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The Alamo

Historic and Protected Site and Monument

Alamo Plaza, San Antonio

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The Alamo

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Ranked #2 for historic and protected sites in San Antonio
"Very underwhelming historic site."(5 Tips)
"Everything need to get the audio tour"(4 Tips)
"... fun, informative, and calming, but no pictures please! ;)"(3 Tips)
"really crowded but worth"(2 Tips)

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Corrie DavidsonOctober 13, 2013
Turn off your cell phone and read the big info cards to learn about this battle and the historic site's past. Walk the grounds for more info and look in the aqueduct for giant fish!
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Super DadMarch 16, 2017
Save time & enter through the side of the Alamo - saves an hour wait! (Entrance to the left of the church/sanctuary)
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Mel JDecember 23, 2018
An tremendous historical site. It lives up to its reputation. There a lot of history here and they mostly tell it accurately and fairly. The jingoism is only on the souvenirs. Well mostly.
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Laura RamosMay 2, 2021
The audio tour is the only group allowed into the museum in the back. Worth the $7. Re-enactments are paused due to covid but they do have people in costume around the grounds giving small talks.
Xim TogMay 3, 2017
Great for the city history background. You may spend 2 hrs top in a calmed and easy tour on your own. Entrance is free. Audio tours for 10 usd, I think.
CandiceJuly 13, 2015
There used to be a lot more reverence for what this place actually was. Now they take pictures at the entrance like you're at a theme park and it's nosy. The new exhibits and the grounds are great.
Men's Health MagFebruary 25, 2015
Here, Mexico fought for its independence and perhaps most famously, a small group of Texans held out for 13 days in a 1836 battle in their fight for freedom. Just don't ask to see the basement. Read more
Tony BloomJuly 25, 2015
Don't pass up a visit here. Even just spending a few minutes inside will be worth your visit. Stay longer to really appreciate this landmark!
John HankusJanuary 9, 2015
Closes at 530 so get there earlier than that. Parking is very limited with high volumes of both vehicle and foot traffic. Visit the other 4 missions in San Antonio for a real historical tour.
Quentin HendricksFebruary 3, 2016
Free if you don't want to do the guided indoor tour. Not a whole lot to see, though. Less impressive than I imagined it to be.
Tamara JackMay 1, 2016
Another wonderful site downtown. It's fun to just get a shake from Hagen Daz then find a shady spot to watch all the tourists taking pictures. Makes me remember what a special place it really is...
huskyboiJanuary 31, 2018
The fountains on the grounds are beautiful. Beware the horrid street preachers tho
Yarayahu JonesDecember 19, 2018
Great tourist location with los of opportunity to learn some history. Great photo opportunities here.
sugardaddie.comOctober 8, 2013
Okay, leave preconceived notions at home about the Alamo as it undoubtedly will not be like you saw in a John Wayne movie, But, try looking at the small exhibits and diagrams and let your mind reenact
Jimmy KastnerAugust 7, 2017
Come here at sunrise for a more private encounter with the Alamo. Trust me. No one is really here and the lighting is perfect for photos.
Rhonda DurstMarch 11, 2015
Visit the gift shop. It is a beautiful building as well. Loved the museum of artifacts and information.
Nohariz Iris GonzalezDecember 18, 2011
If you are in San Antonio, you should definitely wake up early to get some history in! There is so much to benefit in learning about our Nations cities, and the effort it took to become independent.
Mark BOctober 30, 2016
Must see. Lots of good historical information and artifacts. There is no charge to enter. Currently under some renovations so some of the items in the shrine have been moved out for the duration.
The TravelerAugust 4, 2018
Wow! To be standing on historic grounds. It’s a small building but worth the visit. Don’t let the line scare you it moves very fast. Oh you can’t take pictures inside. But still an awesome experience
eliJune 15, 2019
i didn't do the tour; it's free to go in and walk around. reading the memorials brought a tear to my eye. if i have a tip for you, it's to go during the week. staff said weekends bring heavy traffic
Jan FreemanJuly 24, 2016
Standing in the middle of history. A must see in San Antonio. Be sure to grab an audio guide on the way in.
Alice CJuly 23, 2023
