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Where to Stay in Alamo Heights, Texas
Alamo Heights is a city in Bexar County, Texas, almost entirely surrounded by San Antonio, and home to part of the University of the Incarnate Word.
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Where to stay in Alamo Heights
Where visitors usually base themselves, and why.
Broadway and U.S. 281 North run through Alamo Heights to San Antonio International Airport, about 3 miles north, and to downtown San Antonio, 5 miles south. Shopping lies just past the city line. The Alamo Quarry Market, Quarry Village, the Lincoln Heights Shopping Center, and North Star Mall are all outside its limits, while part of the University of the Incarnate Word is inside.
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Broadway
Broadway and U.S. 281 North run from Alamo Heights to the airport, 3 miles north, and to downtown San Antonio, 5 miles south.Find hotels in Broadwaycampus visits to the University of the Incarnate WordUniversity of the Incarnate Word
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About Alamo Heights
Alamo Heights is a city within a city.
What is Alamo Heights known for?
It is an independent municipality inside San Antonio, like its neighbours Terrell Hills and Olmos Park. The Alamo Heights Independent School District has its headquarters in the city, and Alamo Heights High School stands on Broadway, inside the city limits.
What are the main landmarks in Alamo Heights?
Part of the University of the Incarnate Word lies inside Alamo Heights, and Alamo Heights High School stands within the city on Broadway. Two private schools are inside the limits as well: St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic School and St. Luke's Episcopal School. The McNay Art Museum lies outside the city.
What is the history of Alamo Heights?
Alamo Heights incorporated in 1922. The city grew north later, annexing Bluebonnet Hills in 1928 and Sylvan Hills in 1944, the two additions that set its northern reach.
Where is Alamo Heights?
Alamo Heights lies in Bexar County, Texas, about 5 miles north of downtown San Antonio and 3 miles south of San Antonio International Airport. Lincoln Heights borders it on the north. Olmos Park lies to the west, Brackenridge Park and Fort Sam Houston to the south, and Terrell Hills to the east.
The city covers about 4.8 square kilometres.
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What is the best area to stay in Alamo Heights?
Broadway: trips to San Antonio International Airport along Broadway and U.S. 281 North. University of the Incarnate Word: campus visits to the University of the Incarnate Word.
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Updated October 2026