Downtown
San Antonio Real Estate:
Downtown San Antonio is a thriving area of commerce and fun, celebrating
history and culture in a way that only San Antonio can. The Tejano capital of the world, San Antonio
enjoys a small-town feel. Its people are friendly, open and bicultural,
instantly making anyone feel at home. Downtown is encircled by three numerical
freeways, I-35, I-37, and I-10. Together the three highways create a
rectangular route around the downtown area of San Antonio: I-35 to the north
and west, I-37 to the east, and I-10 to the south. With easy access to the
airport as well, downtown San Antonio is ideal for any kind of business. Whether
you're working or playing downtown, fantastic and unique dining opportunities
are always within walking distance.
One
of the most popular Downtown destinations is the River Walk. San Antonio's
River Walk, one level below San Antonio streets, is a fantastic place to
explore and party. Featuring numerous restaurants, shops and hotels, as well as
the famous Rivercenter Mall, the River Walk sits on the most popular and
developed downtown loop. The Riverwalk is home to many festivities throughout
the year, including Fiesta, Cinco de Mayo, parades in celebration of San
Antonio's home NBA Team, The Spurs, Christmas parades, and so much more. Considered
to be the cradle of Texas Liberty, the San Antonio Riverwalk area is also home
to the heroic Alamo, where the Battle of the Alamo (1836) was fought in the
name of Texas.
Downtown San Antonio also boasts many theatres, including
the Blue Star Arts Complex, San Antonio Symphony, Aztec Theatre and, at the
heart of Downtown, the Majestic Theatre. As one of the most ornate facilities
in the country, the Majestic Theatre has long held a special place in the
archives of Texas theatrical and architectural history. Having the distinction
of being the largest theatre in Texas for many years, the second largest motion
picture theatre in the country, as well as the first theatre in the state to be
totally air-conditioned, The Majestic is always worth a visit.
Other
fantastic sites near Downtown are the Casa Navarro State Historical Park, The
San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium (home to over 3,500 animals
representing 750 species on 56 acres), Institute of Texan Cultures, Instituto
de México, Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum, Museo Alameda, San Antonio
Children's Museum, San Antonio Museum of Art, and the Witte Museum. San Antonio
is also home to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo (held annually in early
February), and is near both Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Sea World.