Alamo City Haven Guidebook

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Alamo City Haven Guidebook

Neighborhoods

The original formation of the Lavaca Historic District was approved by the City of San Antonio in 2001. Subsequent additions to the historic district were adopted in 2002 and 2004. The land that now encompasses much of the neighborhood was developed residentially in a piecemeal fashion starting in the mid-nineteenth century. Prior to that time it was part of the Labor de Afuera or farmlands of Mission San Antonio de Valero that later became the Alamo, and of the Elario Montoyo land grant dating from the Spanish Colonial period. The route of the Alamo Acequia, a Spanish irrigation ditch begun in about 1720, extends through the area. Lavaca’s residential sector is one of the oldest in the San Antonio area that has survived into modern times, and many of the homes in this area are landmark structures of unique character. The district was initially partitioned into residential lots by the city in 1852 and by developers Samuel Maverick and Thomas Devine in 1854. However, no substantial development occurred there until after the beginning of a period of intense building in the King William District in the early 1870s. Lavaca was initially a closely organized neighborhood with small houses facing both streets and alleys. It was designed primarily for working class families. Archival records indicate that the neighborhood mix during the initial development period included carpenters, stonemasons, shopkeepers, clerks, tailors, bartenders, teamsters, and butchers. Residents were mostly of Germanic heritage, but also included those of Polish, Hispanic, and African American descent. Thus, the neighborhood contains adobe and stone saltbox homes from the Spanish era and the 1850s, several styles of vernacular homes from the turn-of-the-century era, and more modern early twentieth-century bungalows. A commercial strip consisting of meat markets, beer gardens, a firehouse, and two-story brick commercial buildings was added along the western boundary of the area during the last quarter of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The area was impacted in recent decades by the construction of Victoria Courts, HemisFair, Interstate 37, and commercial development along South Presa Street.
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Lavaca
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The original formation of the Lavaca Historic District was approved by the City of San Antonio in 2001. Subsequent additions to the historic district were adopted in 2002 and 2004. The land that now encompasses much of the neighborhood was developed residentially in a piecemeal fashion starting in the mid-nineteenth century. Prior to that time it was part of the Labor de Afuera or farmlands of Mission San Antonio de Valero that later became the Alamo, and of the Elario Montoyo land grant dating from the Spanish Colonial period. The route of the Alamo Acequia, a Spanish irrigation ditch begun in about 1720, extends through the area. Lavaca’s residential sector is one of the oldest in the San Antonio area that has survived into modern times, and many of the homes in this area are landmark structures of unique character. The district was initially partitioned into residential lots by the city in 1852 and by developers Samuel Maverick and Thomas Devine in 1854. However, no substantial development occurred there until after the beginning of a period of intense building in the King William District in the early 1870s. Lavaca was initially a closely organized neighborhood with small houses facing both streets and alleys. It was designed primarily for working class families. Archival records indicate that the neighborhood mix during the initial development period included carpenters, stonemasons, shopkeepers, clerks, tailors, bartenders, teamsters, and butchers. Residents were mostly of Germanic heritage, but also included those of Polish, Hispanic, and African American descent. Thus, the neighborhood contains adobe and stone saltbox homes from the Spanish era and the 1850s, several styles of vernacular homes from the turn-of-the-century era, and more modern early twentieth-century bungalows. A commercial strip consisting of meat markets, beer gardens, a firehouse, and two-story brick commercial buildings was added along the western boundary of the area during the last quarter of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The area was impacted in recent decades by the construction of Victoria Courts, HemisFair, Interstate 37, and commercial development along South Presa Street.
Edgy, bohemian neighborhood lined with art galleries, coffeehouses, restaurants/bars, and boutiques. Walking distance to downtown attractions like the River Walk, the Tower of the Americas, Hemisfair Park, the Alamo, and more.
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Southtown
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Edgy, bohemian neighborhood lined with art galleries, coffeehouses, restaurants/bars, and boutiques. Walking distance to downtown attractions like the River Walk, the Tower of the Americas, Hemisfair Park, the Alamo, and more.

City/town information

San Antonio is the best big city with a small town feel! We're all about fiestas, supporting the home team, good food and drink, art & music, supporting our military and medical community, and more!
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San Antonio
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San Antonio is the best big city with a small town feel! We're all about fiestas, supporting the home team, good food and drink, art & music, supporting our military and medical community, and more!

