Alamo Cenotaph

Dominating the plaza in front of the Alamo, the monument was designed by Pompeo Coppini, eminent Italian-born sculptor who adopted Texas as his home. Names of those who died at the Alamo are inscribed in marble.

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Mission San Francisco de la Espada

Established 1731, favorite of many students of Spanish period in Texas, and popular with photographers.…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Guinness World Records Museum & Ripley’s Haunted Adventure

San Antonio's two newest attractions are both in one location - directly across from the…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Alamo Museum – D.R.T. Library

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library, located inside the Alamo walls and south…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Mission San Juan Capistrano

Like both Espada and Concepcion, established 1731. Extensive restoration work has been carried out. Besides…

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