The Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Texas
Built in 1718, the Mission San Antonio de Valero was founded to convert Native Americans to Catholicism. The mission moved twice before it settled into its current spot in 1724. Over one hundred years after that, in 1836, the Alamo Mission was the scene of a huge battle in the Texas Revolution, the Battle of the Alamo. Over 150 Texans died there, along with Davie Crockett, Jim Bowie and William Barrett Travis.
Now the building is a museum, one of Texas’ most important historical landmarks and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the state. It is owned by the State of Texas and kept up by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
You can visit The Alamo every day of the year, except on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The hours of operation are 9am to 5:30pm Monday through Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5:30pm. Admission is free, and no photography is allowed inside.
Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Texas
Inside the Alamo are many artifacts on display such as a flintrock rifle, a antique Bowie knife, and much more. There are five entrances to the grounds, but most people enter first through the old church. The grounds are well manicured and you’ll find scattered about an old well, cannons used in the battle, an almost 100 year old massive Live Oak tree and the unique Wall of history. Also on site is The Long Barrack Museum, which contains a theater with a short, seventeen-minute film produced by The History Channel.
The Museum gift shop has all you could ever want in regards to Alamo history books, printed material and reproductions, as well as apparel, toys and jewelry, which would make great Christmas gifts for any and every Texan.
cannon at The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas
Within walking distance of the San Antonio Riverwalk, The Alamo is a famous Texas landmark that must not be missed! There are lots of places to stay and other things to do within walking distance of this important piece of Texas history.
Remember The Alamo!
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The cannons alone would be enough to get my children interested.
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This is a place I would definitely like to visit. I’m a history buff.
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I was to the Alamo several years ago and would enjoy going back again.
I’ve only been to the Alamo a few times…unlike my husband who has been at least 20 times in his lifetime. My boys loved the cannons.
I am a BIG walker – this sounds like a wonderful weekend trip.
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Going next month to the states, and i want to visit Alamo to take some nice pics, actually i’m a photographer, so i want to memorize, little bit of USA history!