Welcome to Southtown

Local Art, Flavor, & Fun

All signs point South for local art, flavors, and fun. Just past the hustle and bustle of downtown, you’ll find Southtown Culture. Southtown encompasses a large creative community and is unique, with a mix of artists, locally owned bars, coffee shops, boutiques, museums, and art galleries. It also includes King William, a Victorian-inspired neighborhood filled with history and charm.

Perfect for urban exploring, the area boasts micro-distilleries, parks, exploration along the San Antonio River, public art, and plenty of mixed-use spaces where artists welcome all with open arms. Come explore what’s new and historic down South.

Historical Significance

King William

In the mid-1800s, enterprising German immigrants began buying land and building homes in this part of the city. The main thoroughfare was named King William, in honor of King Wilhelm I of Prussia, which remains the area’s name today. In July 2011, the Texas Commission on the Arts designated King William a Cultural Arts District.

Southtown

Southtown originated as a part of a neighborhood revitalization project in the early 1990s and, over time, grew to encompass five neighborhoods: King William, Collins Garden, Lavaca, Lone Star, and Roosevelt. Talk about a big success. Southtown is home to First Friday and Second Saturday, the City’s longest-running art walks, and “A Day In Southtown,” their annual community event.