Experts' Choice Award The Alamo
What the experts agree on
San Antonio's most iconic landmark honors the 189 Texans who died defending this former mission in 1836. The modest limestone church and museum offer free entry and compelling artifacts that stir deep state pride, making it essential Texas history.
“Without a doubt the most popular landmark attraction in San Antonio and a true testament to heroism.”
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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." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Find out why the story of the Alamo can rouse a Texan’s sense of state pride like few other things." Full review
Afar Magazine "It's free to visit this iconic landmark, and the exhibits provide some interesting historic and cultural information." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The symbolic "Cradle of Texas Liberty" fronts a busy plaza in the heart of downtown." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"The Alamo stands as a tribute to these men, displaying artifacts belonging to some of the Alamo's most famous defenders...where a small museum and research library offer further insight into the siege" Full review
Frommer's "San Antonio's most famous of its five missions is just a little limestone church surrounded by well-tended gardens, a few outlying buildings, and a brave but tragic past." Full review
"Representing a tragic chapter in American history, The Alamo nevertheless remains a point of pride in Texas, and more than 2.5 million visitors pass through it each year — for free. The..."
New York Times "The Alamo is the colonial Spanish mission that was the site of the historic 1836 battle. The Ralston Family Collections Center is the newest addition to the grounds, containing hundreds..."
New York Times "You can’t leave San Antonio without visiting the Alamo, and early morning is the best time to beat the crowds. Originally Mission Valero, the compound was the site of the 13-day losing..."
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Lonely Planet "Although the Alamo is not technically part of the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park, it is very much connected to the other four missions. The Alamo also has free admission, but..."
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