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San Antonio River Walk vs Institute of Texan Cultures
Both are recommended by writers. On balance, River Walk is preferred by most professionals compared to Institute of Texan Cultures. River Walk has a TripExpert Score of 93 with approval from 4 publications like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
San Antonio River Walk
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100 Villita, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Fodor's
"The Paseo del Rio is the city's (and the state's) leading tourist attraction."
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Frommer's
"Below the streets of downtown San Antonio lies another world, alternately soothing and exhilarating, depending on where you venture."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A little slice of Europe in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the River Walk is an essential part of the San Antonio experience."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This verdant promenade meanders below street level through 2.5mi of downtown, weaving along both banks of... the slow-flowing San Antonio River."
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2 Stars
"This verdant promenade meanders below street level through 2.5mi of downtown... sidewalk cafes, small shops and nightclubs are wedged between the arched bridges of this cypress-shaded walkway."
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Institute of Texan Cultures
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801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78205
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"This interactive museum affiliated with the University of Texas focuses on the 25 ethnic groups who have made Texas what it is today."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Thirty cultures have made Texas what it is; explore them at the museum of the Institute of Texan Cultures."
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"This University of Texas San Antonio museum is devoted to the preservation and progression of Texas culture through science, education and history."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Twenty-seven distinct ethnic and cultural groups are profiled at this HemisFair Park heritage museum. An outdoor interpretive area replicates a 19C pioneer village."
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Frommer's
"Much like an upside-down pyramid rising from the grounds of HemisFair Park, this 182,000-sq. ft. complex houses a museum, library, and archive."
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