Among the pioneers who were killed and defeated here are Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie. Sam Houston used this massacre to rally his troops together to eventually drive the Mexican Army out. There are artifacts, history plaques, a library and gift shop. The city derives it's name from a mission which operated here in the 1700's by Franciscan monks. The four that are still here are functioning missions today.
Parking is available all over town, many parking lots charge.
The streets are wide with parallel metered parking in most places. If the city is not your thing or you are just saturated with concrete, head to Freidrick Wilderness Park, The city's nature preserve. Over five miles of trails for picnicking, biking, hiking, sightseeing and bird watching.