The Alamo Mission, formerly known as Misión San Antonio de Valero, is best known for the legendary battle of March 6, 1836. On this day General Santa Anna's army of 1500 Mexican soldiers ended their 13 day siege and mercilessly defeated approximately 200 Texians then garrisoned at the Alamo. Just four days earlier Texas had declared it's independence, and the defeat at the Alamo rallied the territory under the cry of "Remember the Alamo!" 46 days later General Santa Anna and his army where defeated in just 18 minutes at the Battle of San Jacinto.
The Alamo is one of the most important historic sites in America and the most popular tourist destination in Texas. Today it's part of the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
The San Antonio Riverwalk has been an oasis for visitors for many generations. With close to five miles of shopping, dinning, and entertainment it is a great way to beat the heat during your stay. If you time it right, the Holiday River Parade and the Fiesta River Parade are events to behold.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is a National Historical Park and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving four of the five Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio, Texas, USA. These outposts were established by Catholic religious orders to spread Christianity among the local natives. Wikipedia
Six Flags Fiesta Texas, formerly Fiesta Texas, is a theme park located in La Cantera, San Antonio, Texas. It is owned and operated by Six Flags. The park was built by Gaylord Entertainment Company and opened on March 14, 1992 as the first business in the district of San Antonio. Wikipedia
