Augmented reality fit the bill, and six area tourism agencies won a grant to help defray the costs to make the $1.08 million project happen. Marson traveled to California and connected with Peter ...

"We are thrilled to partner with Denny's to enhance the dining experience through the power of AR, our life-like 3D models and innovative AR content," comments Mike Cadoux, QReal's General Manager.

About 10 to 12 percent of the upcoming screens in the next two years will have immersive formats inlcuding dine-in and gaming, both in cinema and outside.

This augmented reality experience drew from a million-dollar sponsorship from Frost Bank, and it's part of the Alamo's $550 million makeover plan to expand and improve the historic site.

If you go: The augmented reality experience costs $10 per person as a standalone attraction, or $5 per person as an add-on to other paid options like the guided tour.