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The Alamo
955 S. Alamo
San Antonio, TX 78205
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What's Near The Alamo

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Crockett Hotel £120 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Riverwalk Vista £93 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Residence Inn San Antonio Downtown/Alamo Plaza £98 0.2 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Watermark Hotel and Spa £184 0.3 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Drury Plaza Hotel Riverwalk £100 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
restaurant Distance Rating
Colonial Room Restautant (in the Menger Hotel) 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Fogo De Chao Churrascaria 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Oloroso 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Swig Martini Bar 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
San Antonio Walks 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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“The Alamo” Frommer's
“A fabled battle is remembered at the Alamo” Boston.com/Travel Arts Syndicate
“Big, Bold and Beautiful” Gayot.com
“Viva San Antonio” canoe.ca / Sun Media
“History and high spirits meld in San Antonio” canada.com / The Province
“Ghost Hunting in San Antonio” TravelLady
“The Hip and Historic Combine for a Vibrant San Antonio” TravelLady
“15 places every kid should visit” MSNBC.com / Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel
“Journeys: 36 Hours, San Antonio” New York Times (free registration required)
“Sample San Antonio” Fine Travel
“Texas, Your Texas” Lovetripper Magazine
“Bienvenidos, San Antonio” Lovetripper Magazine
“San Antonio is the #1 Destination in Texas” Foster Travel Publications
“Spring in San Antonio” Lodging.com
“Kickin' Up Your Heels in San Antonio” Road & Travel Magazine
“20 ways to do the Wild West” Guardian Unlimited / The Observer
“Deep in the Heart of Texas” canoe.ca / Sun Media
“The spirit of Texas” msnbc.msn.com / Frommer's
“Frommer's favorite experiences in San Antonio” msnbc.msn.com / Frommer's
“Fiesta time in San Antonio” Dallas Morning News / Associated Press
“San Antonio worth the walk” canoe.ca / Sun Media
“What's Doing in San Antonio” New York Times (free registration required)
“On the Road in Texas: From The Bluebonnet Trail to The Alamo City” GolfTexas.com
“Cultural and Culinary Diversity Are Part of San Antonio's Special Style” TravelLady
“Honeymoon in San Antonio, Texas” Wedding Zone
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 175 attractions in San Antonio
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The 18th-century mission church where Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and 188 others waged their last stand against the Mexican army for Texas independence...... more » The 18th-century mission church where Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and 188 others waged their last stand against the Mexican army for Texas independence has become a state symbol. The most famous historical site in Texas, the mission has been restored to its original condition and offers tours, relics of the past, and a gift shop with memorabilia for history enthusiasts. « less
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Attraction type: Historic site, History museum, Mission, Monument
Address: 955 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205
Tel: 210 225 7363

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“Be sure to view the 15 minute movie presentation before looking around!”
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3 of 5 stars
dawnmre
Fargo, North Dakota
14 Nov 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We visited the Alamo 11/3/09 and were disappointed in the overall presentation. We did attend the 15 minute movie presentation before walking around and it helped us to understand the 300 year history behind the Alamo. The site itself is smaller than expected, but as everyone says, it is a 'must see' when in San Antonio. Over 2.5 million people... more

“Everyone has to stop once”
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4 of 5 stars
cubbymedium
Nashville, TN
12 Oct 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The Alamo is a must-see when visiting San Antonio. It isn’t the flashiest attraction but it is a major part of history. You can view the inside of the building most people know as “the Alamo”, as well as the beautifully landscaped grounds. There is no cost to visit, although donations are accepted. I would set aside about an hour... more

“A must see in San Antonio”
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4 of 5 stars
ldzachary
Austin, Texas
10 Oct 2009

A beautifully restored mission with great exhibits and explanations of the history of The Alamo. Wonderful for the whole family. more

“A delightful surprise in the middle of a city”
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5 of 5 stars
martha041
cleveland, ohio
8 Oct 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We had low expectations for the Alamo which turned out to be well worth the visit. It is free, dignified, and the gardens around the mission are lovely places to sit, daydream, or read. this attraction is a must for visitors to San antonio. more

“Alamo”
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4 of 5 stars
beckynewsom
kansas city, mo
8 Oct 2009

I knew nothing about the Alamo but truly enjoyed it. Admittion is free but donations are excepted. more

“One side of street great the other a nightmare”
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4 of 5 stars
PVRules
San Antonio
2 Sep 2009
2
people found this review helpful

It is simply surreal to see the beautiful Alamo on one side of the street and then hear Michael Jackson blaring from Ripley's on the other. The Riverwalk is OK but San Antonio has completely mismanaged all the streets downtown - don't get me started on the farce of a Main Plaza - and Houston Street is just full of... more

“What a Place”
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5 of 5 stars
KenPMildenhall
Suffolk uk
1 Sep 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Reading many comments on this site I can only give you my experiences. Visited the Alamo on the 2nd August. First class and the guides where very helpfull and as people have said it is FREE. Would not hesitate to go back if time allowes me. Close to the River Walk which was great and spent many hours watching the... more

“Texas Shrine In A Tourist Trap”
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3 of 5 stars
CamperMike
Atlanta
23 Aug 2009
2
people found this review helpful

A true Texas shrine and American icon worth the visit, but it is too bad like many great sights in America it has become corrupted as a tawdry tourist site with only a wisp of it’s historical merit still remaining. I found it very sad that much of the site is gone and replaced by a Ripley’s Believe It Or... more

“Wow.”
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5 of 5 stars
jameygamer
Kerrville, Texas
20 Aug 2009

I just don't know what to say about this place that hasn't already been said. This is a must-see when you're in San Antonio. more

“Significant Historical Site”
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5 of 5 stars
DaDancingTraveler
Pittsburgh, PA
30 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I can't imagine visiting San Antonio and not visiting The Alamo. It is such a huge part of the history and well worth a stop. Do take the time to either sit through the movie presentation or the oral history talk, as these both explain history and significance of the site. Their "front desk" also offered several informative handouts. Otherwise,... more

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The Alamo Address

955 S. Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205
Tel: 210 225 7363