Historical Neighborhoods of San Antonio
Downtown
San Antonio's downtown district, the center point of the city, is a popular destination for tourists, due to attractions such as the Alamo, Riverwalk, Tower of the Americas, and the Rivercenter Mall, which consists of over 100 stores, 21 restaurants, three movie theatres, and the Rivercenter comedy club.
San Antonio's downtown district, the center point of the city, is a popular destination for tourists, due to attractions such as the Alamo, Riverwalk, Tower of the Americas, and the Rivercenter Mall, which consists of over 100 stores, 21 restaurants, three movie theatres, and the Rivercenter comedy club.
Alamo Heights
Located in the north-central corridor about two miles (3 km) north of downtown and laid out roughly down the north-south axis of Broadway, the 78209 zip code is bordered to the south by Mulberry Avenue, to the north by Loop 410, to the east by Fort Sam Houston, and to the west by US 281. This zip code contains some of the wealthier neighborhoods such as Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills. This area also includes a large swath of Broadway from Mulberry to Loop 410. Inside this area is also Mahncke Park (the neighborhood and the park), the Witte Museum, Brackenridge Park, Botanical Gardens, San Antonio Zoo, San Antonio Country Club and Japanese Tea Gardens. The whole of 78209 zip code is sometimes referred to as "Alamo Heights" even though the precise boundaries of the Alamo Heights city and school district are much smaller than the boundaries of the zip code.
Located in the north-central corridor about two miles (3 km) north of downtown and laid out roughly down the north-south axis of Broadway, the 78209 zip code is bordered to the south by Mulberry Avenue, to the north by Loop 410, to the east by Fort Sam Houston, and to the west by US 281. This zip code contains some of the wealthier neighborhoods such as Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills. This area also includes a large swath of Broadway from Mulberry to Loop 410. Inside this area is also Mahncke Park (the neighborhood and the park), the Witte Museum, Brackenridge Park, Botanical Gardens, San Antonio Zoo, San Antonio Country Club and Japanese Tea Gardens. The whole of 78209 zip code is sometimes referred to as "Alamo Heights" even though the precise boundaries of the Alamo Heights city and school district are much smaller than the boundaries of the zip code.
Midtown
Bounded by Hildebrand Avenue to the north, Highway 281 to the east, I-10 to the west and I-35 to the south, Midtown features an assortment of neighborhoods ranging from the working class Beacon Hill to the up-and-coming Five Points to the established upper middle class Monte Vista, Alta Vista and Monticello Park. Each neighborhood has distinctive housing characteristics, from Victorian in Beacon Hill to French Eclectic, Neoclassical and Italian Renaissance in the other neighborhoods.
Bounded by Hildebrand Avenue to the north, Highway 281 to the east, I-10 to the west and I-35 to the south, Midtown features an assortment of neighborhoods ranging from the working class Beacon Hill to the up-and-coming Five Points to the established upper middle class Monte Vista, Alta Vista and Monticello Park. Each neighborhood has distinctive housing characteristics, from Victorian in Beacon Hill to French Eclectic, Neoclassical and Italian Renaissance in the other neighborhoods.
Midtown is one of the most historic areas of metro San Antonio, home to Temple Beth-El, the Pearl Brewery, Trinity University, and neighborhoods such as Five Points, Tobin Hill, Monte Vista Historical District, Alta Vista, Beacon Hill, University Hill, and Trinity Heights.
Olmos Park Terrace, a neighborhood that was granted historic district status by the City of San Antonio in 2007, lies just north of Hildebrand next to the City of Olmos Park. It lies strategically next to the areas of Midtown, Uptown Broadway, and Downtown.
Uptown Broadway - Uptown Loop
Uptown Central consists of a very large area separated by two segments.
Uptown Central consists of a very large area separated by two segments.
Uptown Broadway is home to a concentrated area of "old money" bedroom communities. These communities are Alamo Heights, Olmos Park, Lincoln Heights, and Terrell Hills. Combined the total population of these three communities is almost 16,000 people on 4.2 square miles (11 km2). That is a density of nearly 4,000 people per square mile (1,500 km²).
Famous people that reside in Uptown Broadway include Thomas Gibson (Terrell Hills), Tommy Lee Jones (Terrell Hills), and many others. This area is home to quite a few high-rise residential buildings, with more planned. Uptown Broadway is also home to many trendy boutiques as well as the University of the Incarnate Word and two very prominent museums, the McNay Art Museum and the Witte Museum.
West side
Known for its Mexican and Tejano culture, which is showcased in places like the Guadalupe Street commercial and entertainment district and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, the West side is also home to the historic Our Lady of the Lake University, and St. Mary's University. The west side is a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood.
