Whether you’ve lived here, visited, or have dreamed of coming here, the San Antonio River Walk is one of the top places to visit in the Texas Hill Country for a vacation or even a “staycation”! Putting the obvious aside, here are five great things that might surprise you about the River Walk — and all the more reason to visit it while you’re in the Texas Hill Country!
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5 Surprising Facts About the San Antonio River Walk
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You may think it’s consistently shallow, but the river depth varies from 2 to 24 feet!
Photo: Flickr/sbmeaper1
During its annual cleaning, everything but the kitchen sink has been found, including silverware, furniture, and even diamond rings!
Photo: Flickr/Alfredo Carrillo
Speaking of diamond rings…the River Walk hosts an average of 225 wedding ceremonies annually!
Photo: Flickr/Phil Roeder
If you’re a fan of the movie ‘Selena’ (filmed in 1997), you may have noted several scenes which were shot along the River Walk.
Photo: mysanantonio.com
Each year, the River Walk’s amazing Christmas display features close to 2 million lights and is a beauty to behold!
Photo: Flickr/Joe Ruiz
