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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic SiteU.S. and Mexican lines drawn up on the prairie of Palo Alto.
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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons

The park is open daily, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., year-round. Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.

The park trail and battlefield overlook close at 4:30 p.m.

Battle of Palo Alto  

Did You Know?
Dozens of future Union and Confederate Generals fought in the 1846 battles on the Rio Grande. Some of the prominent names include: James Longstreet, George Meade, Ulyssess S. Grant, Braxton Bragg, James Mansfield, and John Pemberton.
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Last Updated: April 04, 2009 at 12:05 EST