The picturesque promenade of San Antonio River Walk is another prominent attraction of the city. It stretches along the San Antonio River and remains the most popular tourist district. The coastline is almost completely given to pedestrians. Many popular hotels, restaurants, trendy boutiques, and nightclubs are open in this part of the city. As a rule, travelers enjoy making a stroll on the promenade in the evening, when original artistic lighting illuminates the waterfront. It is also worth noting that there are several important cultural centers close to the coastline, including the La Villita Historic Arts Village and the Arneson River Theater . The construction of the waterfront began in 1939. Nowadays, its length is almost 5 kilometers.
The Museum of Modern Art or McNay Art Museum is one of the most unusual cultural centers of the city. It is the first cultural institution of this kind in the state of Texas. The Museum regularly holds interesting exhibitions devoted to works of local artists. Travelers keen on ancient architecture should take a walk through the picturesque district of King William . This part of the city features a number of spectacular buildings in Victorian style. Wealthy immigrants from Spain built their elegant mansions in the district. Spanish Governor's Palace is one of the most fabulous and spectacular buildings in the area.
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