Sight Downtown, San Antonio
The Alamo
A sight in Downtown, San Antonio, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
1718 mission and site of the 1836 battle, with the church and Long Barrack.
It is one of 14 curated places we feature in San Antonio, alongside 4 sights, 2 activities and 2 bars & cafés. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Menger Bar and Menger Hotel.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond San Antonio. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Menger Bar
Dark-paneled 1887 bar in the Menger Hotel beside the Alamo, modeled on the House of Lords pub in London.
Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Menger Hotel
An 1859 hotel on Alamo Plaza with a Victorian lobby and the Menger Bar, a walk from both the River Walk and Hemisfair.
Stay · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Boudro's
A River Walk bistro since 1986, known for guacamole made tableside, Gulf seafood and prime rib.
Food · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4San Antonio River Walk
Below-street paths along the river; take a GO RIO boat for an overview.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5River Walk
Stone-lined walkways along the San Antonio River, with cypress trees and bridges strung with lights through the holidays.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6San Antonio River Walk
Stone paths one level below the streets, lined with cypress trees, bridges and restaurants, and strung with lights through the holidays.
Sight · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
The Alamo features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.
More sights to see in San Antonio
4 more curated sights in San Antonio. See the full San Antonio guide.
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Mission San José
Largest of the four missions in San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
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The Pearl
Restored brewery complex with restaurants, shops and a weekend farmers market.
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San Antonio Museum of Art
Former Lone Star brewery housing strong Latin American and antiquities collections.
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San Fernando Cathedral
Cathedral founded in 1738 on Main Plaza, whose facade hosts San Antonio | The Saga, a free light projection on the city's history.
When to go
Average daily highs in San Antonio run from 63°F in January to 98°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For The Alamo itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for San Antonio from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full San Antonio weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for The Alamo, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
- Coordinates
- 29.42597, -98.48614
- Destination
- San Antonio, Texas
- Website
- thealamo.org
The Alamo: quick answers
How much time do you need at The Alamo?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at The Alamo. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit The Alamo?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Free entry; reserve a timed church entry online.
Is The Alamo free?
Yes, we list The Alamo as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is The Alamo?
The Alamo is at 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include The Alamo?
The Alamo appears on Texas BBQ Trail and San Antonio & the Texas Hill Country, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add The Alamo to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to San Antonio.
Plan San Antonio
- San Antonio travel guide 14 places
- Best time to visit San Antonio weather by month
- San Antonio to Texas Hill Country 58 mi straight-line
- Austin to San Antonio 74 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in San Antonio
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- Historic Market Square Shopping
- Sternewirth Drinks
- Hotel Emma Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.