Sunset over the battlefield — Early sunsets during winter are a sight to behold. NPS

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

National Historic Site · Texas · National Park Service

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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Know before you go

Phone: 9565412785
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

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What's here

Highlights: Archeology · Colonization and Settlement · Forts · Hispanic American Heritage · Immigration · Latino American Heritage · Maritime · Maritime - Military · Migrations · Military · Infantry and Militia · Artillery · Cavalry · US Army · US Navy · US Marines · Battlefields · Monuments and Memorials · Presidents · Schools and Education · Science, Technology and Innovation · Wars and Conflicts · Mexican War · Westward Expansion · Animals · Birds · Tortoises and Turtles · Grasslands · Prairies · Natural Sounds · Scenic Views · Thickets and Shrublands · Trails · Unique Species · Rare · Endangered · Wetlands

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Cultural Demonstrations · Biking · Road Biking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Hiking · Living History · Historic Weapons Demonstration · First Person Interpretation · Junior Ranger Program · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs