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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

The guide was updated: 2021-07-28

The Historical Park is comprised of four out of five San Antonio missions: Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada. Travel from mission to mission on the eight-mile Missions Bike and Hike Trail.

Useful Information

Address: 2202 Roosevelt Avenue - San Antonio, TX
Opening hours: Open daily from 9h - 17h
Website: www.nps.gov/saan
Phone: +1 210 932 1001
Email: saan_interpretation@nps.gov

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The Alamo

The Alamo

Just a short distance from the River Walk, the Alamo is a MUST for everyone who comes to San Antonio. This 300-year-old Mission was the site of a pinnacle battle during the Texas Revolution in March of 1836. Located at the Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, the Alamo showcases exhibits on the Texas Revolution and Texas History. Don't forget to visit the beautiful Alamo Gardens.

Ruby City

Ruby City

This contemporary art center founded by Linda Pace houses masterpieces created by both local and global artists, like Alejandro Diaz and Do Ho Suh. All their exhibitions are free for everyone to enjoy and span across the two floors of the building, and they also host different themed events.

Japanese Tea Garden

Japanese Tea Garden

Stroll along stone trails through this magnificent tea garden with history and explore ponds, bridges, a pagoda, mini waterfalls and diverse vegetation. You might spot some koi and turtles in the ponds, as well as different butterfly species flapping from flower to flower.

River Walk

River Walk

Stroll along the colorful and lively San Antonio River Walk and sit down for a beer, coffee or a meal at one of the many restaurants along the river's edge. The River Walk connects the major tourist spots in the city, from the Alamo to the Rivercenter Mall, the Arneson River Theater, La Villita, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the Pearl Brewery.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

The Historical Park is comprised of four out of five San Antonio missions: Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada. Travel from mission to mission on the eight-mile Missions Bike and Hike Trail.

La Villita Historic Arts Village

La Villita Historic Arts Village

The Historic Arts Village was founded in 1939 and hosts galleries and shops in one square block offering unique art by local and regional artists such as oil paintings, sculptures, water-colors, metal art, rock art, textiles, copper wares, pottery, jewelry, stained glass and regional folk art.

SeaWorld San Antonio

SeaWorld San Antonio

Be ready to get splashed as the aquatic shows given here are full of tricks performed by dolphins and the likes. Apart from live entertainment shows, you can also stroll around the park and enjoy various rides and exhibitions with sea lions, sharks, flamingos and many more. There are activities for all ages, from roller coasters to museums and even tours (Also behind the scenes!). Be amazed by the beauty of nature, and escape to a nautical life on land.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Six Flags Fiesta Texas is an adventure for the entire family with award-winning shows, amazing rides and a water park. If you get hungry and tired from all the excitement, there are plenty of restaurants to enjoy a meal and relax.

Tower of the Americas

Tower of the Americas

The 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas provides tourists the most spectacular view of the Alamo City. Enjoy the beautiful panorama from the Tower's revolving Chart House Restaurant, take in the scenery from the Observation Deck or experience the thrilling 4D Theater Ride.

San Antonio Zoo

San Antonio Zoo

More than 3,500 animals reside at the San Antonio Zoo, representing 750 species of animals on 35 acres. Get face to face with world's most extraordinary animals. Hippos, crocodiles, and African cichlids from the Lake Tanganyika and the Lake Malawi are visible through underwater viewing windows.

Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling Tour

Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling Tour

This brewstillery (both a brewery and distillery), one of its kind in Texas, offers a unique and enjoyable educational tour where you have a chance to learn how to make beer and bourbon. Tasting is of course included. There's a gift shop where you can buy their beers and bourbon.

McNay Art Museum

McNay Art Museum

Texas' first modern art museum is ready to show you their amazing, thought-provoking exhibition. Their current collection entails art of the Medieval and Renaissance era, but also very recent works from 21st century. Several names that draw the spotlight are works from Tobin, and Jeanne and Irving Mathews.

Natural Bridge Caverns

Natural Bridge Caverns

The Natural Bridge Caverns just outside of San Antonio allow you to see an amazing feat of nature. There is a variety of activities to do even outside the caves themselves. For the photography enthusiasts the Discovery or Hidden Passages Tour might be a good option. If you're up for a bit more legwork then choose to brave the 5000 square foot outdoor maze or go Gem & Fossil mining. Whatever your decision will be, the Natural Bridge Caverns make your day a very interesting one.

