City: Ranger Region: Panhandle Plains
Site of the "oil boom that won the war,"marked by
granitemonument at T&P depot on the downtown square.
City: Big Spring Region: Panhandle Plains
In 1942, Hangar 25 was constructed to support training of
WorldWar II bombardiers at the Big Spring Army Air Corps
BombardierSchool. More than...
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City: Big Spring Region: Panhandle Plains
343-acre park contains dance pavilion, playground, picnic
sites,jogging and nature trails, and prairie dog town. Regular
andelectric overnight...
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City: Big Spring Region: Panhandle Plains
Pioneer and Indian artifacts, art exhibits, and displays oflocal
history and early West Texas. Houses the world's largestcollection
of Texas...
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City: Big Spring Region: Panhandle Plains
Home of spring that gave Big Spring its name; features6,500-seat
Comanche Trail Amphitheater. The 400-acre park offersswimming pool,
18-hole...
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City: Richmond Region: Gulf Coast
484-acre living history site where visitors step back in timeand
experience Texas history. Guests visit the 1820s Jonesfarmstead,
tour 1890s...
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City: Richmond Region: Gulf Coast
Historic buildings include 1901 railroad depot, and the
McNabbHouse, c. 1850, (Carrie Nation's daughter's home) located
adjacentto the 1896...
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City: Richmond Region: Gulf Coast
Cited as one of state's best small museums. Walk
throughgalleries representing the 1821 settlement of Spanish Texas
byAnglo-American colonists...
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City: Cleburne Region: Prairies and Lakes
498 scenic acres offering camping, picnicking, rest rooms
andshowers, group camp facilities, fishing, swimming, boat
rentals,groceries, trailer...
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City: Dime Box Region: Prairies and Lakes
Artifacts recall the multi-culture settlement of the
community.Exhibits include a pocket Communion Bible in Czech, a
barber'schair, and other...
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City: Baird Region: Panhandle Plains
Pioneer farm and ranch implements, household items,
clothing,barbed wire, and documents. In basement of Callahan
CountyCourthouse, Market &...
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City: Hempstead Region: Gulf Coast
Built in 1853 by Leonard Waller Groce, son of Jared Groce,
whowas one of largest land owners in Texas. Originally a Spanish
landgrant of 67,000...
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City: Coldspring Region: Piney Woods
Housed in handsome, restored jail, circa 1887, (a
NationalRegister structure). Cell block, hangman's drop and
jailer'squarters still exist....
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City: Coldspring Region: Piney Woods
Several Forest Service Roads through Sam Houston National
Forestoffer close views of tangled, undisturbed area known as the
BigThicket. One such...
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City: Coldspring Region: Piney Woods
City is near eastern edge of forest. Double Lake Recreation
Areaoffers camping facilities on small lake (not found on most
maps) inthe forest....
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City: Montgomery Region: Piney Woods
An example of a pioneer home, the Davis log house
wasoriginallybuilt in 1851 for local attorney Nathan H.
Davis.Furniture andhousehold...
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City: North Richland Hills Region: Prairies and Lakes
Try your luck. Ponds stocked weekly for public fishing.
Pavilionpicnic area available. Admission and fees per pound of
catch.
City: Daingerfield Region: Piney Woods
581 acres offer boating, fishing and swimming in 80-acre
lake;boat ramp, fishing pier, camping, cabins and hiking trails.
Twomiles east off...
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City: Donna Region: South Texas Plains
City of Donna started this project in 1999 in an effort
topromote the area's wildlife, and is home to excellent birding
andbutterfly gardens....
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City: Donna Region: South Texas Plains
Information on local restaurants, lodging, attractions, events,
and historical sites. At 921 Miller Ave., open Mon. - Fri. 8:30
a.m. - 5 p.m.
City: Donna Region: South Texas Plains
Memorabilia, photos and artifacts from town's founding;
vintagefurniture, hand tools, farm and household articles, restored
barfrom early-day...
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City: Goliad Region: South Texas Plains
For information on accommodations, restaurants, and events, stop by the chamber of commerce office.
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City: Goliad Region: South Texas Plains
Monument marks grave of Colonel Fannin and his men who
hadsurrendered to Mexican forces during the Texas Revolution, and
weremassacred at the...
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City: Goliad Region: South Texas Plains
City park at S. Market and Franklin sts. Includes
TexasRevolution cannon, memorial shaft and several historical
markers.Nearby is "hanging tree"...
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City: Goliad Region: South Texas Plains
Both a state park and international historic site,
reconstructedbirthplace and statue of one of Mexi-co's most famous
militaryfigures, Gen....
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City: Goliad Region: South Texas Plains
Quaint structure with cupola on the courthouse square.
Firstpublic use on Aug. 30, 1853; in 1886, building became a
firehousewith meeting hall....
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City: Goliad Region: South Texas Plains
As conquistadors of centuries ago explored new lands for
"God,Gold and Glory," the Church played an integral part in
colonizationand dominion...
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City: Presidio Region: Big Bend Country
One of Texas' most unusual historic sites, massive adobefortress
built by frontiersman Ben Leaton in 1848 immediately afterMexican
War at...
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City: Comfort Region: Hill Country
City: Comfort Region: Hill Country
A historic Texas inn with nine units, most built late 1800s. One
block from historic downtown Comfort.
City: Comfort Region: Hill Country
Near middle school campus, recalls Civil War hostilities
thatwracked the nation. Predominantly German settlers of Comfort
wereopenly sympathetic...
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City: Comfort Region: Hill Country
Restored 1880 Ingenhuett-Faust Hotel with nine guest rooms,
allwith private baths and furnished with period antiques.
Airconditioned, TV in...
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City: Bartlett Region: Prairies and Lakes
Housed at 300 West Bell Street in the Bartlett ActivitiesCenter,
formerly the old red brick grammar school building built in1909 and
used as a...
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City: Los Fresnos Region: Gulf Coast
Contains large collection of Elvis Presley memorabilia,including
photos, posters, watches, and more. The owner served inthe U.S.
Army with Elvis...
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City: Corsicana Region: Prairies and Lakes
The-On the campus of Navarro College, the center is designed
toeducate, enlighten and entertain. Features include NASA
artifacts,F-4 Phantom... Read
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City: Corsicana Region: Prairies and Lakes
City: Corsicana Region: Prairies and Lakes
Baked by Collin Street Bakery since 1896 and marketed under
thename "DeLuxe," cake is possibly world's most famous; shipped
eachyear to every...
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City: Rankin Region: Big Bend Country
Housed in historic Yates Hotel (c. 1927) built by oil tycoon
IraYates; features restored lobby, original wicker furniture
andceiling fan,...
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City: San Juan Region: South Texas Plains
An elaborate Catholic church, completed in 1954, included
manyimported objects of art. It was destroyed by fire after an
airplanecrash...
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City: Colorado City Region: Panhandle Plains
Ruddick Park on 7th St. is on Lone Wolf Creek andfeatures
a limited number of RV campsites. There are also picnicshelters,
grills,...
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City: Colorado City Region: Panhandle Plains
Artifacts pertaining to early history of West Texas,
includingbuffalo tracks from Seven Wells, horse-drawn hearse,
fron-tierranch and home...
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City: Colorado City Region: Panhandle Plains
More than 230 cattle brands that are being used or have beenused
in Mitchell County on a 10-ft. by 50-ft. wall, signifying
theimportance of...
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City: Colorado City Region: Panhandle Plains
500-acre site on Lake Colorado City has cottages, boat ramp,rest
rooms and picnic facilities; camping, fishing, swimming,skiing
permitted. About...
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City: Colorado City Region: Panhandle Plains
Propagation and sale of rare and common native Texas and
Southwestplants for water saving landscapes, antique roses,
demonstrationgarden, and... Read
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City: Pecos Region: Big Bend Country
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2003, museum occupies
oldsaloon and three floors of historic hotel, once the area's
finest.See restored...
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City: Pecos Region: Big Bend Country
Among several species of animals are buffalo, Longhorns,
deer,javelina, mountain lions, and antelope. Picnic area, a gazebo,
anda botanical...
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City: Pecos Region: Big Bend Country
Grown in irrigated fields, luscious melon is the delight
ofgourmets throughout the United States. Quality derives from
naturalcombination of...
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City: Bridgeport Region: Prairies and Lakes
An animal refuge designed to care for abused and
unwantedorneglected big cats, visitors can drive by anytime
duringdaylighthours to see...
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City: Bridgeport Region: Prairies and Lakes
Artifacts and displays showcase the city's history from
thelate19th century. Exhibits include a display depicting a
downtownstoreand the...
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City: Floresville Region: South Texas Plains
Built in 1887, located on courthouse square in historic downtown.
Housed prisoners and the sheriff and his family until mid-1970s.
City: Floresville Region: South Texas Plains
Historic mansion, including period furnishings, houses
museumhistory of ranch, which played significant role in
development ofranching in Wilson... Read
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City: Floresville Region: South Texas Plains
In 1731, Mission San Franscisco de la Espada was re-established
onSan Antonio River from East Texas. In addition to land
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City: Floresville Region: South Texas Plains
Historic downtown is situation around stately courthouse, designed
by famed architect Alfred Giles and built in 1884.
City: Floresville Region: South Texas Plains
Stop by the Floresville Chamber of Commerce's Tourist and Visitors
Center.
City: Floresville Region: South Texas Plains
This 108-acre park draws bikers from all over the world
forcompetition in events such as the Western 4-Stroke
Nationals.Includes main track that's... Read
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City: Iraan Region: Big Bend Country
Gusher blew in more than half-century ago, remains one oflargest
producing oil wells in North America. Tremendous jet of oilsprayed
tent city...
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City: Iraan Region: Big Bend Country
Located in Fantasyland Park, museum features excellent fossil
exhibits, plus Indian artifacts, ranching antiquities, and oil
field relics.
City: Iraan Region: Big Bend Country
Highway 190 offers views of rugged terrain as you drive through
scenic mesas.
City: Iraan Region: Big Bend Country
Alley Oop, comic strip caveman, was created by V.T. Hamlin
whilehe lived in Iraan. Visitors can see Alley Oop and Dinny in
giganticfigures in...
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City: Hico Region: Prairies and Lakes
According to Hico Legend, Billy the Kid wasn't killed by
PatGarrett, but died of a heart attack on his way to the Hico
NewsReview Office in Hico...
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City: Bay Area Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Ten minutes south of Clear Lake, the world’s largestgreyhoundracing
park features a four-level complex with clubhouseseatingfor
1,900.... Read
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City: Bay Area Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Six baseball/softball fields built as scaled-down replicas offamous
stadiums like Boston's Fenway Park and Chicago's WrigleyField.
Features... Read
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City: Bay Area Houston Region: Gulf Coast
The area is excellent for birding, especially in the
Seabrookarea.McHale Park, Hester Park, Robinson Park and Pine Gully
Parkofferexcellent... Read
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City: Vanderpool Region: Hill Country
Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, and
featurescollection of motorcycles dating from the 1910s to the
1980s.Located four miles...
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City: Vanderpool Region: Hill Country
While they aren't really "lost," the bigtooth maples for
whichthe park is named are very selective in their habitat.
Widelyscattered over...
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City: Vanderpool Region: Hill Country
From town: FM 187 N 5 mi. On Sabinal River.
Back-inwheeled-camper or tent sites w/elec & water 30;
primitivecamping areas. Rsvns acptd. Dump...
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City: Glen Rose Region: Prairies and Lakes
Tours of nuclear power plant site; exhibit of control
roomsimulator, film, and tick-tack-toe quiz. F.M. 56 north.
City: Glen Rose Region: Prairies and Lakes
One of the first structures in city built in the 1860s,
thenewportion of the mill, which was built in the 1940s,
housesartmuseum featuring...
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City: Glen Rose Region: Prairies and Lakes
Unique, picturesque park on scenic area of Paluxy River.
ThePaluxy flows over solid rock that contains the
best-preserveddinosaur tracks in...
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City: Glen Rose Region: Prairies and Lakes
Includes artifacts and fossil displays,
Acrocanthosaurusbones,dinosaur footprint casts, and more.
Approximately four mileswestvia U.S. 67,...
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City: Huntsville Region: Piney Woods
Covers changes in prison system since its 1848
inception.Visitors see old ball-and-chains, replica of 9 x 6 cell,
and "OldSparky," the state's...
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City: Huntsville Region: Piney Woods
On 15 original acres belonging to Gen. Houston.
Eightbuildings:two period-furnished homes of Hous-ton, the
"WoodlandHome" and"Steamboat...
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City: Huntsville Region: Piney Woods
Several routes through Sam Houston National Forest offerwoodland
beauty. F.M. 1374 (not shown on most maps) leads to
nearStubble-field Lake...
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City: Huntsville Region: Piney Woods
City is at northwestern boundary of forest. See NATIONAL
FORESTS
City: Huntsville Region: Piney Woods
Sam Houston's burial site along with other Texas
personalities,Confederate and Union soldiers, and pioneers.
Houston's tomb bearsAndrew...
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City: Huntsville Region: Piney Woods
Headquarters of Texas prison system; several units
locatedthroughout city and Walker County. Historic Walls Unit,
created in1847, received its...
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City: Huntsville Region: Piney Woods
Built in 1862 by Thomas Gibbs, only Greek Revival-style
dwellingin city. Gibbs was one of city's early businessmen and was
oftenvisited at the...
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City: Huntsville Region: Piney Woods
Dedicated to the preservation of the memory of veteranswhoserved
in past wars, facility has more than 5,000 square
feetofmilitary...
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City: Huntsville Region: Piney Woods
It's the world's tallest statue of an American hero.
Huntsvillenative David Adickes turned 60,000 pounds of concrete and
steelinto a towering...
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City: Huntsville Region: Piney Woods
2,123 acres of greenery in Sam Houston National Forest.
Completecamping facilities on Lake Raven, marked botany trail,
boating,fishing, and...
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City: Smithville Region: Prairies and Lakes
1,730 acres of rolling, scenic parkland in Lost Pines
region,also includes groves of huge live oaks festooned with
Spanish moss.Camping,...
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City: Del Rio Region: Big Bend Country
Lush oasis in semiarid setting, springs were important
wateringstop on historic Chihuahua Road that connected Texas port
ofIndianola with...
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City: Del Rio Region: Big Bend Country
Family enterprise in its fourth generation, founded in 1883
byItalian immigrants. Grapes had been grown in the area since
1825,but other...
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City: Del Rio Region: Big Bend Country
A remote and picturesque 20,000-acre preserve at the
ecologicaljunction of the Chihuahuan Desert, the Hill Country and
theTamaulipan Brushlands...
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City: Del Rio Region: Big Bend Country
Visit downtown area of historic buildings, churches and
homesdating from the 1800s, including the 1887 courthouse. Also
ancientacequia system...
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City: Boerne Region: Hill Country
This 86-acre working ranch excites visitors from all
overtheworld with its rugged, natural beauty, collection
ofexoticanimals, and authentic...
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City: Boerne Region: Hill Country
1,900 scenic acres surrounding the
beautifulcypress-linedGuadalupe River. Tent and RV camping, rest
rooms,showers, picnicsites. Fishing,...
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City: Boerne Region: Hill Country
100 acres of protected land in the Texas Hill
Country.Experiencefour different ecosystems that include walking
trails,streams, andquiet...
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City: Boerne Region: Hill Country
Less than 12 miles from Boerne, in the heart of thescenicrolling
hills of the Hill Country, Cave Without A Name is anaturalliving
cavern,...
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City: Pasadena Region: Gulf Coast
A newly dedicated area featuring two homes in their
originallocations. Both the Pomeroy House, built in 1906, and
Anna's House,built in 1928,...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
On campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary.Archae-o-logical items from the Holy Land including
artifactsuncovered at Tel...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Named for the Sundance Kid, who, with Butch Cassidy, once hidout
in Cowtown. The 20-block area features cinemas, dining,
livetheaters, art...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Opened in 2006, home to the largest Civil War museum west
oftheMississippi River, including the commissioned movie, "Our
HomesOur...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Set in the sidewalks and other public walkways throughout
theStockyards National Historic District, the Texas Trail of
Famefeatures some 59...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
45-minute guided tour of facility features displays
andexhibitsshowing history of U.S. paper currency, the
productionprocess andits...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Seven authentic pioneer homes built during 1850s. Frontiertools,
implements, furnishings. In Cultural District at UniversityDr. and
Colonial...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
"150 Years of Fort Worth" traces city's colorful history. Second
and Commerce sts. downtown. No admission fee.
City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Traveling and permanent exhibits, 100,000 artifactsandspecimens,
the Omni Theater showing IMAX® films, and theNoblePlanetarium
offer...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
This is a nonprofit antique aircraft restoration
facilityatMeacham Airport that literally builds museums that
fly.Vintageplanes, land...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Complex is site of Fort Worth's Southwestern
ExpositionandLivestock Show, and one of nation's premier
equestriancenters.Mounted statue of...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
History of the colorful Texas ranching industry portrayed in
film, photos, and cowboy memorabilia. Admission fee.
City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
A showcase of 150,000 living plants representing
2,500species,displayed in both formal and natural
settings.10,000-sq.-ft. glass...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Spectacular park features water in all its
aspects-sparkling,gurgling, bubbling, flowing, sprinkling,
pouring-fountains,channels, cascades and...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau
operatesvisitorcenters offering abundant details about
localevents,accommodations, dining,...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Beautifully restored steam excursion train makesdailyround-trips
between Grapevine and Fort Worth's StockyardsStation.While in Fort
Worth,...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Professional cowboys and cowgirls compete most
weekendsthroughout the year in air-conditioned comfort of Cowtown
Coliseumin the Stockyards. Also...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Last surviving mansion of cattle baron era, restored to
1910appearance. Opulent decor. Call to schedule a tour.
AdmissionFee
City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
The world's only daily cattle drive! Each day Texas
Longhorncattle herd down E. Exchange Ave.
City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Tours of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic Districtare
conducted from the Stockyards Visitors Center and include stopsat
the Livestock...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
An enchanting six-acre garden of Oriental design
featuringapagoda, moon-viewing deck, teahouse, and meditation
gardenamidlush exotic plants....
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Museum honors 65 current inductees-Texas cowboys and
cowgirlswhohave excelled in their careers. The inductee's
boothcontainsphotos,...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Growing from 35-acre Greer Island Nature
Center,current3,600-acre refuge offers interpretive center,
hikingandself-guided nature trails....
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Painting and sculpture by contemporary artists;
specialtravelingexhibits. New facility, designed by Tadao Ando,
opened inDec. 2002and is the...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Second-largest sports facility in the country offers
dualbankedturns, allowing the speedway to host both Indy-style
racingandNASCAR Winston...
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City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Visitors can see a true Texas working cattle ranch.
Inaddition,kids can meet different animals up close in the
pettingzoo. Bed&...
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City: Irving Region: Prairies and Lakes
A must-see for visitors and residents alike, striking Mustangsof
Las Colinas sculpture, nine mustangs that appear to be
gallopingthrough a...
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City: Irving Region: Prairies and Lakes
Located next to national headquarters of Boy Scouts of
America,state-of-art museum features high-tech virtual reality
adventures,hands-on learning... Read
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City: Seguin Region: Prairies and Lakes
Just across from City Hall, museum highlights the
contributionsmade by German immigrants and other settlers to the
area. Oneexhibit traces the...
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City: Seguin Region: Prairies and Lakes
On a hillside across from the coliseum, a monument marks
thegrave of Texas patriot Juan SeguÃn. The inscription on the
graverecounts his...
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City: Seguin Region: Prairies and Lakes
In the heart of downtown, a handsome bronze sculpture
paystribute to the Tejano patriot Juan N. SeguÃn. Dispatched by
SamHouston to urge...
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City: Seguin Region: Prairies and Lakes
The Hall has geological displays and serves as a resource
forearth science and geography classes. The Fiedler Memorial
RockGarden just outside...
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City: Seguin Region: Prairies and Lakes
Notable early 20th-century architecture surrounds the Art
Decocourthouse. Central Park is ringed with reproductions of
vintagestreet lamps first...
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City: New London Region: Piney Woods
Located across from the rebuilt school, this small museumrecalls
the horror of the 1937 school explosion that rocked thenation.
Reminders from...
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City: Burton Region: Prairies and Lakes
The Burton Heri-tage Society maintains this historic cemeteryand
church building. Graves of early settlers, including Leander
M.McNelly,...
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City: Burton Region: Prairies and Lakes
Contains railroad memorabilia. A metal caboose and woodencaboose
sit beside the old depot. Burton was a terminal of theHous-ton and
Texas...
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City: Burton Region: Prairies and Lakes
This small, historic community, founded in 1870 and
namedafterJohn Burton, became the terminal for the Houston and
TexasCentralRailroad....
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City: Longview Region: Piney Woods
Located on grounds of Maude Cobb Activity Complex,
gardenprovides unique hands-on learning environment and surrounds
pond,fountain, ADA...
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City: Longview Region: Piney Woods
Exhibits devoted to local East Texas history,
agriculture,communications, and military collections.
Reproduc-tions of earlyrooms: banker's...
