The most famous spot in Texas, where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city's first mission. The highly-photographed chapel and the Long Barrack are all that remain of the original fort. The museum contains relics and mementos from the Republic of Texas and offers narrations on the fall of the Alamo.
Area settled by prominent German merchants in late 19th century, designated state'
San Antonio, TX Historic DistrictsSet in a limestone quarry, the 200-acre park highlights Texas culture and music. Attractions include such rides as "Superman Krypton Coaster," and Boomerang, a super coaster that throws riders for a loop and then all over again backwards! The Park also has two water attractions:
San Antonio, TX Amusement Parks160,000-sq.-ft. building provides facilities for football, concerts, and other events. It is the only domed stadium in North America with two permanent ice sheets. It's home for the annual Alamo Bowl college football game each Dec. Tours conducted every Thursday and Friday. (
San Antonio, TX Sports ComplexesThe Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library, located inside the Alamo walls and south of the Alamo shrine, is open to the public for research. The focus of the collection is the period of the Texas Republic, 1836-1846
San Antonio, TX Historic Libraries2,088 acres of thick, brushy growth, typical of Valley before agricultural development. Preserves and protects abundant wildl...
Established by Army in 1848 immediately following Mexican War, fort was in continuous use until May, 1946. It was originally ...
Museum exhibits the Wade House Indian artifact collection and City and County memorabilia. ...
Construction began on the cathedral shortly after Canary Island colonists, granted land and title by Spain's King Phillip V, ...
This private collection houses more than 2,000 clocks dating back to 1690....