The most famous spot in Texas, where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836,
after repeated attacks by Mexican Gen. Santa Anna's army. Mission San Antonio de
Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city's first mission. The
highly-photographed chapel and long barrack are all that remain of the original
fort. The museum contains relics and mementos from the Republic of Texas and
offers narrations on the fall of the Alamo. Open 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and
10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Sun. Closed Dec. 24 – 25; restricted hours March 6. Alamo
Plaza. 210/225-1391. www.thealamo.org.
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
River Walk
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
