Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Texas
Free entry
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have developed strong bonds and friendly ties since the war ended in 1848, these neighbors continue to contend with the legacy of the war.
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No entrance fee.
Hours
Park grounds are open daily from 8 am to 5 pm. Visitor center hours of operation differ from park hours of operation and are dependent upon staffing. The visitor center may be closed when the grounds are open. Park trails close to new traffic at 4:30 pm. All gates are locked at 5 pm. All vehicles must clear the park by 5 pm.
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Things to do
Visit Resaca de la Palma Battlefield
See Where it All Started - Rancho de Carricitos
Visiting Fort Polk
Stand on the Grounds of General Zachary Taylor's Fort on the Rio Grande
Self-guided Field Trips at Palo Alto Battlefield
Explore the Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail
Discover Palo Alto Battlefield’s Visitor Center
Birding at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield
Visitor centers
Palo Alto Visitor Center
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