Things to do in San Antonio, Texas (TX): The Best Monuments & Statues

March 11, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

Step to the beat of wafting flamenco music as you wander the downtown River Walk before sampling as much chili (San Antonio’s signature dish) as your taste buds will allow. A visit to the Alamo is an absolute must, as is taking in a show at the ornate Majestic Theatre. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is dotted with 18th-century buildings and features, making for an enriching excursion.
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1. Alamo Cenotaph

398,300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205-2606 +1 210-215-9274 http://www.sanantonio.gov/Mission-Trails/Mission-Trails-Historic-Sites/Detail-Page/ArtMID/16185/ArticleID/4419/Alamo-Cenotaph/ID/3
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Alamo Cenotaph

Reviewed By 954gagec - Houston, United States

It's next to the Alamo and easily spotted, it's quite large. It described the battle of the Alamo and those who fought in it. Well worth seeing for anyone seeing the Alamo.

2. Camino De Galvez Statue

San Antonio, TX
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Camino De Galvez Statue

3. Vietnam Veterans Memorial of San Antonio

451 Jefferson Street Veterans Memorial Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205 +1 210-207-7819 http://vietnamveteransmemorialofsanantonio.com
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial of San Antonio

Bronze monument honoring the veterans of the Vietnam War.

Reviewed By Jilly070 - Hudson, United States

This memorial is located in the same small park as the Korean War Memorial, and of all the memorials I have visited in my life is probably the most moving and profound. Over 60,000 men and women lost their lives fighting in this war, and their names, ranks, serial numbers, branches, and dates of service are all contained in an air tight container inside the memorial. The detail on the statute is amazing- from the details on the fallen soldier’s face, the medic’s, and their clothing etc is so awesome! If you are in the area, I highly recommend you visit!

4. U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, TX 78236 http://www.jbmf.us/
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U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument

5. Korean War Memorial

100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio, TX 78205-1310
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Korean War Memorial

Reviewed By Teakwo23 - Dunedin, United States

Great honor to the people that served in the Korean War. Well done and touching to see. Free for anyone to look at.

6. Wings of Mexico

739 E Cesar E Chavez Blvd Near Tower Of The Americas, San Antonio, TX 78205-3206
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Wings of Mexico

7. Torch of Friendship

351 Losoya Street In roundabout at Losoya, Commerce, Market, and Alamo streets, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Torch of Friendship

Reviewed By pparrothead - Wilmington, United States

My wife and I recently visited San Antonio for the second time.We stayed in the downtown area right next to the Alamo and a few minute walk to the fantastic "Riverwalk".... The Torch of Friendship is at the circle by the Alamo Plaza and is an easy reference point to find where you are. The Monument is striking in size and a bright red color.... It is definitely worth a stop to photograph when in San Antonio near the Alamo.

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