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City: Longview Region: Piney Woods
Chartered in 1970, the museum houses a comprehensive
collectionof paintings, drawings, prints, photography and
sculp-ture focusingon artists...
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City: Longview Region: Piney Woods
Three mile walking, jogging, and bike trail flanked by
toweringpines and native flora. Signed exercise stations; benches,
picnictables,...
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City: Longview Region: Piney Woods
Built on the site of the Gregg Hotel (1929), the second hotel
tobe owned and operated by Conrad Hilton. This historic park in
thecity's downtown...
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City: Longview Region: Piney Woods
Sat. night races feature I.M.C.A. modifieds, dirt south
latemodels, and hot stocks. A three-eighth mile, high bank clay
ovaltrack serves a...
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City: Longview Region: Piney Woods
Houses many of famed industralist's patents and
businessartifacts; some of his early earth-moving equipment on
display. OnLeTourneau University...
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City: Moran Region: Panhandle Plains
Operated by the Moran Historical Society, the museum is housedin
the former First Christian Church building. Also includes
thegenealogy of a...
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
Exhibits cover the broad range of arts, humanities,
socialsciences, and natural sciences with emphasis on study of arid
andsemiarid lands, their...
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
Family owned pick-your-own apple orchard, open 7 days a week,
9a.m. - 6 p.m., year-round. Features 6,000 apple trees with
29varieties, a country...
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
A west Texas fun-filled tradition in the heart of
Lubbock'spopular Mackenzie Park recreation area. Joyland has great
rides andattractions over...
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
248-acre day-use park operated by the city. Prairie Dog Town
inpark is one of few remaining colonies of its type in the
nation.Visitors enjoy...
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
Lubbock is home for this national Western event. Cowboy
poets,musicians, storytellers, artists, historians, authors,
editors,publishers,...
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
A nightclub and restaurant area featuring a variety of foods.The
Cactus Theater is a restored 1930s motion picture theater,which now
offers live...
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
Brick and marble monument dedicated to veterans of Lubbock andSouth
Plains area, created to honor sacrifices made by localveterans.
Center portion... Read
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
History of ranching told through 35 authentic structures movedto
this 16-acre site: bunkhouse, barn, dugout, windmills, ranchhomes,
school,...
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
Approximately 12,000 years of history is what makes Landmark
aninternationally recognized archaeological and natural
historypreserve. A unit of...
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
Home to many arts and cultural organizations in the South
PlainsArea. Campus includes multiple working art studios, visual
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City: Blanco Region: Hill Country
R.M. 32 from U.S. 281 two miles south of Blanco. Portions
ofdrive toward San Marcos follow a ridge called "The
Devil'sBackbone," a treat of Hill...
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City: Blanco Region: Hill Country
110-acre park, in scenic Blanco River Valley, lies largelywithin
city limits. Camping, trailer sites, picnicking, screenedshelters,
group...
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City: Brookshire Region: Gulf Coast
A 30-acre facility with tour that explains the basics of
farmanimals and how each thing on a farm can be used to make a
living.It's more than a...
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City: Brookshire Region: Gulf Coast
Housed in former home, circa 1910, of Dr. Paul
Donigan,turn-of-the-century Armenian-American physician. Period
furnishingsin parlor, bedroom,...
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City: Coleman Region: Panhandle Plains
Pioneer clothes, dishes, farm equipment, documents,
saddles,barbed wire, and larger-than-life horse statue, brought to
Colemanin 1884 to display...
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City: Coleman Region: Panhandle Plains
Includes museum and pioneer blacksmith shop, picnic and
playground areas amid shady trees along Hords Creek at U.S. 283
north.
City: Stanton Region: Panhandle Plains
Features county history: Indian, Catholic heritage,
ranchingexhibit of cowboy artifacts and pictures, history of oil
andrailroad activities and...
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City: Stanton Region: Panhandle Plains
Restored 1908 jail exhibits jail artifacts, houses visitor
center and chamber of commerce. On courthouse square N. of Business
I-20.
City: Wichita Falls Region: Panhandle Plains
Experience the wave of excitement at Wichita Falls' newest
andonly waterpark. A tropical-themed paradise for the whole
family,features...
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City: Wichita Falls Region: Panhandle Plains
Features works of regional artists throughout
academicyear.Emphasis on students' art May - July. West Campus Dr.
atNoconaTrail on campus in...
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City: Wichita Falls Region: Panhandle Plains
Includes the Military History Collection, a permanent
exhibitinthe museum displayed in six rooms. Also includes
changingexhibitsin the Ralph...
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City: Wichita Falls Region: Panhandle Plains
Historic home of local business and community leader,
FrankKell.Original 19th-century furnishings include player baby
grandpiano,seven...
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City: Wichita Falls Region: Panhandle Plains
Water-oriented recreation featured at this 524-acrepark.Visitors
find campsites with/without hookups, rest roomswithshowers, boat
ramp, and...
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City: Wichita Falls Region: Panhandle Plains
A turn-of-the-century ice house transformed into a
charmingcommunity theatre.
City: Throckmorton Region: Panhandle Plains
Housed in 1928 depot terminal of Cisco & North-easternrailroad,
which began local service that same year. The 65-milerail route was
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City: Bryan-College Station Region: Prairies and Lakes
Museum educates visitors about plant, animal, mineral and
humanactivity within the Brazos Valley. Features exhibits of
fossils,sculptures,...
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City: Bryan-College Station Region: Prairies and Lakes
The university's archives repository, and it houses rare books,
special collections, and fascinating artifacts.
City: Bryan-College Station Region: Prairies and Lakes
Six walnut hand-carved panels depicting history of the
university since 1876.
City: Bryan-College Station Region: Prairies and Lakes
Museum provides a hands-on learning environment for children,and
adults, too. Kids can experience the worlds of theater,commerce,
medicine and...
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City: Bryan-College Station Region: Prairies and Lakes
This historic building was built in 1903 with funds from
theCarnegie foundation, and is the oldest Carnegie Library in
Texas.Completely...
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City: Paris Region: Prairies and Lakes
Located in restored 1917 two-story shop on the west side of
thedowntown plaza, this museum is an extension of the William
andElizabeth Hayden...
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City: Paris Region: Prairies and Lakes
Dating from 1866, large cemetery contains more than
40,000graves, including many early Texas patriots. Many unusual,
handsomecarved headstones...
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City: Paris Region: Prairies and Lakes
Gem of Victorian architecture built by Confederate General
Maxeyin 1868, occupied by family for almost a century. Restored
andfurnished as state...
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City: Langtry Region: Big Bend Country
In Southwest Texas on U.S. 90 West, 60 miles west of Del Rio,one
of the 12 Texas Travel Information Centers operated by theTexas
Department of...
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City: Langtry Region: Big Bend Country
U.S. 90 spans arid, primitive land little changed since
pioneersfirst made their way across it in creaking wagons. One of
the mostformidable...
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City: Langtry Region: Big Bend Country
Guided hiking tours (strenuous) Wed. - Sun. at 10 a.m. &
3p.m. to Fate Bell Shelter where 4,000-year-old rock art may
beseen; visitor center...
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City: Columbus Region: Prairies and Lakes
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City: Columbus Region: Prairies and Lakes
Set among magnolia trees in center of town, the structure
wasbuilt in 1891 in Second Empire style with locally made brick.
Itfeatures a...
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City: Columbus Region: Prairies and Lakes
Greek Revival-style 1860 cottage of "tabby" construction houses
period furniture. 602 Washington. Admission.
City: New Braunfels Region: Hill Country
Exceptionally scenic city park situated among crystal
springsheading the Comal River. Towering trees, spring-fed swimming
pools,tubing,...
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City: New Braunfels Region: Hill Country
Housed in historic (1858) Andreas Breustedt home;
displaysinclude dozens of furniture pieces hand-crafted in Texas
during1800s. English...
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City: New Braunfels Region: Hill Country
Located just six miles west of New Braun-fels, this Hill
Countrywinery and vineyard offers visitors the chance to tour
thefacilities and sample...
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City: New Braunfels Region: Hill Country
Visitors have a chance to walk through seven acres of a
35-acrepark that is home to more than 200 species of exotic birds
andanimals. There is a...
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City: New Braunfels Region: Hill Country
Faust Hotel - Restored 1920s hotel with ornate,decorative
tile, ceiling fans, and candlestick telephones in eachroom. Veranda
Restaurant...
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City: New Braunfels Region: Hill Country
Children of all ages enjoy hands-on exhibits, which include
CMN-TV studio, a puppet palace, and other creative areas. Admission
fee.
City: New Braunfels Region: Hill Country
Ferdinand Jakob Lindheimer (1801-1879) was first to classifymuch
of native Texas flora; more than 30 varieties bear his name.The
house, circa...
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City: New Braunfels Region: Hill Country
Owned by the New Braunfels Conservation Society, these
pricelessstructures have been preserved. The Baetge House is a good
exampleof fachwerk...
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City: Clarksville Region: Prairies and Lakes
Known as the "Father of Texas Journalism," Colonel
DeMorsefounded The Northern Standard, participated in Civil War,
and wasfirst president of...
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City: Crosbyton Region: Panhandle Plains
Exhibits include display of dinosaur fossils and casts;
acomplete replica of a 15-ft. mastodon, and much more. One of
theunusual things the...
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City: Crosbyton Region: Panhandle Plains
Complex includes museum exhibit hall and furnished replica
ofrock house built by Henry Clay Smith, pioneer farmer who came
tothe High Plains in...
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City: Lamesa Region: Panhandle Plains
Home furnishings, pioneer tools, ranch and farm equipment
fromearly days of settlement. Also exhibits of works by local
artists.In restored...
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City: Grapevine Region: Prairies and Lakes
City: Grapevine Region: Prairies and Lakes
City: Grapevine Region: Prairies and Lakes
Landmark along the freeway where a 10-acre vineyard
producesseveral varieties of grapes. The winery architecture
reflects aclassic...
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City: Grapevine Region: Prairies and Lakes
Located in a historic farmstead that once belonged to the town's
first physician. Many artifacts of early farm life on display.
City: Grapevine Region: Prairies and Lakes
One of the world's largest airports with more than
2,300scheduled domestic and international flights daily. Group
toursavailable through D/FW...
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City: Dalhart Region: Panhandle Plains
This city-owned park encompasses more than 2,000 acres and
ispublicly available for hiking, riding, fishing and birding. Home
tomillions of...
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City: Dalhart Region: Panhandle Plains
A beautifully restored theater with professional and amateur
stage productions produced by Dalhart Community Theatre.
City: Dalhart Region: Panhandle Plains
A favorite photo subject, monument stands at north end
ofDalhart's V-shaped underpass. Designed by a cowboy after a
widowasked that a horse...
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City: Waxahachie Region: Prairies and Lakes
Built 1902, rare survivor of the Chautau-qua circuit thatbrought
live talent for religious and cultural events to ruraltowns around
the turn of...
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City: Waxahachie Region: Prairies and Lakes
Elaborate structure of red sandstone and granite, built 1895
forthen-lavish cost of $150,000. Italian artisans were imported
forexterior stone...
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City: Waxahachie Region: Prairies and Lakes
Historical artifacts, photos, household furnishings and
toysdepict history of the region. In restored 19th-century building
oncourthouse...
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City: Fort Griffin Region: Panhandle Plains
506 acres of parkland feature camping, trailer
facilities,picnicking, fishing, nature study and hiking trails.
Home ofstate-maintained Texas...
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City: Teague Region: Prairies and Lakes
Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway was purchased by
Burlingtonand Rock Island lines in 1905; in 1936 inaugurated
firststreamlined passenger train...
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City: Silverton Region: Panhandle Plains
Built in 1892, old stone jailhouse is oldest building in
county.Features old jail office with cells upstairs. Outside is
restoredwindmill. On...
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City: Pearland Region: Gulf Coast
Covers more than 40 acres with more than 600 dealers from across
the state. (Texas 35), just south of Beltway 8.
City: Whitesboro Region: Prairies and Lakes
The trail begins at Juniper Point recreation area built by
theU.S. Corps of Engineers in 1969. The trail is 14 miles long and
iswell marked;...
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City: Edinburg Region: South Texas Plains
Family fun at three-pool swimming facility featuring
125-footfigure-eight water slide, water basketball, sand-pit
volleyball,barbecue grills,...
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City: Edinburg Region: South Texas Plains
Housed in the renovated train depot built in 1927, the centerhas
information on attractions, accommodations, dining facilities,and
area events....
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City: Edinburg Region: South Texas Plains
Drag racing every other Sat. Feb. - Nov. Nine miles north on
U.S. 281; adjacent to Edinburg airport. For information,
956/318-0355 or 687-5702.
City: Edinburg Region: South Texas Plains
Founded as the Hildalgo County Historical Museum in1967,exhibits
cover the history of South Texas and NortheasternMexicofrom
prehistoric...
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City: Edinburg Region: South Texas Plains
Rodeo cowboys demonstrate calf roping, bull-riding, and
QuarterHorse racing every Saturday evening at rodeo arena 2 miles
south ofEdinburg via...
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City: Eden Region: Panhandle Plains
Information on events, accommodations, dining and more is
availableat Community Development Department and Convention &
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City: Eden Region: Panhandle Plains
Located on the east side of the square, next to City Hall,museum
provides timeline of Concho County's development from earlyIndian
presence,...
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City: Port Lavaca Region: Gulf Coast
Erected at site of Indianola to commemorate where La Salle
isthought to have first landed in Texas in 1685. Entire memorial
isof Kingsland pink...
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City: Port Lavaca Region: Gulf Coast
At site of old Indianola town. Down through history many
ghosttowns have dotted the Texas landscape, but none lived
longer,thrived more...
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City: Port Lavaca Region: Gulf Coast
Beautiful sandy beach, waterfront camping sites, along
withswimming pool and playgrounds make this a fun place to
visit.Birders find many...
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City: Port Lavaca Region: Gulf Coast
Relics, artifacts and mementos of early days in area. Housed in
courthouse annex.
City: Port Lavaca Region: Gulf Coast
Established 1858 on Matagorda Bay. Kept dark during War
Betweenthe States for benefit of blockade runners, was reactivated
in1868. Severely...
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City: Port Arthur Region: Gulf Coast
In former bank building downtown, the museum is outstanding.Note
the striking murals on walls. Exhibits depict great stridesmade in
the span of...
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City: Port Arthur Region: Gulf Coast
Built for Isaac Ellwood, "Barbed-wire King," in 1900; sold
topresident of Diamond Match Co. who traded it for Texas
Company(Texaco) stock worth...
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City: Port Arthur Region: Gulf Coast
Connected to city by M. L. King-Gulfgate Bridge that arcs
138feet above ship channel; access from island via Texas 82
causewayto Cameron Parish,...
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City: Port Arthur Region: Gulf Coast
McFaddin and Texas Point National Wildlife Refuges are to
thesouth on the Gulf along Texas 87. At Sabine Pass is Texas
PointRefuge, once called...
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City: Port Arthur Region: Gulf Coast
From an observation deck view the harbor and "Big
Arthur"-thelargest gantry crane on the Gulf coast. At east end of
Houston Ave.and Lakeshore...
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City: Wallis Region: Prairies and Lakes
Original church built in 1882 but destroyed by 1900 storm. In
1912,San Antonio architect Leo Dielmann designed a
Gothic-stylesanctuary and Wallis... Read
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
Provides access to art of enduring quality
throughchangingexhibitions and through the museum's
permanentcollection.Exhibitions are varied...
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
This historic home, completed in 1935, was owned by JimandBessie
Parker and was headquarters for their ranchingoperations.The house
has been...
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
Enjoy free, live musical performances while enjoying
shoppingandmore. Don't miss the giant indoor carousel, fashioned
afteran18th-century...
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
Oldest existing residential structure in Odessa. It isatwo-story
brick home constructed in 1887. It has periodfurnishingsfrom
original and...
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
Located at Woodson Park and Sherwood Parks, facilities
areopenduring swim season. Amenities for all ages include
leisurepoolwith lap lanes...
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
Located in the heart of downtown, and completed in
1951.Thisunique Odessa Historic Landmark, restored in 2001,
featuresclassicand art films,...
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
Odessa's 11 community parks offer a wide variety
ofactivitiessuch as softball, tennis, swimming and
playgroundsyear-round.Notable parks...
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
The Odessa Crater was formed in prehistoric times when ashowerof
nickel-iron meteorites collided with the earth. Thecrater,
thesecond...
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
Theater has been enriching the lives of West Texas
residentswithmusic, dance, drama, suspense, tears and laughter for
morethan 50years....
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
"World's Largest Jackrabbit," Jack Ben Rabbit, is
anOdessalandmark. He's a 8-ft. statue on a cement base situated
infront ofthe ECISD...
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
This amazing replica of the original
Stonehengefascinatesvisitors from around the world. It is located
on thecampus of theUniversity of...
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
5,000 seat coliseum with 2,500 additional seats
possible.TheColiseum Complex has six additional exhibit buildings
and acoveredarena. It is...
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
The only museum in the U.S. dedicated solely to the office
ofthePresident. Permanent exhibits include
campaignmemorabilia,portraits,...
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City: Wellington Region: Panhandle Plains
Exhibits trace history of area.
City: Wink Region: Big Bend Country
Orbison grew up in Wink and called it home. The museum
featuresmemorabilia from his boyhood and well as his musical
career. Recordalbums and...
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City: Fritch Region: Panhandle Plains
Located 30 miles north of Amarillo on Highway 136,
contrastingspectacularly with its surroundings on the dry windswept
LlanoEstacado. The...
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City: Fritch Region: Panhandle Plains
Living specimens of some 16 species of fish found in
LakeMeredith and the Canadian River are among primary features of
thefacility, which also...
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City: Tomball Region: Gulf Coast
Twelve structures include a Victorian home with furnishing
of1860, a mid-1800 furnished farmhouse, an early 1900 church
withoriginal...
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City: Tomball Region: Gulf Coast
City Parks include Juergens Park and Matheson Park
whichencompass 17 acres for recreational use featuring Tomball
MemorialPlayground, tennis...
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City: Liberty Region: Gulf Coast
Live shows every Saturday at 7 p.m., featuring country/western,
gospel, and comedy themes.
City: Liberty Region: Piney Woods
Historical monuments and markers identify abundant
sitesincluding Sam Houston's law office, blocks of original Mexican
townplat, and many old...
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City: Liberty Region: Piney Woods
Project of local historical and arts groups, the center
includesa museum, library, and performing arts theater. Adjacent is
LibertyBell Tower,...
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City: Liberty Region: Piney Woods
Historical depository for the 10 counties originally carved
fromAtascosito-Liberty district of the Republic of Mexico. Archives
anddisplays show...
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City: Concan Region: Hill Country
1,420 acres on the Frio River, an exceptionally scenic
HillCountry area; long a very popular family-oriented
recreationalpark. Accommodations...
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City: Concan Region: Hill Country
North 31 miles via U.S. 83.
City: Archer City Region: Panhandle Plains
Frontier and pioneer items: dishes, pictures, ladies'
high-topshoes, dairy and farm implements. Has map of county's
historicsites. Group tours...
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City: Brownfield Region: Panhandle Plains
44-acre recreation site offers picnicking, swimming
pool,playground, and travel trailer campsites available free for up
tofour days. South of...
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City: Taylor Region: Hill Country
Housed in restored birthplace of Texas' youngest governor,
DanMoody. Built in 1887, the Victorian house contains many
originalfurnishings...
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City: Taylor Region: Hill Country
Murphy Park is one of the largest city-owned parks in
WilliamsonCounty, features aquatic center, covered pavilion, and
abundantpecan trees. New...
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City: Boys Ranch Region: Panhandle Plains
When Tascosa was the wide open, riotous cowboy capital of
the1880s, gunfights were traditional means for settling disputes,
andits cemetery was...
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City: Boys Ranch Region: Panhandle Plains
Housed in the former Oldham County Courthouse, name
honorsPanhandle rancher whose donation of land formed the nucleus
of BoysRanch. Artifacts...
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City: Boys Ranch Region: Panhandle Plains
Pioneer settlers in the early 1870s built adobe huts
andirrigation ditches along area creeks. After 1875, village became
asupply and shipping...
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City: Buffalo Gap Region: Panhandle Plains
Complex of 15 historic structures that tell the history of
thelast 50 years of the Texas frontier. Visitors tour three
historicareas set in...
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City: Brownsville Region: Gulf Coast
Museum featuring memorabilia, equipment,
uniforms,videopresentation, and artifacts display from World War
II.Flyingmuseum includes numerous...
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City: Brownsville Region: Gulf Coast
A Brownsville Heritage Trail map, available at the
BrownsvilleConvention & Visitors Bureau, will guide visitors to
acollection of...
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City: Brownsville Region: Gulf Coast
Tour aviaries with many species of
butterflies and birds. Video presentation on butterfly
lifecycle.Off U.S. Hwy. 100 and F.M. 803...
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City: Brownsville Region: Gulf Coast
Museum features rotating displays of native costumes
oftheAmericas, educational information on historical
andcul-turalpoints of interest in...
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City: Brownsville Region: Gulf Coast
Established in 1846, Fort Brown housed
troopsduringMexican-American War, defended border; changed hands
duringCivilWar. Noted for work of...
