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Missions

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Mission San Francisco de la Espada

San Antonio, Texas

Established 1731, favorite of many students of Spanish period in Texas, and popular with photographers.…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

The Alamo

San Antonio, Texas

The most famous spot in Texas, where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Cuneo Museum And Gardens

Vernon Hills, Illinois

Cuneo Museum And Gardens is an historic mission dating from 1914 nestled on 75 acres…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisma Concepcion

San Antonio, Texas

Established in 1731, more than 20 years under construction. Massive church with twin towers and…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Mission Se-ora de los Dolores de los Ais

San Augustine, Texas

Also known as Dolores Mission, was established 1716 by the Domingo Ramon expedition. Abandoned due…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Missions of San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas

In addition to the Alamo, which is managed by the Daughters of the Republic of…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Nuestra Señora de la Concepción del Socorro

El Paso

Established in 1682 as mission for Piros, Thanos, and Jemes Indians. Originally located about 12…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Nuestra Señora del Carmen

El Paso

Established in 1681, and later dedicated Corpus Christi de la Ysleta, 1690; damaged by both…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

St. Thomas Mission

Yuma, Arizona

Built on the grounds of the original Mission founded by Father Garces in 1780, the…

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