Historic Missions of the Southwest - Texas

Texas Missions

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park -

Location- The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park visitor center is near the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and New Napier Avenue in San Antonio, Texas. This is the starting point for your driving tour of the local missions. The missions are about two miles apart

Admission - No charge for park entry.

What to See

Four Spanish frontier missions (Concepción, San Jose, San Juan, and Espada), part of a colonization system that stretched across the Spanish Southwest in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, are preserved here. You will want to wander the gardens and enjoy the architectural details. Of course, bring your camera!

More Information - Official Website and Article on the National Park.