San Antonio Public Art Walking Tour

I strongly believe a community's personality can be revealed via its public art. Let me share with you many of my favorite pieces from among over 25 artworks on this comfortable walkabout. Some are highly visible and may be recognizable to you, but other pieces are frequently overlooked - discovering all of them together goes a long way toward enhancing your experience in our unique, quirky downtown. Perhaps my favorite way to introduce guests to San Antonio - I thoroughly enjoy this tour as much as you will - join me!

We will begin and end at the front doors of San Fernando Cathedral at 114 Main Plaza. In Main Plaza we will see a variety of sculptures, both historic and contemporary. Our walk to Market Square enables us to compare a surprising range of artworks, including one piece we will walk upon. At Market Square, we will see a range of murals in multiple mediums, including the largest artwork on our tour. Excellent photo opportunities. From Market Square, we will hop on the downtown express bus to Hemisfair, site of the 1968 world's fair. Compare midcentury public art pieces to exciting recent additions - there's much to see here. A comfortable stroll along the River Walk allows us to see contemporary pieces on our way back to Main Plaza. We 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.