An irrigated area of southern Hidalgo County, Alamo was incorporated in 1924 and named for the Alamo Land and Sugar Company. The town is well known as one of the Valley's gateways to Mexico, via U.S. 281 to Nuevo Progreso. The location is a beautiful winter resort-retirement area with an abundance of vegetables and citrus in the vicinity as well.
2,088 acres of thick, brushy growth, typical of Valley before agricultural development. Preserves and protects abundant wildlife and plant species. More than 400
Alamo, TX Wildlife RefugesFive acres of native and exotic cacti and succulents; among thousands of plants is the largest nursery-grown cactus in Texas, a 25
Alamo, TX Gardens Course Access: Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1
Located on 226 acres, this beautiful racetrack opened for live racing in 1995. Features Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred races....
Quaint structure with cupola on the courthouse square. First public use on Aug. 30, 1853; in 1886, building became a firehous...
For information on accommodations, restaurants, and events, stop by the chamber of commerce office....
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Established 1849 and occupied by three companies of 1st U.S. Infantry Regiment. During Civil War, post was occupied by Confed...