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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 2 attractions in La Porte
Traveler Description: Site of battle resulting in Texas's independence from Mexico.
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Attraction type: Historic site, Monument, State park, Battlefield, Motorcycle trail, History museum
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 3523 Battleground Road La Porte, TX 77571
Tel: 281 479 2431

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4 of 5 stars
hammonl 106 contributions
Chattanooga
May 9, 2009

Very interesting historical site. The site is well-kept, and the story is told very nicely. It is a great compliment to a visit to the Alamo as the history is related. Be sure to take the elevator to the top so you can get the 360-view. Also, don't miss the Battleship Texas while you are in the area. more

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4 of 5 stars
globeseeker007 775 contributions
globeseeker007
Dec 6, 2008

This attraction is located close to the Battleship Texas. The battleground is laid out pretty well with markers to show where the Texas and Mexican forces were located. The museum has a lot of interesting articles including uniforms and guns that were used in the battle. One can view a short film and then take the elevator to the top... more

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3 of 5 stars
Dozer79 64 contributions
Westfield, Massachusetts
Jun 27, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I really enjoyed the monument and it's exhibits, but they charge $5 - $6 for everything, including entrance to certain exhibits in the monument, and entrance to the elevator to go to the top of the monument (and the views are only 270 - not 360). I don't think the view at the top was worth the price, as there... more

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2 of 5 stars
rexs 3 contributions
Houston, Texas
Jun 27, 2007
1/4 found this review helpful

I finally made it out to the San Jacinto monument southeast of Houston. Definitly something you should not miss. It adds a lot of perspective to the Alamo and Texas history. more

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4 of 5 stars
ThatRHguy 41 contributions
St. Paul, MN
Jun 26, 2007
4/5 found this review helpful

I recommend visiting the San Jacinto Battleground park, but you must pay additional to enter or see many of the notable things. But the park itself is very enjoyable. Don’t overlook it. Getting into the park is $1 per adult. That’s a bargain, and it gets you to the park/battlefield site and to the base of the monument and its... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
La Porte, TX
Nov 30, 2003
3/4 found this review helpful

This is a must see. Go to the top of the monument for a view of the area. (elevator only) watch a movie about the history of this area and gaze at the historical exhibits for hours. Interesting and very well maintained. When your done here go over to the Battleship Texas on the same grounds and take the tour.... more

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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site Address

3523 Battleground Road, La Porte, TX 77571
Tel: 281 479 2431