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City: Brownsville Region: Gulf Coast
Museum features a permanent collection including works
byN.C.Wyeth, Marc Chagall, James Whistler and is housed across
thestreetfrom the...
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City: Brownsville Region: Gulf Coast
Unique zoological park with virtually all animals living
inopenexhibits surrounded by natural flowing waterways. It
containsmorethan 1,391...
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City: Brownsville Region: Gulf Coast
Offers interactive stations where children can learn
howtopractice good hygiene, navigate a shrimp boat and
buildprojects.Other hands-on...
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City: Brownsville Region: Gulf Coast
Housed in restored 1928 Southern Pacific
depot,building'sarchitecture is well-known for its Spanish
ColonialRevivaliststyle. Exhibits...
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City: Brownsville Region: Gulf Coast
Residence was built in 1850 for Charles Stillman,
founderofBrownsville. The Brownsville Heritage Museum has a
collectionofpictures of the...
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City: Duncanville Region: Prairies and Lakes
360-acre park in southwest Dallas County near Joe Pool
Lakeoffers seven miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, visitor
centerand gift shop....
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City: Duncanville Region: Prairies and Lakes
A 58,000 square-foot facility features activities and
programsfor all ages. The library has a children's reading area,
two quietstudy areas, a...
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City: Duncanville Region: Prairies and Lakes
A 95,000-square foot double hockey rink complex that offers
hockey leagues, skating and hockey programs, and skating
lessons.
City: Bonham Region: Prairies and Lakes
Pioneer, local, and regional history exhibits in restored
1900Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot. 14 rooms of antique
furniture,tools, vintage...
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City: Bonham Region: Prairies and Lakes
300 acres set on rolling, wooded site less than four
milesfromBonham. Individual and group camping facilities; small
lakeoffersfishing,...
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City: Brazoria Region: Gulf Coast
Visitors can find a treasure trove of interesting
artifactsdocumenting the role the area played in the time of Texas'
birth.Items on display...
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City: Fort Davis Region: Big Bend Country
In a sloping basin among scenic Davis Mountains, 1,869 acreshost
more than 155,000 visitors annually. Primary service facilityis
multilevel...
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City: Fort Davis Region: Big Bend Country
Restored country inn, c. 1912; sturdy, turn-of-the-century
oakfurniture, second-story veranda and glassed-in sunporch with
rattanrockers;...
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City: Fort Davis Region: Big Bend Country
On the slopes of the Davis Mountains, this rustic inn was
builtin the 1930s and modeled after Southwestern Indian pueblos.
Thisfull-service...
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City: Fort Davis Region: Big Bend Country
Named for historic trail that once passed its front door,
smallmuseum was former home, office and shop of Nick Mersfelter,
earlyresident who was...
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City: Fort Davis Region: Big Bend Country
Built in 1932 following bequest from William J. McDonald,amateur
astronomer. On 6,791-foot peak of Mount Locke. Siteselected because
of clear...
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City: Alvin Region: Gulf Coast
Stock cars, street stocks, hobby stocks, and go-cart
racesprovide racing excitement on Sat. nights Mar. through Oct.
sevenmiles south on Texas...
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City: Alvin Region: Gulf Coast
This museum showcases this hometown legend's career from
LittleLeague to Major League Baseball. Memorabilia, photos, quotes,
videopresentations,...
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City: Denison Region: Prairies and Lakes
450 acres on shore of Lake Texoma with modern marina.
Swimming,fishing, camping, RV sites, boat rentals, picnicking, and
hikingtrails. Seven...
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City: Denison Region: Prairies and Lakes
On October 14, 1890, Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in atwo-story
white frame house at 208 E. Day St., son of a worker inthe nearby
Missouri,...
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City: Buchanan Dam Region: Hill Country
Public facility on western shore of Lake Buchanan with camping,
swimming, fishing, and boating. On Texas 261 north from Texas
29.
City: Buchanan Dam Region: Hill Country
Thousands of fish bred in scientific facility's ponds. Lakesfrom
across the country are stocked from here. Of interestregarding
aquaculture, but...
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City: Buchanan Dam Region: Hill Country
Spectacular view of largest of Highland Lakes; in building
neardam; telescopes. Houses local chamber of commerce, and museum
thatfeatures...
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City: Edgewood Region: Prairies and Lakes
More than a dozen historical structures, along with suchdisplays
as animal-powered farm equipment and a syrup mill,preserve the
history of the...
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City: Cactus Region: Panhandle Plains
This land was deeded to Cactus by Phillips Petroleum
Companyin1999 and is used as a bird refuge. The utility lake is a
resortforover 80...
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City: Shiner Region: Prairies and Lakes
Displays include guns, furniture, utensils, natural history and
memorabilia of early Shiner history.
City: Cameron Region: Prairies and Lakes
John Johnson has created a model of Cameron that recalls thetown
as it looked during the 1940s. For more than 25 years, Mr.Johnson
has created...
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City: Brady Region: Hill Country
Early ranch and home exhibits, farm implements,
pioneerweapons,vintage photos, and memorabilia. Housed in restored
countyjail,circa 1910,...
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City: Brady Region: Hill Country
Richards Park is city-owned park that includes45RV
hookups, showers and rest rooms and 150
primitivecampsites,pavilion,...
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City: Brady Region: Hill Country
Opened in 2000, more than 75 country musicians are
honoredhere,and displays include stage costumes, musical
instruments,personaleffects,...
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City: Brady Region: Hill Country
Restored depot serves as art gallery and studio. Depot and N.
Bridge sts.
City: Moscow Region: Piney Woods
Bull Creek Trail parallels a clear, spring-fed stream amonglarge
magnolia, white oak, maple, holly, dogwood and other forestspecies,
all...
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City: Moscow Region: Piney Woods
Moscow Trail meanders beside Long King Creek, named for anIndian
chief. Two trail segments, 1.5 and 0.5 miles, explore anarea of
exceptionally...
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City: Paint Rock Region: Panhandle Plains
Visitors see weaving of 100 percent sheep's wool rugs and
saddleblankets on 2, 4, and 8 harness looms. They also can see how
theitems are...
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City: Rockport-Fulton Region: Gulf Coast
Originally named "Oakhurst" by George Ware and Harriet
SmithFulton, the mansion exemplifies classic French Second
Empirearchitectural styling....
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City: Rockport-Fulton Region: Gulf Coast
Former highway causeway across bay north of Rockport (replacedby
a modern span); now excellent fishing piers administered byTexas
Parks &...
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City: Rockport-Fulton Region: Gulf Coast
Community project to promote understanding of functions
andvalues of plants as a natural resource worthy of protection
andsurvival, and to...
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City: Rockport-Fulton Region: Gulf Coast
Trails designed to protect the wildlife habitat leadnaturelovers
to select spots where they most likely might seeresidentand
Neotropical...
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City: Rockport-Fulton Region: Gulf Coast
Jetty sheltering Rockport Yacht Basin is popular spot for
bayfishing; dawn hours generally most productive. Many hotels
andmotels on bayfront...
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City: Jacksonville Region: Piney Woods
View is breathtaking; picnicking. Five miles north on U.S. 69.
Observation area has 35-mile view of East Texas hills.
City: Jacksonville Region: Piney Woods
First Monday Trade Days offers all sorts of wares, antiques,
andcollectibles. Camping facilities available with hookups and
hikingtrails....
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City: Jacksonville Region: Piney Woods
Museum in Jacksonville Public Library displays Cherokee
Countyhistorical items. Open Mon. & Thurs. noon - 8 p.m.;
Tues.,Wed., & Fri. 10 a.m. - 6...
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City: Jacksonville Region: Piney Woods
Nestled in the lush piney woods of east Texas, park is
hometoamazing variety of wildlife. See more than a dozen
exoticandendangered species...
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City: Jacksonville Region: Piney Woods
Native stone monument commemorates victims of East Texas'
worstIndian depredation, erected on spot where massacre took place
onOct. 5, 1838....
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City: Jacksonville Region: Piney Woods
Beautiful hill, forest and lake scenery both north and south
onU.S. 69; also along F.M. 747 and F.M. 2138 (neither shown on
mostmaps) around...
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City: Matador Region: Panhandle Plains
Housed in the old Traweek Hospital built in 1928 by Dr.
A.C.Traweek, Sr., the first medical doctor in the county.
Exhibitsinclude collection of...
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City: Franklin Region: Prairies and Lakes
Established in 1914, the historic, renovated
buildingreceivedhistorical marker in 1987. One of the few
CarnagieLibraries inTexas still being...
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City: Ballinger Region: Panhandle Plains
10-acre park on Elm Creek features camping facilities,playground
and picnic areas, swimming pool, and miniature golfcourse.
Excellent fishing...
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City: Ballinger Region: Panhandle Plains
Rising 100 feet from the rolling prairie, The Cross was built
bythe Jim and Doris Studer family in 1993. It measures 70 feet
fromtip to tip on...
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City: Ballinger Region: Panhandle Plains
Honors Charles H. Noyes, local cowboy killed in range
mishap.Noyes family commissioned work by world-famed sculptor
PompeoCoppini. On spacious...
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City: Athens Region: Prairies and Lakes
1,533-acre park includes 355-acre Purtis Creek Lake.Followingits
construction, the reservoir was stocked with Floridalargemouthbass,
channel...
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City: Athens Region: Prairies and Lakes
Vintage and antique memorabilia are displayed in
1896Faulk-Gauntt building. First floor exhibits emulate
aturn-of-the-century dry goods store...
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City: Athens Region: Prairies and Lakes
Nestled in the heart of 85 beautiful acres is the
50,000-sq.-ft.civic and conference center. Facilities include
25-meter pool,whirlpool, sauna,...
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City: Athens Region: Prairies and Lakes
With underwater visibility of up to 70 feet, there's no
tellingwhat you might see-a tour bus, houseboat, airplane,
motorcycles andmore. Divers...
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City: Athens Region: Prairies and Lakes
The 100-acre arboretum features walking trails and
abluebirdtrail. Site ranges from dry hills to large,
permanentwetlandsimpounded by beaver...
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City: Bastrop Region: Prairies and Lakes
A century of automotive history in 125 fully restored
cars,fromStanley Steamers to Duesenbergs to Jaguars, along with
anextensiveautomobile...
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City: Bastrop Region: Prairies and Lakes
3,550 acres of quiet, rolling parkland shaded by the
strange"Lost Pines"-an isolated area of stately pine trees far from
thevast piney woods of...
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City: Bastrop Region: Prairies and Lakes
Circa 1889, features a wide variety of year-round dinner
theaterproductions in an informal Victorian setting. Call
forschedule.
City: Bastrop Region: Prairies and Lakes
An educational and fun facility to learn about
themajesticanimals that ruled our planet more than 150 million
yearsago. Sixlife-size...
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City: Bastrop Region: Prairies and Lakes
Located in the Cornel-son-Fehr house built in 1850 and
enlargedin 1854, the museum has manuscripts and miscellaneous
frontiertools, artifacts,...
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City: Bastrop Region: Prairies and Lakes
Offers a picnic area and petting zoo to complete your day in
anatural zoo setting. In Cedar Creek.
City: Bastrop Region: Prairies and Lakes
Oldest weekly newspaper in Texas, established 1853.
City: Crystal Beach Region: Gulf Coast
The peninsula has a long history of military fortifications.
In1898, with federal development of the Port of Galveston,
FortTravis was...
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City: Caldwell Region: Prairies and Lakes
Items and relics of area pioneers, plus exhibits about
FortTenoxtitln, a fort established by Mexico in 1830 to promote
Mexicansettlers and...
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City: Caldwell Region: Prairies and Lakes
This small, but rich, museum focuses on the history and
cultureof the Czech people, and to assist the public in
understanding theCzech heritage....
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City: Hondo Region: Hill Country
1940s movie theater, which was closed in 1980s, has
beenrestoredand features state-of-the-art high definition
surroundsound andshows...
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City: Hondo Region: Hill Country
Opened in 2001, attraction offers a labyrinth of twists,turnsand
dead-ends, all carved into stalks that tower overhead.
Abarreltrain,...
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City: Hondo Region: Hill Country
Housed in restored 1883 Southern Pacific Railroad depot,features
pioneer artifacts and exhibits of Medina County history.Several
other old...
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City: Cuero Region: Prairies and Lakes
Housed in a restored 1886 home, built partly withtimberssalvaged
from ruins of the original home destroyed in theoldseaport town
of...
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City: Cuero Region: Prairies and Lakes
Completed in 1896, was designed by two famed
GoldenAgearchitects, A.O. Watson and Eugene T. Heiner. Built
inRomanesquestyle with a belfry,...
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City: Cuero Region: Prairies and Lakes
Established in 1993, the museum houses the new
permanentexhibit"Cuero Talks Turkey," which features news articles,
picturesandmemorabilia of...
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City: Cuero Region: Prairies and Lakes
More than 40 churches represent 14 denominations in the
city.Among those are five marked by the Texas Historical Commission
andnational...
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City: Salado Region: Prairies and Lakes
Tree-shaded picnic area beside picturesque Salado Creek,
whichwas Texas' first designated natural landmark. Site was an
Indiancampground long...
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City: Salado Region: Prairies and Lakes
-Small, excellent showcase of local history, but openirregularly
for group appointments and on special occasions severaltimes a
year. Across...
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City: Salado Region: Prairies and Lakes
City: Salado Region: Prairies and Lakes
Originally the Shady Villa Inn, a prominent site on the
ChisholmTrail in the 19th century. Inn's guest book reads like a
frontierWho's Who: Gen....
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City: Salado Region: Prairies and Lakes
Located downtown in the renovated 1950s Guest & Sanford
Ganary,features live vaudeville-style family entertainment
includingvariety acts, live... Read
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City: Sonora Region: Hill Country
Sutton County Park & Arena Complex includes the SuttonCounty
Civic Center, playground, equestrian arena, softball andbaseball
fields, and in the...
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City: Sonora Region: Hill Country
Nature park offering more than three miles of hiking
trailsandshowcases diverse and abundant array of plant
andwildlifereflected in the...
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City: Sonora Region: Hill Country
Fantastic caverns are called unbelievable by
caveauthorities.Formations called "impossible" grow in delicate
crystalbeauty andamazing...
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City: Mercedes Region: South Texas Plains
Outside display of vintage farm equipment is displayed thirdweek
in March and for special events. The museum is on the RioGrande
Valley...
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City: Mercedes Region: South Texas Plains
Seven miles south on F.M. 1015 and U.S. 281 east, this
popularcity hosts U.S. visitors with gift shops, shopping
markets,nightclubs,...
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City: Mercedes Region: South Texas Plains
More than 500 dolls from 40 countries are displayed in thecity's
municipal building. The collection includes dolls from 11tribes of
native...
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City: Carrizo Springs Region: South Texas Plains
Sites along tour include courthouse, built in 1884 and
renovatedin 2005, jailhouse (also built in 1884) one block west
ofcourthouse that's still...
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City: Carrizo Springs Region: South Texas Plains
Owned and operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department.The area consists of 15,200 acres
of "Brush Country" that is typical of the...
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City: Carrizo Springs Region: South Texas Plains
U. S. largest and oldest producer of onion plants since
1913.Seasonal fresh produce can be purchased by mail order or
walk-in.Visitors can tour...
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City: Carrizo Springs Region: South Texas Plains
Museum exhibits the Wade House Indian artifact collection and
City and County memorabilia.
City: Helena Region: South Texas Plains
Helena's abandoned courthouse is now a museum of area
historywith early trail, ranch and home artifacts, tools and
implements.Upstairs area...
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City: Cedar Hill Region: Prairies and Lakes
1,850-acre park on east shore of Joe Pool Lake amid
rollingcedar-covered hills; camping, trailer facilities,
picnicking,shelters, swimming, rest...
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City: Yoakum Region: Prairies and Lakes
Started as a Rotary Club fund raiser in 1977, this music
reviewis now a successful, award-winning opry, capturing the
CountryMusic Organizations...
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City: Yoakum Region: Prairies and Lakes
This unique historical building once housed the municipal
powerplant. The beautifully restored library is designated a
recordedTexas Historic...
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City: Baytown Region: Gulf Coast
Much of the city's growth happened along the shores of
GooseCreek Stream. Much of its shoreline is preserved for a
greenbeltpark. Visitors can...
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City: Baytown Region: Gulf Coast
Following a devastating hurricane Alicia in 1983, Baytownentered
into an agreement with the Federal Emergency ManagementAgency
(FEMA) which...
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City: Baytown Region: Gulf Coast
This structure, spanning the Houston Ship Channel, boasts
doublediamond-shaped towers that stand as tall as a 45-story
building.The cable-stayed...
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City: Baytown Region: Gulf Coast
A 440-acre drag racing complex with races.
City: Pilot Point Region: Prairies and Lakes
This one-room 1883 schoolhouse spent its first 93 years
inapasture. Building was moved in 1976 to Denton, then in
1993movedto Pilot Point....
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City: Henderson Region: Piney Woods
Fifty-five acres administered by City of Henderson with swimming
pool, picnic areas, miniature golf, playgrounds, carousel. West on
Texas 64.
City: Fort Stockton Region: Big Bend Country
Former way station on Butterfield Overland Mail Route; later
aTexas Ranger station. Historic structure was moved to a
highwayrest area on U.S....
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City: Brazosport Area Region: Gulf Coast
Located on 33 acres of Columbia Bottomland
forest.Featuresself-guided nature trails, and free maps are
available attheoffice. Birds include...
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City: Dickens Region: Panhandle Plains
Early pioneer and ranching heritage collection. Includes
county,city, and area histories, photo gallery, antique
furniture,appliances, and...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Site is adjacent to city's northeast city limits.
Fourhistoricalmarkers on Battleground Rd. (Texas 134) within
cityattest to city'sclaim as...
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City: Lumberton Region: Piney Woods
For additional information on accommodations, dining, and other
visitor information, stop by the visitor center.
City: Quanah Region: Panhandle Plains
1,933-acre park includes campsites with shade structures
andutilities, picnicking, swimming, fishing, playgrounds, star
walkactivities and...
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City: Anahuac Region: Gulf Coast
Some traces remain of Fort Anahuac, combination Mexican fort
andcustomhouse on Galveston Bay near mouth of Trinity River;
builtabout 1831 by...
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City: Prairie View Region: Gulf Coast
Simple frame building (c. 1870), first Texas Episcopal
Churchnorth of Houston; furnished with original hand-hewn pews made
byfirst congregation....
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City: Wills Point Region: Prairies and Lakes
Right in the heart of downtown, this small park
featuresthepreserved home of William Wills, a cabin built in
1848.Otherperiod items include...
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City: Center Region: Piney Woods
Erected more than 100 years ago, the picturesque
19th-centurycourthouse, with turrets and towers, is modeled after
an Irishcastle. It's listed...
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City: Lufkin Region: Piney Woods
Fully accredited zoo shows a wide variety of animals and
birds;known for its breeding programs for West African crowned
crane andLouisiana pine...
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City: Kingsville Region: Gulf Coast
Restored 1904 Depot Museum in downtown Kingsville
displaysartifacts and history highlighting the railroads' impact on
thecity. A reproduction of...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Domicile of National Society of Colonial Dames of
AmericainTexas. Greek Revival architecture circa 1853.
Antiquefurnishingsand historic...
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City: Seymour Region: Panhandle Plains
History of town and county is displayed through exhibits
ofhistorical photographs, clothing and furniture,
memorabilia,veterans' memorial wall...
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City: Big Lake Region: Hill Country
Features memorabilia on Big Lake and Texon. Texon was
developedby Texon Oil and Land Co., developers of Big Lake Oil
Field. Museumfeatures...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
The largest flea market on the Texas Gulf Coast! Over 800dealers
every Sat. and Sun. year-round. It's everyone's favoritemarketplace
where...
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City: Crockett Region: Piney Woods
Municipal; 35 wooded acres contain picnic areas, tennis
courts,playgrounds, pavilion and civic buildings; adjacent swimming
pooland athletic...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
The Offshore Energy Center operates a state-of-the-art
facilitygiving the visitors a better understanding of how oil and
gas isproduced...
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City: Clute Region: Gulf Coast
A rare jewel among communities of any size, home to
CenterStagesTheater, Brazosport Art League, the Brazosport Museum
ofNaturalScience and...
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City: Crockett Region: Piney Woods
Restored, three-story Victorian home, c. 1891, elaborate with
gingerbread. Admission fee.
City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Virtually impossible to describe, the construction of
aHoustoneccentric over 26 years. A labyrinth of outdoor
andindoorpassages, stairs, and...
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City: Marble Falls Region: Hill Country
Beautiful city parks include two boat launch ramps, tennis complex,
city pool, playscapes, softball and soccer fields, and pavilion.
City: Lufkin Region: Piney Woods
Housed in historic 1905 Episcopal Church. Changing exhibits
inart, science and history. Permanent Rotary Gallery of Art
featuresEast Texas...
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City: Henderson Region: Piney Woods
Restored 1901 Missouri Pacific RR depot houses museum of
countyhistory in old waiting room and office. Warehouse portion
ishands-on learning...
