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Mission Trail

San Antonio, TX (Harlandale)
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Ranked #15 of 167 attractions in San Antonio
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Biking, Hiking
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Description: A pedestrian route that starts at the Alamo and winds nine miles along the San Antonio River passing four other historical missions.
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Tyler, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

When you begin your stay and travel along the route, your first just amazed by what you see. Then you have a chance to walk into the churches and the areas where people lived inside the walls of the Mission. Walking and taking in the wonder of how they made it. Then walk into a old stone building and walk... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

My wife and I are long term San Antonio residents and casual cyclists. We had heard a lot about the Mission Trail and decided to check it out along with another couple on Mother's Day. To say the least, we were awed at what the city and the National Park Service has done for that stretch of the San Antonio... More

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Sedona, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We walked most of the San Antonio River walk, especially where it is most congested. But then hopped on a bicycle (a Townie) another day and bicycled from Blue Star Bicycle Shop to the next 4 missions: Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan, and Espada and then back to the bicycle shop. Enjoyed a beer, Brussels sprouts and caprese at Stella... More

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See 10 more reviews by Mary B for San Antonio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We really enjoyed visiting the four Missions. They were all well cared for and each very unique. Very worthwhile adventure.

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Warrior, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The City of San Antonio is in the process of linking all of the missions by the Riverfront Walking Trail. However you can drive to each mission. They are all beautiful and a definite to do for attractions while in town.

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Kentucky
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

This was such an interesting time period and the Trail is gorgeous. I learned a lot about the Spanish in America (more than the conquering men at arms) and greatly enjoyed the land. The missions are all beautiful and the landscaping is lovely.

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San Antonio, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

My husband and a friend an I rode our bikes ...actually beginning at Breckenridge Park by the soon ...through downtown and along the Mission Trail. Total was 27 miles and it was a blast! It's an awesome sight to ride a bike through downtown San Antonio ...by the Alamo and then follow along the river on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.... More

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Rocky Hill, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

The trail is easy to follow, and packed with history. San Jose is the biggest and busiest, but is the perfect starting point, you can appreciate the other, smaller missions more by starting here. We saw all them in about 4hours, not including the Alamo, which is actually the fifth mission. Don't miss this attraction, it is so rich in... More

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See 4 more reviews by Tree56LO for San Antonio
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Fabulous missions from the 1700s, each one unique and worth seeing. Starts with the Alamo, 4 in all within about 12 miles of each other total.

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Edgewood. WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013 via mobile

Bike or car works well, but take a GPS if possible to start and follow the signs thereafter. Should see this before seeing the Alamo. Visitor Center at the San Jose mission has a good introduction film to watch. Really experience live three hundred years ago..

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