Cool place to visit, it's a bridge overlooking tracks, fun to walk on. The sun was out, the weather wasn't bad, the bridge was an older bridge. read more

Hays Street Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is a spectacular pedestrian bridge in San Antonio. The bridge looks over a few restaurants beneath, so once you've enjoyed the beautiful view of the cityscape from above, you can take a breather in the shade below and enjoy a beverage or a light bite. This is an excellent space to engage with different parts of the San Antonio community, from children racing each other down the bridge to electric scooter brigades motoring together to dancers creating routines spontaneously to take advantage of the lovely backdrop. When the weather is beautiful, everyone is out and about with smiles from ear to ear. If you're interested in a vast, all-encompassing view of the city and some people watching on the side, the Hays Street Bridge is for you. If you happen to also do yoga, the city periodically offers free yoga lessons at all hours of the day. Be sure to take advantage of those lovely sessions as well! read more

Nice bridge for taking pictures, looking at downtown San Antonio BUT the area HAS to be cleaned up. Homeless people everywhere as you're walking up to the bridge. The smell of urine and other stuff that comes out of a human is so pungent! Trash all under the bridge that needs to be picked up ASAP. read more

Hays Street Bridge - Under bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Cool wooden bridge. Great for: Views of the city Yoga Cycling Photo ops Bonus: there's a brewery on one end, a growler station on the other and a cool little bar in between both on a street perpendicular to the bridge, less than a block away. read more

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If you want views of downtown from a different angle, and have an opportunity to discover an under the radar neighborhood (which may look like nothing special until you get to know it) then this is a good destination to set. read more

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So fun! You can see the city from the bridge. Good for a nice walk and seating on the bridge. read more

Hays Street Bridge - Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

As often as I've been to Alamo Beer (and trust me it's a little too frequent) for some reason I never took the time to actually go up on this bridge. It's been a staple for Insta photos and tons of events but my schedule would never permit me to go. Luckily on my last visit I was able to finally make it a point to go up there and see what made Hays so popular. Hays Street Bridge is not only a great landmark; however, it's been an unofficial hangout spot from hipsters to families. No worries about cars potentially hitting you as it's pedestrian only. You'll find people biking, laying out, grabbing a picnic, yoga, pretty much everything. The views are fantastic and it's a great vantage point of seeing San Antonio. Now it may just be me but this view was superb and I really felt I could take in the new progression of The Alamo City here. Less than five years ago San Antonio was nowhere near on the map of some of the highest publications. Yet today we've been featured like crazy and our tourism has grown oh so much! Hays Street Bridge signifies organizations and businesses that are revamping San Antonio and bringing life to neighborhoods that normally wouldn't get as much love. Genuinely felt a sense of peace and meditation here. Great spot to bring someone and just take in the views. read more

There really isn't more to say about this bridge but it's a good place to take pictures, walk on it, or sit on it and look at the view. It's nice to watch the models and photographers work, or sit and watch the sunset. This is a high signature location of San Antonio. read more

Go at night. The bridge is well-lit and provides a smooth surface for bicycling, not to mention one of the best nightscapes of downtown SA. Great place to watch trains or practice twerking to the beat of your Bluetooth speaker. Events are held here, like yoga, free jazz shows--free in both the financial and Ornette Coleman sense of the word--and hot rod rallies. At any moment, cruise down to the bottom of the bridge for a quick beer at Boneshakers. Then head back up and join the late night LAN parties with gamer-hippies. Or cruise by to watch the fireworks over the city. Or better yet, witness crepuscular trains passing under the bridge. Wave to the conductor as he floats underneath you in his little light bubble. He's as forlorn and pensive as you on this sullen, hot night. read more

Hays Street Bridge - View from The Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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What a cool bridge! This is really the best bridge in San Antonio! It's been recently redone by the city with motifs of trains along the rails, and smooth surfaces to bike, jog, or just hang out on the bridge. It's lit from underneath, and really gives quite a striking profile against the city skyline. It really is a great vantage point to take in breath taking views of downtown, while looking down on passing freight trains hauling cargo to distant destinations. In the coming months, Alamo Beer will begin construction right next to the bridge, which will only add to the incredible ambiance of the bridge. At the base of the bridge, be sure to stop in to Boneshakers, a beer lovers dream! read more

Beautiful historic bridge near downtown SA. Very picturesque spot. Developers are planning for high-rises around here so if you want to see it in its more natural state now would be a great time to do it. read more