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City: Snyder Region: Panhandle Plains
Recalls frontier days and rare albino buffalo killed near here.
On courthouse square. Several historical markers on square detail
area history.
City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
The second in a trilogy of unique glass pyramids. NASA's
JohnsonSpace Center and the non-profit Moody Gardens teamed up to
bringall the wonders...
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City: Denton Region: Prairies and Lakes
A Texas Historical Commission "Main Street" City and part of
theNational Historic Register. Browse antique shops, art
galleries,gift boutiques,...
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City: Port Isabel Region: Gulf Coast
In Port Isabel, anglers can fish from beach, piers,
andjettieswhere catches may include redfish, speckled and
sandtrout,sheepshead,...
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City: McAllen Region: South Texas Plains
Renovated elementary school in downtown features gallery
ofworkdone by local artists. Also local artists can be
seencreatingworks of art in...
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City: Canyon Region: Panhandle Plains
The Best of Texas - Outdoor, musical theatre located in PaloDuro
Canyon State Park; depicting the historical romance of thewest and
the...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Performances feature a variety of entertainment from
grandoperato jazz, ballet to Shakespeare, musical comedy
tosymphonicconcerts. Outdoor...
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City: Ozona Region: Hill Country
Memorial to the pioneer families that came to settle the landand
to those who followed. Located in the center of the
town'ssquare.
City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Ten major city parks offer variety of outdoor attractions
andfacilities, including picnicking, playgrounds, birding,
swimming,tennis, softball...
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City: Jefferson Region: Piney Woods
Features one of the largest private collections of
memorabiliafrom this epic story of the Old South. Among the
hundreds of itemson display are...
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City: McAllen Region: South Texas Plains
Reynosa is a charming Mexican city about 8 miles southofMcAllen,
just across the Rio Grande. Several fine restaurantslongfamed for
elaborate...
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City: Center Region: Piney Woods
Nearest entrance 11 miles SE on Texas 87.
City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Colorful exhibits use historic costumes, crown jewels and
memorabilia to tell the story of Galveston's carnival
celebrations.
City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Founded 1839, is Houston's oldest church on
originalsite.Contains hand-carved woodwork and fine
stained-glasswindows,including one designed...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
The newest park in Texas is the world's
firstconvertiblewaterpark with an entire area that can be opened
orclosed forindoor/outdoor...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
Dedicated to area veterans who lost their lives during
theVietnamWar. The five-sided pentagon holds plaques of the
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Home of U.S. Navy's Air Training Command. On peninsula
atsoutheastern edge of city, naval air activities share site
withCorpus Christi Army...
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City: Fort Stockton Region: Big Bend Country
A series of special signs on city streets provide guidance
fordo-it-yourself tour of historic sites. Historical notations
datefrom days of...
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City: Henderson Region: Piney Woods
Eighteen miles northeast on Texas 43, town was important
tradecenter known as Nip and Tuck in 1850. Bypassed by railroads,
thetown declined, and...
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City: Marathon Region: Big Bend Country
Restored West Texas hotel of the 1920s, original pine floors
andwoodwork; utilitarian rooms (19) with ranch-style
furnishings.Traditional Texas...
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City: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
Historic pioneer settlement house built in 1845 by John
JayFrench, tanner and merchant. Antique furnishings, clothing,
pioneerhousehold...
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City: Uvalde Region: Hill Country
One of the "top producing warm-water federal hatcheries in
thenation" offers refuge to endangered fish species. Area is
alsopopular for bird...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Nueces County Parks offer exceptional
recreationalfacilities. John J. Sablatura Park, near Banquete on
Texas 44, haspicnic, barbecue and...
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City: Port Isabel Region: Gulf Coast
Queen Isabel Inn - Opened in 1906 as
thePointIsabel Tarpon & Fishing Club to serve tourists
andbusinessmentraveling on the...
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City: Ozona Region: Hill Country
Statue in city park on town square honors legendary frontiersman
and hero of the Alamo, for whom county was named.
City: Lufkin Region: Piney Woods
More than 50 paintings by contemporary artists including Joe
Beeler, James Boren, Raymond Ryan, and Ross Stefan exhibited at
city hall.
City: Memphis Region: Panhandle Plains
Facilities include overnight camping, swimming pool, nine-hole
golf course, tennis courts.
City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
From the earliest cuneiform tablets to current
headlines,themuseum shows visitors how written communication has
influencedthecourse of...
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City: Katy Region: Gulf Coast
Restored historical buildings, including the Wright Museum,
Featherston House, and old Post Office. Admission.
City: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
One of the first cultural gems in downtown Beaumont,
andnamedbest restoration by the Texas Downtown Association. Built
in1927,this renovated...
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City: Katy Region: Gulf Coast
City: Bronte Region: Panhandle Plains
Established in Oct. 1852 by elements of 8th Infantry, and
namedfor 2nd Lt. Theodore Lincoln Chadbourne who was killed in
thebattle of Resaca de...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
A 3.1 mile stretch perfect for biking and in-line skating.
Located next to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Austin has a variety of options for theatergoers.
TherestoredParamount Theatre on Congress Ave. features
stageproductions,musicals, and...
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City: Palestine Region: Prairies and Lakes
11,000-acre wildlife habitat with deer, fox, wolves,
squirrels,rabbits, alligators, coyotes and bountiful birds.
Fishing, andday-use campsites....
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City: Morton Region: Panhandle Plains
North 13 mi. on Texas 214. Founded 1935, oldest nationalwildlife
refuge in Texas. Established principally for migratorywaterfowl,
also home of...
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City: Carthage Region: Piney Woods
New $2.2 million, 13,000-square foot facility that pays
tributeto Texans who have made an indelible mark the country
musicindustry. Inductees...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Take a stroll on the Town Lake hike-and-bike trail and stop
atAuditorium Shores to pay homage to the Austin musical icon who
diedin a helicopter...
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City: Jefferson Region: Piney Woods
Excelsior House - 19th-century hotel numbered among
itsguests Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, Jay Gould and
OscarWilde. Guest...
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City: Mineola Region: Piney Woods
Railroad memorabilia housed in old depot on Front St.
recallearly days of Mineola. Exhibits document the cotton industry
andshipping of bales of...
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City: Menard Region: Hill Country
The Menard Irrigation Canal is locally referred to as
"TheDitch." First dug in 1756 by early Spanish Padres for
irrigation tothe mission, it is...
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City: Brazosport Area Region: Gulf Coast
Slicing through lowlands near Surf-side Beach, canal
ismostvaluable waterway in America, carrying as much annual
tonnageasthe Panama Canal...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
Take a seat and enjoy a hot dog or pizza as you cheer on
yourfavorite team. With seating for 15,000, there's room
foreveryone.
City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
One of the last freshwater wetlands in the Greater Houston
Area,where natural conservation, recreation and education flourish.
The2,800-acre...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Founded in 1922, the Houston Zoo in Hermann Park is home
tomorethan 3,500 animals, from Asian elephants and California
sealionsto okapis and...
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City: McKinney Region: Prairies and Lakes
A collection of seven historic houses and buildings dating
fromthe 1850s. Includes the oldest house in McKinney, a 1900s store
anda chapel. Gift...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Home for the National League Houston Astros base-ball
club.Gamesgenerally played from Apr. - Sept. The stadium,
completewithretractable roof...
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City: Turkey Region: Panhandle Plains
Built in 1927, the hotel has remained in continuous operationand
is listed with the State and National Historic Registries. Thehotel
is run as a...
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City: Humble Region: Gulf Coast
Nationally recognized 250-acre facility along Cypress Creek
thatfeatures Gulf Coast's largest display of native and
cultivatedplants. Includes...
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City: Palestine Region: Prairies and Lakes
More than 200 acres in picturesque landscape of rolling
hills,clear flowing streams, forests and meadows; picnic areas and
scenicoverlooks from...
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City: Fort Stockton Region: Big Bend Country
Historic features include courthouse (1883), first
CatholicChurch (1875), first schoolhouse (1883), and Zero Stone
placed bysurvey party in...
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City: Three Rivers Region: South Texas Plains
Thirty-one acre park one mile west off Texas 72 on Frio River.
Camping, fishing, and picnic areas.
City: Fort Mckavett Region: Hill Country
Fort established 1852 as Camp San Saba; later named for
Capt.Henry McKavett, killed at Battle of Monterrey in Mexican
War.Abandoned during the...
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City: Menard Region: Hill Country
Local history exhibits and frontier artifacts housed in small,
vintage railroad depot at U.S. 83/ U.S. 190.
City: Wimberley Region: Hill Country
One of Texas' most scenic drives, officially R.M. 32,
the"Devil's Backbone" is a winding, razor-backed ridge
overlookingHill Country vistas....
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City: Woodville Region: Piney Woods
Texas' past preserved in unusual setting created by
ceramistClyde E. Gray, honored by the Texas Heritage Society for
hisefforts in historical...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Museum and gallery housing valuable
paintings,artifacts,photography and sculpture, porcelain and
crystal, musicand samplesof folk arts in...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Organized in 1945, an immense complex of hospitals,
medicalandnursing schools, and research institutions whose purpose
istotalcoordination...
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City: Monahans Region: Big Bend Country
Old base, south of I-20, was training base for thousands of
B-17and B-29 bombardment crews during World War II. Museum
displaysarea history,...
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City: Tyler Region: Piney Woods
A rescue facility for tigers, lions and cougars. A division of
Tiger Missing Link Foundation.
City: Katy Region: Gulf Coast
This unique museum is the only one of its kind in the U.S.
Twolarge exhibits recreate the Forbidden City and the tomb of
thefirst emperor of...
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City: Quanah Region: Panhandle Plains
Four unusual cone-shaped hills that rise some 350 feet above
thesurrounding plains; named by the Comanche Indians, held in awe
andreverence by...
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City: Arlington Region: Prairies and Lakes
State-of-the-art indoor climbing gym with 15,000-square feet
ofclimbing surface for all skill levels.
City: Junction Region: Hill Country
Documents, tools and other relics from days of early settlers,
and military artifacts. At 4th and College Sts.
City: Alice Region: South Texas Plains
Museum captures the lifestyles of Tejano music and
salutespioneers of the genre. Exhibits include biographies,
artifacts,musical instruments,...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Displays from one of Texas' most historic cities plus variety
ofchanging exhibits. Housed in former private bank building of
W.L.Moody, Jr.,...
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City: Livingston Region: Piney Woods
640 acres on the east shoreline of Lake Livingston among pineand
hardwood forest. Facilities include multiuse campsites withhookups,
screened...
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City: Albany Region: Panhandle Plains
Restored frontier ranch structure with rustic periodfurnishings.
House is a dog-run cabin built of slender uprightpoles (pickets).
Open daily 8...
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City: Alpine Region: Big Bend Country
For more than 70 years this museum has been collecting
andexhibiting artifacts of the vast Big Bend region. Here, people
havetraveled and lived...
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City: Center Region: Piney Woods
Many Forest Service Roads in Sabine National Forest
offerexceptional scenery. One excellent route is to Shelbyville
viaTexas 87, F.M. 417 and...
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City: La Grange Region: Prairies and Lakes
Ruins of stone brewery and home built by stonemason Heinrich
L.Kreische who came to La Grange in 1840s. His brewery was one
offirst commercial...
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City: Woodville Region: Piney Woods
14 miles south on U.S. 287.
City: Richardson Region: Prairies and Lakes
State-of-the-art facility hosts music, dance, theater,
andotherspecial events presented by regional, national
andinternationalartists....
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City: Tyler Region: Piney Woods
Located on University of Texas Health Science
Center,uniquemonument honors Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard
andMerchantMarine veterans who...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Collection of John and Dominique de Menil
includescontemporary,surrealistic and 20th-century art,
antiquities,Byzantine andmedieval art, and...
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City: Eastland Region: Panhandle Plains
Daniel, Cisco, and Leon. Also Eastland and Ringling Lakes
arepopular local fishing spots one mile north of town.
Primitivecamping, trails, and...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
Public sky shows. Group shows by reservation. (Midlandschoolsuse
facilities for astronomy classes during school year.)Galleryarea
and...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Newly renovated and restored, St. Mary's Cathedral
isanarchitectural landmark in the city. Cathedral was built
justafterthe Civil War, and...
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City: Quitman Region: Piney Woods
Historic site with buildings, museum and mementos related to
theHogg family, prominent in Texas history and politics. Miss Ima
HoggMuseum...
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City: Carthage Region: Piney Woods
Historical building; La Grone Family History Center;
genealogical library, history of law enforcement in east Texas. N.
Shelby St.
City: Wheeler Region: Panhandle Plains
Housed in restored jail; early-day sheriff's
quartersauthentically furnished. Displays of historical items from
WheelerCounty; antiques. In...
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City: Katy Region: Gulf Coast
City: Rio Grande City Region: South Texas Plains
One of Texas' best preserved old military posts; named for
Maj.David Ringgold, first army officer killed in Battle of Palo
Altothat opened...
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City: Van Horn Region: Big Bend Country
Displays of Native American artifacts from a prehistoric
eracombine with antique ranch, farm and home implements provide
avivid reminder of...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
One of world's few exhibits devoted to a single sculptor;
museumdisplays some 150 examples of works by Charles Umlauf,
nationallyacclaimed...
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City: Comanche Region: Prairies and Lakes
Only eight blocks south of county courthouse on Hwy.
16,enjoytour of facility and visit tasting room and gift shop
locatedinthe Historic...
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City: Wimberley Region: Hill Country
Designed after typical Italian family farm, home to more than
1,000olive trees and a commercial olive oil facility. Also offers
atasting room... Read
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City: Gail Region: Panhandle Plains
Pictures, records, newspapers, furniture, and clothing from
Borden County pioneer days. For access, inquire at courthouse.
City: Dilley Region: South Texas Plains
Adventure park east off Texas 85 has picnicking
facilities,softball and baseball diamonds, basketball and
volleyball courts,swimming pool, a...
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City: Johnson City Region: Hill Country
The museum is the former home of Captain Cicero Rufus Perry,
anearly Texas Ranger who, at age 13, served as a courier for
GeneralSam Houston in...
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City: Gonzales Region: Prairies and Lakes
Ten structures built in county during 19th century show a
formerway of life in Texas. Includes working broom factory,
cabins,smokehouse and...
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City: Angleton Region: Gulf Coast
Museum housed in the 1897 Brazoria County Courthouse, the
heartof Stephen F. Austin's Colony. This is where Texas began
itsemergence as an...
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City: Fort Stockton Region: Big Bend Country
Green and spacious park on southern edge of city at historic
Comanche Springs. Swimming, picnicking and tennis courts.
City: Bandera Region: Hill Country
Whether you call them guest ranches or dude ranches,
Banderahasplenty. Some are rustic; others are equipped with
allmodernconveniences. Check... Read
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City: Fort Stockton Region: Big Bend Country
At 20 feet long and 11 feet tall, Pete is probably the world's
largest roadrunner. A popular photo subject. U.S. 290 at Main
St.
City: Sulphur Springs Region: Prairies and Lakes
Two units on Cooper Lake: Dr.'s Creek features 42
multi-usecamping facilities with water and electricity, boat ramp,
3/4-milehiking trail,...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
The golden age of aviation is recalled by more than two
dozenvintage aircraft, from a meticulously restored B-17 Flying
Fortressto spindly...
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City: Anson Region: Panhandle Plains
Built in 1907 by Albert W. Johnson; considered
"fanciest"showplace between Fort Worth and El Paso. Once hosted
musical anddramatic productions,...
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City: Arlington Region: Prairies and Lakes
Exhibits of art and architecture. Fine Arts Building.
Noadmission fee.
City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
110-mile-long Padre Island offers one of the last
naturalseashores in the nation. Each end of the narrow sand island
isdeveloped with parks and...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
Center has 36 holes of themed golf, go carts, batting
cages,laser tag, arcade with 50 video games and food on six
acres.
City: Alto Region: Piney Woods
Exceptional scenery of forested hills and streams lies along
U.S. 69, Texas 21 (El Camino Real), and numerous local roads around
Alto.
City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Exciting varieties of food and game fish are found in Gulfwaters
off Galveston Island. Fishermen may join one of the manyparty boats
for bay or...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Permanent exhibits include Mexican masks
andphotographs.Exhibitions feature works by Latin American
artiststhroughout theyear. Admission...
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City: Kermit Region: Big Bend Country
Just 10 miles east of the city is Sandhills Park. Overnight
camping and off-road vehicles are welcome. Texas 115 to F.M. 874
intersection.
City: McKinney Region: Prairies and Lakes
An educational exhibit of preserved wildlife from North
America,Africa and other parts of the world, and an antique
museumhighlighting early...
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City: Carrollton Region: Prairies and Lakes
This 40-acre ecosystem offers wooded trails for hiking 365 days
ayear from dawn to dusk. Features include a pond,
InterpretiveCenter, guided hikes,... Read
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City: Benjamin Region: Panhandle Plains
Barbed-wire collection and other relics from early settlers
onview in county courthouse, which was built in 1936 to
replaceprevious stone...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Called the "T" heads by the locals, this scenic Bayfront area
isbustling with activity. Private yachts and sailboats,
sight-seeingboats, water...
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City: Sulphur Springs Region: Prairies and Lakes
This 11-acre complex is home for growing number of
originalhistoric houses, shops, and mills moved to the site. The
county'soldest brick...
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City: Palacios Region: Gulf Coast
Research facility where studies include adaptability ofsaltwater
species to freshwater. Tours are of interest to thosewith knowledge
of marine...
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City: Vega Region: Panhandle Plains
This outdoor display of antique farm and ranch equipment
istestimony to the hard work of early Plains settlers.
Exhibitsinclude horse-drawn and...
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City: Kingsville Region: Gulf Coast
Beautifully restored building of the Kenedy
PastureCompany,visitors learn about Mifflin Kenedy and his family,
and howtheirlives were...
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City: Kingsville Region: Gulf Coast
National Historic Landmark established in 1853 when Capt.Richard
King purchased 75,000 acres that had been Spanish landgrant called
Santa...
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City: Jasper Region: Piney Woods
Several of city's historic homes are open for tours:
Beaty-Orton House - built in 1888 by Sen. John
ThomasBeaty, is outstanding...
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City: Round Top Region: Prairies and Lakes
Proclaimed one of Texas' favorite things by TexasMonthly.Founded
by acclaimed pianist James Dick.
classicalmusic/forumsmonthly,...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Just across channel from Port of Galveston, island is site
ofindustrial and recreational development. Newport Corp. and
TexasA&M Univ. at...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
The world's largest indoor air-conditioned
pedestriantunnelsystem, the 7-mile system of underground tunnels
andskywalksincludes a variety of...
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City: Burnet Region: Hill Country
Restored powder house, stone and log buildings.
Exhibits,restored carriages, old guns, furniture, and relics
depicting localfrontier days. Open...
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City: Celina Region: Prairies and Lakes
The museum houses memorabilia of the Alla Hubbard Estate,
aphysician who spent 40 years in Celina. Displays
includephotographs, artifacts,...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
AA affiliate of the Oakland A's baseball club makes its
homeinMidland. Season runs April - Aug. with different
promotionsforeach home game....
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
The newly renovated and expanded museum features four
galleries,theater, dance studio, store and expanded library. By
CarverLibrary.
City: Kingsville Region: Gulf Coast
Hall of South Texas History has displays of Indian,
Spanish,Mexican, and pioneer Texan cultures; ranching and
agricultureequipment, railroads,...
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City: Greenville Region: Prairies and Lakes
Artifacts and memorabilia pertaining to area's historic
cottonindustry. Learn about planting, growing, ginning, baling,
spinningand weaving of...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Dignified white-columned mansion built 1856. Thegovernoroccupies
a private second-floor apartment. Other elegantrooms andantique
furnishings...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Variety of hands-on exhibits for children four months to
14yearsin areas of science, history, culture, and the arts.
Otherfeaturesinclude...
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City: Sierra Blanca Region: Big Bend Country
F.M. 1111 north 43 miles to intersection with primary east-
westroute of U.S. 62/180. Generally flat ranching areas edged
bymountains on the...
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City: Burnet Region: Hill Country
Experience the scenic beauty and history of the Texas
HillCountry by taking a guided boat excursion on Lake Buchanan.
Canoe,trips, winery...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Rising more than 700 feet above sea level,
naturallimestoneformation found at western edge of city overlooking
LakeAustin;breathtaking views...
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City: Marble Falls Region: Hill Country
Features a water park and includes jet ski rentals, boatrentals,
boat ramp launch, beach, restaurant, and more. Located 5miles west
of city at...
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City: Amarillo Region: Panhandle Plains
This 1914 neo-classical house reflects exquisite materials
andworkmanship, as well as fine French and English
furniture,porcelain, crystal,...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Octagonal structure, circa 1870, operated by the
GalvestonHistorical Foundation. Victorian accents evident in trim
of twopicturesque roof...
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City: Kaufman Region: Prairies and Lakes
Two local lakes complement the scenery for this city
park.Fishing, camping, picnic sites, and group pavilion
available.Located 1.5 miles north...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
More than 45 fine parks dot the city. Included are
DennistheMenace Park, Hogan Park, Chris Davidson Memorial
Park,CentennialPlaza and...
