I visited San Antonio years back with my family, and I now live within an hour from the city. Does the riverwalk still have the gondola river tours? I remember I loved going under the bridge and seeing the bats as a kid, just wondering if it's still in business!
I visited San Antonio years back with my family, and I now live within an hour from the city. Does the riverwalk still have the gondola river tours? I remember I loved going under the bridge and seeing the bats as a kid, just wondering if it's still in business!
As others said, they still do boat rides..depending on your age you may find it more fun to just get a drink "to-go" and walk the river. There is a place just as you enter from the alamo plaza side that sells good margaritas to-go.
They aren't really 'gondolas' anymore, more like barges with seats. The operator has a PA and gives a running commentary of sights on the river. If you haven't been in a while, give it a go. The Paseo del Rio was recently extended northward as far as the Pearl Brewery, which is being converted into a showplace. The SARA had an art contest for the new section of the river which is viewable from the boats as you cruise along.
Also, there is a 9' change in elevation between the old and new sections, so they installed a lock, which is pretty cool if you have never been through one.
If you come in the summer (March - September), be sure to get some water to drink on the ride and wear a hat.
If you are making a special trip, I would also suggest that in addition to the river, you drop by the SA Zoo, just off of 281 at N St. Mary's. They have really cleaned it up and added a new section.
They aren't really 'gondolas' anymore, more like barges with seats. The operator has a PA and gives a running commentary of sights on the river. If you haven't been in a while, give it a go. The Paseo del Rio was recently extended northward as far as the Pearl Brewery, which is being converted into a showplace. The SARA had an art contest for the new section of the river which is viewable from the boats as you cruise along.
Also, there is a 9' change in elevation between the old and new sections, so they installed a lock, which is pretty cool if you have never been through one.
If you come in the summer (March - September), be sure to get some water to drink on the ride and wear a hat.
If you are making a special trip, I would also suggest that in addition to the river, you drop by the SA Zoo, just off of 281 at N St. Mary's. They have really cleaned it up and added a new section.
I didn't even know there was a zoo down there, I get so caught up in the glam of sea world. I'll have to check it out. Any cool exhibits going on right now?
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