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Missions

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't 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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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

The Alamo

San Antonio, Texas

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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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Start early. Stay late.

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

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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Worth the stop.

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

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

St. Thomas Mission

Yuma, Arizona

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

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