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City: Jasper Region: Piney Woods
Features world-class art exhibitions and art gallery. No admission
fee.
City: Austin Region: Hill Country
At confluence of Onion and Williamson creeks with
quietpools,occasional rapids and waterfalls. Excellent visitor
center,hikingand...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Houston's revitalized central district is seeing a
surgeinentertainment opportunities and is home to the
city'sworld-renownTheater District...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Long a treasured swimming hole for Austinites and Univ. of
Texasstudents, this grotto-like pool is one of Texas' most
beautiful.45-ft. waterfall...
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City: Frisco Region: Prairies and Lakes
Home to the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A Texas
Leagueaffiliate of the Texas Rangers baseball club. The season runs
Aprilthrough Sept. Tours...
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City: Jasper Region: Piney Woods
705 acres on eastern shore of B. A. Steinhagen Lake (also
knownas Town Bluff and Dam B Reservoir). Rest rooms with
showers,picnic, camping and...
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City: Rio Grande City Region: South Texas Plains
Completed 1899 as home and border store by
Frenchmerchant-riverboat trader. Converted to hotel operated by
familyuntil the 1930s. Designed by...
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City: Mathis Region: Gulf Coast
More than 50 acres provide a sanctuary for some 300 animals
inthis wildlife park. Tigers, bears, lions, zebras, monkeys, and
moreroam the...
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City: Texas City-La Marque Region: Gulf Coast
1897 Victorian structure with period furnishings and archives
dating back to Karankawa Indians and Jean Laffite's pirates.
Admission fee.
City: Livingston Region: Piney Woods
City: Wimberley Region: Hill Country
More than 160 species of trees and more than 1,000 containers
ofspecimen trees in collection of Bonsai styles. Many feature
thetraditional trees...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Board the M/V Seagull for a 45-minute, narrated boat tour of
thePort of Galveston. Get a close-up look at the working
waterfrontand local marine...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
A microbrewery which produces Kristall Weizen beer, an Amber Ale
and Brown Ale. Just outside Loop 610 near U.S. 290.
City: Newton Region: Piney Woods
Museum houses the archives, archeology, history and artifacts of
Newton County. It is also a genealogical library. 105 Court St.
City: Benjamin Region: Hill Country
Located at corner of U.S. 82 and Texas 6, impressive
monumentdedicated in 2000 honors allKnox County veterans from
theSpanish-AmericanWar...
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City: Texas City-La Marque Region: Gulf Coast
Greyhound racing year-round. Air-conditioned grandstand
facilityfeatures four levels, each offering dining and viewing
options.Evening racing...
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City: Crockett Region: Piney Woods
Largest National Forest in state. Features camping,
fishing,boating, hiking, swimming and 20-mile nature trail. Big
SloughWilderness Area is...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Boasting one of the the largest urban colonies
ofMexicanfree-tailed bats, bridge is home to bat population of
1.5millionfrom Apr. to Oct....
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City: Georgetown Region: Hill Country
Towers, bridges, tunnels, pathways, and skyways give childrenthe
opportunity to play in an imaginative and creative
environment.Designed by...
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City: Marathon Region: Big Bend Country
Widely known geologic area noted for extensive
surfaceoutcroppings of varied rocks and minerals, popular
withprofessional geologists and amateur...
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City: Hale Center Region: Panhandle Plains
More than 200 examples of vintage farm equipment fromhorse-drawn
threshing machines to huge 1912 Case steam tractor.Museum consists
of four...
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City: Tyler Region: Piney Woods
Three galleries featuring exhibits and a
growingpermanentcollection of 19th- and 20th-century art and
photography.Gift shopand tea room. On...
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City: Dilley Region: South Texas Plains
A giant watermelon in the City Park honors the famous,
juicywatermelons grown in the area. Harvesting usually begins
mid-Juneand the melons are...
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City: Cisco Region: Panhandle Plains
Located in vintage building that once housed City Hall and
wasconstructed in 1915, now houses historic documents,
photographs,and artifacts of... Read
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Home of the Corpus Christi Hooks, Double-A affiliate of the
HoustonAstros baseball club. This $21.5 million facility opened in
2005and is located... Read
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City: Burnet Region: Hill Country
Headquarters for Commemorative Air Force Highland LakesSquadron.
Features WWII fighter planes, firearms, photographs,
andmemorabilia. Open Sat....
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City: Anson Region: Panhandle Plains
In historic church building. Artifacts include
miniaturereproduction of town square as it existed in 1904, a desk
and chairused by Dr. Anson...
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City: Mesquite Region: Prairies and Lakes
Established in 1958 as an experiment in ongoing rodeo; hasbecome
popular attraction with coverage on Fox Sports Network.Facilities
include...
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City: Marathon Region: Big Bend Country
City: Mesquite Region: Prairies and Lakes
One-half-mile racetrack features all types of vehicle
races,including sprint cars, super modifieds, modifieds, and
motorcycles.Races Fri. - Sat....
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City: Angleton Region: Gulf Coast
This 60-foot replica stands on a 12-foot base in the10-acreHenry
William Munson Park located just south from theStephen F.Austin
Highway...
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City: Uvalde Region: Hill Country
Restored and refurbished, the Grand Opera House, c. 1891,
wasonce the center of cultural activity in Southwest Texas.
Today'sperformances are...
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City: Mineral Wells Region: Panhandle Plains
Open since 2000, the gardens are the result of Max and
BillieClark's vision, to create a Texas version of an English
garden.Visitors find a sea...
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City: Palacios Region: Gulf Coast
Free, lighted fishing piers, public boat ramps, paved
seasidewalkway, playgrounds, birding observation decks, and a
(commercial)camping area...
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City: Comanche Region: Prairies and Lakes
Covered wagon, surrey, Indian and pioneer artifacts
housedinreplica of frontier store. Other exhibits include
blacksmithshop,filling...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Complex includes Reliant Stadium, the impressive
ReliantAstrodome, Reliant Hall (formerly known as Astrohall),
ReliantCenter and Reliant Arena...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Austin's street lighting system began in 1895 when the
firstofthe original 31 towers was mounted. From a height of 165
feet,acluster of six...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Class I race track offers pari-mutuel wagering
onlivethoroughbred and Quarter Horse races and on
off-trackracessimulcast from other tracks....
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City: Castroville Region: Hill Country
Known as Cross Hill, the hill above cemetery offers a
panoramicview of the Medina Valley. Buried in cemetery is Amelia
Castro,wife of the...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
It's fun! It's challenging! Learn how to rock climb indoors
onmore than 6,000 square feet of simulated rock terrain.
Climbingroutes for all...
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City: Beeville Region: South Texas Plains
Among eight city parks is 200-acre Veterans Memorial Park
thatoffers picnicking, playground, pavilions, 9-hole golf course.
OffF.M. 351 north of...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Historic home built, circa 1892, is prime example oftransitional
Victorian architecture. It is the former home andcenter of the
business empire...
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City: Arlington Region: Prairies and Lakes
This prairie-style home built in 1914 was once home
ofArlingtoncommunity leader James Park Fielder. Permanent
exhibitsinclude...
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City: Brazosport Area Region: Gulf Coast
Housed in 1940s movie house, one of the oldest structures
inLakeJackson. Today, hosts weekly musical shows in "Grand
OleOpry"fashion and...
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City: Sanderson Region: Big Bend Country
Terrell County Visitor Center is located at U.S. 90
downtown.
City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
The oldest and most distinguished professional theater in
theSouthwest devoted to the African-American experience. The
Ensembleboasts two stages...
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City: Paducah Region: Panhandle Plains
28,000-acre area on Middle Pease and South Pease Rivers.
Hunting(by permit only) includes special archery season. Northwest
of cityon F.M. 3256...
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City: Pflugerville Region: Hill Country
Dedicated in 2005, three-soldier bronze statue designed
bylocalartist, Mrs. Britta Herzog, honors local soldiers who
havegiventheir lives in... Read
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City: Tyler Region: Piney Woods
Once the largest prisoner of war compound used for
Uniontroopswest of the Mississippi during the Civil War, now the
siteincludesa public...
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City: Palestine Region: Prairies and Lakes
Operated by NASA. Balloons as large as 300 feet
indiameterperiodically launched to make studies of upper
atmosphereand outerspace. Tours may...
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City: Uvalde Region: Hill Country
Built as a U.S. Calvary post in 1849 and listed in the
NationalRegister of Historic Sites in Texas, this county park
featureshiking trails, camping... Read
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Displaying fine sculpture outdoors. Acros the street from
theHouston Museum of Fine Arts.
City: Tyler Region: Piney Woods
Completed in 1854, it is the oldest two-story
buildingstillstanding in Smith County. History of the home
andrecentrestoration is all...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
Art collections displayed in 1934 mansion on National
RegisterofHistoric Places. Interior house accents include
carvedwoodenfriezes,...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Rising 10 stories, represents rain forests of Asia, Africa,
andSouth America. Experience the exotic rain forest;
butterfliesabound among...
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City: Gonzales Region: Prairies and Lakes
Driving tour visits 86 historical points of interest.
Trailmarked with "Come and Take It" signs. Interpretive folder
availableat chamber of...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Port is fifth busiest in nation with ships from nearly
everycountry in the world. Major cargoes are oil and refined
products,grain, cotton, and...
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City: Hidalgo Region: South Texas Plains
Reynosa is a charming Mexican city just across the Rio
Grande.Several fine restaurants long famed for elaborate
wild-gamedinners; occasional...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
First major port in Texas, was commercial link of Texas
Republicwith rest of world; for years was state's largest city.
Modern porthandles ships...
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City: Fort Stockton Region: Big Bend Country
Once among largest springs in Texas, now site of Olympic-sized
swimming pool.
City: Hidalgo Region: South Texas Plains
Restored historic structure offers a hands-on experience
andincludes exhibits on the effects of irrigation on the Lower
RioGrande Valley. It...
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City: Quanah Region: Panhandle Plains
In county jail built 1891 of native stone, upper floor cellsleft
intact. General history museum occupies lower floor andfeatures
exhibits of...
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City: Ozona Region: Hill Country
Established 1855 by 1st U.S. Infantry; large
rectanglearoundparade ground was site of 25 buildings that housed
twocompanies.Troopers on...
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City: Miles Region: Panhandle Plains
Built in 1904, structure was cultural and social center
andhoused bank. Later used as store, school, post office and
hotel.Closed in 1960;...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Boat trip provides first-hand look at sleek and
beautifulcreatures in the wild as visitors view dolphins in their
naturalhabitat in Corpus...
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City: Pflugerville Region: Hill Country
Two-story Queen Anne home built in 1913, museum is supported
bytheHeritage House Partners and features many innovative
features,suchas a... Read
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Built 1840 by Comte Alphonse de Saligny, French
charged'affairesto the Republic of Texas; a gem of Creole
architecturewith asuperb...
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City: Palacios Region: Gulf Coast
Palacios Chamber of Commerce.
City: McAllen Region: South Texas Plains
Offers a wide variety of education and entertainment
optionsforevery member of the family. Featuring five
gallerieswithinnovative paintings...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
A primary artillery defense installation built 1897. Closed1947,
several buildings remain in use by Galveston College, TexasA&M
Univ. at...
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City: Gonzales Region: Prairies and Lakes
Old jail, constructed 1887, in use as jail until 1975.
Restoredcomplete with cells, dungeon, gallows and jailer's
quarters.Museum, gun...
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City: Tyler Region: Piney Woods
Dating back to the 1860s, includes Tudor Revival,
ClassicalRevival, Colonial, Craftsman, Queen Anne and Ranch-style
homes.Listed on the National...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Family park on Padre Island with 18-hole uphill and downhill
course and two 50-ft. caves.
City: Lago Vista Region: Hill Country
Scenic location with more than 80 acres is nestled in a
HillCountry setting reminiscent of the Tuscany region. Visitors
cantour vineyard's...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Texas' first free public library, contains many
originalmanuscripts and letters of Samuel May Williams, Sam
Houston,Stephen F. Austin, and other...
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City: Edna Region: Gulf Coast
575 acres on Lake Texana offer water-oriented
recreationincluding boating, fishing, water skiing, and swimming;
picnicfacilities, camping with...
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City: Junction Region: Hill Country
Duplicate of Washington office of long-time Congressman fromthis
district displays memorabilia and gifts received. Openweekdays in
Kimble County...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
With fans from around the world showing up at the
familybusiness, Abraham Quintanilla decided to build a museum
honoringhis daugh--ter's memory...
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City: Lago Vista Region: Hill Country
Dedicated to preservation of military aircraft
andmemorabilia.Collection includes more than 350 model aircraft of
allnationsfrom World War I...
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City: La Grange Region: Prairies and Lakes
This 72-acre site includes a replica of a Czech village, a
walldepicting the names of Czech settlers who helped to found the
city,walking trails...
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City: Jefferson Region: Piney Woods
The "Atalanta" has luxurious in-terior with four staterooms,
lounge, dining room, kitchen, butler's pantry and bathroom.
Admission fee.
City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Facility is designed to be a living testimonial to thosewhodied,
a place to honor those who survived, and a source fromwhichthe
vital...
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City: Crockett Region: Piney Woods
Housed in 1909 railroad depot; displays of early farmimplements,
old newspaper press, railroad memorabilia dating from1872, and
exhibits...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
A first stop for any trip to Space City USA.
Frominteractivedisplays, unique Houston souvenirs, helpful staff
andmaps,brochures and...
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City: Clarendon Region: Panhandle Plains
The oldest courthouse in the Panhandle, recently underwent a
$4.2 million restoration.
City: Bandera Region: Hill Country
Old West relics, Western art and antiques, plus Indianartifacts.
Variety of items range from centuries-old Chinese templebells to
Buffalo Bill...
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City: Allen Region: Prairies and Lakes
Great place for kids to play, features water-spray ground and the
"KidMania" playground, one of the largest disabled-accessible
playgrounds in Texas.
City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Restored turn-of-the-century homes in "Old Irishtown"
section makes "the past a part of the present and future."
Housesinclude the...
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City: San Marcos Region: Hill Country
One of two historic districts in the city; the other is
theDowntown Historic District. Superb examples of 19th-century
homesalong street shaded...
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City: Round Top Region: Prairies and Lakes
Created in 1970, the University of Texas at Austin
ShakespeareatWinedale program presents performances several times a
year intheTheatre...
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City: Round Top Region: Prairies and Lakes
Originally an historical church, now houses the Bybee TexasHeritage
Collection, decorative arts, ongoing classes, and more.
City: Denton Region: Prairies and Lakes
Located at the Denton Factory Stores. This museum
displaysartifacts and memorabilia depicting life at the turn of
thecentury. Rotating exhibits...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Downtown state-of-the-art facility is home to the NBA's
HoustonRockets, WNBA's Houston Comets and the Houston Aeros of the
AHL.Also serves as a...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
The museum's variety of collections, exhibits
andinterpretationof the oil industry make it an outstanding
visitorsite. Historicalhighlights...
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City: Woodville Region: Piney Woods
Former Texas Governor and Mrs. Allan Shivers made a gift of
thisrestored Victorian home to the people of Woodville. Among
handsomefurnishings is...
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City: Denton Region: Panhandle Plains
The Univ. of North Texas' Murchison Performing Arts Center isone
of the most striking structures in Denton's skyline. The domedhall
on the UNT...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Restaurants, clubs, and shops occupy the Victorian
andnative-stone buildings in the famous entertainment district
thatdraws large crowds for...
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City: Jefferson Region: Piney Woods
our floors of articles, documents and antiques from bygone
era.Mementos of pioneer days, early steamboat commerce, and
antebellumsociety....
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Thirty-two miles of sand beach washed by Gulf of Mexico.
Withincity, beach is edged by hotels, condos, restaurants, and
amusementattractions....
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Explore the city with three free, guided walking
toursfeaturingexperienced and knowledgeable guides. Schedule runs
March-Nov.
...
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City: Jasper Region: Piney Woods
25 miles south on U.S. 96. See STATE FORESTS
City: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
Home of the Heinz and Ruth Eisenstadt Collection,
whichcontains147 paintings, 252 porcelains, eight sculptures, and
a17-pieceGerman...
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City: Big Lake Region: Hill Country
Northwest about 12 miles, among flat tablelands and low
hills,two-story building of native stone in community of Stiles,
countyseat at turn of...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
A non-collecting museum dedicated to bringing the cutting edgeof
contemporary art to the city through its yearly exhibitions.
City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Youngsters love the entertaining games and amusements
thatinclude go-carts, bumper boats, and lots more.
Challengingminiature golf course. Food...
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City: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
Owned by the Houston Audubon Society, these bird
sanctuariesarelocated on a salt dome and stand out as the
onlysubstantialfeature above the...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Residence of William Sydney Porter, eminent short story
writerwho signed his works "O. Henry." Porter lived in Austin
1885-95.Desk, writing...
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City: Ozona Region: Hill Country
Present location of Emerald House, oldest dwelling in
county.Moved from town of Emerald when Ozona became the county seat
in1891. Park offers...
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City: Clifton Region: Prairies and Lakes
Housed in a three-story historical building that was the
formerMain Hall of Clifton College, the Bosque Conservatory, a
non-profitorganization,...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Capital Cruises - Excursions on Town Lake
andLakeAustin for sunset and bat-watching excursions and
privategetaways.Also,...
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City: Gatesville Region: Prairies and Lakes
Constructed 1897 of hand-cut and carved limestone, building
isone of finest remaining examples of Romanesque Renaissance
Revivalarchitecture in...
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City: La Grange Region: Prairies and Lakes
Final resting place of men after Mier Expedition against
Mexico,and 41 of Capt. Nicholas Dawson's soldiers massacred by
Mexicans atSalado Creek...
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City: Denton Region: Prairies and Lakes
The museum is housed in Denton's historic courthouse built
in1896 and restored in 1986. The museum recalls Denton's
historythrough a variety of...
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City: Weatherford Region: Prairies and Lakes
Created and built by renowned artist Douglas G. Chandor,
thegardens are Chinese- and English-style. Water features include
a40-ft. waterfall,...
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City: Devine Region: Hill Country
Honors famed frontiersman and Texas Ranger. Housed in replicasof
his log-cabin home and Texas Independence Hall. Artifacts
ofWallace's...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
155-acre nature sanctuary with more than five miles of
walkingtrails winding through woodlands, ponds, and a
demonstrationmeadow. Interpretive...
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City: Amarillo Region: Panhandle Plains
In a 51-acre park with lake and picnic area, this center offersa
variety of attractions. The center hosts a diverse collection
ofspecial...
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City: Morton Region: Panhandle Plains
Adobe buildings placed to form a quadrangle, part of
onceextensive headquarters complex of cattle baron who
establishedranching empire. Still...
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City: Crockett Region: Piney Woods
Elegant 1854 Greek Revival house; period furnishings. Admission
fee.
City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Visitors see evolution of firefighting, from "bucket brigade"
tomodern firefighting vehicles. Collection includes late
19th-centuryhand-drawn...
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City: Henderson Region: Piney Woods
In 1927, Columbus M. "Dad" Joiner believed there was oil in
RuskCounty. Joiner and an Oklahoma attorney and oil promoter had
wonand lost two...
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City: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
A premiere downtown entertainment district offers an
expansivearray of food, live music and dancing in one
centrally-located andhighly-charged...
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City: Livingston Region: Piney Woods
Historical items including Early American glassware,
Indianartifacts, tools and relics of early settlers, early logging
andsawmill town photo...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
Nostalgic example of flamboyant
Assyrian-stylearchitecture,featuring gilded lions, ornate columns,
scrollwork andelaboratelighting fixtures....
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
A non-profit, multi-cultural arts center hosting theatrical,
musical and dance productions.
City: Jacksboro Region: Panhandle Plains
Most northerly of line of Federal posts established in
Texasafter Civil War to halt Indian depredations. Among
regimentalcommanders was Col....
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Texas' oldest continually performing theater, in operation
since1952. The main theater seats 476 and a smaller studio seats
about200. Group...
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City: Cross Plains Region: Panhandle Plains
The library houses a large collection of Robert E. Howard
firstedition books as well as original manuscripts and Weird
Talesmagazines (one of...
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City: Pflugerville Region: Hill Country
City features an award-winning hike and bike trail systemthroughthe
city. Pfluger Park, located in the heart
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Details on activities, events, tours, recreation facilities
andhistoric sites; free maps and literature. At Moody Gardens at
OneHope Blvd., and...
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City: Monahans Region: Big Bend Country
Built in 1928 as oil-storage facility, huge tank was
abandoneddue to leakage. Converted in 1987 to museum featuring
relocated andrestored Holman...
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City: Mission Region: South Texas Plains
Hidden away in Texas mesquite, La Lomita (Little Hill) Chapelwas
first built in 1865, an adobe overnight way station for
Oblatepadres who...
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City: Waskom Region: Piney Woods
Part old-fashioned general store, part museum, thisestablishment
offers a wide variety of merchandise as well asnostalgia. Store has
been used...
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City: Humble Region: Gulf Coast
Features oil field equipment, farming tools; home furnishings
and clothing of early families; historic photographs.
