The Palo Alto Battlefield is a 340-acre expanse of coastal prairie and dense chaparral and is recognized as one of the best preserved battle sites in the nation.

Located less than 5 miles from the entrance of Rancho Viejo Resort, this site is restored to the appearance of its May 8th, 1846 battle. The park has also developed trails, facilities, and a service center at the site.

Plans are also underway to preserve and interpret the Resaca de la Palma and Fort Brown sites. The National Park Service is working closely with the City of Brownsville, Texas, the International Boundary and Water Commission, and other private and public entities to preserve these internationally important sites.

The Visitor Center at Palo Alto Battlefield offers exhibits, an orientation video, a shop with excellent books, DVD’s and gifts on the subject of Texas history and the National Parks Service, information, and special programs during the fall, winter and spring.

The park also offers trails onto the battlefield.

For additional information, write:

Palo Alto Battlefield
National Historic Site
1623 Central Blvd., Suite 213
Brownsville, TX 78520
956-541-2785
paal_interpretation@nps.gov
http://www.nps.gov/paal