Texas has a long and interesting history. Luckily, many of Texas' most historic sites and landmarks remain and are available for tours and viewing for Texas visitors.
1. The Alamo
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The site of one of the most notorious battles in history has been remarkably preserved and is open to tourists. Visitors to the Alamo are able to stand in the very spot some of the famous Texas defenders stood during the historic seige of the Alamo.
2. Texas State Capitol
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Completed in 1888, the Texas Capitol was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. Today it is open to visitors on a daily basis.
3. San Jacinto Monument and Museum
One of the most revered sites in Texas history is the San Jacinto Battleground - the very place where Texas gained its independence. Today, the San Jacinto Monument and Museum sit atop the plot of ground where Gen. Sam Houston defeated the army of Gen. Santa Anna4. Washington-on-the-Brazos
Washington-on-the-Brazos is the location where the Convention of 1836 signed Texas' Declaration of Independence from Mexico. The site also served as the Texas Capitol off and on through the early years of the Republic of Texas.5. Point Isabel Lighthouse
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Located in Port Isabel, one of the oldest towns in Texas, the Point Isabel Lighthouse served mariners along the Lower Texas Coast throughout the Civil War and into the 1900s.
