxi ticket can be purchased right on board from the driver. www.riosanantonio.com
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How do I get a dining boat?
Dining boats are available through the following restaurants:
www.riosanantonio.com or call 210-244-5700
Biga on the Banks
Boudro's
Cafe Ole / Michelino's
Casa Rio
County Line BBQ
Dick's Last Resort
Fig Tree / Little Rhein
Hard Rock Cafe
Joe's Crab Shack
Landry's Seafood
Luciano's
Mexican Manhattan
Original Mexican
Paesano's
Rita's Ice House
Republic of Texas
Rio Rio
Texas Land & Cattle
Zuni Grill
As well as at the following hotels:
El Tropicano
Crown Plaza
Hilton Palacio del Rio
Holiday Inn Riverwalk
Hyatt
Omni La Mansion del Rio
Marriott Riverwalk
Westin Riverwalk
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