Visit the Long Barrack first. Not only it is air conditioned, but the video shows history of the Alamo.
David K.November 26, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Always worth the stop -- though it's not open at night it's even more spectacular once the sun is down.
Jackie MannMarch 11, 2017
The grounds were clean and well-kept. A but touristy for me personally, but the site itself was nice to explore for an hour or so.
Julie Karen JacksonNovember 3, 2019
Make sure to watch the short film located in the visitors center which is a short walk down the sidewalk in back.
kathryn lyonsMarch 16, 2015
Great tour. It is best to see the IMAX short story before you tour the Alamo. Take pictures with the wonderful rangers surrounding the Alamo .
Michael MurrayJanuary 20, 2016
Great piece of living history. Aviod the gift shop, anything they could possibly put the Alamo's picture on they did.
Tiffany GoldenJuly 29, 2011
I come here everytime I'm in San Antonio. I may not go inside, but I go and pay my respects to the brave men who gave their life here. There's always a USAF BMT grad around you can thank too!
Andy GastauerMarch 2, 2017
Must stop. Short visit but great part of Texas history. And it's free!
D. SalinasOctober 14, 2014
Fun with the family. U can get a carriage ride right outside of it. If u can get a good deal with the drivers, got a 30min ride for 6 people for 80 bucks
Bill BrendelAugust 27, 2010
Been here 100+ times
In addition to seeing the Alamo, there are numerous other attractions on the Plaza! just relax in the shade, enjoy a sno cone and people watch! Count how many photos get taken in front of the Alamo
Team CocoNovember 10, 2011
"The Alamo, located just outside of San Antonio, TX was the place where… I think it has to do with the rental car company?" - Conan O'Brien
Visit San AntonioDecember 17, 2015
More than 2.5 million people a year visit the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as "The Alamo." For over 300 years, the Alamo has been a crossroads for Texas history. Read more
Tim CappsMarch 14, 2013
Show respect to those who died here when you come. It is a place we should all see as a place of inspiration! It defines us Texans and all we stand for! Remember!
LilyRose GuzmanAugust 8, 2015
Family friendly, great atmosphere, can get really crowded but worth going to
Derek R Swartz(FJB)August 14, 2015
It was a great tour specially at night when the Alamo is supposed to be haunted we had a private tour after they closed for our red knights group.
Cathy HoyDecember 24, 2012
Beautiful from the ourside and within walking distance to the Riverwalk/River Center Mall. Great area to see and explore :)
Piatti Ristorante & BarSeptember 20, 2014
We love our city, and the Alamo is such a central part of who we are. No trip to SA is complete without a visit to this iconic location. -Piatti at the Quarry and Eilan
Sandy GraffJune 8, 2014
Don't go to downtown San Antonio and not visit the Alamo. A truly must see monument. Worth the visit.
SeanOctober 11, 2013
Wow, so cool to see a part or history in such great shape. Will have to come back when it's open.
Nico ParkerFebruary 13, 2019
Incredibly historical and there are plenty of plaques to read about the building's history.
Andrew StrangeDecember 10, 2013
Big Waste of time. For real if you like the churchy feel and no where to sit or being crowed while looking at same colored bricks and plaques with names then its the spot for you.
Vicki HoffmanFebruary 27, 2012
Always a great place to go, and the ATM in the back (if I remember correctly) gives smaller bills instead of just $20.00's
Hotel IndigoAugust 19, 2013
Artifacts, exhibits and a film recount the history of this hallowed ground which has been a witness to history for nearly 300 years.
Boy RacerMay 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The greatest Tennessee Volunteer to ever live died a hero here. Davy....Davy Crockett...King of the Wild Frontier.
Jacob AtkinsonMarch 17, 2017
If you're coming to SA just for the Alamo you're going tinge bored. It ca take up 2-3 hours though it's a must visit, never forget!
Jason ShellhammerMarch 3, 2019
A must see for all Americans visiting San Antonio, especially Texans.
Priya TungrusMarch 27, 2016
Go see the 15 min documentary - free and great for non US tourists like us!
Katharine RobinsonDecember 27, 2011
In Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Miles O'Brian and Julian Bashir enjoy recreating the Battle of The Alamo in the Holosuite. O'Brien even built a scale model of the mission. Read more
Melania SpagnoliAugust 25, 2015
A really cool piece of American history! The entrance is free

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