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San Antonio Missions National Historical ParkvsThe Alamo
Both The Alamo and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Alamo is the choice of most reviewers compared to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The Alamo has a TripExpert Score of 96 with positive reviews from 6 publications including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
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Afar Magazine
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Frommer's
2202 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX 78210
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Fodor's "The four missions are active parish churches, and each illustrates a different concept of mission life. All are beautiful, in their own ways." Full review
Lonely Planet "Spain's missionary presence can best be felt at the ruins of the four missions south of town: Missions Concepción (1731), San José (1720), San Juan (1731) and Espada (1745–56)." Full review
Afar Magazine "Comprises a chain of centuries-old Catholic mission churches snaking along the San Antonio River." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"At its peak, San José was a major social and cultural center and home to 300 people; it remains an impressive fortress today." Full review
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A bilingual Sunday-morning Mariachi Mass, featuring religious music by mariachi musicians in its 1720 chapel, highlights a visit.
Where "This historical site consists of five San Antonio missions, four of which have been preserved and established as a National Historical Park." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This is a great educational outing for anyone who is looking to dig deeper into Texas history and San Antonio's religious roots." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century by Franciscan friars, the missions stand as a tribute to Spain's success in spreading Catholicism through the Southwest and into Mexico." Full review
Frommer's "Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, the five frontier mission complexes in San Antonio—including the Alamo—afford an unmatched look at the Spanish Colonial influence in North America" Full review
The Alamo Fodor's Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Where U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Fodor's "At the heart of San Antonio, this one-time Franciscan mission stands as a repository of Texas history, a monument to the 189 Texan volunteers who fought and died here." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Find out why the story of the Alamo can rouse a Texan’s sense of state pride like few other things." Full review
Afar Magazine "It's free to visit this iconic landmark, and the exhibits provide some interesting historic and cultural information." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The symbolic "Cradle of Texas Liberty" fronts a busy plaza in the heart of downtown." Full review
Where "Without a doubt the most popular landmark attraction in San Antonio and a true testament to heroism." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"The Alamo stands as a tribute to these men, displaying artifacts belonging to some of the Alamo's most famous defenders...where a small museum and research library offer further insight into the siege" Full review
Frommer's "San Antonio's most famous of its five missions is just a little limestone church surrounded by well-tended gardens, a few outlying buildings, and a brave but tragic past." Full review
