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The Alamo vs San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
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.
The Alamo
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Find out why the story of the Alamo can rouse a Texan’s sense of state pride like few other things."
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Afar Magazine
"It's free to visit this iconic landmark, and the exhibits provide some interesting historic and cultural information."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The symbolic "Cradle of Texas Liberty" fronts a busy plaza in the heart of downtown."
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"Without a doubt the most popular landmark attraction in San Antonio and a true testament to heroism."
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
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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."
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Lonely Planet
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"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)."
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Afar Magazine
"Comprises a chain of centuries-old Catholic mission churches snaking along the San Antonio River."
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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."
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A bilingual Sunday-morning Mariachi Mass, featuring religious music by mariachi musicians in its 1720 chapel, highlights a visit.
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"This historical site consists of five San Antonio missions, four of which have been preserved and established as a National Historical Park."
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