San Antonio Murals Walking Tour

Let me share with you my most favorite murals on this downtown walkabout. Over 25 murals - each a delightful surprise. Some murals are tucked away and frequently overlooked - others are large scale murals spray-painted by local and international graffiti artists. Their exuberant use of color, design, and subject matter have added artistic energy to the city center. Howard Cook's mural painted during the Depression is one of the largest and most beautiful in the federal inventory. And Venezuelan Arturo Herrera's boldly colored, abstract mural overlooking Main Plaza is a pleasure both day and night. Get off the tourist track and join me on this memorable downtown San Antonio experience.

We will begin and end on Alamo Plaza near the SE corner of Houston St. and Alamo St. From Alamo Plaza, we will pass Travis Park on our way to a quiet corner of the River Walk. Then a stop at our colorful Central Library with an opportunity for restroom break. Arriving at Main Plaza brings us to the literal center of the city. From Main Plaza we will return to Alamo Plaza and end our tour. Wear comfortable walking shoes as will travel across multiple surfaces, including stone, concrete, and some slightly uneven surfaces; however, the route is fully accessible for persons that are mobility impaired. Along the way there will be opportunities for refreshments and restroom breaks. This walking tour will last approximately 2. 5 hours.