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.
In 1772, San Antonio became seat of Spanish government in Texas, headquartered at 10-room Spanish Governor's Palace on Military Plaza. It was to this adobe-walled structure that Moses Austin came in 1820
San Antonio, TX Structural LandmarksDolls of every description can be found in the quaint Queen Anne-style house. More than 3,000
San Antonio, TX CollectionsThe 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 Libraries20 landscaped acres of cool water thrills, including Kid's Kove, a children's area with scaled-down rides and slides for the younger set. More than 50
San Antonio, TX Water ParksCourse Access: MilitaryHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...
Choke Canyon State Park, consisting of two units, 385 acre South Shore and 1100 acre Calliham, is located on 26,000-acre Chok...
Established by Army in 1848 immediately following Mexican War, fort was in continuous use until May, 1946. It was originally ...
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Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...