In addition to the Alamo, four other San Antonio missions were established by Franciscan friars in the early 18th Century (Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion; Mission San Francisco de la Espada; Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo; Mission San Juan Capistrano). A map for the "Mission Trail" driving route (signed on city streets) is available from the Visitor Information Center. El Dia de las Misiones (The Day of the Missions) is a colorful, annual salute to these historic structures on the first Sun. in Aug. All missions are open daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Apr. - Sept.; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. - Mar.
