FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT THE FOLLOWING
San Antonio Parks & Recreation
114 West Commerce, Suite 1006
San Antonio, TX 78205
210.207.6124
sanantonio.gov/sapar
San Antonio Convention &
Visitors Bureau
203 S. St. Mary’s St., Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78205
210.207.6700
VsitSanAntonio.com
Oce of Sustainability
1400 S. Flores | San Antonio, TX 78204
210.207.6321
sanantonio.gov/sabikes
gis.sanantonio.gov/oep/bike/index.html
DOWNTOWN
CONSTRUCTION
projects are ongoing
and may affect
roadway accessibility.
PLEASE
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CONSTRUCTION
Slip on your running
or walking shoes and
explore San Antonio
on one of the scenic routes
we’ve created especially for
you! Along the way, you’ll
see some of the city’s most
recognizable landmarks, both
historic and contemporary.
We’ve designed short courses
as well as more ambitious
routes to give you several
options.
Be sure to dress appropriately
for the weather, use
sunscreen and take a water
bottle. You’ll find parks with
shady spots for resting and
you’ll encounter plenty of
restaurants should you need
to stop and re-fuel.
The highlights you’ll pass on
each route are listed below.
For more information about
any of the sites, including
maps and brochures, please
visit the San Antonio Visitor
Center at 317 Alamo Plaza.
SAN ANTONIO DOWNTOWN
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B-Cycle Customer Service
210.281.0101
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Downtown/
Southtown Route
This route begins near the Henry B. Gonzalez
Convention Center, winds past the Alamo, and
encompasses artsy Southtown and the tree-
lined King William Historic District. It oers an
intriguing blend of both urban and residential
areas.
• Rivercenter Mall—Opened in 1988; features
stores, restaurants, IMAX theater and more
• The Alamo—Spanish mission, construction
began in 1724, site of the legendary 1836
battle
• Emily Morgan Hotel—Originally the Medical
Arts Building, 1924
• Historic Menger Hotel—Built in 1859 by
German beer maker William Menger
• The Torch of Friendship—65 ft. tall, enameled,
bright red sculpture by Sebastián, given to the
city by the government of Mexico
• La Villita Historic Arts Village—San Antonio’s
rst settlement, early 1800s, shopping
opportunities
• HemisFair Park—Public park created in 1968
for World’s Fair, home of the Tower of the
Americas
• Blue Star Arts Complex—Historic warehouse
buildings featuring galleries, a bike shop,
restaurants and more
• Steves Homestead Museum—Three-story
French Second Empire-style residence built in
1876
• Villa Finale—The rst National Trust Historic
Site in Texas, construction began in1876 (opens
Fall 2010)
• King William Park—Community park in the
center of the neighborhood showcasing late
1800s mansions
Public restrooms can be found in River-
center Mall and La Villita Historic Arts
Village.
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Roosevelt
Park
Crofton &
Constance
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Pittman
Sullivan
Park
Dignowity
Park
Fairchild Park
Mahncke
Park
Colombus
Park
Brackenridge Park
Trinity
University
San
Antonio
Zoo
Lang Field
Witte
Museum
Texas Pioneer
& Old Trail
Driver Museum
Brackenridge Park Golf Course
San Pedro
Park
San Antonio
College
Japanese Tea
Gardens
Sunset
Station
Lions Field
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e Downtown/Southtown Route passes by the Steves
Homestead Museum, a three-story residence built in 1876.
4.2 miles
DOWNTOWN RUNS & WALKS
DISCLAIMER The City of San Antonio does not guarantee
the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, or usefulness of any
information. Individuals assume all risk and responsibility.
One-Way Street
LEGEND
River Walk Museum
Reach Out & Back
Make your way along the newest section of
the River Walk, an urban river park beginning
at the Lexington Ave. Bridge and continuing
1.3 miles to the newly renovated Pearl Brewery
complex. The new Museum Reach features
native landscaping and dazzling public art
installations.
• Brooklyn Ave. Lock and Dam—Two
independent lock chambers for river barges,
each holding 40,000 gallons of water when lled
• San Antonio Museum of Art—Housed in
the historic 1892 Lone Star Brewery complex;
renowned for superior collection of Latin
American art and Greek, Roman and Egyptian
antiquities
• Pearl Brewery—Established as a brewery in
1883, the complex is now an exciting culinary,
commercial and residential development
Public restrooms can be found at the Rio
San Antonio Cruises Ticket Oce near the
Lock and Dam.
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e new River Walk Museum Reach features native
landscaping and dazzling public art.
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Park
Crofton &
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Brackenridge
High School
Pittman
Sullivan
Park
Dignowity
Park
Fairchild Park
Mahncke
Park
Colombus
Park
Brackenridge Park
Trinity
University
San
Antonio
Zoo
Lang Field
Witte
Museum
Texas Pioneer
& Old Trail
Driver Museum
Brackenridge Park Golf Course
San Pedro
Park
San Antonio
College
Japanese Tea
Gardens
Sunset
Station
Lions Field
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2.66 miles
River Level
One-Way Street
DISCLAIMER The City of San Antonio does not guarantee
the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, or usefulness of any
information. Individuals assume all risk and responsibility.
