An urban National Park featuring 4 different Spanish missions from the 1700s right in San Antonio, Texas, spend a day exploring the heritage and unique history of the area as well as downtown San Antonio.
Mission Hike and Bike Trails
A great way to see the Missions is by bike. There are a series of walking and biking trails that connect the Missions to each other as well as downtown San Antonio.
See MoreMission Espada- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Your first stop should be Mission Espada, open around 8-8:30 AM, this is the farthest south of the missions. It is small, but beautiful. The church congregation here is still active too.
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Before heading into the city to see the last mission on your list, the Alamo, grab a coffee at this indoor-outdoor spot. They usually have live music here too!
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Last but not least (and definitely do not forget!), the famous Alamo! A site that commemorates Texas' freedom from México, but also the racist history of the U.S. It serves as a reminder that Texas wanted independence in order to continue the erasure and use of slave labor.
See MoreSmall-Group World Heritage San Antonio Missions Guided Tour
Really soak up culture and history on this guided missions tour where your guide will answer all of your questions while providing background to the spaces you are entering.
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BookLa Panadería Bakery Café
A great stop for lunch (and located right by the Alamo), this spot serves their famous tortas. Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives own Guy Fieri stopped here to try the "tequila croissants" and you should too! Their strawberry emapanada was an easy bite (as many things sell out here).
See MoreSan Antonio River Walk
Walk the riverwalk and sense the lively atmosphere of the city down here.
See MoreSan Fernando Cathedral
Catch this cathedral on your way to Mi Tierra for dinner! It absolutely glows during golden hour.
See MoreMi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
For dinner head to this iconic Mexican bakery and market for drinks, bites, and a colorful ambience. There are mariachi band members performing in the evening. I ordered a classic margarita which was so refreshing in the south TX heat as well as their tacos callajeros. Don't leave before heading to their iconic bakery for a rice krispy treat, candied orange, or some sweet treat here!
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