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Missions

9 attractions

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

The Alamo

San Antonio, Texas

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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Worth the stop.

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

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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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

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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Go where you feel alive.

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

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

St. Thomas Mission

Yuma, Arizona

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

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