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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 168 attractions in San Antonio
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Settled by wealthy German merchants in the late 1800s, San Antonio's first suburb consists of 25 blocks of historic mansions set amid lovely... more » Settled by wealthy German merchants in the late 1800s, San Antonio's first suburb consists of 25 blocks of historic mansions set amid lovely landscaping. « less
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Attraction type: Neighborhood, Historic walking area, Historic site
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Address: 1032 S. Alamo Street San Antonio, TX 78210
Tel: 210 227 8786
Fax: 210 227 8030

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Reviews of King William Historic District

( 1-4 of 4 )
“Beautiful architecture”
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5 of 5 stars
travel1983
Fort Myers, Florida
Apr 25, 2008

At the very least take a drive down this small neighborhood. Some of the houses are beautiful and some will break your heart to see the state of disrepair they are in. It is very expensive to renovate these homes and I hear the property taxes in this neighborhood are sky high. Hopefully, more people with money will buy the... more

“Beautiful old homes”
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4 of 5 stars
KLM1
Kitchener, Canada
Apr 6, 2008

We drove through two streets in the King William Historical District, and admired the many huge old homes. It would have been helpful to have a detailed map of the area, to point out interesting homes, etc. It reminded us a lot of Savannah, with the beautiful architecture, and lush greenery. Definitely worth a drive or walk through the area. more

“Enjoyed our walk”
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3 of 5 stars
TZK
Benicia, Ca
Apr 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

You can pick up a walking tour brochure at the San Antonio Conservation Society house at the start of the King William Historic District Walk. You can also print one from their website: http://www.saconservation.org/tours/sitevisits_kingwilliam.htm We enjoyed the walk but if we did it again, we would skip the 1 block loop over to Madison Street. Check out the Guenther House... more

“cool neighborhood!”
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4 of 5 stars
adzonni
Columbia, s.c.
May 23, 2005
4/6 found this review helpful

historical houses galore, and an OLD pedestrian bridge nestled in the hood. bike it or drive it. really nice architecture...a good half hour activity on your way to or after dinner...enjoy! more

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King William Historic District Address

1032 S. Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78210
Tel: 210 227 8786 Fax: 210 227 8030