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Overview – The story of San Antonio begins with the establishment of the missions in the early to mid-1700s. Since that time, they've become so interwoven into the fabric of the community that they're often overlooked. Tourists and locals go down to the Riverwalk to enjoy a cocktail, and it never crosses their minds that the channels that are now lined with bars and restaurants once served Mission San Antonio de Valero, better known as the Alamo. – – The Experience – Activities at the park cover the spectrum. There's a 15-mile loop for bicycling; add the six miles back…