Missions in San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

The Alamo
The most famous spot in Texas, where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718...
The Alamo
Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisma Concepcion
Established in 1731, more than 20 years under construction. Massive church with twin towers and cupola is oldest unrestored stone church in U.S., standing as completed in 1755. Adjacent cloister arcad...
Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisma Concepcion
Mission San Francisco de la Espada
Established 1731, favorite of many students of Spanish period in Texas, and popular with photographers. The little church building, restored several times, is still in use. Ruins of walls that once su...
Mission San Francisco de la Espada
Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo
Known as the Queen of Missions, is both a State and National Historic Site. Founded 1720; church built between 1768-82. Entire mission compound has been restored, including outer wall with Indian dwel...
Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Like both Espada and Concepcion, established 1731. Extensive restoration work has been carried out. Besides charming little chapel with open bell tower, there are ruins of a larger church that was nev...
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Missions of San Antonio
In addition to the Alamo, which is managed by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, four other San Antonio missions form the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. They were established by F...
Missions of San Antonio

Alamodome

160,000-sq.-ft. building provides facilities for football, concerts, and other events. It is the only domed stadium in North America with two permanent ice sheets. It's home for the annual Alamo Bowl college football game each Dec. Tours conducted every Thursday and Friday. (

San Antonio, TX Sports Complexes

Mission San Francisco de la Espada

Established 1731, favorite of many students of Spanish period in Texas, and popular with photographers. The little church building, restored several times, is still in use. Ruins of walls that once surrounded the mission compound; foundations of a granary;

San Antonio, TX Missions

Military Bases

Since San Antonio's founding as a presidio more than two centuries ago, the military has been an integral part of the city. Most military installations require a visitor's pass, which usually may be obtained at the gate. For security reasons, some areas are restricted.

San Antonio, TX Military Bases

King William District

Area settled by prominent German merchants in late 19th century, designated state'

San Antonio, TX Historic Districts

Guenther House

Historic house was built by Carl Hilmar Guenther, founder of Pioneer Flour Mills, in 1859

San Antonio, TX Historic Homes

Upcoming Events in San Antonio

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San Antonio, Texas

The Alamo

Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisma Concepcion

Mission San Francisco de la Espada

Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo

Mission San Juan Capistrano

Missions of San Antonio

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Alamodome

Mission San Francisco de la Espada

Military Bases

King William District

Guenther House

Things to do near San Antonio, TX

Brush Country Museum

5th Annual Northside Art Festival

Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center

Watermelon Statue

Cedar Creek Municipal Golf Course