The Missions of San Antonio

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

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Historical area that stretches nine miles and contains four important 18th-century missions.

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Aug 20, 2024
Best half-day in San Antonio was here. Saw all 4 missions and the aqueduct. Make sure you go in all the visitor rooms and buildings as they are full of more history. It was kind of shocking that hund… Full review by jsknight20
Jul 26, 2024
We visited the San Jose Mission. I thoroughly enjoyed the site. The mission is large and the site was not crowded. The park was free to enter and parking was free too. If you enjoy photography, archi… Full review by TeardropTrailrTravls
Jul 25, 2024
Wow!! This is almost worth a special vacation just to see these 4 missions. I only knew about the Alamo in the area so finding out about these missions was a definite plus. The park rangers are ver… Full review by Lead2829
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is a National Historical Park and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving fou…
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Is there a place on the grounds where you can rent bikes?
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No bike rentals that we saw. All of the missions are separated by a couple miles, but there is no direct way to get there. Perhaps at some point they will make a bike trail along the …
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No bike rentals that we saw. All of the missions are separated by a couple miles, but there is no direct way to get there. Perhaps at some point they will make a bike trail along the old Camino Real route, but it's not there yet. These missions are all different and well worth your time.
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We love to bike as a family and would love to visit the missions, but we might not be up for biking the whole distance. …
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We love to bike as a family and would love to visit the missions, but we might not be up for biking the whole distance. Does anyone know if the buses are equipped with bike racks so that we could bike some of it, but then ride the bus if it’s too much?
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It’s not bad on bikes, about 8 miles total. My wife and I actually hiked from the river walk to the first 3. It was actually enjoyable and with very little traffic it’s safe. One suggestion might …
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It’s not bad on bikes, about 8 miles total. My wife and I actually hiked from the river walk to the first 3. It was actually enjoyable and with very little traffic it’s safe. One suggestion might be to drive to the first one and then rent the bike that are right on site. This would cut down the miles.
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Answer by David B · May 1, 2021
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Do you have to purchase tickets and go with a tour guide or can you visit it on your own?
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I strongly suggest doing a tour, but to answer your question, you pay at each Mission, or make a donation.
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Each mission has an information office with free maps and can give you driving instructions to the next mission
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Travel from mission to mission on the eight-mile missions bike and hike trail
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Check your hotel for local bike rentals or guided tour options before hitting the trail
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You can take advantage of the hop-on, hop-off bus tour for an ultra-low price
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Its 2013 renovation added 15 miles of trail which can be used for hiking and biking
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You can get to the site by car or bus, or even on foot or bike if you take the trail
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View the historic buildings on the property or even attend a church service here
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The park offers ranger and docent-guided activities at each of the four missions
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Visitors can tour the buildings and attend mass with the congregations
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The best way to visit them is by taking a trip to the missions national historical park
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The park also offers facilities for those wishing to stroll, cycle or jog among the trees
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To truly understand what san antonio is all about, you'll need to spend some time visiting the area's various missions
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There are 4 superbly preserved missions to visit, all of them free of charge and all offering a peaceful and contemplative environment
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Get a day pass for a san antonio b-cycle bike share and prepare to experience texas history by bike
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A scenic trail perfect for birds watching, hiking, and enjoying the surrounding nature
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You can complete a circuit of 4 missions accessible by car, the most important being those of concepcion and san jose
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Do not leave animals unattended in your vehicle
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Step back into a beautiful history as you tour the san antonio missions
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Hold regular services in the four historic buildings for the public during park hours
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Grab a map at the visitor center
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