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About Austin Hwy Event Center
The Austin Hwy Event Center in San Antonio, TX is a historic multi-use venue located at 1948 Austin Hwy. Built originally as a bowling alley and later used for gun shows, expos, and various events, the space spans roughly 45,185 square feet. While the building is currently not in operation and has no active operator, the venue remains a notable footprint for past events and potential future uses. We’ve gathered practical information to help you understand the site, parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining that affiliates often recommend for visitors in the area.
Whether you’re researching past event history or planning a future gathering, secure your planning notes with clear details about access, parking, and local amenities in this San Antonio neighborhood near Broadway and the city’s northeastern corridor.
Key facts at a glance:
- Location: 1948 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78218
- Venue type: Multi-use event center (historic bowling alley site)
- Size: Approximately 45,185 sq ft
- On-site parking: 292 spaces
- Transit: Local bus line serves the area; no dedicated venue shuttle published
- Past notable events: Austin Highway Gun Show (2019), San Antonio Vintage Expo, San Antonio Pet Expo, Tornado Open Women’s 9-Ball (2015)
- Current operation: Permanently closed with no active operator
- Nearby lodging: Broadway Inn San Antonio (1970 Austin Hwy), Texan Inn (2253 Austin Hwy)
For planners and organizers, we’ve outlined practical considerations below, including parking details, transportation tips, and affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you source convenient options for attendees.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Status: Permanently closed; no current operator; venue not in operation.
- Address: 1948 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78218.
- Venue type: Multi-use event center (built as a bowling alley in the past; used for gun shows, expos, and other events).
- Size: Building about 45,185 sq ft; no publicly published official event-capacity figure.
- Parking: 292 on-site parking spaces.
- Transit: Amenities list notes a bus line in the area; no dedicated transit service published by the venue.
- Notable past events: Austin Highway Gun Show (2019), San Antonio Vintage Expo, San Antonio Pet Expo, Tornado Open Women's 9-Ball (2015).
- Nearby lodging: Broadway Inn San Antonio (1970 Austin Hwy) and Texan Inn (2253 Austin Hwy) are nearby hotel options.