What to do and see in Texas, United States: The Best Missions

November 24, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Texas has great beaches for bird watching, boating, and fishing. Plus golf courses, cowboy and high art culture, and a rich history. Bask on the beach and bird watch between golf games before, during, or after spring break in Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, Crystal Beach, or South Padre Island. Explore East Texas from Dallas to Tyler, Texarkana, Jefferson, and Nacogdoches. Enjoy golf and big city life in Dallas or Houston. Visit Galveston's coastal Strand. Tour West Texas and Hill Country from San Antonio, New Braunfels, Austin, and Fredericksburg to Amarillo and El Paso.
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1. San Pablo Lutheran Church

301 S Schutz Dr, El Paso, TX 79907-6514 +1 915-858-2588 http://ylm.org/el-paso-tx-san-pablo-lutheran-church/
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San Pablo Lutheran Church

2. Mission Espada

10040 Espada Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214-3815 +1 210-627-2064 http://www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm
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Mission Espada

A Franciscan Mission seen along the Mission Trail.

Reviewed By 954gagec - Houston, United States

This mission is the farthest from downtown, but it is still only a 15-20 minute drive so worth seeing for anyone hitting up the Missions. It's relative isolation gives it a quiet charm, doubly so since it has fewer visitors than its cousins Concepción and San Jose. The church is pretty and open, although part of the mission is closed to the public because the church is still used by the Catholic church itself. The clergy have a garden of flowers to sweeten the view. All four missions should be seen, and while it can't compare to its bigger cousins it's still worth seeing for anyone interested in the history of the city.

3. Mission San Juan

9101 Graf Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214-3625 +1 210-932-1001 http://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/sanjuan.htm
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Mission San Juan

Franciscan Mission established in 1731 and an historical attraction along the Mission Trail in San Antonio.

Reviewed By tatts15 - Centennial, United States

Our second mission on the Mission Trail, working our way from the south end. Lovely, peaceful setting. Informative, well organized visitor center. The mission church is open occasionally. Hours were not posted. Very interesting and well worth a visit!

4. Mission San Jose

6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214-2715 +1 210-932-1001 http://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/sanjose.htm
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Mission San Jose

Founded in 1720, this Spanish frontier mission, the largest of the five San Antonio missions, is best known for its rose window. On Sundays, this Texas and U.S. National historic site offers a mariachi mass.

Reviewed By GroverR - Pensacola, United States

Of all the Missions in San Antonio, this is the largest, most detailed, and most intact grounds. This mission yard allows you to see what a fully developed mission looked like to provide a community, safety and place to congregate for worship. Here the entire courtyard is in tact and you can see how people lived in the mission walls. You also see a beautiful and large church that has a rose window and incredible carves and details around its entrance. It does of the ruins of the Indian quarters attached to the church and only one bell tower. However, aside from these small imperfections, San Jose is an incredible Mission and now sits in the center of residential neighborhood. Still the site is well preserved and has the protection from the National Parks system. For me the Missions are the number one attraction in San Antonio and San Jose is the best, number one, Queen of the Missions.

5. Mission Concepcion

807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210-4528 +1 210-532-0182 http://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/concepcion.htm
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Mission Concepcion

This 200-year-old Franciscan mission at the very heart of the Mission Trail was originally built against claims of French colonization.

Reviewed By travelerfromsj - San Jose, United States

Mission Concepcion is in amazingly good shape for being the oldest unrestored stone church in the US. The inside of the church is beautiful, and you can see original fresco work in some of the rooms. The quarry used to build the missions is also here, next to the parking lot. Definitely worth a stop.

6. Ysleta Mission Gift Shop- First Stop Along the Mission Trail

131 S. Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX 79907-6523 +1 915-858-4441 [email protected] http://www.ysletamissiongiftshop.com

Ysleta Mission Gift Shop is a cultural gift store and gallery. Our inventory includes metal arts, the local artist works, vintage & antiques, Mexican folk art & textiles, religious saints, handcrafted & custom work, authentic Native American pottery, sterling silver & semi-precious stone jewelry. Open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please click here for more Information on the Ysleta Mission Gift Shop.

7. Victory Church Odessa

2400 W 81st St, Odessa, TX 79764-1806 +1 432-614-9798 [email protected] http://vchurch.us

A wonderful place to come with your family to enjoy the swimming pool, play tennis, volleyball, basketball, soccer, or simply have a picnic with your kids. We welcome anyone who just moved to Odessa TX and is looking for new relationships in a very safe family environment alcohol and drug free. You can be part of LIVE broadcasting on Sunday 10am Service or Tuesday 7pm Bible Study. Free dinner 6pm.

121 South Courthouse Square Suite A, Goliad, TX 77963-4123 +1 361-443-4288 [email protected]

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9. Calvary Baptist Chruch

1204 N Highway 175, Seagoville, TX 75159-2345 +1 972-287-1145 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Calvary-Baptist-Church/109481559087152
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