City: Jefferson Region: Piney Woods
Built 1907, and one of few such libraries still serving its
original purpose. Second floor designed as opera house.
City: Gonzales Region: Prairies and Lakes
A carefully restored log house, originally built in
1848,that'sfurnished with antiques revealing a picture of Texas
pioneerlife.Free tours...
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City: Palacios Region: Gulf Coast
Luther Hotel - Built in 1903; a
recordedTexashistoric landmark; served as headquarters for
earlylanddevelopers. During heyday,...
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City: Waskom Region: Piney Woods
In East Texas near the Texas-Louisiana state line on
InterstateHighway 20 East, one of the 12 Texas Travel Information
Centersoperated by the...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
The Midland Downtown Lions Club Fire Museum contains
city'sfirsttwo fire trucks and other early fire fighting
equipment.Photographsline the...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Features extensive collection of artifacts that detailthehistory
of the military in Texas, from the Alamo tocurrentdeployments in
Iraq and...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
The museum, operated by the Gulf Coast Chapter of
theNationalRailway Historical Society, preserves and displays
acollection ofequipment,...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Indoor complex includes a roller rink, bowling,
miniaturegolf,arcade areas, rides, three movie screens, and food
inairconditioned comfort....
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City: Uncertain Region: Piney Woods
Marked boat roads, free canoeing lessons, and detailed trailmaps
allow you to set your own pace through this primevalwonderland
through the...
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City: La Grange Region: Prairies and Lakes
Local art and genealogical collections.
City: Eastland Region: Panhandle Plains
According to apparently authentic records and witnesses, a
Texashorned toad (a type of lizard) was sealed in cornerstone of
anEastland...
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City: Marble Falls Region: Hill Country
Spring-fed swimming pool, picnic area, scenic year-round
gardens,hiking, RV and tent camping. On-site showers and restrooms.
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City: George West Region: South Texas Plains
Many of the museum's artifacts were donated in trust to
thecitizens of Live Oak County by Grace Armantrout. Displayed are
apiano, housewares,...
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City: Carthage Region: Piney Woods
A life-sized statue of Jim Reeves commemorates the Panola
Countynative who became one of America's best loved
country-Westernsingers, who died...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Spanning Galveston Island from Gulf to bay, the 1,935-acre
parkincludes much salt marsh, rich in bird life. Viewing from
elevatedboardwalks and...
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City: Mesquite Region: Prairies and Lakes
Early 1800s pioneer family homestead, period furnishings,
antique farm equipment, gift shop. Tours every second Sat. of the
month.
City: Fayetteville Region: Prairies and Lakes
Situated in turn-of-the-century building on old
courthousesquare. Quaint museum, with German-Czech heritage,
featuresexhibits from Baca Band...
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City: Tyler Region: Piney Woods
A delight for antique lovers and historians,
thisantebellumlandmark brings the past to life with
originalfurnishings,photographs and...
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City: Lumberton Region: Piney Woods
Named for the 63-mile long creek which flows through the heartof
the Big Thicket. Stream is renowned as a float stream, andseveral
canoe...
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City: Menard Region: Hill Country
Spanish fort established 1751 to protect Mission Santa Cruz
deSan Saba. Mission experienced increasing hostility from
Indians,and presidio...
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City: Uvalde Region: Hill Country
Extensive collection of art and antiques owned by formerGovernor
Dolph Briscoe and displayed in the First State Bank.Highlighted
masterpieces...
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City: Bowie Region: Prairies and Lakes
In addition to its 30,000-plus volume collection, the
libraryalso features an extensive genealogy section. Display cases
serveas museum exhibits...
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City: Burnet Region: Hill Country
Designed and built in cooperation with the Austin
AstronomicalSociety, is one of few public access observatories in
the country.Facilities...
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City: La Grange Region: Prairies and Lakes
U.S. 77 southwest to F.M. 2436 to Hostyn. Be sure to stop by
theHoly Rosary Catholic Church to see the Hostyn Grotto. First
Texashighway...
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City: Lufkin Region: Piney Woods
Early logging machinery, sawmill town exhibit, wildland
firefighting equipment and fire tower, old railroad depot,
antiquerailroad and sawmill...
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City: Tyler Region: Piney Woods
994-acre scenic playground is in one of finest
forestedsectionsof Texas. Facilities include camping, picnicking,
naturetrail,screened...
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City: Pampa Region: Panhandle Plains
This quaint museum highlights all military branches from
theRevolutionary War to present. Exhibits include guns,
swords,uniforms, and other...
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City: Burnet Region: Hill Country
Steam excursion train runs through Hill Country from Cedar
ParkCity Hall near U.S. 183 and R.M. 1431 near Austin to Burnet.
Trainpulled by...
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City: Kingsville Region: Gulf Coast
Unsuccessful in purchasing quality saddles and leather
goodsinthe marketplace, King began operating his own saddlery
shopmorethan 120 years...
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City: Canyon Region: Panhandle Plains
On campus of West Texas A&M Univ.; honors pioneers of
Texas'colorful past. Recently completed a $6 million
renovation,featuring the main exhibit...
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City: Mathis Region: Gulf Coast
On the southeastern shore of the 14,000-acre lake, the statepark
offers a wide variety of land and water recreation. Facilitieson
350 acres of...
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City: Hidalgo Region: South Texas Plains
The discovery of the first Africanized bee in the United
Stateswas found just outside Hidalgo in 1990. The fiberglass and
steelinsect,...
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City: Burnet Region: Hill Country
Two miles of underground fantasy; home of prehistoric
cavemen,site of secret gunpowder manufacturer for Confederate
armies, lateran outlaw...
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City: Floydada Region: Panhandle Plains
Period furnishings, implements, store fixtures, photographs
ofearly settlers and ranchers. Also artifacts from
Coronado'sexpedition found in...
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City: McAllen Region: South Texas Plains
Fun-filled park for kids of all ages, features miniature
golf,bumper cars, bumper boats, go-karts, video arcade
andrestaurant.
City: Hutto Region: Hill Country
Archives detailing Hutto's history are on display, along
withphotos, antiques, a horse-drawn carriage and period
memorabilia.Operated by the...
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City: Kingsville Region: Gulf Coast
In restored downtown ice plant, museum features excellent
ranchphotos by award-winning photographer, Toni Frissell.
Alsocollections of antique...
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City: Burnet Region: Hill Country
A 900-acre joint nature park with 64-room lodge and
conferencecenter. Features miles of sandy beaches and hiking
trails,including the "Bird and...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
Exhibits include early Midland history, photos,
pioneerrelics,mementos of the Civil War, World Wars I & II,
andIndianartifacts. Visitors...
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City: San Marcos Region: Hill Country
Unites five city parks along the picturesque river, accented
bylush landscaping. Access from Juan Veramendi Plaza, C.M.
AllenPkwy. at Hopkins...
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City: Tyler Region: Piney Woods
Included in the National Register of Historic Places,
the1904Carnegie Library building today serves as the Society's
museumandarchives....
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City: Kermit Region: Big Bend Country
City's oldest existing structure; first built about five
milessouth of town on the four-section claim of W.H. Seastrunk in
1907.Lumber was...
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City: Tyler Region: Piney Woods
At Tyler Junior College, planetarium is one of
Texas'largest.Among exhibits are replicas of exploratory space
vehicles.Campuseast of...
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City: Wimberley Region: Hill Country
The popular cypress-lined water hole is fed by CypressCreek.
It provides a place for camping, swimming and
picknicking.Opendaily. Take...
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City: Crockett Region: Piney Woods
Campsite of Col. Davy Crockett and small detachment of men
ontheir way to San Antonio, where they died in heroic defense of
theAlamo in 1836. A...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
1,700-seat outdoor theater in Galveston Island State
Parkalternates Broadway musicals nightly except Sun. from early
Junethrough late Aug. Shows...
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City: Brazosport Area Region: Gulf Coast
On Gulf of Mexico, Intracoastal Waterway and
BrazosRiver.Activities include fishing, beach-type
recreation,primitivecamping. From Freeport,...
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City: Bellville Region: Prairies and Lakes
County jail from 1896 through 1992. Handsome old building
offersrevolving exhibits of Austin County history. For
additionalinformation, call the...
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City: Ozona Region: Hill Country
Three-story museum includes exhibits like a
blacksmithshop,western heritage room, wool and mohair room, bank
room andbusinessroom. Indian...
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City: Burnet Region: Hill Country
About 18 miles west on Lake Buchanan. Public facility on
westernshore of Lake Buchanan with camping, swimming, fishing,
andboating. On Texas 261...
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City: Snyder Region: Panhandle Plains
Popular municipal park with playgrounds, athletic
fields,swimming pool, picnic areas, courts for croquet and tennis,
fishinglake for youngsters,...
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City: Marble Falls Region: Hill Country
A monument overlooking Colorado River and scenic Hill Country
isdedicated to Oscar J. Fox, composer of the classic popular
song,"Hills of Home."...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Texas' oldest pari-mutuel horse race track. Spring
featuresbothQuarterhorses and Thoroughbred racing. Take U.S. 290
east toManorand Manor...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Nation's largest collection of funeral servicememoribilia,including
two dozen vehicles; horse-drawn hearses, afuneralsleigh, 1941...
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City: Mission Region: South Texas Plains
Only existing hand-operated ferry of its kind. Carries threecars
and limited number of passengers at a time, and you can helppull.
In 1975 ferry...
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City: McAllen Region: South Texas Plains
A 1930s country estate in heart of McAllen is city'sWorldBirding
Center location. This historic Spanish Revivaladobehacienda is
surrounded...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Garden trails, rose garden and center headquarters.
Extendedhours in the summer.
City: Ozona Region: Hill Country
Brand new center, located at I-10 and 163, this
4,000-squarefootfacility includes 24-hour rest rooms, local
lodging, diningandattraction...
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City: Hale Center Region: Panhandle Plains
Established in honor of Hershell Bell, agronomy and
rangemanagement authority; contains more than 350 specimens with
15different species....
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City: Sulphur Springs Region: Prairies and Lakes
Built in dairy-barn style, complete with silo, center tells
thestory of the dairy industry. Exhibits recall early day
milkproduction and...
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City: Bandera Region: Hill Country
Built in 1882 by José Policarpo Rodrîguez, this
picturesquechurch still stands in the tree-covered hills of Bandera
County onPrivilege Creek....
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City: Alice Region: Prairies and Lakes
Small museum focuses on distinctive history and traditions
ofthis South Texas region. Exhibits trace habitation from
AmericanIndian to...
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City: Burnet Region: Hill Country
Excellent fishing camp on east side of Lake Buchanan. Access via
Texas 29 west, R.M. 2341 north.
City: Round Rock Region: Hill Country
City features 34 developed parks encompassing more than
1,700acres. Old Settlers Park is the jewel, featuring 2.5 miles
ofhiking trails, grills...
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City: Round Top Region: Prairies and Lakes
Oldest active Lutheran Church in Fayette County;
dedicated1866.Stone construction and simple lines show
Germanarchitecturalinfluence. Unique...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
For information on city attractions, accommodations, and
events,visit the area Visitor Information Center, 1823 N. Chaparral
St.;the Tourist...
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City: Roma Region: South Texas Plains
Changing exhibits trace influence of American, Spanish and
Mexican cultures. Historic arts and crafts.
City: Alto Region: Piney Woods
Nearest entrance southwest 6 miles on Texas 21.
City: Lancaster Region: Prairies and Lakes
The Dallas-Fort Worth Wing of the CAF is housed at
LancasterAirport. Among WWII warbirds on display are an F4U
Corsair, a T-33jet, an R4D...
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City: Port Mansfield Region: Gulf Coast
Launching ramps, marine supplies, docking facilities, and
bothwet and dry storage available. Fishing by boat or from piers
inLaguna Madre;...
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City: Burnet Region: Hill Country
2,000 acres on Inks Lake southeast of Buchanan Dam.
Camping,shelters, trailers, rest rooms, picnicking, groceries,
fishing,swimming, boats,...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
With complete marina services, the yacht harbor provides
slipsfor hundreds of pleasure craft...an elegant sight! Boaters
findgas, repair and...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
With emphasis on Texas and Southwestern history,
museumfeaturesthe collection and historical research of J.
EvettsHaley,acknowledged dean of...
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City: Amarillo Region: Panhandle Plains
"Bumper crop" of 10 Cadillacs buried nose down in field at
sameangle as Cheops' pyramids. Represents Golden Age of
Automobilesfrom 1949 through...
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City: Washington Region: Prairies and Lakes
The 293-acre park includes the site where
Texasdeclaredindependence from Mexico on March 2, 1836. Visitors
cancommemoratethis event in a...
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City: Uvalde Region: Hill Country
Jardin de los Heroes Park, "Garden of the Heroes,"
honorsVietnam veterans and features playground equipment, walking
trail,picnic...
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City: Mexia Region: Prairies and Lakes
Site of reunions of Confederate States of America veterans
from1889 till 1946. Historic features include 1872 Heritage House,
the1893 dance...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
Home of Midland Community Theatre. Performances include
dramas,comedies, and musicals. For information, contact the MCT
boxoffice.
City: Carrollton Region: Prairies and Lakes
World's largest indoor climbing gym is a 110-ft. grain
siloconverted for beginner, intermediate and advanced climbers.
Alsohas outdoor climbing...
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City: Angleton Region: Gulf Coast
Refuge on more than 42,000 acres on Gulf
IntracoastalWaterway;nesting area for mottled ducks and ancestral
winteringgrounds ofsnow geese....
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City: Fort Stockton Region: Big Bend Country
Records on existing tombstones indicate few people lived
beyondage 40; indication of hardships among those who opened and
settledthis harsh...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Diesel ferries operate every 20 minutes between Galveston
andPort Bolivar, Texas 87. Ferries are part of Texas highway
system,operated toll-free...
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City: Alpine Region: Big Bend Country
Small museum features rocks, gems, and
minerals of the region. Located in the lobby of the Antelope Lodge
at 2310 W. U.S. 90.
City: Lufkin Region: Piney Woods
Nearest entrance is about 11 miles west on Texas 94.
City: Canyon Region: Panhandle Plains
Chuck-wagon breakfasts and suppers with Western
entertainment(offered Apr. - Sept.) and horseback riding await
visitors at thisranch perched on...
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City: Bay City Region: Gulf Coast
Early clothing, books, Texas maps, furniture,
paintings.century-old carpentry tool collection, late 17th-century
music,archives.
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City: Wills Point Region: Prairies and Lakes
In old T&P depot; features memorabilia for city and
VanZandtCounty, Vintage clothing, agricultural artifacts,
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City: Tyler Region: Piney Woods
Two exhibit halls are featured at this downtown
children'smathand science museum. Many activities are included
focusingon"hands-on"...
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City: Brazosport Area Region: Gulf Coast
Extensive facilities for fishing, both inshore and
deep-sea.Local jetties, piers and surf are popular spots for
catches ofspeckled trout, drum,...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
As Texas' earliest prominent city, literally scoresoffascinating
historic structures were built by seacaptains,merchants,
businessmen, and...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Free fishing from numerous municipal piers, jetties, miles
ofbeach, and seawall. Bait and tackle shops (tackle may be rented
bythe day) are...
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City: Kingsland Region: Hill Country
Thousands of fish bred in scientific facility's ponds. Lakesfrom
across the country are stocked from here. Of interestregarding
aquaculture, but...
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City: Round Rock Region: Hill Country
The Express is the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros
andowned by the legendary Nolan Ryan, his son, Reid Ryan, and
formerHouston Astros'...
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City: Seminole Region: Panhandle Plains
The pioneers' use of iron is evidenced in many artifacts;
pots,pans, kettles, stoves, branding irons, and blacksmithing
equipment.Also...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Strikingly designed building, by re-nowned architect
PhilipJohnson, directly on bay houses an impressive permanent
collectionand changing...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Nostalgic trolley cars connect the beach at Seawall to
thehistoric Strand/Bay area. Replica 1900 vintage cars glide for 4
1/2miles along tracks...
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City: Uvalde Region: Hill Country
Former home of John "Cactus Jack" Garner, vice president
underFranklin D. Roosevelt. Miscellaneous historical material
andspecial displays...
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City: Rio Grande City Region: South Texas Plains
Replica of venerable shrine in Lourdes, France; contains
statuesof Our Lady of Lourdes and peasant girl whose visions led
toestablishment of...
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City: Edna Region: Gulf Coast
More than 400 acres on Lake Texana, offers a great placeforwater
sports and water-related opportunities, includingboating,water
skiing, jet...
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City: Carrollton Region: Prairies and Lakes
Family-oriented park features a lake, paddle boats, giant
swimming pool, miniature golf, bumper cars, and amusement rides and
more.
City: Jefferson Region: Piney Woods
Many of city's fine old homes are open during annual
HistoricalPilgrimage, first weekend in May and Candlelight Tour
first twoweekends in Dec....
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City: Dripping Springs Region: Hill Country
Features display of turn-of-the-century kitchen with all
theequipment. A large oak tree on property site is where Lyndon
B.Johnson made first...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Exhibits feature space science plus geology,
archaeology,andnatural history. In Hermann Park. Admission fee.
Ofspecialinterest are:
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
20-acre, spring-fed lake and water-based family
parkofferingfacilities for scuba diving, swimming,
fishing,kayaking/canoeing,picnicking and...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Moody Gardens is the 156-acre eight phase project
ofMoodyFoundation.
Existing now are:
Aquarium Pyramid has more...
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City: Johnson City Region: Hill Country
Located two blocks south of U.S. 290 between Avenues F and
G.Main headquarters features visitor center, bookstore, exhibits,
andauditorium that...
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City: Sulphur Springs Region: Prairies and Lakes
For information on the city, area events, accommodations,
anddining facilities, visit the information center the Factory
Storeof America mall on...
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City: Plainview Region: Panhandle Plains
Bears the traditional Spanish name for the Texas High
Plains.Regional museum emphasizing the development of the
geographicalarea of the Llano...
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City: Livingston Region: Piney Woods
Historic log cabin relocated downtown.
City: Bowie Region: Prairies and Lakes
This small park pays tribute to the cattle drives along
theChisholm Trail. This was the last stop in Texas before heading
tonorthern markets. A...
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City: Johnson City Region: Hill Country
4,800 scenic acres preserving natural beauty of the
area;features picturesque waterfalls, abundant animal and bird
life,fishing, swimming,...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Day ranch activities include pony rides, hayrides, petting zoo,
picnicking, swimming, and much more. Take U.S. 290 30 miles
northwest.
City: Eastland Region: Panhandle Plains
Built by one of Eastland's founding fathers, C.U. Connellee
in1920, it was originally called the Connellee Theatre and
featuredfilms and stage...
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City: Jasper Region: Piney Woods
Filled with historical memorabilia, including Jasper's historic
Engine No. 1. No admission fee.
City: Sweetwater Region: Panhandle Plains
More than a dozen display rooms depict the lives of early
NolanCounty settlers. Extensive photograph files, farm and
ranchexhibits, Indian...
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City: Dripping Springs Region: Hill Country
City: Mission Region: South Texas Plains
Was home of John H. Shary, known as father of Texas
citrusindustry, first to grow fruit commercially. Later the home
becamethe valley residence...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
his dynamic 180-acre site along Oso Creek has become a
showcasefor colorful, exotic floral exhibits blended with vast
areas ofconserved native...
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City: Washington Region: Prairies and Lakes
In the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, themuseumis
dedicated to presenting the history of the
TexasRepublicthrough...
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City: San Marcos Region: Hill Country
31 city parks, of which 21 are developed, on 792 acres dot
thecity. Children's Park, also known as Playscape, is a
six-acrecommunity built...
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City: Camp Wood Region: Hill Country
On picturesque Lake Nueces; offers camping facilities, some
withfull hookups, swimming, boating (two boat ramps), and fishing.
TakeTexas 55...
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City: Johnson City Region: Hill Country
Bring your camera and board one of the zoo's open air trams fora
guided tour and close encounter with animals from around theworld,
such as the...
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City: Clifton Region: Prairies and Lakes
This museum displays the largest collection of
Norwegianartifacts in the South and Southwest. Permanent displays
included afurnished log cabin,...
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City: Bandera Region: Hill Country
Minimum development characterizes this 5,369-acre park in
theheart of the Texas Hill Country. Primitive camping is permitted
ina 20-acre...
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City: Vega Region: Panhandle Plains
On the old Ozark Trail and Route 66, Dot shares her amazing
andeclectic collections gathered from a lifetime of working on
theMother Road....
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City: Menard Region: Hill Country
The city's parklands provide excellent recreational
facilitiesfor residents and visitors. American Legion Park is a
plazasurrounding the...
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City: San Marcos Region: Hill Country
Located in the only remaining 1943 vintage wooden hangar at
theSan Marcos Municipal Airport. The Centex Wing houses 12
airworthyvintage military...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Documents and books dealing with all phases of Texas history.
Just east of State Capitol.
City: Denton Region: Prairies and Lakes
Located in Historical Park of Denton County, at 317 W.Mulberry,just
minutes from downtown square. This Queen Anne-styleVictorianhouse
museum is... Read
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
A performing arts hall built in 1894.
