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- Corrie DavidsonOctober 13, 2013Turn 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!Upvoted 2 weeks ago
- Super DadMarch 16, 2017Save time & enter through the side of the Alamo - saves an hour wait! (Entrance to the left of the church/sanctuary)Upvoted 2 weeks ago
- Mel JDecember 23, 2018An 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.Upvoted 1 week ago
- Laura RamosMay 2, 2021The 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, 2017Great 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, 2015There 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, 2015Here, 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, 2015Don'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, 2015Closes 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, 2016Free 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, 2016Another 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, 2018The fountains on the grounds are beautiful. Beware the horrid street preachers tho
- Yarayahu JonesDecember 19, 2018Great tourist location with los of opportunity to learn some history. Great photo opportunities here.
- sugardaddie.comOctober 8, 2013Okay, 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, 2017Come 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, 2015Visit the gift shop. It is a beautiful building as well. Loved the museum of artifacts and information.
- Nohariz Iris GonzalezDecember 18, 2011If 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, 2016Must 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, 2018Wow! 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, 2019i 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, 2016Standing 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, 2023Visit the Long Barrack first. Not only it is air conditioned, but the video shows history of the Alamo.
- Always worth the stop -- though it's not open at night it's even more spectacular once the sun is down.
- Jackie MannMarch 11, 2017The 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, 2019Make sure to watch the short film located in the visitors center which is a short walk down the sidewalk in back.
- kathryn lyonsMarch 16, 2015Great 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, 2016Great piece of living history. Aviod the gift shop, anything they could possibly put the Alamo's picture on they did.
- Tiffany GoldenJuly 29, 2011I 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!
- D. SalinasOctober 14, 2014Fun 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
- 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, 2015More 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, 2013Show 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, 2015Family friendly, great atmosphere, can get really crowded but worth going to
- Derek R Swartz(FJB)August 14, 2015It 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, 2012Beautiful from the ourside and within walking distance to the Riverwalk/River Center Mall. Great area to see and explore :)
- Piatti Ristorante & BarSeptember 20, 2014We 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, 2014Don't go to downtown San Antonio and not visit the Alamo. A truly must see monument. Worth the visit.
- SeanOctober 11, 2013Wow, so cool to see a part or history in such great shape. Will have to come back when it's open.
- Nico ParkerFebruary 13, 2019Incredibly historical and there are plenty of plaques to read about the building's history.
- Andrew StrangeDecember 10, 2013Big 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, 2012Always 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, 2013Artifacts, exhibits and a film recount the history of this hallowed ground which has been a witness to history for nearly 300 years.
- The greatest Tennessee Volunteer to ever live died a hero here. Davy....Davy Crockett...King of the Wild Frontier.
- Jacob AtkinsonMarch 17, 2017If 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!
- Priya TungrusMarch 27, 2016Go see the 15 min documentary - free and great for non US tourists like us!
- Katharine RobinsonDecember 27, 2011In 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