The Alamo Opens New Welcome Center for Ticket and Tour Purchases

The Alamo is proud to debut a new Welcome Center that will serve as a one-stop shop for purchasing tickets and tours.

The Welcome Center is located on the northwest corner of the historic Menger Hotel inside what was previously an ice cream shop. It provides a convenient, indoor location for the Alamo's 1.6 million visitors a year to choose ticket options, purchase convenience items and refreshments, and take a break from the elements.

The facility replaces the longtime red ticketing shed on Alamo Plaza and improves access for visitors entering the site from the southern end of downtown. The new storefront opens up to the Alamo's Plaza de Valero, where performances and musket firing demonstrations take place every day.

The Welcome Center opens for business ahead of the holiday season and Alamo Bowl, historically the busiest time of the year for the Alamo and downtown San Antonio.

"This is one more step toward creating a seamless Alamo experience," Alamo Trust, Inc., President and CEO Hope Andrade said. "The vast majority of our guests purchase tickets in person. A state-of-the-art, indoor Welcome Center will help them better understand the tours and experiences the Alamo has to offer so they can customize their visit according to their time and interests."

Next spring, the Alamo plans to open a second Welcome Center along the future Paseo del Alamo, the connection between the River Walk and the Alamo.

As always, visitors can plan ahead and purchase their Alamo tours and tickets online.

About Alamo Trust, Inc. | Alamo Trust, Inc. (ATI) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that oversees the daily operations at the Alamo and the implementation of the Alamo Plan. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. In 1960, the Alamo was designated a United States National Historic Landmark, and in 2015, it became part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness living history, experience authentic artifacts, and explore an iconic landmark that shaped the country. Visit theAlamo.org.