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Historic Texas travel destination that offers some of the country's best attractions

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Certain vacation destinations just capture the essence of what America is all about. These destinations are continued reminders of our great historical struggles of the past and ensure that the courageous conduct of those who fought for freedom remain in the spotlight and are honored and cherished. If you are looking for an exceptional travel destination, I offer to you San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio, easily accessible by the San Antonio International Airport, is home to one of the most heroic battles of the Texan Revolution, the Battle for the Alamo. The Battle for the Alamo, a conflict between Texan and Mexican forces, was waged for approximately two weeks in 1836. Although the Texan Army was desperately outnumbered while defending the Alamo, they fought gallantly until the Mexicans finally won the battle. The Mexican Army killed nearly all of the Texan defenders. However, after the battle, news spread of the heroism of the Texan forces that had fought at the Alamo greatly reenergizing the entire Texan Army. Eventually, the Mexican Army would be defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto while many in the Texan Army shouted “Remember the Alamo”. The Texan victory was special in that the Mexican president was captured marking an end to this bloody conflict and allowed a brand new nation to form-The Republic Texas. I urge all visitors of San Antonio to go and explore the Alamo. 

While the Alamo is a must see for obvious reasons, tourists of San Antonio will find that this city not only boosts a unique history, but also has some of the country’s best attractions. While the list of attractions is endless, visitors should be sure to keep these local hot spots on their lists. See the dolphins and sea lions at Sea World, go underground and explore Natural Bridge Caverns, visit the unusual at Louis Tassaud’s Plastic Wax and Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum, stop over at one of Parents Magazine’s 10 Best Zoos, ride the roller coaster rides at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, take the young ones to the Children’s Museum, get wet and wild at Splashtown, go on a safari to see over 500 different animals at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, see all the greenery at the Botanical Gardens, view all the various fine works at the Museum of Art, and see all those records at the Guinness World Records-Ripley’s Haunted Adventure and Davy Crocket Ride. Last, but certainly not least, be sure to journey to an exclusive area that offers dining, attractions, and feverish nightlife-the San Antonio River Walk.