Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Old Missions of San Antonio
As the #1 attraction in Texas, San Antonio has SeaWorld, Six Flags
Fiesta, River Walk, and the Alamo mission.
Lesser
known are the other old Spanish missions around San Antonio, now
maintained by the National Park Service. The first mission was built
back in 1718, with five missions in all. Elaborate Spanish acequias
(irrigation ditches) were built, and are still used today to help
provide vital water to the area. Few are aware that the first cattle
drives originated from here, specifically the old Spanish missions.
Church services are still occasionally held today. If you have a chance,
take time to tour these historic gems. We plan to tour extensively when
the weather turns cooler.
View
a printable map of San Antonio Missions. Visit the National
Park San Antonio Missions website.
Edited on: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 11:44 AM
Categories: Attractions, Destinations