Known for its Mexican and Tejano culture, which is showcased in places like the Guadalupe Street commercial and entertainment district and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, the West side is also home to the historic Our Lady of the Lake University, and St. Mary's University. The west side is a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood.
The West side's historic Prospect Hill neighborhood, one of the first communities to be built in this area, is rich in history and is within the original 36 miles of downtown San Antonio. Notable Prospect Hill residents (past and present) include former San Antonio Mayor / 10th US HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros, actress Carol Burnett, and Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez. The housing is primarily modest 2- and 3-bedroom homes with a mix of early 1900s and post-WWII houses.
Southtown/King William
This area is located south of Downtown, south of Durango along South Presa/South Saint Mary's/South Alamo streets and, more recently, South Flores. Southtown includes the King William and Lavaca National Historic Districts, as well as the warehouse district and loft conversions of Blue Star Contemporary Art Center along South Flores/Probandt/Cevallos streets. Once labeled Texas' most eccentric neighborhood by Texas Monthly magazine, Southtown is known for its diverse community, art galleries, restaurants, and Victorian homes. There is a heavy concentration of resident artists and contemporary art spaces, such as those found on emerging South Flores. Restaurants and bars in Southtown include Bar America, Blue Star Brewing Company (adjacent to Blue Star Contemporary Art Center), Rosario's, La Tuna, El Mirador, Oloroso, and Mad Hatters. Art spaces and galleries include Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, UTSA Satellite Space, San Antonio Art League, SAY Si!, Joan Grona Gallery, Cactus Bra Space, Three Walls Gallery, Justice Works, REM Gallery, San Angel Folk Art, Stone Metal Press, and Fiber Artspace. On the first Friday of every month, Blue Star essentially acts as the hub of the downtown art walk known as First Friday. A diverse crowd of art lovers can visit galleries, art spaces, vintage stores, and street vendors selling art and jewelry, all while listening to live music played in the streets. Second Saturday is usually on the following weekend after First Friday but sometimes falls on the very next day. Second Saturday is a monthly showcase of the area commonly known as SoFlo (a trendy abbreviation for the South Flores street where it is located) also known by its inhabitants as the South Flores Arts District. The area is only a few blocks South of the Blue Star District but is popular for those who want a less crowded environment than the one found at First Friday. Art galleries include One9Zero6, FL!GHT, LoneStar Studios, Salon Mijangos, Gallista Gallery, and Triangle Project Space. Artists in the area with studios include Andy Benavides, Justin Parr, Ed Saavedra, Zane Lewis, Thomas Cummins, and Dario Robleto. Once a year in the Fall, the S.M.A.R.T fair is an annual festival held to support the various arts in San Antonio.
This area is located south of Downtown, south of Durango along South Presa/South Saint Mary's/South Alamo streets and, more recently, South Flores. Southtown includes the King William and Lavaca National Historic Districts, as well as the warehouse district and loft conversions of Blue Star Contemporary Art Center along South Flores/Probandt/Cevallos streets. Once labeled Texas' most eccentric neighborhood by Texas Monthly magazine, Southtown is known for its diverse community, art galleries, restaurants, and Victorian homes. There is a heavy concentration of resident artists and contemporary art spaces, such as those found on emerging South Flores. Restaurants and bars in Southtown include Bar America, Blue Star Brewing Company (adjacent to Blue Star Contemporary Art Center), Rosario's, La Tuna, El Mirador, Oloroso, and Mad Hatters. Art spaces and galleries include Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, UTSA Satellite Space, San Antonio Art League, SAY Si!, Joan Grona Gallery, Cactus Bra Space, Three Walls Gallery, Justice Works, REM Gallery, San Angel Folk Art, Stone Metal Press, and Fiber Artspace. On the first Friday of every month, Blue Star essentially acts as the hub of the downtown art walk known as First Friday. A diverse crowd of art lovers can visit galleries, art spaces, vintage stores, and street vendors selling art and jewelry, all while listening to live music played in the streets. Second Saturday is usually on the following weekend after First Friday but sometimes falls on the very next day. Second Saturday is a monthly showcase of the area commonly known as SoFlo (a trendy abbreviation for the South Flores street where it is located) also known by its inhabitants as the South Flores Arts District. The area is only a few blocks South of the Blue Star District but is popular for those who want a less crowded environment than the one found at First Friday. Art galleries include One9Zero6, FL!GHT, LoneStar Studios, Salon Mijangos, Gallista Gallery, and Triangle Project Space. Artists in the area with studios include Andy Benavides, Justin Parr, Ed Saavedra, Zane Lewis, Thomas Cummins, and Dario Robleto. Once a year in the Fall, the S.M.A.R.T fair is an annual festival held to support the various arts in San Antonio.
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