USA Today reports San Antonio is home to the nation's best free attraction, following online voting by its readers.
The news publication set up an online competition for readers to choose from 20 sites across the U.S., and the Alamo won the number one spot.
The number two spot was the TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach, Florida.
The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida came in at number three.
The Alamo Executive Director, Dr. Kate Rogers, expressed her appreciation and gratitude for the historic site winning this award.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as the best free attraction in the nation," said Dr. Rogers. "This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and volunteers who are committed to preserving the Alamo's rich history and making it accessible to all."
The Alamo's mission-era church is open to the public free of charge. Re-enactors offer visitors a glimpse at life as it was in the 1830's in Texas.
Recreations of portions of the Palisade and Southwest corner of the mission-turned fortress and the Long Barrack are also part of the free attraction.
Recreations of the Mission Gate and Lunette are scheduled to open as free additions next month.
The Alamo Trust reports the Alamo attracts just under two-million visitors a year. It's the most visited destination in Texas.
