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The Alamo vs Institute of Texan Cultures
Both The Alamo and Institute of Texan Cultures are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, The Alamo ranks significantly better than Institute of Texan Cultures. The Alamo comes in at #1 in San Antonio with accolades from 6 reviews like Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.
The Alamo
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300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Fodor's
"At the heart of San Antonio, this one-time Franciscan mission stands as a repository of Texas history, a monument to the 189 Texan volunteers who fought and died here."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Find out why the story of the Alamo can rouse a Texan’s sense of state pride like few other things."
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Afar Magazine
"It's free to visit this iconic landmark, and the exhibits provide some interesting historic and cultural information."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The symbolic "Cradle of Texas Liberty" fronts a busy plaza in the heart of downtown."
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"Without a doubt the most popular landmark attraction in San Antonio and a true testament to heroism."
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Institute of Texan Cultures
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801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78205
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Fodor's
"This interactive museum affiliated with the University of Texas focuses on the 25 ethnic groups who have made Texas what it is today."
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Lonely Planet
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"Thirty cultures have made Texas what it is; explore them at the museum of the Institute of Texan Cultures."
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"This University of Texas San Antonio museum is devoted to the preservation and progression of Texas culture through science, education and history."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Twenty-seven distinct ethnic and cultural groups are profiled at this HemisFair Park heritage museum. An outdoor interpretive area replicates a 19C pioneer village."
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Frommer's
"Much like an upside-down pyramid rising from the grounds of HemisFair Park, this 182,000-sq. ft. complex houses a museum, library, and archive."
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