San Antonio Business Journal, May 30, 2008

The Alamo creates new self-guided audio tour for tourists

The Alamo, that ingrained symbol of San Antonio's cultural identity, has launched its first-ever audio tour to help more tourists gain an appreciation of the city's most prominent landmark.

In order to gear up for the busy traveling season, the Alamo has created a way for tourists to rent a hand-held player for $5 to listen to a 50-minute tour as they walk through the historic site. The tour incorporates stories about the battle and a narration of some of the accounts from Alamo survivors.

The Alamo holds the distinction of being the most visited destination in Texas with more than 2.5 million visitors annually. The Battle of the Alamo took place in 1836 when about 180 Texans seeking independence from Mexico held back several thousand Mexican soldiers before being massacred. Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie were among those who died.

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