A lovely pedestrian bridge in the middle of downtown. A short walk in the blazing heat to the bridge and you have a nice (not amazing, but it was nice) view of the skyline. Visited another time when the was down, and I had hoped the lights would've been on, but for some reason they weren't. A train passed by below us while we were adorning the gorgeous view. Lots of cyclists and some families were around, pretty safe environment at the time, but it's still downtown. I'd never recommend going alone at night. I think there was also a family party at the restaurant below the bridge, so Latino music was playing in the background while we were there, and we all got to dance on this lovely pedestrian bridge :-) read more

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I love that there are cool landmarks like this in San Antonio. This is a great place to take pictures and to walk around honestly. It's a little bit hidden and there's street art nearby on Nolan street. read more

Listen to the sounds of the train passing below. Look at the beautiful view of the SA skyline and the rapidly changing landscape all around it. Breathe in all of the fresh air blowing around you. Watch all of the rando's congregate, in amazement, and marvel at all of the interestingly unique and vibrant people who inhabit (and visit) this amazingly awesome city. On a night like this, enjoy the fireworks, and ponder on the freedom that was bestowed upon you when the first settlers left Europe to establish colonies in the new world. Bike this bridge... Run it... Walk it... Protest on it... Drink a beer at Alamo Brewing below it... No matter how you enjoy the Hays Street Bridge, trust that you're doing it completely the right way you should be. The way it was intended. Old meets new. Neighborhoods are connected to bustling streets filled with businesses and tall(ish) buildings. Listen to the conversations being held around you and get a glimpse of what others are enduring or going through. This is more than just a bridge. It's a lifestyle. I love San Antonio and I'm beyond happy to call this place HOME! read more

The coolest bridge in SA, wonderful scenery at all times of the day and night, some sketchy characters but they always leave you alone, very well lit at night. Cross your fingers and hope the bench is vacant so you can enjoy the view, trains passing by, good watching for train enthusiasts, very calming, a variety of restaurants in the area that I have yet to visit and Yelp about, good spot to exercise, ride a bike, a nice park nearby, parking is interesting, you either park under the bridge in an empty field or in the neighborhood. read more

Hays Street Bridge - View from Hays St Bridge. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Ummm... it's a bridge. A pretty bridge, but a bridge. Rather seedy area, but it does have a Big Hops at one end and Alamo Brewery at the other. It looked more modern than historic to me. I've seen better. read more

This place is awesome. It's a nice place to hang out watch the beautiful San Antonio sky's change colors as the sun sets. The alamo brewery right under the bridge has lice music sometimes so it's cool to watch and listen from the bridge. People seem to just find a spot on the bridge to sit and relax. Lots of people on bikes. If you come here to only watch the sun set, be aware that is is blocked by a huge building as it sets. You won't be able to see it very well but it's still a nice view from up there. I never felt like it was shady here, people just enjoying the little things in life. read more

Hays Street Bridge - After sun sets - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Very cool bridge in a sketchy area. I would love to visit this bridge at night but the area appears less than safe. My wife was quite paranoid about the area and said she would never come here at night. That's unfortunate as I think the viewing the city skyline at night would be very nice from this bridge. The bridge itself is very nice with the new wood deck and the original and very rustic bridge structure intact. There is a small dirt parking area on one side so if you don't see it where you're at, drive to the other side. The views of the skyline are pretty nice. Keep in mind that this bridge is not very elevated - maybe 50 feet or so. Anyway, it's a nice little bridge and is very photogenic. I'd recommend giving it a shot on a clear day and skip the evening lights. read more

This is simply a functional pedestrian bridge that serves aesthetic purposes. Since i'm not an engineer, i can't give you a rating about its integrity. This bridge can literally do no wrong unless it collapses on itself I would recommend it as a tourist destination. You get a complete view of the city sky line as well as nice sunset photos. You will find bicycle gatherings, instagram meet ups, and lots of couples here! read more

Great vantage point of the city, not a bad place to chill for a bit with some friends and enjoy the view. read more

Hays Street Bridge - West side entrance - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great place to see downtown from above. Small area but good for walk from end to the other each end have restaurant. read more

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I absolutely love this place. I love walking across it without shoes and feeling the deck beneath my bare feet. I love the yoga classes. I love running across the bridge (in part because it means I've made it up the approach Hill to reach the bridge). I love just hanging out and enjoying the view and the breeze. I even love the sense of pride I have that compels me to pick up trash from those who cannot, for whatever reason, get their garbage to the trash cans. You cannot beat the bridge for people-watching, and city-watching. Read about the history of this lovely landmark for an even richer experience. read more