 Editor in Chief Bill   | 16 Jan 2019 6:52 a.m. PST |
Have you visited the historical Alamo? |
| Onomarchos | 16 Jan 2019 7:01 a.m. PST |
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| RKE Steve | 16 Jan 2019 7:05 a.m. PST |
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| Thomas O | 16 Jan 2019 7:17 a.m. PST |
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| 23rdFusilier | 16 Jan 2019 7:18 a.m. PST |
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| hocklermp5 | 16 Jan 2019 7:19 a.m. PST |
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| rustymusket | 16 Jan 2019 7:26 a.m. PST |
Quite a few years ago. It catches you by surprised nestled into downtown San Antonio. It had a diorama of the capture of the Alamo in one of the buildings. You should see it. |
| KevinV | 16 Jan 2019 7:39 a.m. PST |
Yes. Stayed at the Menger Hotel across the street from Alamo. We were there for a conference- on the day of a re-enactment of the battle, on sight. Super cool. Sends shivers down your spine. After the re-enactment both sides hugged and shook hands. Nice touch. |
| JimDuncanUK | 16 Jan 2019 7:52 a.m. PST |
The Alamo is a bit far from US locations frequented by most UK travellers. Nearest I have managed on a 2 month US vacation is Amarillo. |
Larry Gettysburg Soldiers  | 16 Jan 2019 8:22 a.m. PST |
Yes, also John Wayne's Alamo movie set in Brackettville. |
| Gone Fishing | 16 Jan 2019 8:23 a.m. PST |
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| Sundance | 16 Jan 2019 8:25 a.m. PST |
Yes, been there a few times. |
| darthfozzywig | 16 Jan 2019 8:25 a.m. PST |
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 ColCampbell | 16 Jan 2019 8:27 a.m. PST |
Yes, when I was assigned to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio I visited several times. I was impressed by the incongruity of the old mission sitting amongst all of the San Antonio high rise builsings.
Never got out to Brackettville however. Jim |
 etotheipi  | 16 Jan 2019 8:29 a.m. PST |
Yes. When my son graduated from US Army Medic Advanced Individual Training at San Antonio.
Also, the AlaGnome where the Gnome Star Republic was surrounded by the MexicaGnomes.
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| sma1941 | 16 Jan 2019 8:33 a.m. PST |
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| whill4 | 16 Jan 2019 8:39 a.m. PST |
Yes. And I have been to all the other missions around San Antonio. |
| DisasterWargamer | 16 Jan 2019 8:42 a.m. PST |
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| WarWizard | 16 Jan 2019 8:46 a.m. PST |
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| Col Durnford | 16 Jan 2019 9:03 a.m. PST |
Yes – Don't miss the Airfix diorama in the visitors center. Also don't miss out on the water taxi. It's a 24 hour pass. I suggest you get dinner and catch the last one out (I believe they stop loading around 9PM). Ride the whole way for a relaxing way to end the day and you can hop on and off during the following day. We enjoyed it so much that we repeated the full ride the second night. |
| robert piepenbrink | 16 Jan 2019 9:33 a.m. PST |
Years ago when I was at Lackland for basic. What I regret is not getting to Brackettville decades later when I was at Fort Hood. But even starting from there, it would have been a serious trip. |
| Frederick | 16 Jan 2019 9:36 a.m. PST |
Yes – agree that the Airfix diorama is not to be missed! Interesting place – the secular shrine aspect is a unique experience |
| John the Greater | 16 Jan 2019 10:05 a.m. PST |
Yes. It doesn't take long to visit. If you happen to be in San Antonio (or Austin) and have a day free you should go to Fredericksburg TX and visit the Nimitz museum. It is about an hour's drive. I spent seven hours there and did not see everything. |
| LAP1954 | 16 Jan 2019 10:11 a.m. PST |
Yes! Stationed at Ft Sam Houston – 1972. |
 Parzival | 16 Jan 2019 10:33 a.m. PST |
Yes, though only as a child. |
| 45thdiv | 16 Jan 2019 10:34 a.m. PST |
Saw it in 1980 on a vacation with friends. We drove down from Oklahoma. |
| Vigilant | 16 Jan 2019 10:56 a.m. PST |
Yes, also San Jacinto and the USS Texas. Long way from the UK, but worth it. The Governor's house in San Antonio was also well worth the visit. |
 Flashman14 | 16 Jan 2019 11:47 a.m. PST |
Maker sure you see the basement – it's a wasted trip without doing so. |
| 21eRegt | 16 Jan 2019 12:59 p.m. PST |
Nope. Closest was Dallas. |
| Captain Cook | 16 Jan 2019 1:23 p.m. PST |
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| Old Contemptibles | 16 Jan 2019 1:34 p.m. PST |
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| 377CSG | 16 Jan 2019 1:47 p.m. PST |
Yes in 1970 – going through U.S. Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB. |
| Cyrus the Great | 16 Jan 2019 1:48 p.m. PST |
Maker sure you see the basement – it's a wasted trip without doing so. I told Dotty and Speck about my disappointment. |
| 14Bore | 16 Jan 2019 2:06 p.m. PST |
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| Oppiedog | 16 Jan 2019 2:29 p.m. PST |
I better have … I live in San Antonio. |
| GROSSMAN | 16 Jan 2019 2:30 p.m. PST |
Been twice, the diorama was looking a little tired last time I was there. |
| Doug MSC | 16 Jan 2019 2:33 p.m. PST |
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| Winston Smith | 16 Jan 2019 2:51 p.m. PST |
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| brave face | 16 Jan 2019 2:52 p.m. PST |
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| Shagnasty | 16 Jan 2019 3:27 p.m. PST |
Yes, several times. I hope to go many more. |
| ZULUPAUL | 16 Jan 2019 3:29 p.m. PST |
Nope, never been to Texas |
 20thmaine | 16 Jan 2019 3:42 p.m. PST |
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| Oberlindes Sol LIC | 16 Jan 2019 3:49 p.m. PST |
I was in San Antonio on business 20 or more years ago, and after work (and after the Alamo had closed), I walked around the site. Does that count as a yes? |
| Axebreaker | 16 Jan 2019 4:04 p.m. PST |
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| Gear Pilot | 16 Jan 2019 4:16 p.m. PST |
Yes. It is just down town. The historic Menger hotel is across the street and worth a visit too. Lots of photos of Teddy Roosevelt when he was recruiting for the Rough Riders. |
| torokchar | 16 Jan 2019 5:02 p.m. PST |
I have lived in San Antonio for 10+ years and work at Fort Sam Houston, about once a month on my way home I will take a short detour and stop by the Alamo just to walk the grounds. Beautiful city and mission. Loved the Fess Parker movie as a kid, and the John Wayne film. But the Billy Bob one was by far the most realistic. Great to work and live so close to the Alamo. oh yeah, I guess that is a YES. |
 PaulCollins | 16 Jan 2019 5:29 p.m. PST |
Yes. Driving from CA to PA I made sure that it was one of my stops. I'm glad I saw it. An amazing couple of days. |
| William Warner | 16 Jan 2019 5:40 p.m. PST |
Yes. I was born in San Antonio in 1946 and grew up there. I was always fascinated by the Alamo and kept scrapbooks of any newspaper articles written about the siege. |
| jurgenation | 16 Jan 2019 5:46 p.m. PST |
yes and went to San Jacinto also ,by Houston/pasadena |
| pmwalt | 16 Jan 2019 6:07 p.m. PST |
Drove past it once when I was sent there for a day trip (military), but didn't have a chance to stop |