LEGEND
DOWNTOWN RUNS & WALKS
Metro Health to Lexington
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Mahncke
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Colombus
Park
Brackenridge Park
Trinity
University
San
Antonio
Zoo
Lang Field
Witte
Museum
Texas Pioneer
& Old Trail
Driver Museum
Brackenridge Park Golf Course
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Park
San Antonio
College
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Gardens
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Station
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This easy, scenic run begins at San Antonio’s
Metropolitan Health District, 332 W. Commerce,
passing:
• Spanish Governor’s Palace, a National Historic
Landmark built in the 18th century.
• San Fernando Cathedral, founded in 1731 and
the oldest, continuously functioning religious
community in Texas.
Newly renovated Main Plaza oers a public
gathering place for cultural events (and provides
public restrooms).
• From there, you’ll enter the famed River Walk,
where you’ll enjoy the shade from the lush,
tropical vegetation lining the river banks. The
Lexington Ave. Bridge marks the end of your
journey.
e River Walk Expansion links the downtown stretch to
the San Antonio Museum of Art and the Pearl Brewery.
San Fernando Cathedral overlooks Main Plaza in the
heart of downtown San Antonio.
e River Walk winds along the San Antonio River
downtown, one story below the bustling street level.
e Spanish Governor’s Palace, reopened in 2010, once
housed the officials of the Spanish Province of Texas.
2.1 miles
River Level
One-Way Street
DOWNTOWN RUNS & WALKS
DISCLAIMER The City of San Antonio does not guarantee
the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, or usefulness of any
information. Individuals assume all risk and responsibility.
LEGEND
Culinary
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Brackenridge/Alamo
Loop Out & Back
With the Alamo as your starting base, you’ll
venture through the heart of the downtown
business district on Commerce St.
• Once you make a loop around Rivercenter
Mall, head west on Commerce till you pass the
Aztec Theater, which opened in 1926 and was
recently renovated. Here you will turn right
onto St. Mary’s St.
• Stay on St. Mary’s St. for quite some time.
Eventually you will pass the
Southwest
School of Art which is housed in the former
Ursuline Academy, San Antonio’s first school
for girls, built in
1851.
• As you pass the intersection of St. Mary’s and
Josephine, you will see a variety of diverse
commercial areas including several blocks of
popular resturants, coee shops and bars.
• Your destination is
Brackenridge Park,
home of the
Japanese Tea Gardens and San
Antonio Zoo as well as additional running/
walking trails.
Along the way, you’ll nd public restrooms
at Rivercenter Mall and Brackenridge Park.
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Brackenridge Park encompasses the Japanese Tea
Gardens (above) and the San Antonio Zoo.
e San Antonio Zoo Eagle offers a nostalgic ride
through Brackenridge Park.
8 miles
DOWNTOWN RUNS & WALKS
DISCLAIMER The City of San Antonio does not guarantee
the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, or usefulness of any
information. Individuals assume all risk and responsibility.
One-Way Street
LEGEND
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Park
Crofton &
Constance
Park
Brackenridge
High School
Pittman
Sullivan
Park
Dignowity
Park
Fairchild Park
Mahncke
Park
Colombus
Park
Brackenridge Park
Trinity
University
San
Antonio
Zoo
Lang Field
Witte
Museum
Texas Pioneer
& Old Trail
Driver Museum
Brackenridge Park Golf Course
San Pedro
Park
San Antonio
College
Japanese Tea
Gardens
Sunset
Station
Lions Field
Culinary
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of America
Cafe
College
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LEGEND
You will get to see a lot of downtown attractions
on this loop. Begin at Main Plaza, in front of San
Fernando Cathedral.
• Head north on Main Ave., right on Pecan towards
Travis Park which was named for Alamo defender
Col. William Barrett Travis.
• Head towards Houston Street where you will pass
the
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum plus run
along the side of the
Alamo.
• Following the route make your way pass
Rivercenter Mall and the Henry B. Gonzalez
Convention Center
. Enjoy the view of the Tower of
the Americas as you run through HemisFair Park.
• After passing
La Villita Historic Arts Village, head
down to river level to enjoy a scenic stretch of the
River Walk.
• Now you are heading into the
King William Historic
District where you can enjoy tree-shaded streets and
Victorian mansions.
• Once you make your loop in King William, you will
head back to
Main Plaza to cool down and stretch.
San Antonio
Highlights Route
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HemisFair Park was built to host the 1968 World’s Fair and
is home to the famous Tower of the Americas.
5 miles
DOWNTOWN RUNS & WALKS
DISCLAIMER The City of San Antonio does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, or usefulness of any
information. Individuals assume all risk and responsibility.
Public restrooms are available at Main Plaza,
Market Square, La Villita and Rivercenter Mall.