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items There are five Spanish colonial missions in San Antonio: Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan, Mission Espada, and Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo).
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San Antonio Missions
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San Antonio Missions
Mission San José is a historic Spanish colonial mission in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 1720 and known as the "Queen of the Missions". It is the largest of the San Antonio Missions and is famous for its intricate stone carvings, arches, and the ico...
Mission San José - San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (U.S. ...
Mission Concepción stands as one of the country’s oldest remaining original stone churches. Mission Concepción is known for being a UNESCO World Heritage site. This church continues to provided mass services.
Mission Concepción
Mission San Juan was a self-sustaining community. Within the compound, Indigenous artisans produced iron tools, cloth, and prepared hides. Orchards and gardens outside the walls provided melons, peaches, and pumpkins. Beyond the mission complex Indig...
Mission San Juan - San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (U.S. ...
The first mission in Texas. The sacristy, granary, and two-story convento were completed in 1745. The first and current stone church was completed by 1756.
Mission Espada- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
The most popular mission of them all, the Alamo. The Alamo is located in the heart of San Antonio, downtown San Antonio. It is one of the most visited sites. The Alamo was the location of the great battle against Mexico.
The Alamo
Desserts
Lick Honest Ice Cream has the best artisan and seasonal ice creams since 2011. You should try their seasonal ice cream
Lick Honest Ice Cream
Paleteria San Antonio makes ice pops and ice cream with real, fresh, and seasonal ingredients, focusing on quality and rotating flavors. Located right near Hemisfair park
Paleteria San Antonio
Located near Alamo plaza. You can find chocolate and fudge here. Their waffle cones are made fresh daily. Nice and clean
Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge
Bakeshop with a patio serving sandwiches & an array of cookies, tarts & muffins, plus coffee.
Bakery Lorraine at the Pearl
Shopping
If you are looking for boutique clothing, gifts and home decor this place is your one stop shop. So many vendors to purchase from. The best part you only have to make one transaction when purchasing from multiple booths
Painted Tree Boutiques - San Antonio
This place is hands down the best place to look for vintage and antique pieces. The staff is so nice and very helpful
Armadillo Antiques N More in San Antonio