Landmark · San Antonio · Texas

Alamo Mission

The Alamo is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio, Texas, United States. It dates back to 1718. Top of the list nearby is Alamodome, 0.8 mi away.

Photo: Zygmunt Put Zetpe0202, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest place to stay

0.1 mi

The Emily Morgan San Antonio

Open since

1718

Wikipedia readers

98K

a year · #238 of 7,799

In brief

A landmark inside San Antonio

Places to stay next door

The Emily Morgan San Antonio is 0.1 miles away; The Crockett Hotel (0.1 mi) and Downtown San Antonio/RiverWalk/Alamo (0.1 mi) are close too. 182 places to stay are within 4 miles. Hotels nearby ↓

Summers are hot

July and August highs run 95–97°, and about 112 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.

About 98K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 96% of the 7,799 attractions we track.

A day trip from Austin

Austin is about 75 miles northeast (straight-line). Hotels nearby ↓

Established in 1718

Alamo Mission dates from 1718. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

This is the year’s weather near Alamo Mission.

Jan64° / 41°

Feb68° / 45°

Mar74° / 52°

Apr81° / 58°

May87° / 66°

Jun93° / 72°

Jul95° / 74°

Aug97° / 74°

Sep91° / 69°

Oct83° / 60°

Nov72° / 50°

Dec65° / 42°

Typical highs and lows in San Antonio. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for San Antonio. San Antonio’s full climate →

About

Alamo Mission

The Alamo is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio, Texas, United States. It was the site of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, a pivotal event of the Texas Revolution in which American folk heroes James Bowie and Davy Crockett were killed. Today it is a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and a part of the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site.

Type: Landmark
Established: 1718
Area: 4.2 acres
Listed: National Historic Landmark (1960) · National Register of Historic Places (1966) · National Register of Historic Places contributing property · part of UNESCO World Heritage Site (2015)
Wikipedia readers: 98K a year

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.

Where to stay

Places to stay by Alamo Mission

Staying close means 182 places within 4 miles. Top of the list is The Emily Morgan San Antonio, at 0.1 miles.

Alamo MissionWater1Places to stay (the list)Places to eat

Closest places to stay

1The Emily Morgan San Antoniohotel · 0.1 mi northDirections
2The Crockett Hotelhotel · 0.1 mi southeastDirections
3Downtown San Antonio/RiverWalk/Alamohotel · 0.1 mi southwestDirections
4Menger Hotelhotel · 0.1 mi southDirections
5Hotel Gibbshotel · 0.1 mi northwestDirections
6Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalkhotel · 0.1 mi westDirections
7TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Antonio Downtown Riverwalkhotel · 0.1 mi northwestDirections
8Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalkhotel · 0.1 mi westDirections
9The Maverick, powered by Placemakr - River Walkhotel · 0.1 mi westDirections
10Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Antonio Alamo Plaza/Convention Centerhotel · 0.2 mi eastDirections

Places to eat nearby

877 restaurants, cafés and bars within 1½ miles

223 bars & pubs112 Mexican & Latin79 coffee & cafés37 ice cream & sweets36 Asian & Indian26 pizza23 subs & sandwiches

Compare 8 towns to stay in

Town	From Alamo Mission	Drive	Places to stay	People	Typical home	Safety
San Antonio	in town	—	584 446 hotels · 89 motels · 19 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 7 campgrounds · 13 RV parks	1,548,422	$236K	D⁻
Balcones Heights	6 mi northwest	10 min	5 4 hotels · 1 motel	2,728	$200K	D⁻
New Braunfels	29 mi northeast	45 min	82 57 hotels · 2 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 5 RV parks	122,492	$339K	B⁻
Schertz	17 mi northeast	25 min	13 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks	45,978	$317K	B
Lackland AFB	8 mi west	15 min	4 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground	6,785	—	—
Live Oak	13 mi northeast	20 min	6 6 hotels	16,426	$246K	D
Windcrest	9 mi northeast	15 min	3 2 hotels · 1 RV park	5,809	$302K	D⁻
Leon Valley	9 mi northwest	15 min	3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B	11,563	$253K	D⁻

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Austin75 mi northeast

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

SATSan Antonio · major hub8 mi

AUSAustin Bergstrom · major hub73 mi

VCTVictoria Regional103 mi

Places to stay and eat: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · streets, water and the site outline: Overture Maps / OpenStreetMap contributors · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Alamo Mission’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.

Make a day of it

Worth adding to a visit

Every place here is under 48 miles away.

Big drawin town Stadium & arenaAlamodome

3 mi Stadium & arenaFrost Bank Center

in town LookoutTower of the Americas

14 mi Theme parkSix Flags Fiesta Texas

47 mi CaveJacob's Well (Texas)

13 mi Theme parkSeaWorld San Antonio

4 mi National Historical ParkSan Antonio Missions National Historical Park1.6M visitors a year

in town TheatreMajestic Theatre

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons

Photo credits

Alamodome: Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0 · Frost Bank Center: Atristan 77, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tower of the Americas: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Chris Hagerman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jacob's Well (Texas): Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · SeaWorld San Antonio: TheConduqtor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: Liveon001 ©Travis Witt, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Majestic Theatre: Zereshk, CC BY 3.0

Common questions

Alamo Mission in questions

Is Alamo Mission in San Antonio?

Yes. It’s inside San Antonio, TX.

When is the best time to visit Alamo Mission?

January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 64–83°.

How far is Alamo Mission from Austin?

About 75 miles northeast of Austin, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Alamo Mission?

San Antonio (SAT), about 8 miles away.

What hotels are near Alamo Mission?

The Emily Morgan San Antonio (0.1 mi), The Crockett Hotel (0.1 mi) and Downtown San Antonio/RiverWalk/Alamo (0.1 mi). 182 places to stay are within 4 miles.

From locals

Locals’ advice in San Antonio

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.