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ALAMO SPRINGS, Texas

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Population (2000): unknownCOL Index (2008): unknown
Elevation: unknown ftArea: unknown smCounty: Kendall County
Zip Code: 78624Area Code: 830Time Zone: CST
Coordinates:
Location: 11 mi SE of Fredericksburg, 10 mi S of US Hwy 290
S of Cain City and Grapetown, near Luckenbach
Highways: Old San Antonio Rd (Old Hwy #9)Creeks: NoneRivers: NoneLakes: None

REFERENCES

CITY: Not incorporated.

CHAMBER and TOURISM: None

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES: Nothing formal

SMALLER NEIGHBORING TOWNS: Grapetown, Luckenbach, Sisterdale

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: A residential area with the now well-known Alamo Springs Cafe and the Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area with an impressive Mexican free-tailed bat colony.

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:

ALAMO SPRINGS CAFE: 830-990-8004; 107 Alamo Road, (Postal address: Fredericksburg). Located just S of Grapetown, at 107 Alamo Rd, next to the "Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area" and Bat Tunnel on Old San Antonio Highway, SE of Fredericksburg. Texas Monthly Magazine "Best Burger Issue" designated famous burgers, plus beer, shaded porch & covered deck, live music Fri & Sat nights. Open 11a-9p daily, closed Tue. www.alamospringscafe.com

OLD TUNNEL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA BAT ROOST:

16 acres and seasonal home to a colony of 1-3 million Mexican Free-tailed bats. Upper viewing area open 7 nights a week, free access. Lower viewing area open May-Oct on Thu-Sun, no reservations, a fee is charged. Group tours. Half-mile hiking/nature trail, picnic tables, and exhibits.

Location: In Kendall County,
on Old San Antonio Rd,
11 mi SE of Fredericksburg,
mid-way between US 290 and FM 473 at
Alamo Springs: 866-978-2287
TPWD Profile; ReferenceArticle. See Bats

NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions.

Some of the very nearby attractions include:

FREDERICKSBURG: FORT; BUTTERFLY RANCH; HERB FARM; THEATER; TRADE DAYS; MUSEUMS; DULCIMERS; HISTORIC GERMAN DOWNTOWNL JEWLRY WORKSHOP; ROCKBOX; WILDSEED FARM; COWBOY RANCH

LUCKENBACH: LUCKENBACH DANCE HALL & GENERAL STORE

SISTERDALE: SISTER CREEK VINEYARDS & WINERY

PARKS: There are many state, county and LCRA parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:

FREDERICKSBURG: ADMIRAL NIMITZ STATE HISTORIC SITE & NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR; ENCHANTED ROCK STATE NATURAL AREA; LADY BIRD MUNICIPAL PARK

STONEWALL: LBJ STATE & NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARKS

Local city parks include: None

EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on each event see Chamber web site and
Festivals & Events

On-Going Events: For full details on each event see Hill Country Market Days, Trade Days, Farmers Markets:

WEATHER: Weather Underground (not available)

MEDIA COVERAGE: None

MAPS: Google; GeoHack (not available)

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: (not available)

PRIOR NAMES: None

NATIONAL REGISTRY SITES: None

CEMETERIES: None

AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: no; Convenience Stores: no; Restaurants: yes; Lodging: no; Grocery Stores: no; Banks: no; Vehicle Repair: no; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: no; Public Schools: no; Cemetery: no

OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia (not available); ePodunk (not available); City Data (not available); Texas Escapes (not available); Travel Texas (not available)

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ALAMO SPRINGS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 506 Alamo Rd, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. 1 mi from Alamo Springs Cafe off Hwy #9. http://alamospringschristianfellowship.com

ALAMO SPRINGS RANCH: Off Old Hwy #9, Alamo Springs, TX 78624. A ranch community development over 3000 acres. Comprised of small ranches from 5 to 40 acres. Contact Cindy Collins at 830-377-8095. http://alamospringsranchnews.com

ALAMO SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: 830-997-5603; 710 Alamo Rd, Alamo Springs, TX 78624

WALNUT CANYON GUEST CABINS: 830-456-9326; Alamo Springs, TX. http://walnutcanyoncabins.com