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The Alamo

The Alamo is an attraction in San Antonio, TX, part of the San Antonio guide. Cost: free. Open year-round.

300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205 · San Antonio, TX

Why you should go…

Stand where Texas legend was born at the state's most visited landmark. The 18th-century mission church, Long Barrack, and beautifully kept gardens bring the 1836 siege to life, and free timed entry makes it an easy first stop. History buffs can linger over exhibits of Bowie, Crockett, and Travis artifacts.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to The Alamo, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Louis Tussaud's Waxworks

    Under $25

    A multi-floor wax museum on Alamo Plaza, steps from the Alamo, with celebrity and historical figures and combo tickets shared with Ripley's next door.

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  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    The Amazing Mirror Maze

    Under $25

    A three-floor mirror maze, infinity maze and escape rooms steps from the Alamo.

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  • Attractions
    Family favorite

    LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio

    $25–$50

    An indoor LEGO playground steps from the Alamo, two rides, a 4D cinema, and MINILAND's brick-built San Antonio skyline.

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  • Tours
    Iconic

    Old Town Trolley Tours of San Antonio

    $25–$50

    Hop-on hop-off narrated trolley tour covering 14 stops around San Antonio's top attractions.

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  • Tours
    Iconic

    Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises

    Under $25

    Narrated 35-minute barge cruises along the River Walk, the classic way to see downtown from the water.

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  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    Buckhorn Saloon & Museum

    Under $25

    An 1881 saloon packed floor-to-ceiling with horns, oddities, and Texas Ranger lore, gloriously weird.

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