San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is a National Historical Park and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving four of the five Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio, Texas, USA. These outposts were established by Catholic religious orders to spread Christianity among the local natives. These missions formed part of a colonization system that stretched across the Spanish Southwest in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
In geographic order from the north (upstream of the San Antonio River) to south (downstream) the missions are Mission Concepción, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada. The Espada Aqueduct, also part of the Park, is due east of Mission San Juan, across the river.
We’re Still Here: San Antonio Mission Descendant Stories
“We’re Still Here: Mission Descendant Stories” puts faces to the oral histories and memories of mission descendants in San Antonio. The exhibit recognizes families that have deep connections to these missions. These families make the missions a living community. Descendant families come from a diverse group of Texans with combinations of Indigenous, Latino, and European heritage. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park preserves and protects architectural, archaeological, and landscape features that demonstrate a complex interweaving of cultures that prevails in this community today. It is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. A1 Bed Bug Exterminator San Antonio
Guided Programs
Guided Walks at Mission San Jose
A ranger-guided walkthrough of Mission San José is a great way to gain an understanding of mission life and the history of San Antonio. Ranger-guided walks are offered at 10:00 am and 11:00 am every day, and they begin at the Visitor Center. These tours last for about 45 minutes. The entire walk is paved.
Ranger-Led Talks
Ranger-led talks at Mission San José are offered at 2:15 pm and 3:15 pm. These talks last for 15-30 minutes and can give you a great overview of the park. Catch a ranger-led talk to gain some context about the buildings, carvings, and landscape that you see around you at the missions.
Nearby Restaurants and Pubs
- IHOP is located at 739 Hot Wells Blvd, San Antonio, TXBobbie’s Café is located at 6728 S Flores St, San Antonio, TX
- 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse – City Base located at 7307 S New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX
- Brooks Pub is located at 3354 Lasses Blvd, San Antonio, TX
- JJ’s Tavern located at 7834 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX
- The Steer Cocktails & Beer is located at 735 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, TX
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