Alamo Village

Alamo Village, in nearby Brackettville, is the site of John Wayne's Alamo and an active movie location open to visitors. The set is located on the Shahan HV Ranch, a working ranch on Highway 647, seven miles north of Brackettville, Texas. Host to movies beginning in 1951, the set has proven versatile enough to serve in over 200 productions over the years, including such classics as Lonesome Dove and Two Rode Together. Roy Rogers, James Stewart, and Charlton Heston are among the stars who have made movies here.

The Alamo Village is the largest and most complete outdoor set in the United States, boasting the only replica of the Alamo in the world. This 1836 town includes over thirty full-scale buildings and period furniture as well as the John Wayne Western Museum. A cantina serves up fine food and dancing, and three gift shops offer quality jewelry and western memorabilia.

The ranch hosts special events throughout the year. The Alamo Village Trail Ride takes place twice a year, giving guests the chance to participate in an authentic Texas longhorn cattle drive. For the Gunfighters Competition, groups come from all over the nation each July for a showdown in the streets and prizes for dress and performance. Labor Day weekend sees the annual Cowboy Horse Races, with live music, trail rides, and a barbeque dinner among its highlights.

The ranch is also available for parties, tours, and receptions; treats can range from cowboy poets and trail rides to trick roping and mariachi bands. Each event is personalized for groups as small as 15 and as large as 1500.

For more information:
Alamo Village
Box 528
Brackettville, Texas 78832
(830) 563-2580
fax (830) 563-9226
alamovillage.com