Is there RV parking to see the Alamo?
We may be near and wondered is there space to park an Rv near the Alamo? And is it worth the time to stop? Thanks. dreamer.
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Major Dad wrote:navybanker wrote:
If you have time, don't miss the other missions. The Alamo is just one of several in the city. There are signs and directions. I would not take the RV on the driving tour of the other missions.
I recommend visiting the Mission San Jose first (skip the dopey movie in the visitor center), then go to the Alamo. That way you will get a better idea of what the Alamo grounds looked like during the winter of 1835-1836.
The Alamo is DEFINITELY worth seeing, but only if you care about our history, or have an old Davey Crockett coonskin cap and popgun in your attic. The good news is that the state historical commission has taken control of the Alamo away from our corrupt local politicians, and big plans are afoot to restore the Alamo Plaza area and make it a more fitting setting for the "Shrine of Texas Liberty." It makes this old history teacher proud to think this may happen in my lifetime!
Don't even think about parking an RV in downtown San Antonio. Some of the RV parks are on bus lines, so that would probably be best. If you have a "toad", park in the Rivercenter Mall parking garage for the Alamo/Riverwalk. When you go to El Mercado (Market Square), they have their own parking garage. Be sure to go to Mi Tierra Cafe, and save room for dessert from their bakery. I recommend the pumpkin empanadas.
Double ditto re parking. We did not spend too much time on the Riverwalk as it's an outdoor mall and we aren't into shopping. But Mi Tierra Cafe is a good recommendation.
When planning a trip with your RV, one of the rules of thumb is that larger cities don't have parking for them and some even have narrow streets with low clearances. Over 40+ years of RVing, we never have taken our rig into downtown metro areas for that reason.
