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Sight Missions NHP, San Antonio

Mission San José

A sight in Missions NHP, San Antonio, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Mission San José in Missions NHP, San Antonio
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Why go

Largest of the four missions in San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

It is one of 14 curated places we feature in San Antonio, alongside 4 sights, 2 activities and 2 bars & cafés. The closest of our other picks is Tower of the Americas, 4.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Missions NHP
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond San Antonio. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Tower of the Americas

    The 750-foot tower built for HemisFair '68, with an observation deck and a revolving restaurant; the fireworks burst around it at midnight.

    Sight · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 4.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Celebrate SA

    The city's free New Year's Eve party across Hemisfair, La Villita and nearby streets, with music stages, food and midnight fireworks.

    Activity · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 4.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    La Villita

    One of the city's first neighborhoods, now a block of 19th-century stone houses with artist studios and shops by the River Walk.

    Shopping · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 4.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    San Antonio River Walk

    Below-street paths along the river; take a GO RIO boat for an overview.

    Activity · 4.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Boudro's

    A River Walk bistro since 1986, known for guacamole made tableside, Gulf seafood and prime rib.

    Food · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 4.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Menger Bar

    Dark-paneled 1887 bar in the Menger Hotel beside the Alamo, modeled on the House of Lords pub in London.

    Drinks · 4.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Mission San José features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.

More sights to see in San Antonio

4 more curated sights in San Antonio. See the full San Antonio guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in San Antonio run from 63°F in January to 98°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Mission San José itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for San Antonio from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full San Antonio weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Mission San José, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214, USA
Coordinates
29.36016, -98.48024
Destination
San Antonio, Texas
Website
nps.gov

Mission San José: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mission San José?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Mission San José. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mission San José?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Rent a bike to ride the Mission Reach trail between missions.

Is Mission San José free?

Yes, we list Mission San José as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Mission San José?

Mission San José is at 6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214, USA, in Missions NHP. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mission San José?

Mission San José appears on Texas BBQ Trail and San Antonio & the Texas Hill Country, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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