Downtown San Antonio sets itself apart from most cities with its winding river cutting through the city's center. The River Walk offers dining, shopping, and seasonal activities. Visit during December to see Christmas lights dotting the river and Christmas carolers singing on barges. The river is dyed green for St. Patrick's Day. But regardless of the time of year, there is never a bad time to have a traditional Tex-Mex meal by the river.

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