SAN ANTONIO DOWNTOWN WALKS RUNS &

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.

For additional information, contact:

San Antonio Parks & Recreation San Antonio Office of Environmental Policy 111 Soledad, Suite 725 114 West Commerce, Suite 1006 Convention &Visitors Bureau San Antonio B-Cycle San Antonio, TX 78205 San Antonio, TX 78205 203 S. St. Mary’s St., Suite 200 www.sanantonio.bcycle.com (210) 207-6321 (210) 207-6124 San Antonio, TX 78205 www.sanantonio.gov/sabikes www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/ (210) 207-6700 visitsanantonio.com www.gis.sanantonio.gov/oep/ bike/index.html

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Lang Field Japanese Tea Gardens

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4.2 miles San Antonio College Downtown/ 1 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 offers an

1 2 T H intriguing blend of both urban and residential J A C K S O N areas. • Rivercenter Mall—Opened in 1988; features stores, restaurants, IMAX theater and more • The Alamo—Spanish mission, construction PINE began in 1724, site of the legendary 1836 battle • Emily Morgan Hotel—Originally the Medical Arts Building, 1924

Hays Street Bridge • Historic Menger Hotel—Built in 1859 by Colombus

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A brightPark red sculpture by Sebastián, given to the city by the government of Mexico • La Villita Historic Arts Village—San Antonio’s

Healy-Murphy first settlement, early 1800s, shopping Park BOOKER opportunities G O R M A N

Milam Park • HemisFair Park—Public park created in 1968 for World’s Fair, home of the Tower of the

VIA Transfer Americas MONUMENTAL Center CALDER • Blue Star Arts Complex—Historic warehouse PLAZA DE ARMAS Ellis Alley buildings featuring galleries, a bike shop, Fairchild Park restaurants and more • Steves Homestead Museum—Three-story

St. Paul’s Square French Second Empire-style residence built in P A S O H O N D O P A S O H O N D O 1876 Sunset Station • Villa Finale—The first 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 Rivercenter MPO Mall and La Villita Historic Arts Village. PINE OLIVE SPRUCE HARDEMAN Pittman Sullivan Park MARTIN LUTHER KING DR

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L O N E S T A R B L V D The Downtown/SouthtownW E S T F A L L Route passes by the Steves Homestead Museum, a three-story residence built in 1876.

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W W O O D L A W N A V E DOWNTOWN RUNS & WALKS Lions Field 2.66 miles River Walk Museum

E FRENCH PL 2 Reach Out & Back Make your way along the newest section of VALERO T E R R Y C T ST TE RR Brackenridge Park Golf Course the River Walk, an urban river park beginning Y CT 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.

San Pedro San Antonio • Brooklyn Ave. Lock and Dam—Two Park College independent lock chambers for river barges, each holding 40,000 gallons of water when filled

ISLETA • 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 C A S A B L A N C A Antonio Cruises Ticket Office near the Lock and Dam.

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This easy, scenic run begins at San Antonio’s Newly renovated Main Plaza offers a public Metropolitan Health District, 332 W. Commerce, gathering place for cultural events (and provides passing: public restrooms). • Spanish Governor’s Palace, a National Historic • From there, you’ll enter the famed River Walk, 1 2 T H

Landmark built in theJ A C K S O N 18th century. where you’ll enjoy the shade from the lush, tropical vegetation lining the river banks. The • San Fernando Cathedral, founded in 1731 and Lexington Ave. Bridge marks the end of your the oldest, continuously functioning religious journey. community in Texas. The Spanish Governor’s Palace, reopened in 2010, once housed the officials of the Spanish Province of Texas.

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PLAZA DE ARMAS Ellis Alley Fairchild Park The River Walk winds along the San Antonio River downtown, one story below the bustling street level.

St. Paul’s Square P A S O H O N D O P A S O H O N D O

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W L U L L W O O D A V E DOWNTOWN RUNS & WALKS W R O S E W O O D A V E 8 miles Brackenridge/Alamo San Antonio Zoo Texas Pioneer Loop Out & Back & Old4 Trail Trinity Driver Museum

W G R A M E R C Y P L University With the Alamo as your starting base, you’ll Witte Japanese Tea Museum W G R A M E R C Y P L W G R A M E R C Y P L Gardens venture through the heart of the downtown business district on Commerce St. Lang Field • Once you make a loop around Rivercenter Mall, head west on Commerce till you pass Mahncke thePark Aztec Theater, which opened in 1926 Brackenridge Park and was recently renovated. Here you will ’ S Y turn right onto St. Mary’s St. R A M W H U I S A C H E A V E T • Stay on St. Mary’s St. for quite some time. S N Eventually you will pass the Southwest

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W W M I S T L E T O E A V E E Ursuline Academy, San Antonio’s first school D for girls, built in 1851. W W O O D L A W N A V E Lions Field • 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, coffee shops and bars. E FRENCH PL • Your destination is Brackenridge Park,

VALERO T E R R Y C T ST TE home of the Japanese Tea Gardens and RR Brackenridge Park Golf Course Y CT San Antonio Zoo as well as additional running/walking trails. Along the way, you’ll find public restrooms at Rivercenter Mall and San Pedro San Antonio Park College Brackenridge Park.

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You will get to see a lot of downtown attractions Convention Center. Enjoy the view of the Tower of on this loop. Begin at Main Plaza, in front of San the Americas as you run through HemisFair Park. Fernando Cathedral. • After passing La Villita Historic Arts Village, head down to river level to enjoy a scenic stretch of the • Head north on Main Ave., right on Pecan towards C A S A B L A N C A River Walk. Travis Park which was named for Alamo defender Col. William Barrett Travis. • Now you are heading into the King William Historic District where you can enjoy tree-shaded streets and • Head towards Houston Street where you will pass Victorian mansions. 1 2 T H the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum plusJ A C K S O N run along the side of the Alamo. • Once you make your loop in King William, you will head back to Main Plaza to cool down and stretch. • Following the route make your way pass Rivercenter Mall and the Henry B. Gonzalez Public restrooms are available at Main Plaza, Market Square, La Villita and Rivercenter Mall. PINE HemisFair Park was built to host the 1968 World’s Fair and DISCLAIMER The City of San Antonio does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, or usefulness of any is home to the famous Tower of the Americas. information. Individuals assume all risk and responsibility.

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