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GO RIO

GO CRUISING! A VIBRANT FIXTURE ON THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK, THE BRIGHTLY COLORED, ECO-FRIENDLY ELECTRIC GO RIO RIVER BOATS PROVIDE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE WITH NARRATED TOURS, SPECIALTY CRUISES AND CHARTERED EXCURSIONS. IT IS ALSO THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL BETWEEN DOWNTOWN ATTRACTIONS WITH A GO RIO SHUTTLE! Manned by knowledgeable narrators, each GO RIO voyage introduces passengers to the sights, history and culture of San Antonio from the unique river level vantage point. Guests can even purchase frozen margaritas, pina coladas, beer, sodas and water to enjoy on their cruise, all available at the GO RIO Beverage Bar and Retail location near the Rivercenter ticket booth. Specialty cruises include dinners on-board from your favorite River Walk restaurant, along with seasonal events such as Ghost Tours and Octoberfest beginning in September. Or create your own River Walk experience with a GO RIO private charter excursion, ideal for corporate gatherings and special occasions.

rides in 1-day passes for $19.50 or 3-day passes for $28.50. Passes are available for purchase at any GO RIO Ticket Booth, on the GO RIO website and on the shuttle. Simply look for the GO RIO Shuttle signs located along the River Walk and on the Museum Reach. Boats are labeled with GO RIO Shuttle signs and run approximately every hour from 10:00am to 8:00pm. The Monthly Local Resident Pass is for Bexar County residents, allowing locals unlimited access to the GO RIO Shuttles throughout both the Downtown and Museum Reaches for only $28.50 per month. There

Just trying to get from place to place as you explore downtown San Antonio attractions? GO RIO provides shuttle service for sightseeing, and is now offering Local Resident Shuttle passes for a fun way to get to and from work or play in the downtown area. Shuttles run along the river from downtown to the historic Pearl district with designated stops along the way to hop on and off. The Downtown Reach encompasses the center of San Antonio (downtown) with a wide variety of restaurants, theatres and the beautiful San Antonio River Walk. The Museum Reach is north of downtown, ending at Pearl. This stretch is pedestrian friendly and a great way to explore a quieter side of the river. Passes allow passengers to get off and on the GO RIO Shuttle at their pace—available for unlimited

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are even VIP Appreciation Days when locals can bring a friend along for the ride! For more information and to purchase a Monthly Local Resident Pass, contact the sales office at 210-227-4746 or grsales@goriocruises.com. Wanting to traverse the river on your own selfguided tour? GO RIO has partnered with Mission Adventure Tours for special opportunities to kayak along the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River. This flat-water four-mile/two-hour kayak trip begins and ends in the same location, with numerous art installations to view along the way. Single kayaks can be rented for $60 and $120 for doubles, and kayaks, paddles and life vests are included in the rental fee.


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