Once home to the wealthiest merchants in San Antonio, the King William Historic District is where you will find preserved and historic Victorian-Era homes. Most homes are lived in by their current residents, while a few have been converted into shops and cafes, offering a stylish experience and fostering educational, recreational, and cultural activities. Take a stroll and enjoy any of the four self-guided walking tours, the King William Area Walking Tour, Along the Acequia Walking Tour, Along the Acequia Concepción, and Along the Acequia Madre.
The West starts here at The Briscoe Western Art Museum, where you can experience art and artifacts that tell stories that shaped the American West to life. Through preservation of art, history, and culture, Briscoe Western Art Museum educates the public with engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and public events reflective of the region’s rich traditions and shared heritage.
Entertain, educate, and inspire with Circle Arts Theatre, where you will laugh, cry, sympathize, get mad, and be happy as you watch the various entertainment shows and experience exceptional theatre arts. Along with the various shows and entertainment, they provide a youth program that offers your child to experience what it's like to be in theatre arts. From learning the basics about staging, to how to memorize lines, how to develop a character, and so much more.
Step into the world-famous John T. Floore’s Country Store and Dance Hall, and find out why this Texas Honky Tonk is known as the musical birthplace of Willie Nelson and why Texas Monthly listed it as one of the 50 Things Every Texan Should Do. Several legendary performers such as Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dwight Yoakam, Lyle Lovett, B.B. King, and Little Richard have all performed live. Floore's is also known for its delicious tamales and homemade bread and offers a full menu of great Texas Cafe-style food, ice-cold beer, and a unique Texccentric atmosphere.