Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio

Name: Downtown San Antonio
Address: San Antonio, United States

#64 among attractions in San Antonio

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Downtown San Antonio is the central business district of San Antonio, Texas, United States. It also serves as the urban core of Greater San Antonio, a metropolitan area with nearly 2.5 million people. In addition to being encircled by Loops 1604 and 410, Downtown San Antonio is encircled by three Interstate freeways: I-35, I-37, and I-10. Together, the three highways create a rectangular route around the city's urban core: I-35 to the north and west, I-37 to the east, and I-10 to the south. The rectangular loop has a nine-mile circumference and is known as the "Downtown Loop" or "Central Loop", which encompasses both it and Southtown. ()

Coordinates: 29°25'12"N, 98°29'24"W

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Downtown San Antonio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Alamo, Tower of the Americas, San Fernando Cathedral, Shops at Rivercenter.

0.5 miNE
Legendary fort and Texas-history museum
The Alamo, San Antonio
12 min walk • The Alamo, a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound, is a revered landmark nestled in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. Known primarily for the pivotal 1836 Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution, this site symbolizes the heroic resistance of a small...
0.4 miE
Observation decks and towers, Architecture, Civic center
Tower of the Americas, San Antonio
10 min walk • Rising majestically above the skyline of San Antonio, Texas, the Tower of the Americas is a testament to both the city's rich history and its modern vibrancy. This iconic tower, standing at a proud height of 750 feet (229 meters), was built in 1968 for the HemisFair...
0.4 miNW
Landmark 1730s Catholic church
San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio
11 min walk • San Fernando Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and history in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. This venerable structure is not only a central place of worship but also a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage.
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Shops at Rivercenter, San Antonio
12 min walk • The Shops at Rivercenter is a shopping mall located in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States along the city's River Walk. The anchor stores are H&M, Macy's and AMC Theatres. It also includes a 38-story, 1,001-room Marriott hotel. It was purchased in 2005 by Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation. The landmark 1871 St.
0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum, San Antonio
12 min walk • The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is a privately run museum located at 318 E. Houston Street in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Originally privately owned by Albert Friedrich, the Buckhorn became a tourist attraction for its unique collections. Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders were reputed to frequent the establishment.
~1500 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
La Antorcha de la Amistad, San Antonio
8 min walk • La Antorcha de la Amistad is a monumental abstract sculpture by Mexican sculptor Sebastián, installed in Downtown San Antonio, in the U.S. state of Texas.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Majestic Theatre, San Antonio
12 min walk • The Majestic Theatre is San Antonio's oldest and largest atmospheric theatre. The theatre seats 2,264 people and was designed by architect John Eberson, for Karl Hoblitzelle's Interstate Theatres in 1929.
~1770 ftNE
Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church, San Antonio
9 min walk • The St. Joseph Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio, located at 623 East Commerce Street in downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. The Gothic Revival house of worship was the fourth Catholic parish in the city.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Spanish Governor's Palace, San Antonio
13 min walk • The Spanish Governor's Palace is a historic adobe from the Spanish Texas period located in Downtown San Antonio. It is the last visible trace of the 18th-century colonial Presidio San Antonio de Béxar complex, and the only remaining example in Texas of an aristocratic 18th-century Spanish Colonial in−town residence.
0.5 miNE
Memorial
Alamo Cenotaph, San Antonio
13 min walk • The Alamo Cenotaph, also known as The Spirit of Sacrifice, is a monument in San Antonio, Texas, United States, commemorating the Battle of the Alamo of the Texas Revolution, which was fought at the adjacent Alamo Mission.
~800 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Dance studio
Arneson River Theater, San Antonio
4 min walk • Arneson River Theatre is an outdoor performance theater located on the San Antonio River Walk in the U.S. state of Texas. The open-air venue was erected 1939-1941 by the Works Progress Administration. The design was supervised by architect Robert H.H. Hugman. It is named after Edwin P.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown San Antonio?

Nearby attractions include La Villita, San Antonio (2 min walk), Acequia Madre de Valero, San Antonio (4 min walk), La Villita, San Antonio (4 min walk), Arneson River Theater, San Antonio (4 min walk).

How to get to Downtown San Antonio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown San Antonio:

Bus

San Antonio Greyhound Station (16 min walk)
FlixBus San Antonio • Lines: 2210, 2231 (17 min walk)

Train

San Antonio (19 min walk)