Contact Info
San Antonio, TX 78210
- Phone:
- 210-932-1001
- Phone:
- 210-534-8833
Basics
- Type:
- Other
Description
In 1718, Franciscans and Spanish representatives established the first mission. Within 13 years, five were located along the San Antonio River. The missions' purpose? To acculturate and Christianize the native population and make them Spanish citizens. Today, visitors can retrace the footsteps of the mission Indians and friars. And, possibly, meet descendants of those first inhabitants.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Roadways connect each site in this mostly urban park.
From downtown and the Alamo area:Travel south on South St. Mary’s Street. Approximately one mile south of downtown, after passing beneath railroad tracks, South St. Mary’s becomes Roosevelt Ave. Continue on Roosevelt 4 miles, to a drive-in theater on your left, followed by a large stone structure: Mission San José. At the first stop light past the mission turn left onto New Napier Ave. Follow the signs.
From north San Antonio and the airport area:
Take Hwy 281 S past downtown San Antonio, where Hwy 281 becomes I-37. Continue on I-37 S to exit 135 west (SE Military Drive) – the first right turn on the ramp. Drive approximately 3 miles to Roosevelt Ave and turn right. At the first stop light, turn right onto New Napier and follow the signs into our parking lot or bus lanes.
From northeast San Antonio or the Austin area:
Take I-35 S to just north of downtown San Antonio. Exit 158B onto I-37 S (same as US 281 S). Continue on I-37 S to exit 135 west (SE Military Drive) – the first right turn on the ramp. Drive approximately 3 miles to Roosevelt Ave and turn right. At the first stop light, turn right onto New Napier and follow the signs.
From northwest San Antonio and the Fiesta Texas area:
Take I-10 E toward Houston. When you reach the downtown area make sure you stay on I-10 E; you will take a ramp to remain on I-10. Stay to the right and exit I-37 S toward Corpus Christi. Continue on I-37 S to exit 135 west (SE Military Drive) – the first right turn on the ramp. Drive approximately 3 miles to Roosevelt Ave and turn right. At the first stop light, turn right onto New Napier and follow the signs.
From west San Antonio and the Sea World area:
Take Hwy 90 E. Stay to the right and exit I-37 S toward Corpus Christi. Continue on I-37 S to exit 135 west (SE Military Drive) – the first right turn on the ramp. Drive approximately 3 miles to Roosevelt Ave and turn right. At the first stop light, turn right onto New Napier and follow the signs.
From southeast San Antonio and the Corpus Christi area:
Approach San Antonio on I-37 N. Exit 135 west (SE Military Drive) – the second right turn on the ramp. Drive approximately 3 miles to Roosevelt Ave and turn right. At the first stop light, turn right onto New Napier and follow the signs.
From southwest San Antonio and the Laredo area:
Approach San Antonio on I-35 N and take exit 150 onto SW Military east. Drive approximately 4 miles to Roosevelt Ave and turn left. At the first stop light, turn right onto New Napier and follow the signs.