Multimillion-dollarrestoration returned the ornate structure to its
original grandeur.Theatre has...
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City: Center Region: Piney Woods
Shelby County, one of the original counties in the Republic
ofTexas, is rich in history. The museum, a three-building complex,
isfilled with...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Interfaith chapel houses canvasses of the late Mark Rothko.
City: George West Region: South Texas Plains
Historical relics and documents of early Live Oak County.
City: Palestine Region: Prairies and Lakes
This is an excellent example of Greek Revival architecture.
Itwas built in the mid-1880s, and it has been designated a
TexasHistorical Landmark...
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City: Marathon Region: Big Bend Country
Located 5 miles south of town on the Post Road lies what
remainsof old Fort Pena Colorado, built in 1879 to protect area
residentsfrom Indian...
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City: McAllen Region: South Texas Plains
The McAllen Visitors' Information Center is located inthechamber
of commerce building. Information onattractions,accommodations,
dining,...
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City: Mineral Wells Region: Panhandle Plains
2,853 acres of post-oak woodlands and grassy meadows
surround673-acre Lake Mineral Wells; extensive day-use picnic
facilities onsouth side of...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Scenic Hill Country wilderness west of city. The220-acrepreserve
is home to two endangered bird species:Golden-cheekedwarbler
and...
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City: Jefferson Region: Piney Woods
45-minute narrated tour of Big Cypress Bayou, featuringriverport
history of Jefferson. Just below old trestle across PolkSt. bridge
(U.S....
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City: Denton Region: Prairies and Lakes
Craft media, paintings, sculptures, and other works may be
foundin two galleries at the Center for Visual Arts. Local and
nationalartists...
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City: Canyon Region: Panhandle Plains
One of the major waterfowl refuges on the Central Flyway,
the7,677-acre refuge is a winter haven for a million ducks and
80,000geese. Once known...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Galveston's oldest home, the Michel B. Menard Home, was built
in1838 by Galveston's founder in the days of the Republic of
Texas.It was host to...
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City: Sanderson Region: Big Bend Country
Ranch, railroad, community memorabilia and photographs.
City: Kingsville Region: Gulf Coast
features plants and animals of South Texas in natural
habitats;Discovery Area has specimens for hands-on examination.
Next door isPeeler Hall of...
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City: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
This magnificent facility is home to the Symphony of
SoutheastTexas as well as presentations by the Beaumont Civic
Opera, theBeaumont Civic...
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City: Mineral Wells Region: Panhandle Plains
Historical marker at intersection of U.S. 281/180 marks site
offirst mineral-water well in county. Several other
historicalmarkers in county...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
This museum features 13th-century frescoes from the
islandofCyprus. One of the ancient frescoes depicts the
VirginMary.Another fresco, a...
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City: Bay City Region: Gulf Coast
On the bank of the Colorado River, park features 40
campsiteswith full-service RV hookups. Other facilities include
joggingtrail with a...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Home of the Elissa square-rigged, 400-ton barkentine built
inScotland in 1877. A visitor to Galveston during her
sailing/working days, Elissa...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
The 4,919.5 acre-park is situated at the confluence of
CaneyCreek and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. The park
includeslodges,...
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City: Frisco Region: Prairies and Lakes
Beautiful ice rink is the official practice facility of
theDallas Stars of the National Hockey League. Skating is open to
thegeneral public as...
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City: Mesquite Region: Prairies and Lakes
Features include ponds for fishing, picnic tables and
hiking.
City: San Saba Region: Hill Country
Mill Pond Park includes a small spring-fed lake,
waterfalls,swimming pool, and picnic sites. More than five-million
gallons ofwater flow up...
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City: Round Top Region: Prairies and Lakes
In split-rail fence on town square, several
dwellingsandstructures, c. 1820-1870, with superb collection of
Anglo-andGerman-American...
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City: Albany Region: Panhandle Plains
Exceptional permanent art exhibits include works of
GiacomoManzu, John Marin, Charles Umlauf, Louise Nevelson, Henry
Moore,Amedeo Modigliani,...
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City: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
Home of the World's Largest Fire Hydrant. This
24-foot,spottedhydrant was donated by Walt Disney Studios to
celebratethere-release of the...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Gift to State of Texas by Galveston philanthropist
HenryRosenberg, commemorates great achievements of men and women
ofTexas. It is 74 feet high,...
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City: Cisco Region: Panhandle Plains
Bought by Conrad Hilton in 1919 when that was the only way
hecould get a place to sleep, hotel became first in Hilton
chain.Hilton saw a...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Designed by Ken Nakajima, world-renowned
Japaneselandscapearchitect who designed gardens in Moscow,
Montreal, andRome.Features Yukimi Stone...
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City: Newton Region: Piney Woods
Canyon Rim Trail is located off Hwy. 87 north of
Burkeville.Various tree species and points of interest are
identified, andrest stops are...
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City: Georgetown Region: Hill Country
Texas' newest and most accessible cavern; subterranean beauty
ofstalactites, stalagmites and flowstones plus remains of
prehistoricmastodons,...
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City: Seymour Region: Panhandle Plains
Home to the Seymoria bayloreneis dino saur discovered five
milesnorth of town by the Smithsonian Institution. Lo cated
withincounty courthouse...
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City: Anahuac Region: Gulf Coast
General history; exhibits of local and pioneer history,
archaeology. Courthouse Annex.
City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Once the "Wall Street of the Southwest," is one of the
finestconcentrations of 19th-century iron-front commercial
buildings inthe U.S. Lined...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
About 35 miles northwest of Corpus Christi. See MATHIS.
City: Jacksboro Region: Panhandle Plains
Located in the oldest house in Jack County, two
roomsfurnishedwith period furnishings depicting home life; one
roomdedicated toJack County...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Picturesque location provides close look at ocean-going
vesselsentering and departing port and yacht basin. Excellent
fishing fromcommercially...
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City: Georgetown Region: Hill Country
Kelly's Kids-Windsong Farm has hour-long trail rides for
aminimum of three people and children as young as three or four
areallowed to ride with...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
The "Arlington of Texas" where monuments mark resting places
ofnearly 2,000 patriots, statesmen and heroes of Texas,
includingtombs of Stephen...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
National Historic Site and studio of famed German sculptress
whoimmigrated to Texas in the 1870s. Her works stand in
Europeanpalaces, the Texas...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Museum features hands-on experience for all ages.
Withitswalk-through design of the human body, museum allows
visitorsachance to understand...
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City: Bronte Region: Panhandle Plains
Located near the historic site of Fort Chadbourne,
cemeterycontains interesting, poignant old markers. Many pioneers
and earlysettlers of the...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
About 10 miles east of Corpus Christi. See PORT ARANSAS.
City: Alpine Region: Big Bend Country
Several theater groups offer seasonal productions, including
theTheatre of the Big Bend, which offers musicals and dramas under
thestars during the... Read
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City: Bandera Region: Hill Country
Walking or driving tours of Bandera County are available. Seethe
original jail and county courthouse and some of the oldestbuildings
in the...
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City: Round Rock Region: Hill Country
Restored home of founders Andrew and Caroline Palm on
landpurchased from the Swedish Immigration Agent east of Round Rock
inthe Palm Valley...
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City: Sulphur Springs Region: Prairies and Lakes
Collection of more than 150 music boxes, started in 1919
whenBelgian royal family gave Leo St. Clair a music box. Includes
manysizes, varieties....
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City: Gonzales Region: Prairies and Lakes
Handsome monument to those who fought first battle
ofTexasRevolution, and for 32 patriots who later answered
Travis'scallfor help at the...
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City: Carthage Region: Piney Woods
Historical exhibits, including antique dolls, old buggy, are
inrestored historic bank building on square. Texas Tearoom is
openMon. - Fri. for...
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City: Albany Region: Panhandle Plains
Erected in 1976 to fulfill long-standing promise to honor
theGeorgia Battalion that volunteered in Texas' war for
independencein 1836. Most were...
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City: Dickens Region: Panhandle Plains
72-acre scenic parkland features walking trails along side
springs. Picnic areas enclosed by a tepee and a branded
chuckwagon.
City: Burnet Region: Hill Country
Two miles of underground fantasy; home of prehistoric
cavemen,site of secret gunpowder manufacturer for Confederate
armies, lateran outlaw...
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City: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
Explore the largest collection of Thomas Edison's
inventionswestof the Mississippi, including many original
inventions, insidethehistoric...
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City: Albany Region: Panhandle Plains
15 miles north of Albany. 506 acres of parkland feature
camping,trailer facilities, picnicking, fishing, nature study and
hikingtrails. Home of...
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City: Mineral Wells Region: Panhandle Plains
Founded in 1904 by Edward P. Dismuke, The Famous Mineral
WaterPavilion and Gardens is the only company still bottling
thehistoric healing waters...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Award-winning, multi-image presentation using
historicphotographs and special effects to re-create the aftermath
of the1900 hurricane which...
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City: Mesquite Region: Prairies and Lakes
Kids of all ages love the entertaining games, shows, and
challenging rides. Food court.
City: Winters Region: Panhandle Plains
Adjacent to local Elm Creek Reservoir, the park includes
14spaces for recreational vehicles with full hookups. Other
featuresinclude a fishing...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
Exhibits provide children and families with
aninteractiveenvironment for exploration and investigation.
ExploreCitiscape, amulti-level,...
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City: Palestine Region: Prairies and Lakes
Famous since 1898 for fruit cakes baked from an Old World
recipe. Also pies, cakes and specialty items.
City: Kingsland Region: Hill Country
An area landmark that's of interest both to his-torians
andgeologists. Much of long, low mountain is
600-million-year-oldsandstone in horizontal...
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City: Castroville Region: Hill Country
Tranquility of the past preserved at inn that
firstservedstagecoach travelers; restored to 1940s era with
ceilingfans,rocking chairs on...
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City: Bay City Region: Gulf Coast
Displays and explanation of nuclear power generation.
Telescopefor viewing of actual plant. Open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5
p.m. Toursby...
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City: Marble Falls Region: Hill Country
Huge dome of high-quality pink and red granite, prizedworldwide.
Quarrying began in the 1880s for construction of theTexas Capitol.
Unending...
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City: Uvalde Region: Hill Country
Restored and refurbished, the Grand Opera House (circa 1891)
wasonce center of cultural activity in southwest Texas.
Today'sperformances given in... Read
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Located in the heart of downtown, the facility features
853,500sq. ft. of meeting and convention space. It also features a
plushtelescopic...
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City: Georgetown Region: Hill Country
City is home to three National Register Historic
Districts,showcasing more than 180 homes and buildings. They
include theWilliamson County...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
30-acre natural area home to many rare and en-dangered
plants;also sanctuary for golden-cheeked warbler and other birds.
Twoecosystems: Upper...
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City: Amarillo Region: Panhandle Plains
City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
Visit the place President George W. Bush refers to ashishometown
and learn more about the man as you tourhisfully-restored childhood
home....
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City: Allen Region: Prairies and Lakes
Indoor swimming facility that features leisure pool, water
flumeslide, water play equipment, spinning vortex and lazy river.
Publicswim times... Read
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City: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
Theme park features "Big Al," the largest alligator
incaptivityin Texas, along with baby alligators that can be held,
andtwoalligator...
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City: Sierra Blanca Region: Big Bend Country
In original Southern Pacific Depot building in 1882 which
servedboth Southern Pacific and Texas & Pacific railroads.
Thebuilding was moved a...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
View the treasures of the world famous 1554 Spanish shipwreckand
the spectacular Smithsonian Institution exhibit "Seeds ofChange."
Discover the...
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City: Independence Region: Prairies and Lakes
Many notables buried there, Sam Houston, Jr.; Moses AustinBryan;
the Hoxey family and veterans of all U.S. wars from theAmerican
Revolution...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
John V. Pliska, born in Tyne, Austria, came to Texas
withhisparents in 1897 and settled in Flatonia. In 1903 he started
onatrip to Mexico by...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Surf fishermen try their luck almost anywhere along beach;
freemunicipal jetties and rock groin piers are along Seawall Blvd.
at10th, 17th,...
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City: Allen Region: Prairies and Lakes
A must-see for extreme sports enthusiasts, includes largest
outdoorskate park in Texas and BMX course and two in-line
hockey/skaterinks. No... Read
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City: Mission Region: South Texas Plains
Created to honor Mission native and legendary coach of theDallas
Cowboys. Landry, born and raised in Mission, led the Cowboysfrom
rag-tag team...
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City: Vega Region: Panhandle Plains
Built in the early 1920s, this station was one of the firstalong
Old Route 66. Recently restored through the Route 66Corridor...
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City: Gatesville Region: Prairies and Lakes
Antiquities from the area's churches, schools, and
pioneerfamilies; ranch chuck wagon. Unusual 1855 double-wall log
jail hasunderground dungeon....
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City: El Campo Region: Gulf Coast
Features big-game trophies from five continents against
muralsand in natural settings. Children's area features
hands-onactivities. Located in...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
A sports lover's dream, this complex opened March 2002
withtheOakland A's against its Double A affiliate, the
MidlandRockHounds,in their new...
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City: San Saba Region: Hill Country
Scenic settings along banks of Colorado River. Primitivecamping,
chemical toilets, hiking trails, and picnickingfacilities.
Fantastic fishing in...
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City: Benbrook Region: Prairies and Lakes
Museum features several antique and classic cars, vintage
aircraft,space program exhibits and military items. On U.S. 377, 12
milessouth of town.... Read
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City: Kingsland Region: Hill Country
Located in a wooded 10-acre site on the banks of
LakeLBJ,features exhibits that showcase artifacts, display
offieldexcavations, and an...
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City: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
Operated by Beaumont Art League. Changing exhibits and
artclasses.
City: Brazosport Area Region: Gulf Coast
A Texas Antiquities Archeological Landmark, the site is
onthebanks of Lake Jackson. The plantation was destroyed by
ahurricanein 1900. Ruins...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Besides tours cited previously under Historical Homes
andBuildings Ashton Villa, and The Strand other specialized tours
forindividuals and...
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City: Olney Region: Panhandle Plains
View from Texas 114 of private herd of buffalo (American bison)
and elk pastured across from highway rest area 8 miles east of
Olney.
City: Seagoville Region: Prairies and Lakes
This Dallas Independent School District learning center has
morethan 500 acres to explore and discover through guided
activitieswith interactive...
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City: Fort Stockton Region: Big Bend Country
For information on dining, accommodations, events, and otherarea
information, stop by the center at I-10 and U.S. 285. Thecenter
also offers...
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City: Texas City-La Marque Region: Gulf Coast
Texas City Dike extends five miles into Galveston Bay
with600-foot fishing pier beyond tip of dike. Pier offers the
deepestwater for pier...
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City: McKinney Region: Prairies and Lakes
Located on 83 acres northwest of town, the Youth Park
featuresthree arenas, a horse barn, ban-quet facilities and
campground forpublic use. The...
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City: Austin Region: Hill Country
Founded by Lady Bird Johnson in 1982, this 42-acre
siteincludesnumerous research display gardens, landscaped areas,
andthemedgardens. The...
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City: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
This state-of-the-art, $21 million facility boasts
livepari-mutuel racing wagering and simulcasts from Galveston
andMiami. Includes a luxurious...
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City: Brazosport Area Region: Gulf Coast
The facility chronicles the rich history of the
citywithinteractive exhibits and high-tech displays. Four
erasarefeatured: the prehistoric...
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City: Memphis Region: Panhandle Plains
Museum is housed in the old First National Bank
Building.Exhibits include photographs of early Memphis street
scenes andsettlers. Other displays...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Vietnam memorial depicts a scene from the Battle for Hill
881South-a radio man calling for help for a wounded comrade.
Koreanstatue depicts a...
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City: Kirbyville Region: Piney Woods
Under the direction of the Kirbyville Area Heritage Society,
themuseum contains artifacts, information, and history of
localsignificance. Housed...
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City: Cedar Park Region: Hill Country
Drawing on the heritage of central Texas, the popular
vintagesteam train is based here and offers numerous excursions
throughthe Texas Hill...
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City: Eagle Pass Region: South Texas Plains
Operated by the Kickapoo Indians, this handsome facilityfeatures
bingo hall, and Las Vegas-type games with
state-of-the-artequipment. Also...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Located near the Bridge of the Americas, gateway to the
U.S.andMexico, the zoo exhibits more than 240 species
ofanimals.Accred-ited by the...
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City: Killeen Region: Prairies and Lakes
Ten city parks offer more than 250 acres for family
recreation.Features include sports fields, tennis courts, swimming
pools,picnic areas, and...
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City: Rusk Region: Piney Woods
Operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, antique
steamengines power vintage coaches 25 miles to Palestine in the
nation'slongest,...
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City: Llano Region: Hill Country
Exhibit of work by local artists. (Texas 16).
City: Mount Pleasant Region: Piney Woods
Twenty-five acres in wooded area where mineral springs
resortonce stood. Picnicking and playground area, tennis courts,
swimmingpool, and...
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City: Danevang Region: Gulf Coast
Consecrated in 1895 when the first death occurred in the
colony.Many headstones in the family plots bear names of up to the
fourthgeneration of...
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City: Mount Vernon Region: Prairies and Lakes
Located in the 1894 Parchman-Meredith Store Building,
exhibitsdetail county's history. Free research facilities with
regionalarchives and...
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City: Llano Region: Hill Country
Once a part of a group of hotels located on the Llano River
atthe end of the tracks, this quaint hotel is the last
standingrailroad hotel of the...
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City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
Centers on an eight-room furnished pioneer home and
store,builtin 1849, wine cellar and stein-hof (stone yard);
aVictorian-stylehome; barn...
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City: Conroe Region: Piney Woods
Commemorating George William Strake, who brought in
the19,000-acre Conroe Oil Field in 1931 and became Houston's first
oilmillionaire. Outdoor...
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City: Orange Region: Gulf Coast
Large, rambling, two-story structure built as home in
1902;listed in the National Register of Historic Places and
designatedas a Recorded Texas...
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City: Silsbee Region: Piney Woods
A Nature Conservancy of Texas Pre-serve of 5,654 acres. Knownfor
biological diversity, preserve harbors upland and wetlandforest
communities...
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City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
Excellent 330-acre municipal park features fully equipped
RVsites (fees), 18-hole golf course, Live Oak Wilderness
Trail,swimming, tennis,...
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City: Graham Region: Panhandle Plains
Opened in Fall 2002, museum in former post office
featureshistoric mural painted by Alexander Hogue, a permanent
collection,special exhibits and...
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City: Denver City Region: Panhandle Plains
Five large murals painted on the outside of walls of
arefurbished elementary school highlight the entry to
museum.Exhibits include oilfield...
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City: Borger Region: Panhandle Plains
16 parks offer extensive picnic facilities, tennis courts,
sports fields, playground equipment, swimming pools, and two
18-hole golf courses.
City: Rosenberg Region: Gulf Coast
Since their grand opening in 2002, the Rosenberg
RailroadMuseumhas amassed a collection of artifacts,
maps,photographs,semaphores, wig-wag,...
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City: Gilmer Region: Piney Woods
Yamboree Park, U.S. 271 north, has RV camping facilities
andbuilding for reunions and RV rallies. Contact chamber of
commercefor information....
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Exotic plants and creatures from around the world inhabit
theDallas World Aquarium where you can explore a South
Americanrainforest or take a...
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City: Mount Pleasant Region: Piney Woods
On the south shore of Lake Monticello, park
offersboat-launchingramp, camping and picnic areas, electrical
hookupsand dump station.About 10...
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City: Falfurrias Region: Prairies and Lakes
Pictures, weapons, and other mementos of early frontier heritage
as well as artifacts of pioneer days in Brooks County.(U.S.
281).
City: Kountze Region: Piney Woods
Built in 1902 by timber tycoon John Henry Kirby for his
brotherJames. The house was occupied by his family for 85 years.
Themansion is now owned...
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City: Breckenridge Region: Panhandle Plains
The Center is committed to furthering the arts and
artisticenvironment by establishing and maintaining the fine
workshopfacilities and providing...
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City: Port Aransas Region: Gulf Coast
3,474 acres of sand dunes, sea oats, and beach morning glorywith
five miles of Gulf beach frontage offering the best of
seasidecamping, surfing,...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
First opened in 1930, now one of the few
remainingatmos-pherictheaters in the nation. It closed in 1973 and
was savedfromdemolition
in...
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City: Kerrville Region: Hill Country
Year-round exotic game hunting as well as seasonal hunting of
whitetail deer, turkey, quail and dove.
City: Mason Region: Hill Country
Granite memorial located on Courthouse Square inscribed
withnames of Mason County veterans. Project initiated and completed
byMason High...
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City: Weslaco Region: South Texas Plains
Where to stay, what to eat, local attractions, events,
historical sites, and recreational ideas.
City: Ingram Region: Hill Country
Far from the Salisbury Plain in England, replica of the
famousmegaliths rises in rural setting two miles west of Hunt on
F.M.1340. Stonehenge...
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City: Alamo Region: South Texas Plains
2,088 acres of thick, brushy growth, typical of Valley
beforeagricultural development. Preserves and protects abundant
wildlifeand plant...
