Market Square, San Antonio

Name: Market Square
Address: 514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, 78207-8102, United States
Telephone: +1 210-207-8600

#12 among attractions in San Antonio

Shopping, Shopping centre

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Facts and practical information

Market Square is a three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops, and restaurants in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Market Square is the largest Mexican market in the United States. The "El Mercado" section has 32 specialty shops and the "Farmer's Market Plaza" section has 80. "Mi Tierra Cafe Y Panaderia" and "La Margarita Mexican Restaurant & Oyster Bar" are the major eateries, but snack and specialty foods are available at other shops. Market Square is the site of Cinco de Mayo in central San Antonio and many other fiestas throughout the year. ()

Coordinates: 29°25'30"N, 98°29'59"W

Address

514 W Commerce StCentral City (Downtown San Antonio)San Antonio 78207-8102 United States

Contact

+1 210-207-8600

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Market Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Fernando Cathedral, Buckhorn Saloon and Museum, Majestic Theatre, Spanish Governor's Palace.

~1730 ftE
Landmark 1730s Catholic church
San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio
9 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.
0.6 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum, San Antonio
17 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.
0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Majestic Theatre, San Antonio
14 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.
~1150 ftE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Spanish Governor's Palace, San Antonio
6 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
Museum, Modern art museum, Art gallery
Artpace, San Antonio
12 min walk • Artpace is a non-profit contemporary art gallery located in San Antonio, Texas, United States, founded by Linda Pace. Artpace opened its doors in 1995, and focuses on the artistic process. Occupying the space of a former Hudson automobile dealership, Artpace uses its industrial space as the setting for its programs and events.
0.7 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Dance studio
Arneson River Theater, San Antonio
18 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.
0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Historical place
Aztec Theatre, San Antonio
14 min walk • The Aztec Theatre is a historic theater in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, US.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood, Historical place, Historic walking areas
La Villita, San Antonio
18 min walk • The Jeremiah Dashiell House is located in the Bexar County city of San Antonio in the U.S. state of Texas. Also known as Casa Villita, it was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark under that name in 1962.
0.5 miE
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio
13 min walk • The San Antonio River Walk is a city park and special-case pedestrian street in San Antonio, Texas, one level down from the automobile street.
~330 ftE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museo Alameda, San Antonio
2 min walk • The Museo Alameda was the largest Latino museum in the USA and the first formal Smithsonian affiliate outside of Washington D.C. located in the historic Market Square in Downtown San Antonio, Texas. In 1996, Secretary I.
~1010 ftSE
Museum, History museum, State park
Casa Navarro State Historic Site, San Antonio
5 min walk • Casa Navarro is a historic site in San Antonio, Bexar County, in the U.S. state of Texas. The original house complex was the residence of Texas patriot José Antonio Navarro, a rancher, merchant, leading advocate for Tejano rights, and one of only two native-born Texans to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Market Square open?

Market Square is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Market Square?

Nearby attractions include Museo Alameda, San Antonio (2 min walk), O. Henry House Museum, San Antonio (5 min walk), Casa Navarro State Historic Site, San Antonio (5 min walk), Alameda Theater | Revive Alameda, San Antonio (5 min walk).

How to get to Market Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Market Square:

Bus

FlixBus San Antonio • Lines: 2210, 2231 (9 min walk)
Centro Plaza • Lines: 100 (9 min walk)