The Alamo

Common questions about The Alamo

• Where is The Alamo?

  The Alamo is at 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, Texas. It sits along I-10, which makes it a natural stop on a Florida-bound family road trip.

• What are the hours at The Alamo?

  Typical hours: Daily 9am-5:30pm. Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

• What's The Alamo like to visit on a family road trip?

  The 1836 mission and battlefield in the middle of downtown San Antonio — where 200 Texian defenders held out against the Mexican army for thirteen days. Admission is free, donations welcomed. The new Alamo Visitor Center, Exhibit Hall, and Education Center opened in 2025 and substantially deepen the historical context, including the Native and Tejano perspectives that earlier tellings glossed over. Plan ninety minutes minimum. Connected by the Riverwalk to the rest of downtown.

• Is The Alamo family-friendly?

  Yes — The Alamo earns a 4/5 family-friendly rating in our database.

• How long should families plan to stay at The Alamo?

  Most families spend an hour or two at The Alamo, depending on kid stamina and weather.