Highlights of San Antonio
9am to 12:15pm
or 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Adults: $30
The Half-Day Tour Goes to: The Alamo,Market Square, Mission Concepción, Mission San José
The Alamo
The most famous spot in Texas, where David Crockett, Colonel
William Barrett Travis, Jim Bowie and 186 others died fighting for independence
on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks from Mexican General Santa Anna.
Originally established in 1718 as San Antonio's first mission, The Alamo is
located in the heart of the city, inside beautifully landscaped grounds.
Mission San José
Founded in 1720, San José became the largest of the Texas missions with up to
300 inhabitants at one time. It is now fully restored and showcases exquisite
carvings on the church and the famous "Rose Window," renowned as one
of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial artistry in the country.
Market Square/El Mercado
A visit to historic Market Square is a unique and exciting experience. From the
famous 24-hour restaurant and bakery, Mi Tierra, to an outstanding art gallery
and century-old pharmacy, this is a great place to shop for extraordinary gifts
and souvenirs or just to relax. Visitors can browse the 32 shops at "El
Mercado," as well as the 80 specialty shops in Farmers' Market Plaza.
.Mission Concepción
Visit Mission Concepción and be transported back in time to the era of Spanish
conquest, and experience the strength of the Friars who Christianized the Native
Americans. Learn how the Spanish developed the mission system within the San
Antonio area and how they and Native Americans lived and worked in the mission
era. View the original frescoes still visible within the rooms of the mission.
Mission Concepción is the oldest unrestored stone church in America today, and
it is still an active parish.
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