City Sightseeing San Antonio

City Sightseeing San Antonio

Enjoy the city of San Antonion from an open-roof double decker. Lay your head back, feel the warm sun on your skin as you casually look around holding your camera tight to take the right picture at the right moment. The tours begin every 20 minutes indiscriminate of the day of the week. With an average duration of 60 minutes you can be certain you will see all the top places-to-be in San Antonio. Also, the starting point of the tour is in front of the visitors center, so be sure to pick up some souvenirs!

Traders Village

Traders Village

The San Antonio Traders Village offers visitors a large selection of more than a 1000 different dealers in all kinds of goods. If you've already spent too much money on attractions around San Antonio and you're becoming a bit more careful with your budget, visit this market. It's a large open-air bargain hunter haven. On top of that, you'll absolutely have no idea what kind of gems you might find over there, so take some time and go scout out the shops.

Morgan's Wonderland Ultra-Accessible Fun Park

Morgan's Wonderland Ultra-Accessible Fun Park

Branding itself as "the world's first Ultra-Accessible™ family fun park", Morgan's Wonderland is a non-profit theme park designed and constructed with visitors with disabilities in mind. Morgan's Inspiration Island is a recently opened water park within main park grounds, accommodating to guests of all ages (with or without disabilities), featuring special waterproof wheelchairs and warm water attractions.

Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours

Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours

Did you feel that cold breeze? What about goosebumps? It might be because you're thinking of taking part in one of Sisters Grimm's ghost tours. Walking with just a candle in your hand, you will be walking through the oldest districts of San Antonio while the guides tell you about the history and the paranormal experiences. Visitors have reported strange activities around them.

SegCity Segway Tours

SegCity Segway Tours

Some love them, some hate them, nevertheless, the segways have become a part of our society and they're actually pretty fun to ride around on. SegCity offers various different tours around San Antonio such as the Murals & Munchies Tour, where you'll discover San Antonio's street art while snacking on some churros, the Downtown Rider Tour, where you'll explore San Antonio's city center and there's also the Ultimate Tour which takes about 2,5 hours and you will be able to see almost the entire city. Decide for yourself by checking their offered tours on their website.

The Amazing Mirror Maze

The Amazing Mirror Maze

One of the latest attractions in San Antonio is the Mirror Maze, which offers an amazing experience that people from all ages can enjoy. Every mirror section is different and you will be seeing everything from different perspectives. A "normal" size is not possible anymore when looking in all these different mirrors. Also, don't forget that you're in a maze so, be ready for the challenge to find your way out. There are approximately 1000 mirrors ready to confuse your brain, give it a shot and see if you can make it out faster than the other visitors!

The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum

The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum

Step into a piece of history called The Buckhorn Saloon. Feel the Old West all around you as you sit at the bar surrounded by various animal decorations. After having a drink or a snack, visit one of the two museums on location. The Buckhorn museum houses many different animals, about 520 species of all kinds, from fish to elephants. Additionally, the Texas Ranger museum has exhibits that highlight the long arm of the law back in the day. Hundreds of artifacts such as revolvers, badges and photographs. There is even a recreation of San Antonio during those times with a working jail, telegraph office, as well as a Bonnie and Clyde exhibit.

SAS Factory Shoe Store

SAS Factory Shoe Store

A little piece of the old West located in San Antonio. It features several antiques and novelties that help establish the setting and makes you feel as if you really are in that western time period. SAS features handcrafted shoes made with genuine leather, and their skilled staff is always on standby to help you find the right shoes, or to provide information about the history of their craft and building. Make sure to set a reservation for a tour of the factory.

Great Room Escape San Antonio

Great Room Escape San Antonio

If you have ever done a trust fall with a friend you might know the feeling of having to trust someone completely. In the Great Room Escape you will find yourself trapped with 11 other people, but are you able to work together to escape? There are several scary scenarios, one of them is with a zombie that is unleashed after one hour, another one involves a serial killer. Working together is the only way to survive, solve riddles, find items, and trust that your teammates will hold the door open for you and don't leave you alone. Whatever you do, don't look behind you!

A Place To Shoot

A Place To Shoot

At the gun range "A Place to Shoot" you can revive your inner frontiersman and participate in firing wild west weaponry. You will be supervised by three experienced instructors as they introduce you to the weapons that won the West. On the range you are provided with 75 rounds of ammunition which you can spend on your own choice of revolver, rifle, or shotgun. Become the marshal you always wanted to be, and keep the towns safe.

Bowlero San Antonio

Bowlero San Antonio

The Bowlero is an iconic entertainment provider for San Antonio. It features both a bowling alley as well as a bar that offers food and drinks. If you have some time between visiting the Alamo or a sightseeing tour, warm up your hands to throw some strikes and impress everyone around you. If you're having trouble hitting the pins, be proud of the one that does go down.

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