Cobblestone and flagstone paths bordering both sides of the San Antonio River are shaded by ancient cypress trees and arching palms. Quiet and park-like in some stretches, while other areas are full of activity. Stretching for approximately two miles from the Municipal Auditorium and Conference Center on the north end to the King William Historic District on the south, the River Walk designs were mainly the work of the late Robert H. H. Hugman, a landscape architect. No matter what country IMTA members come from, shopping will be an international favorite. Here is a shopper's paradise.
Antique shops abound in the central city and in charming towns on the outskirts of the city.
Art galleries cover a wide spectrum of artistic achievement from contemporary to western to Latin American folk art. Dining options run the gamut from fine French cuisine to Chinese to Texas steaks and barbecue to Soul Food and Cajun, but for the purist, San Antonio is Tex-Mex. Tex-Mex is a passion with local residents of all ethnic backgrounds.