The Iconic Movie Set That Was Left To Decay In The Middle Of The Desert

John Wayne’s 1960 film The Alamo is one of the most iconic films about the American West. The original set for the movie was incredibly detailed, and strove to be as authentic as possible. Now, that same set is sitting abandoned and decaying in the heart of Texas. Read on to learn more about this surreal location, and be sure to watch the exploration footage by YouTube channel “adamthewoo.”

After filming wrapped up on the movie, the set was turned into a roadside attraction called Alamo Village.

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It finally closed in 2010, and has been quietly decaying ever since.

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Today, the set it still in remarkably good condition.

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Some of the interiors are filled with props from the movie, left exactly as they were.

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Take a look at the footage of this amazing site below:

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