San Antonio's big draw is, of course, the Alamo. Another historic site preserved by a band of devoted women, it's amazing that visiting the shrine is free. Inside the ruins of the church, see the flags noting "counts" of battle participants, and within the courtyards, admire the flora and fauna including cacti and coy. Expect to find one of the larger gift shops within the walls, too. To learn the mission's potency in history, see the themed IMAX film at nearby Rivercenter Mall; to further understand how it looked at the time of the battle, pay the small fee to see Phil Collins's diorama at the History Shop. If you are interested in the non-battle life of the Alamo, don't neglect to tour the Long Barracks.
If you go, arrive at opening to avoid some crowds and come back again at night just for the beauty. Ghosts and Legends of San Antonio Tours are great excuse to come back by evening: Randy, the owner, gives enjoyable, history-oriented walks that are reasonably priced, fun, and informative. Think pleasant storytelling--not cheesy ghost hunting--that meets on Alamo Plaza, and Randy impressed us by being truly accepted by other service providers we passed...including the Alamo Rangers!
Relevant Websites:
The Alamo
Ghosts and Legends of San Antonio
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