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Mission San Francisco De La Espada

Also established in 1731, it is the favorite of many students and popular with photographers. Not built originally to be a church, the building has an unusual doorway with a "broken" arch. Ruins of walls that once surrounded the mission compound; foundations of a granary; and "baluarte," a fortified tower, can still be seen. Near the mission is an aqueduct over Piedras Creek, part of the mission's irrigation system built in the 1740s. The system includes a dam on San Antonio River and "acequia," irrigation ditch, still in use after more than 250 years. The aqueduct is a National Historic Landmark. 10040 Espada Road. 210/627-2021.

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Lodging

Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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10040 Espada Road.
San Antonio, Texas
Phone: 210/627-2021

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Hours

All are open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

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Texas Championship Domino Hall Of Fame

Features pictures, plaques and stories of outstanding players and the history of dominoes. Tournament in January. Open 9–11 a.m. Mon.–Fri. Knights of Columbus Hall, U.S. 77 S.

City: Hallettsville
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

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Galveston Island Beach
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The Alamo
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Devil’s Backbone
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Region: Hill Country

Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country

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