Food scene

Trendy, happening bar with great food, drinks, music, atmosphere, and prices. They've been around since before the boom. Definitely a must visit!
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Southtown 101
101 Pereida St
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Trendy, happening bar with great food, drinks, music, atmosphere, and prices. They've been around since before the boom. Definitely a must visit!
Surprising urban oasis with great food, lots of gathering spaces, live music, drinks. Great atmosphere!
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The Good Kind Southtown
1127 S St Mary's St
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Surprising urban oasis with great food, lots of gathering spaces, live music, drinks. Great atmosphere!
Beautiful rustic atmosphere! The smell of the pizza cooking is mouthwatering. Delicious food, friendly service. Occasional live music.
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Southtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa St
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Beautiful rustic atmosphere! The smell of the pizza cooking is mouthwatering. Delicious food, friendly service. Occasional live music.
I love the picadillo sopes and puzzle here! They also make an amazing cocktail called the Arbol Berry (get it in raspberry). Service is friendly but slow, so don't go when you're in a rush.
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Tito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo St
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I love the picadillo sopes and puzzle here! They also make an amazing cocktail called the Arbol Berry (get it in raspberry). Service is friendly but slow, so don't go when you're in a rush.
One of the first restaurants in Southtown and still a favorite! Fabulous food and drinks! The heart of Southtown.
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Rosario's
722 S Alamo St
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One of the first restaurants in Southtown and still a favorite! Fabulous food and drinks! The heart of Southtown.
Local hangout; great for enjoying the weather and watching the big game
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The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo St
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Local hangout; great for enjoying the weather and watching the big game
OH MY! If you like cinnamon rolls, you HAVE to check this place out. The Southtown is delicious!!
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Cinnaholic
812 S Alamo St
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OH MY! If you like cinnamon rolls, you HAVE to check this place out. The Southtown is delicious!!
Liberty Bar recently moved from its original location to its new home in Southtown. This is a beautiful establishment. Classy, but comfortable. Great cocktails! Nice outdoor seating area.
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Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
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Liberty Bar recently moved from its original location to its new home in Southtown. This is a beautiful establishment. Classy, but comfortable. Great cocktails! Nice outdoor seating area.
The Pearl is one of the the newer commercial districts in San Antonio. A favorite hangout of locals full of dining options, shopping, music, and fresh air!
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パール・ブルーワリー
303 Pearl Pkwy
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The Pearl is one of the the newer commercial districts in San Antonio. A favorite hangout of locals full of dining options, shopping, music, and fresh air!
Coffee shop in the morning, bar in the afternoon/evening
Hands Down
Coffee shop in the morning, bar in the afternoon/evening
Great cocktails! Amazing burger!!
Bar Loretta
Great cocktails! Amazing burger!!
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QUESO PAN Y VINO
940 S Alamo St
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Amazing food!! Go early or make a reservation
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La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo St
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Amazing food!! Go early or make a reservation
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Battalion
604 S Alamo St
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Sightseeing

ブルー・スター・アーツ・コンプレックス
Awesome place to get dinner at sunset!!!
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Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez Blvd
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Awesome place to get dinner at sunset!!!
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Institute of Texan Cultures
801 E César E. Chávez Blvd
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ヘミスフェア・パーク
434 S Alamo St
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Rent some bikes and ride the mission trails
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ミッション・トレイル
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Rent some bikes and ride the mission trails
ヘンリー B. ゴンザレス・コンベンションセンター
900 E Market St
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The DoSeum
2800 Broadway
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ウィット・ミュージアム
3801 Broadway
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サンアントニオ動物園
3903 N St Mary's St
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サン・アントニオ植物園
555 Funston Pl
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ナチュラル・ブリッジ洞窟
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd
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ナチュラルブリッジワイルドライフランチ
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd
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Sports & Entertainment

Home of the Spurs, BOA San Antonio, and more!
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アラモドーム
100 Montana St
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The Magik Theatre
420 S Alamo St
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シックス・フラッグス・フィエスタ・テキサス
17000 W I-10
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SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 SeaWorld Drive

旅行者へのアドバイス

交通アクセス

Southtown is very walkable

In Southtown, you are centrally located to so much of what downtown SA has to offer.
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Scooters

If you are tired of walking, download the Blue Duck scooter app and hop on!
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First Friday

Southtown comes out in full force on the first Friday of the month. Enjoy food, drinks, art, music, and friendly neighbors!
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FIESTA

San Antonio’s biggest celebration of the year held annually the last two weeks of April