About Central Loop:
Central Loop is one of the sixteen major geographical areas that make up San Antonio. The Central Loop area is what most people dub "downtown San Antonio."
Central Loop is one of the sixteen major geographical areas that make up San Antonio. The Central Loop area is what most people dub "downtown San Antonio."
It's referred to as a loop because Interstates 35, 37 and US Highway 90 form a lopsided rectangular loop around the downtown San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Central Loop Boundaries:
IH-35 boundaries the loop on the north and west, IH-37 to the east and US-90 to the south.
IH-35 boundaries the loop on the north and west, IH-37 to the east and US-90 to the south.
Central Loop Districts and Neighborhoods:
- Alamo District
- Central Business District
- Convention Center District
- Historic Civic District
- Houston Street District
- Lavaca
- River North
- King William Historic District
- La Villita District
- Market Square District
- NoDo (Northside of Downtown)
- River Bend District
- Southtown
- SoSo (South of Southtown)
- SoFlo (South Flores)
Central Loop Shopping:
Central Loop Landmarks:
Central Loop Restaurants and Bars:
This area of the city is home to some of San Antonio's best restaurants, including Le Reve, rated the 6th best restaurant in the country by Gourmet magazine in 2006.
This area of the city is home to some of San Antonio's best restaurants, including Le Reve, rated the 6th best restaurant in the country by Gourmet magazine in 2006.
For 24-hour food, try Mi Tierra for Mexican food or Lulu's for Texas-sized chicken fried steak. If you are looking for spectacular views, don't miss Eyes Over Texas - the revolving restaurant at the top of the Tower of Americas.
For bars and clubs, there are many downtown bars and lounges on and around the River Walk.