The park headquarters is located at Mission San Jose. I recommend that you start your tour here. It is the best preserved/reconstructed so that you can get a better idea of what life on a mission was really like. The park headquarters has a small museum and a short, but informative film about the history of the missions. Mission San... More

I have been going to San Antonio for years on family trips & nights out with friends. But, now that I'm older & the whole night life is out of my system. We took the time to see the old Spanish Missions. You start off at Mission La Espada in south San Antonio & make your way north following the... More

The mission parks covers 4 missions all within close proximity. One is still a working church. They are all different styles and designs so you don't feel like you are seeing the same things over and over. The volunteers are really helpful.

You don't have to be religious to appreciate the beauty of the San Antonio missions, and this is the place to start your visits to as many or as few of the missions on the Mission Trail. The volunteer guides here are knowledgeable and passionate about the role the missions played in the settling of the southwest, and they know... More

We toured San Jose and Concepcion on our own. A volunteer gave us an impromptu tour at San Jose. If possible, this is a great way to see the mission. Mission Concepcion is the only unrestored mission. We felt it was authentic.

The Mission trail in San Antonio,TX is a great history lesson and photo opportunity that is off the main tourist area. I love the price, it's free! Bicycles are available for rent and you can ride the biking- walking trail from one mission to another.

I live in San Antonio and have taken visitors from Europe to this site and each time I am thrilled to see their reaction. If you have a chance join the Sunday mass to hear the mariachi bands play and to see local people as well as visitors from all over the world joining in the celebration.

Smaller than I had imagined. Excellent 20 minute film, a MUST watch before going in. Review the historically accurate models of the original Alamo to get an idea of what they faced before the END!

These are a beautiful set of churches/missions, and since i had a dog it was nice to be able to site see on pet friendly grounds. I wish i knew there was a guided tour so i could learn more, but we free styled and learned what we could with the tools we had. Overall a very enjoyable place to... More