San Jacinto Monument and Battleground
A 567-foot column, taller than the Washington Monument, where Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836.
- Open
- Every day
- Price
- Free museum; paid elevator and film
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- 1 Monument Cir, La Porte, TX 77571Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- About 30 minutes by car east of downtown.
Why Go
Sam Houston's army defeated Santa Anna here in 18 minutes. The museum at the base is free; an elevator goes to the observation deck.
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