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- The downtown loop of San Antonio's iconic Riverwalk, or Paseo del Rio, is a 2 1/2 mile stretch of magnificently manicured shoreline with many of the city's most spectacular hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, retail complexes, and enterprises. It is one of the most dynamic tourist attractions in the entire state of Texas. While it is a beautiful and romantic destination to visit, this was not always the case.
- Initially, the river was used by Spanish explorers to bring water to their missions. The first to benefit from it was Mission San Antonio de Valero, commonly known as The Alamo. The river's banks flooded several times. The deadliest flood in the city's history killed over fifty people and caused millions of dollars in damage in September 1921. One guy, architect Robert H. Hugman, suggested a plan to transform the land into a stunning urban strip known as the Riverwalk.
- Hugman collaborated with the city for several years to develop the riverwalk designs, but despite their best efforts, it would be years before the riverwalk could be considered a success due to poor business volumes and a high degree of crime. The 1960s, on the other hand, were a fantastic time for development and expansion. The Paseo Del Rio Association was founded in 1969 to encourage the riverwalk's continual improvement and expansion. Today, the inhabitants of San Antonio work hard to maintain their city's history and beauty while also developing its economic resources. It is without a doubt one of the best vacation spots in the United States.
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