Why visit Alamo Heights
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 79 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include San Antonio Zoo, Regal Alamo Quarry, The Witte Museum and Alamo Stadium.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Alamo Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Alamo Heights
Alamo Heights is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States, that is surrounded by the city of San Antonio. At the time of the 2020 census, the population of Alamo Heights was 7,357. It is part of the Greater San Antonio metropolitan area. A portion of the University of the Incarnate Word is in Alamo Heights.
From the Wikipedia article Alamo Heights, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
San Antonio Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 1.4 mi
Zoo in the United States
3903 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio
Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
University of the Incarnate Word
School · 1.1 mi
Private Catholic university in San Antonio, TX, US
Brackenridge Park Bridge
Bridge · 1.4 mi
Historic iron bridge located in San Antonio, Texas
Museums and landmarks29
The Witte Museum
Museum · 1.4 mi
3801 Broadway, San Antonio
Mo, We-Sa 10:00-17:00; Tu 10:00-20:00, Su 12:00-17:00
Alamo Stadium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Stadium in San Antionio, Texas
Fence at Alamo Cement Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Structure in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Fountain at Alamo Cement Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Structure in San Antonio (vicinity), Bexar County, Texas
Aurora Apartment Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Texas, United States
Buckeye Park Gate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Structure in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
David J. and May Bock Woodward House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Fort Sam Houston
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Military base in San Antonio, Texas, United States
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic veterans cemetery in Bexar County, Texas
McNay Art Museum
Museum · 0.7 mi
Art museum in San Antonio, Texas
6000 North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio
Miraflores Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Old Lone Star Brewery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Brackenridge Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
San Pedro Springs Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic site in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Kiddie Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.4 mi
3903 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio
Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00, Sa,Su 09:00-19:00
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes79
Merit Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop
5903 Broadway, San Antonio
Mo-Fr 06:30-21:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-18:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
1255 Austin Highway, San Antonio
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Fleming's
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.1 mi
255 East Basse Road
Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 17:00-21:00
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
4500 Broadway, San Antonio
Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:30-21:00
Laika Cheesecake & Espresso
Restaurant · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
4718 Broadway, Alamo Heights
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:30; Sa-Su 09:00-19:00
67 more on the map.
History
The City of Alamo Heights was incorporated in 1922. Eventual growth to the north would happen later with the annexation of Bluebonnet Hills and Sylvan Hills in 1928 and 1944, respectively.
From the History section of Alamo Heights, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship20
Saint Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
111 Barilla Place, San Antonio
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus
School · 3.4 mi
318 E Ramsey Rd, San Antonio
Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy
School · 5.8 mi
11327 Dreamland Dr, San Antonio
Healthcare4
HealthTexas - Alamo Heights
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
1248 Austin Highway, San Antonio
Map of Alamo Heights
239 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 40°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 44°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 51°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 57°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 2.1 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Antonio Incarnate Word (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bexar County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-07-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-03-05: Duke Fire (Fire)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Trolley Stop in Alamo Heights map
- Olmos Park 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Terrell Hills 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- San Antonio 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Castle Hills 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Kirby 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Balcones Heights 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Windcrest 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Hollywood Park 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Leon Valley 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Live Oak 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Alamo Heights Student Protesters Targeted, Andrewinator, CC BY 4.0
- Light House, Alamo Heights, TX, Glen Campbell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alamo Heights High School Cafeteria Meeting Area, Andrewinator, CC BY 4.0
- Alamo Heights High School Mule Stall, Andrewinator, CC BY 4.0
- Alamo Heights High School Art Building Foyer, Andrewinator, CC BY 4.0
- Alamo Heights High School Gymnasium Banners, Andrewinator, CC BY 4.0
- Alamo Heights High School Construction, Andrewinator, CC BY 4.0
- Alamo Heights High School Harry B. Orem Stadium, Andrewinator, CC BY 4.0
- Alamo Heights High School Muledome Bleachers, Andrewinator, CC BY 4.0
- Entrance to San Antonio Zoo IMG 3110, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fountain at Alamo Cement Company, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Fence alamo cement 2011, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Alamo stadium entry 2011, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Quad01a, Chitrapa at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- FirstLoneStarBrewery, Unknown author, Public domain
- Aurora apartment hotel san antonio, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- San Pedro Springs Park and Lake, San Antonio, Texas, Raphael Tuck & Sons, Public domain
- Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas, USA, U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Larry A. Simmons, Public domain
- Rodriquez bridge brackenridge 2011, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Woodward house sa 2011, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- MirafloresPark, SoylentPurple, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pershing House, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, David J. Kaminsky, Public domain
- Buckey Park Gate, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SATeaGarden02, Brownings at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mcnay front1 Nima, Zereshk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McDermott Center, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, Zereshk, CC BY 3.0
- Entrance to Witte Museum, San Antonio, TX IMG 3113, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SAMA (1), Zereshk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity University Northrup Entrance, Anh-Viet Dinh \\ Trinity University, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brackenridge Park Bridge, San Antonio, TX, Casseb, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McNay Art Museum - panoramio, NODE of Texas, CC BY 3.0
- 20140910-IMG 0345, Glen Campbell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McNay Viguier Nima7, Zereshk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VIA Metro bus stop 78166, Junimeek, CC0
- Harry B. Orem Commemoration Plate, Andrewinator, CC0
- Terrell Heights, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA - panoramio, organic_veggie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McNay Viguier Nima6, Zereshk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rock art - panoramio (1), organic_veggie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Art in and of itself - panoramio, organic_veggie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Why cant we all get along - panoramio, organic_veggie, CC BY-SA 3.0
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