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 Four Spanish frontier missions, part of a colonization system that stretched across the Spanish Southwest in the 17th, 18th, 19th centuries, are preserved here. They include Missions San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and Concepcion. The park, containing many cultural sites along with some natural areas, was established in 1978. The park covers about 819 acres.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Open daily, 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
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| Communities Surrounding San Antonio Missions National Historical Park |
| Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park. |
San Antonio, TX (13 min. ) Pop. 1,144,646
Elmendorf, TX (18 min. ) Pop. 664
Von Ormy, TX (19 min. )
Adkins, TX (21 min. )
Converse, TX (22 min. ) Pop. 11,508
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Somerset, TX (22 min. ) Pop. 1,550
Macdona, TX (23 min. )
Atascosa, TX (27 min. ) Pop. 38,628
Saint Hedwig, TX (27 min. )
Universal City, TX (27 min. ) Pop. 14,849
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