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Alamo Village, Brackettville
Brackettville, the home of the Alamo Village
family amusement park. Remember John Wayne's version of The Alamo? It
was filmed here in a replica of the Texas shrine that you can still tour
today. Alamo Village is sometimes called the movie capital of Texas, and
for good reason. Walk among its streets and you'll recognize buildings
used in commercials, television shows, and many movies, as well as the
popular mini-series "Lonesome Dove."
The village also includes a Wild West town,
used frequently as a movie and TV set. Don't be surprised to see familiar
faces here; the park remains open even when movies are being shot.
Take a tour of the buildings, some featuring
movable walls to facilitate the work of film crews. You'll see a bank
that has been the scene of numerous movie holdups, a working carriage
shop, the John Wayne museum, and a church that even "explodes"
on cue! And even if you miss the explosion, you'll have the chance to
witness a "shootout" several times daily right in front of the
saloon.
Enjoy a root beer and a plate of Texas barbecue
at the saloon, entertained by talented "showgirls" who perform
Old West shows daily.
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