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The Alamo San Antonio Texas |
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The centerpiece of San Antonio remains the Alamo, the old stone mission at 300 Alamo Plaza that is the lodestone of Texas history. In 1836 Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie and 187 other defenders died at the hands of Santa Anna and the Mexican Army.
But their deaths inspired the famous battle cry that Texas shouted in defeating Santa Anna's army later at the Battle of San Jacinto. Today, with 2.5 million visitors a year, the Alamo is the state's top tourist attraction. Inside are exhibits on the Bowie knife; artifacts from a recent archaeological dig relating to the retreat of Santa Anna's army back to Mexico; and pieces commemorating William Barret Travis, the garrison's doomed commander. Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5:30. Admission is free. Information: (210) 225-1391, <a href="http://www.thealamo.org">www.thealamo.org</a> |
