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Good Ol' San Antonio: A Look at the Alamo CityIf you are looking for the next place to visit, find out what San Antonio has to offer. Between its rich culture and unique attractions, you might just decide to hang up your hat here!- Texas Independence Day Remembered 175 Years LaterWhen Texas first declared its independence from Mexico, the Alamo siege was in its final days, and would lead to defeat. But 175 years later, Texas is still living free following the events of spring 1836.
- Hats Off to the Alamo Square Neighborhood AssociationIf you don't have a social life, you might be overwhelmed by all the fun you have at the Alamo Square Neighborhood Association.
Haunted San Antonio, TexasSan Antonio is one of the most haunted cities in Texas.- Explore Downtown San Antonio, TexasMany downtown areas have been forgotten, but San Antonio's downtown is the heart of the city's historic past.
Top Five Myths About Visiting the Alamo in San Antonio, TexasRemember the Alamo the best way an American knows how... by visiting it in person! Debunk the top five myths about visiting the Alamo and learn why you should put it on your San Antonio itinerary!- Discovering San Antonio: The AlamoDiscovering San Antonio and The Alamo.
My Love of History and Visiting the AlamoA short biography explaining how this writer became a history buff.
What to Do and What to See in San Antonio, TexasA great place to take a budget conscious vacation with the whole family.
San Antonio in a Day or Two: A Weekend Trip Travel GuideA travel guide to seeing the top sights and attraction of San Antonio. From the River Walk to The Alamo, there are a lot of things that both couples and the whole family can enjoy down "deep in the heart" of Texas!
Battle of Flowers Parade in San AntonioThe Battle of Flowers Parade started what is now San Antonio Fiesta. The parade honors the memory of those killed at the Alamo during the battle for Texas independence and celebrates the Battle of San Jacinto where Texas won its independence from Mexico.- Texas Independence Day Marks 173rd AnniversaryThe Alamo and the battle of San Jacinto helped win Texas's freedom from Mexico. But Texas's actual independence technically came weeks earlier, when delegates signed their declaration of independence 173 years ago on March 2, 1836.
Visiting San Antonio Texas, the Alamo and the Mission ToursHow to plan a trip to the San Antonio (Texas) Mission National Park with links to resources.
How to Visit the Alamo When Time is ShortTips for visiting the Alamo in San Antonio Texas with links to the Alamo web site and grounds map.
From Airport Hotel to Alamo; How to Ride the Bus to the AlamoHow to catch the bus from an airport hotel to the Alamo.- Crockett at Two HundredA book review that includes a collection of original essays by major scholars in the study of Davy Crockett and American culture which focused on facts, myths and folk lore.
- American Heroes: The Men of the AlamoDescribes the incredible courage of the defenders of the Alamo; men who knew they were going to die, but chose to stay and fight despite their fears.
- Free Things to Do in San Antonio, TexasYou are visiting San Antonio and you want to visit some free places and have a good time. Here is a list of some free things to do in San Antonio.
Historic Hotels in San Antonio TexasSan Antonio is a Texas city that boasts many historic sites, including Spanish missions, The Alamo and the marvelous Riverwalk with restaurants and shops. Historic hotels reward guests with a sense of the history of a place.- The Haunting of the Alamo in Bexar County, San Antonio, TexasThe battle at the Alamo made its mark on American history and on the land, making it one of the most haunted places in Texas.
- Five Points GhostsFive Points is an old area of San Antonio that has a long history of hauntings.
The Alamo in San Antonio TexasThe Alamo is one of those places that everyone has heard of but visiting the site is no laughing matter.- Best Restaurants in San Antonio to Visit During the Final FourIf you are going to the final four you will need to know where the best places to eat are located.
- The Alamo City - History of San Antonio, TexasShort history of one of Texas' oldest and most storied cities.
- A Visit to San Antonio, Texas: From the Riverwalk to the AlamoMy travel motto has become "give each destination a chance" because one never knows where beauty will be found.
- Remember the Alamo; Not the 2007 Alamo BowlSan Antonio was a great venue for the Texas A&M Aggies v. Penn State Nittany Lions match-up at the Alamo Bowl. The game itself, not so much.
- Remember the Alamo: The Battle of San JacintoThe Battle of San Jacinto was one of the greatest victories in the history of warfare and ensured that Texas would become an independent republic...
- Remember the Alamo, Remember the Aggies!Alamo Bowl features Texas A&M and Penn State
- Remembering the Alamo in San Antonio, TexasOne of our nation's most famous battles took place at the Alamo. Learn about the brave men who gave their lives for freedom.
- Ghosts of the Alamo - Haunted San Antonio, TexasThe Alamo, in downtown San Antonio is considered by many to be one of the most haunted places in the world. Do ghosts of the men who died there still linger?
- Fighting for Freedom at the AlamoThere were heroes on both sides of the 1836 battle at the Alamo. The freedom they were fighting for is more important.
- Restaurant Review: The Alamo CafeEating out in San Antonio, Texas is a fairly simple process. You have plenty of choices, after all. The only problem you'll have is picking the right type of restaurant to visit. As for the restaurant that you should go to, I suggest trying the Alamo Cafe.
- Manifest Destiny, Davy Crockett, the Alamo and the Present Quagmire in IraqWhat do all these things share in common? You'll have to read to find out.
- San Antonio, Texas, Where the Past Meets the PresentFrom the Alamo to Six Flags, San Antonio is a vacation you will want to repeat.
- Beyond the Alamo: A Locals Guide to San Antonio SightsThere is much more to do in the Alamo City than merely see the Alamo!
Little Rhein Steak House - Site Once Used by Santa Anna During Battle of the AlamoThe U.S. Department of the Interior has listed Little Rhein Steak House in the National Registry of Historical Places. It's charming rustic setting offers San Antonio's most historic dining experience.
Visit San Antonio, Texas - My HometownA guide to attractions and accomodations in lovely San Antonio, Texas.
Best Places for Thanksgiving and Holiday Meals in San AntonioIf you find yourself in San Antonio for the Thanksgiving holiday season, be sure to spoil yourself with a meal out to some of the Alamo City's finest cuisine. Enjoy the food and let someone else take care of the dishes.- Visiting San Antonio at Christmas TimeInformation on visiting San Antonio during the holiday season - where to go... what to see...where to stay...
- Visiting San Antonio (Texas)…Information and some history about San Antonio, the Alamo, it's Riverwalk and other places to see and what to do while in the area.
