Little Casita on Crockett
Sightseeing
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaDowntown
La Villita
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce StSan Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkSan Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StSeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrSix Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10Witte Museum
3801 BroadwaySan Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston PlMcNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveDignowity Park
701 Nolan StSan Fernando Cathedral
115 Main PlazaBlue Star Coffee
Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Antonio
307 Alamo PlazaThe Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum
318 E Houston StMission Concepcion
807 Mission RdBrackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StTower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdSunken Garden Theater
3875 N St Mary's StArneson River Theater
418 Villita StSan Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkMilam Park
500 W Commerce StMission Espada
10040 Espada RdMission Concepcion
807 Mission RdGuadalupe Cultural Arts Education
816 S Brazos StMcNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveNeighborhoods
Dignowty Hill
Burleson Yard Beer Garden
430 Austin StAlamodome
100 Montana StAT&T Center
1 AT&T Center ParkwayHISTORY
San Antonio grew rapidly after Texas’ statehood in 1846, and the City Council faced many challenges, including the need for new cemeteries. The old City Cemetery (today’s Milam Park) was full and in 1853, the City Council selected a new burial ground east of downtown Powder House Hill.
The hill was part of San Antonio’s original land grant and was named for buildings constructed there by the Spanish Military to store gun powder. Council designated 20 acres for the new cemetery and began to sell individual lots. Land was also donated or sold to fraternal organizations, churches and military organizations to bury their dead. By 1854, Alamo Masonic Lodge and the International Order of Odd Fellows had opened cemeteries adjacent to City Cemetery #1.
In the next 50 years, a total of 31 cemeteries covering 103 acres were established on Powder House Hill, including those Anglo and African American lodges, Catholic and Lutheran churches, Jewish synagogues and the U.S. government. The Parks and Recreation Department assumed responsibility for the City cemeteries in 1901 and soon began to search for a new site. San Jose Cemetery opened in 1922. Many San Antonians responsible for the City’s early development are buried in the East Side Cemetery complex and a visit there offers a rich history lesson.
Cemetery
Cemetery LaneHISTORY
San Antonio grew rapidly after Texas’ statehood in 1846, and the City Council faced many challenges, including the need for new cemeteries. The old City Cemetery (today’s Milam Park) was full and in 1853, the City Council selected a new burial ground east of downtown Powder House Hill.
The hill was part of San Antonio’s original land grant and was named for buildings constructed there by the Spanish Military to store gun powder. Council designated 20 acres for the new cemetery and began to sell individual lots. Land was also donated or sold to fraternal organizations, churches and military organizations to bury their dead. By 1854, Alamo Masonic Lodge and the International Order of Odd Fellows had opened cemeteries adjacent to City Cemetery #1.
In the next 50 years, a total of 31 cemeteries covering 103 acres were established on Powder House Hill, including those Anglo and African American lodges, Catholic and Lutheran churches, Jewish synagogues and the U.S. government. The Parks and Recreation Department assumed responsibility for the City cemeteries in 1901 and soon began to search for a new site. San Jose Cemetery opened in 1922. Many San Antonians responsible for the City’s early development are buried in the East Side Cemetery complex and a visit there offers a rich history lesson.
San Antonio parks offer our residents the opportunity to enjoy quality time with their family and friends in the great outdoors. Pack a picnic lunch and head out to the park to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine today.
Alcohol is prohibited, amenities are first come, first serve.
14 outdoor Tennis Courts
9 outdoor Pickleball Courts
Address:
1214 E Crockett
Phone Number: 210.226.6915
Fairchild Park
1214 E Crockett StSan Antonio parks offer our residents the opportunity to enjoy quality time with their family and friends in the great outdoors. Pack a picnic lunch and head out to the park to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine today.
Alcohol is prohibited, amenities are first come, first serve.
14 outdoor Tennis Courts
9 outdoor Pickleball Courts
Address:
1214 E Crockett
Phone Number: 210.226.6915
Travis Park Plaza
213 E Travis StFood scene
Estate Coffee Company
1320 E Houston StDignowity Meats
1701 E Houston StJ & I Cafe
1431 E Houston StCon Huevos Tacos
1629 E Houston StSweet Yams
218 N Cherry StThe Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther StRosario's
722 S Alamo StAugie's Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse
909 BroadwayMexican Manhattan
110 Soledad StLa Margarita Mexican Restaurant & Oyster Bar
120 Produce RowCasa Rio
430 E Commerce StHard Rock Cafe
111 W Crockett StPanchos & Gringos Deli
900 Nolan StMust go to hole in wall!
Margaritaville Restaurant San Antonio
849 E Commerce StRainforest Cafe
110 E Crockett StMi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowLa Coronela Mexican Restaurant
201 N New Braunfels AveGreat food. You might bump into the mayor or Judge Wolfe here.
Boudro's
421 East Commerce StreetDurty Nelly's Irish Pub
200 S Alamo StSmoke BBQ+SKYBAR
501 E Crockett StLa Villita Cafe
418 Villita StIron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
200 River WalkThe River's Edge Cafe + Patio Bar
200 S Alamo StMi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowErnie's Bar
320 BonhamRio Plaza
245 E Commerce StAcenar Mexican Restaurant
146 E Houston StLandry's Seafood House
517 N Presa StJosephine Street
400 E Josephine StGreat food
The Original Mexican Restaurant
528 River Walk St
Dick's Last Resort - San Antonio
223 Losoya StCadillac Bar
212 S Flores StRio Rio Cantina
421 E Commerce StRepublic of Texas Restaurant on the Riverwalk
526 River Walk StLongHorn Steakhouse
5706 W Loop 1604 NVenue
Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston StCharline McCombs Empire Theatre
226 N St Mary's StShopping
Shops at Rivercenter
849 E Commerce StThe Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyThe Rim
17703 La Cantera ParkwayNorth Star Mall
7400 San Pedro AveThe Quarry
444 E Basse RdLocal grocery store just around the corner located on New Braunfels and Houston
354 locals recommend
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadLocal grocery store just around the corner located on New Braunfels and Houston