King William Historic District

The amazing little neighborhood just south of downtown called the King William Historic District is the one place in town where you can marvel at historic mansions, visit some of San Antonio’s best art galleries, and get a bite to eat at one of a few fantastic restaurants. At the end of the 19th century, this little bastion of opulence initially settled by German immigrants was where the rich and notable of San Antonio lived. Today this historic district is still lined with breathtakingly beautiful historic mansions, some of which are beautifully set on the banks of the San Antonio River. Most of the mansions are Victorian and colonial revival in style and have well-manicured gardens. If you are curious about what the interior of these mansions looks like, you’re in luck. Two of the mansions, The Guenther House (205 E. Guenther St., 210/227-1061) and the Edward Steves Homestead Museum (509 King William St., 210/225-5924) are open to the public. The King William Historic District is circumscribed by Durango Street, St. Mary’s Street, Alamo Street, and the San Antonio River.