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City: West Columbia Region: Gulf Coast
During Texas Revolution, West Columbia was known simply
asColumbia; town figured prominently in history of Texas. Was
firstcapital of the...
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City: Robert Lee Region: Panhandle Plains
In a rustic 1907 building that housed the city's jail, themuseum
features antique exhibits and other memorabilia donated orloaned by
area...
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City: Whitney Region: Prairies and Lakes
Features collection of artists' paintings, ceramics, and other
crafts. Six rooms of locally handmade goods.
City: Flatonia Region: Prairies and Lakes
One of the last manned switch towers for the Union
PacificRailroad, the manual controls remained in operation until
1997 whenthe rail switches...
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City: Belton Region: Prairies and Lakes
Exhibits focus on first 100 years of Bell County history,
from1850 to 1950. Miriam A. Ferguson Collection chronicles the life
andtimes of Texas'...
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City: Brackettville Region: Hill Country
Several in area are of historical interest. St. Mary
MagdaleneCatholic Church dates from 1878; Masonic Lodge Building,
c. 1879,was original...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Dedicated to preserve, promote, and develop the arts and
cultureof the Chicano/Latino/Native American peoples. Six programs
includemusic, dance,...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Also established 1731, favorite of many students and popularwith
photographers. The little church building, restored severaltimes,
is still in...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Chronicles the growth and development of the Army in San
Antoniofrom 1845, when the post occupied the historic Alamo, up to
thepresent. Exhibits...
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City: Bridge City Region: Gulf Coast
The building was a house built in 1930 as a residence for
formerPrairie View school district teachers and principal's family.
Theschool district...
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City: Nacogdoches Region: Piney Woods
Started in 1985, this was the first arboretum at a
universityinTexas. Special features include an 11-acre arboretum of
raretrees,shrubs,...
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City: Marlin Region: Prairies and Lakes
History, local and pioneer exhibits.
City: Nacogdoches Region: Piney Woods
Built in 1830 by Adolphus Sterne, prominent merchant
andTexasrevolution leader. Sam Houston baptized into the
RomanCatho-licChurch here,...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Greenville Avenue is one of the oldest entertainment areas
inDallas and is home to many boutique and eclectic shops as
well
as live...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Inspired by Milan Italy's famous Galleria Vittorio
Emanuele,features an impressive ice rink surrounded by celebrated
shops andjust-completed...
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City: Laredo Region: South Texas Plains
Displays of sparkling gowns, photos and other memorabilia
tellthe story of Laredo's Washington's Birthday Celebration, now
morethan a century...
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City: Post Region: Panhandle Plains
Stretching across the horizon as a range of
flat-topped"mountains" is the Caprock escarpment, eastern boundary
of the vastLlano Estacado or...
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City: Hallsville Region: Piney Woods
NHRA championship drag racing. Features the NHRA
WinstonChampionship each April. For schedule and information, call.
OnF.M. 450 north of...
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City: Llano Region: Hill Country
Camping and picnicking available at all. Some with RV
hookups,lake and pool swimming, fishing, boat ramp, playgrounds,
18-holegolf course,...
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City: Temple Region: Prairies and Lakes
Housed in restored 1910 Santa Fe Depot with a
workingAmtrakstation, museum depicts railroad history and
localheritage.Exhibits include...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
One of the oldest sanctuaries for unwanted wild and
exoticanimals in the U.S., and accredited by the American
SanctuaryAssociation. Big cats,...
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City: San Angelo Region: Panhandle Plains
Restored "ladies of the evening" saloon/"parlor house" that wasa
surreptitious San Angelo landmark for decades. Faithfully restored
with...
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City: Sherman Region: Prairies and Lakes
Beautiful Victorian home that belonged to long- time family
ofSherman is currently maintained by the Sherman Preservation
League.This...
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City: Rusk Region: Piney Woods
Thirteen miles west on U.S. 84.
City: Electra Region: Panhandle Plains
Visitors can stroll downtown brick streets, take a look
atWPA-era art work in the local post office building, or
viewrestoration progress on the...
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City: Electra Region: Panhandle Plains
Tour the WPA-built brick structure, housing electric
generatingequipment, which once supplied power to the community's
municipalpower system....
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City: Mount Pleasant Region: Piney Woods
A collection of photographs from original pioneers of town;
alsoCaddo Indian artifacts, old farm implements, and other items
ofinterest.
City: Orange Grove Region: South Texas Plains
Historic artifacts and other memorabilia recall the history
andGerman influence in the area. Exhibits include a replica of
anearly dry good...
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City: Lockhart Region: Prairies and Lakes
Red brick structure represents rare example of Normancastellated
architectural style. In former cells, county museumexhibits
furniture from...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Mexico's fourth largest city, and that country's largest
cityonthe U.S. border (pop. 1.5 million), linked to El Paso
byfourbridges over the...
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City: Killeen Region: Prairies and Lakes
On the campus of Central Texas College-immerse yourself in
astate-of-the-art experience like no other. The facility opened
inthe fall of 2003...
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City: Brenham Region: Prairies and Lakes
Only commercial wholesale greenhouse operation in the
statethatallows the public to tour its working operations. Five
acresofgreenhouses...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
A non-profit exhibition, education and information center forthe
visual arts. The center's year-round exhibitions feature thework of
regional...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Since San Antonio's founding as a presidio more than
twocenturies ago, the military has been an integral part of the
city.Most military...
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City: Lockhart Region: Prairies and Lakes
One of Texas' oldest Protestant churches, built in 1856 of
stoneand wood, still in use as originally constructed with only
minoralteration....
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City: Kerrville Region: Hill Country
The museum comprises the nation's most
distinguishedlivingartists who follow in the tradition of Remington
and Russellincelebrating the...
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City: Stonewall Region: Hill Country
710-acre park (day use only) is boarding point for NPS
tours.Visitor center open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. presents
interpretiveexhibits of storied...
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City: Laredo Region: South Texas Plains
-Established by Army in 1848 immediately following Mexican
War,fort was in continuous use until May 1946. It was originally
amongseries of...
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City: Orange Region: Gulf Coast
Miles-long complex of modern plants producing myriad
productsderived from petroleum. An impressive drive day or night on
F.M.1006 south and...
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City: Brackettville Region: Hill Country
Museum has local and pioneer history exhibits. Operated by Fort
Clark Historical Society of Kinney County.
City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
The wildlife management area is open nightly from May - Oct.fora
spectacular emergence of up to 3 million Mexican
free-tailedbatsfrom an...
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City: Aransas Pass Region: Gulf Coast
Area is mecca for fishermen. Countless bait and tackle
shopssupply all angling needs, including rental equipment. From
shore,wharves, piers, and...
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City: Nacogdoches Region: Piney Woods
Graves date from 1837. Several interesting monuments;
foursigners of Texas Declaration of Independence, including Thomas
J.Rusk, buried here. On...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Recently restored and renovated 750-foot toweroffersbreathtaking
view of city from the observation deck, as wellas aTexas-themed
4-D...
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City: Kerrville Region: Hill Country
Founded in 1996 by nine artists, this organization plays
hosttothe annual Texas Furniture Makers Show, the annual Gourd
Show,artexhibits,...
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City: Aransas Pass Region: Gulf Coast
Saltwater kayaking is available in South Bay adjacent to Hwy.
361 in Aransas Pass.
City: Weslaco Region: South Texas Plains
Artifacts accent daily lives of region's Hispanic and Anglo
settlers; a colorful cultural blend. Donations accepted.
City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Like both Espada and Concepción, established 1731.
Besidescharming little chapel with open bell tower, there are ruins
of alarger church that...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Facility tells the story of the first inhabitants of the
ElPasoarea, the greater Southwest, and northern Mexico.
Dioramasandexhibits reveal...
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City: Anderson Region: Prairies and Lakes
Log structure inn, built in 1834 before the Republic of
Texasera; covered with clapboards soon after. Nine rooms, a barn
andcemetery; typical of...
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City: Granbury Region: Prairies and Lakes
Built 1886; restored and reopened 1975. Plays,
musicalsandmelodramas presented throughout the year. Call
forperformanceschedule,...
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City: Dimmitt Region: Panhandle Plains
Housed in the Old Carter House, built in 1909 and moved
tofive-acre tract just west of the hospital. Features county
photos,artifacts, early...
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City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
Reconstructed "coffee mill church," eight-sided
structurewasfirst public building in city, serving as house of
worship foralldenominations,...
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City: Post Region: Panhandle Plains
Small lake for fishing; swimming pool, walking trail and picnic
areas. At south edge of city on U.S. 84.
City: Post Region: Panhandle Plains
Features ranch, cowboy, and pioneer household items, Indian
artifacts, room settings, period furnishings, typical frontier
chapel interior.
City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
Organic herb garden featuring rows of carefully
tendedflowering,culinary, and ornamental herbs harvested for
gourmetvinegar, oliveoils,...
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City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
Housed in restored structure that was Gilles-pie
Countycourthouse from 1882 to 1939. Library includes documents and
booksbrought by early German...
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City: Lampasas Region: Hill Country
Housed in an early frontier building, museum features variety
ofchanging exhibits devoted to such subjects as Texas
Rangers,early-day saloon...
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City: Rio Hondo Region: Gulf Coast
46,000-acre refuge at southern end of Central Flyway,
includes7,000 acres of marshland, and salt- and freshwater.
Thousands ofwaterfowl winter...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Offers one of the largest of American and Mexi-can folk
artcollections in the state, including works from artists like
theAguilar Familia, Isaac...
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City: Newcastle Region: Panhandle Plains
U.S. Army post established in 1851 at another location by
Gen.William G. Belknap; moved same year to present site along
BrazosRiver. One of the...
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City: Mason Region: Hill Country
One of the largest Mexican free-tailed bat colonies is
foundhere. Take U.S. 87 south to R.R. 1723. Go two miles and turn
righton R.R. 2389....
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City: Quitaque Region: Panhandle Plains
Park covers 13,960 acres in one of the state's most
scenicregions. Erosion has carved spectacular landscapes at the
edge ofthe Caprock (local...
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City: Honey Grove Region: Prairies and Lakes
Features changing small exhibits. Open Tues. - Wed. 10 a.m.
-noon, 1 - 5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri., 1 - 5 p.m.;
Sat.10 a.m. - 2 p.m....
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City: Rosenberg Region: Gulf Coast
Located within Brazos Bend State Park, the George
Observatorywasbuilt as a joint project of the Texas Parks and
WildlifeDepartment,The...
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City: Harlingen Region: Gulf Coast
More than 40 original artworks by established and
emergingartists on display, with an emphasis on landscapes of the
Southwestand Mexico. The...
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City: Danevang Region: Gulf Coast
A three-acre museum complex includes the following exhibits:
Pioneer Home, built in 1896, was moved from its originalfarmsite
to the...
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City: San Augustine Region: Piney Woods
An early judge of the First District Court of Texas, Cullenlived
in this large house of Greek Revival style, the entire upperfloor a
ballroom....
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City: McCamey Region: Big Bend Country
Large pecan and elm trees, rare in this region, shade
picnicareas and grassy playground. At east city limits of McCamey
on U.S.67. Free...
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City: Zapata Region: South Texas Plains
Located in a hand-cut sandstone building constructed in 1898 asa
home, exhibits include photos of old Zapata, antique
ranchfurniture, early...
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Marine life and representative examples of the region, both
fromthe Gulf and Laguna Madre; fish, mollusks, plants;
extensiveseashell collection....
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Marine life and representative examples of the region, both
fromthe Gulf and Laguna Madre; fish, mollusks, plants;
extensiveseashell collection....
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Marine life and representative examples of the region, both
fromthe Gulf and Laguna Madre; fish, mollusks, plants;
extensiveseashell collection....
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City: Stinnett Region: Panhandle Plains
Restored home of area's first settler, built in 1899.
Furnishedin pioneer style displaying artifacts from 1890s. Inquire
locallyfor hours. On...
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City: Goldthwaite Region: Hill Country
Located in the Old Jail building on the courthouse square.
Contact the Chamber office for more information.
City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
See how the "real cowboys" lived with this display of Old
Westrelics. Exhibits include collections of saddles, badges
oflegendary lawmen and old...
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City: Addison Region: Prairies and Lakes
Chronicles history from World Wars I & II and Korea.
You'llsee aircraft refurbished to the condition they were in when
rolledoff the...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Houses a permanent collection of more than 6,000 works
ofart,including the Samuel H. Kress Collection of European Art
fromthe13th-18th...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Features antique horse-drawn and gas-powered vehicles,
threemodel railroads, and other railroad memorabilia. Garden
railroadruns the last Sun....
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City: Temple Region: Prairies and Lakes
Hosts three separate professionally produced musical
andtheatreentertainment series, as well as international
symphonyandorchestra...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
The centerpiece of SMU's Meadows School of the Arts, the
Museumhouses the most significant collection of Spanish art outside
ofSpain itself. The...
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City: Tatum Region: Piney Woods
On Martin Creek Lake with camping, rest rooms, showers
andboat-launching ramp. Activities include fishing, swimming,
boating,water skiing, and...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
The Crow Collection contains more than 600 paintings, objects
ofmetal and stone, and large architectural pieces from China,
Japan,India, and...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
San Antonio's premier museum, founded in 1926, featuring
uniquehistory, science and cultural exhibits. Visitors can view
livetheater, national...
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City: Marshall Region: Piney Woods
Located in the heart of the Ginocchio National HistoricDistrict,
the prominent Texas and Pacific Depot houses both a traindepot and
museum....
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City: Fairfield Region: Prairies and Lakes
1,460 acres adjacent to Lake Fair-field. Camping, rest roomswith
showers, swimming beach, boat ramp, fishing pier, and fishcleaning
shelter. A...
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City: Harlingen Region: Gulf Coast
The Valley is the aloe vera capital of the nation.
Thismagichealing plant is vital to the skincare industry and is
beingtestedfor treatment...
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City: Hearne Region: Prairies and Lakes
This WWII prisoner of war internment camp, 1942-47, once
housedas many as 5,000 prisoners and personnel. The prisoners
entertainedthemselves and...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Featuring the Benny J. Simpson Texas Native Plant Collection,the
center also includes a two-story tropical conservatory,waterfall,
and a scented...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Scenic Drive traces a winding course on southern flank of
MountFranklin above downtown El Paso, with view of Juárez across
theriver. Reached...
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City: Gilmer Region: Piney Woods
General history museum in 1925-vintage Gilmer Post
Officebuilding on courthouse square. Chronological exhibits
includingCaddo artifacts,...
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City: Temple Region: Prairies and Lakes
W.J. Dube General Store features collection of
tins,boxes,products and old equipment-scales, coffee grinders,
tools,hardwareand patent...
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City: McCamey Region: Big Bend Country
Exhibits include relics of this recent frontier:
Indianartifacts, fossils, mementos of oil boom, antique furniture.
Alsoon museum grounds are...
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City: Pharr Region: South Texas Plains
Supplies information concerning local events, historic buildings
and tourist sites. Pharr Chamber of Commerce Building.
City: Temple Region: Prairies and Lakes
Czech contributions to the ethnic diversity of
Texasarehighlighted in a comprehensive exhibit at SPJST
(Czech)InsuranceCo. Building....
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City: Henrietta Region: Panhandle Plains
This park is host to softball and baseball tournaments as wellas
recreational outings for picnics. It also has an RV park
forovernight visitors....
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City: Hereford Region: Panhandle Plains
Housed in the first Catholic school building, which is
listedasan Official Texas Historical Site. Exhibits include
acountrystore, chapel, a...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Now in its new home, the Frontiers of Flight Museum is biggerand
better than ever! From the Kitty Hawk to the Moon Walk, relivethe
History of...
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City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
Horseback riding is available at Double B Ranch and Resort
City: Stonewall Region: Hill Country
Features antique roses, gift shop, tasting room and only
fullyunderground wine cellar in Texas. Tours and tasting Tues. -
Sat. 10a.m. - 5 p.m.;...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Made its grand debut in 1925, designed in Spanish Baroque stylewith
Moorish architectural influences. Today, hosts performances
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City: Flatonia Region: Prairies and Lakes
In nearby Czech village of Praha, modest frame church
inpicture-postcard setting dates from 1895. Remarkable
interior:Common tongue-in-groove...
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City: Mount Pleasant Region: Piney Woods
Housed in a building that resembles an antique gas
stationorautomobile dealership. Visitors may find restored
andvintagevehicles, plus...
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City: Anthony Region: Big Bend Country
In West Texas at the Texas-New Mexico state line on
Interstate10, one of the 12 Texas Travel Information Centers
operated by theTexas Department...
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City: Childress Region: Panhandle Plains
Housed in old post office, displays include
industry(cattle,cotton, railroad) exhibits, local Indian artifacts,
periodrooms.In addition, the...
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City: Gilmer Region: Piney Woods
Excellent small library provides services to city andsurrounding
area; includes genealogy department and War of theRebellion
reference books for...
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City: Portland Region: Gulf Coast
55-acre city park attracts both nature lovers and
anglers.720-ft. pier with 280-ft. T-head over Corpus Christi Bay
featuringsome of the best...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Known as the "Queen of Missions," is both a State and
NationalHistoric Site. Founded 1720; church built between 1768-82.
Entiremission compound...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Museum depicts the history of military medicine since
1775.Thecontributions of distinguished Army doctors such as Walter
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City: Conroe Region: Piney Woods
Restored vaudeville theatre, built in 1934, is home to a
varietyof stage plays, music performances and special events. At
234 N.Main. Call...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
This 24,000-acre park is located within the El Paso
citylimits.Hiking, picnicking, primitive camping, and nature
study.Itencompasses an...
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City: Texarkana Region: Piney Woods
City: Commerce Region: Prairies and Lakes
Features a state-of-the-art digital projection system
witha10-speaker surround sound and reclining seats in
$28millionScience Building,...
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City: Hemphill Region: Piney Woods
Excellent forest scenery along highways in all directions.Stands
of Virginia shortleaf pine are seen south of Hemphill atcommunity
of Yellowpine...
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City: San Augustine Region: Piney Woods
Nearest entrance about five miles east on F.M. 353.
City: Granbury Region: Prairies and Lakes
Enjoy cruising Lake Granbury aboard a riverboat.
Varietyofcruises offered, including dinner cruise, breakfast
brunchcruise,scenic cruise and...
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City: Mount Vernon Region: Prairies and Lakes
Housed in old City Hall built in 1940 by the WPA, museumfeatures
displays of butterflies, bird eggs, violins, woodcarvings,
arrowheads and...
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City: Kyle Region: Hill Country
Claiborne and Lucy Bugg Kyle married in 1829 in Tennessee
andmoved to Texas in 1844. In 1850, they built this massive log
houseon a bluff...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Precious water from infrequent rains "stored" in
naturalrockbasins; for centuries a strategic travel stop in this
aridregion.Ancient Indian...
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City: Buda Region: Hill Country
Visitors here will see food production for authentic
Texasrecipes like barbecue sauce, salsa, dips, jalapeño jelly, and
more.Gift shop. Take...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
This 14-ft. bronze sculpture by John Houser honors the priestwho
founded the area's first mission. The statue, in Pioneer
Plazadowntown, is the...
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City: Brownwood Region: Panhandle Plains
538-acre park offers swimming, fishing, boating, hiking,camping,
nature study, trailer facilities, rest rooms, shelters,cabins, and
group camp...
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City: Joinerville Region: Piney Woods
When C.M. "Dad" Joiner struck oil here on Oct. 3,
1930,thissparsely populated farming community became a
bustlingboomtown.Museum is...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Opened in 1929; closed in 1974; reopened in 1989 as a
performingarts center, the Majestic is said to be one of the
finest"atmos-pheric" theaters...
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City: Rusk Region: Piney Woods
Central administration building of present Rusk State
Hospitalbuilt as main building of former Rusk State Prison, 1878.
Ironstructures,...
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City: Childress Region: Panhandle Plains
The City Park (Fair Park) has a beautiful lake, walkingtrail,and
a playground. There is a historical marker for
GoodnightTrail,extension of...
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City: Poteet Region: South Texas Plains
Celebrating the distinction of producing 40 percent of
Texas'strawberries is a monument to the favorite fruit. Giant
replica isseven feet tall...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
One of Dallas' oldest shopping districts, Knox-Henderson hasalso
become a trendy hot spot for dining and nightlife. Revitalizedin
the mid 1990s...
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City: Santa Fe Region: Gulf Coast
The only winery in Galveston County, offering premium
wines.Freetours and tastings available daily. For more
informationcall409/925-1401 or...
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City: Nederland Region: Gulf Coast
Soon after settlement began, many French came to the area
fromSouth Louisiana. The museum pays tribute to those early
Frenchsettlers, and was...
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City: Mason Region: Hill Country
General collection of Mason County historical items is
housedinold schoolhouse built in 1870s, largely from material
fromFortMason...
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City: Anthony Region: Big Bend Country
Water-oriented recreation park pumps
a million gallons a day to provide "volcano" with water
slides.Includes a lazy water tube float,...
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City: O'Donnell Region: Panhandle Plains
Housed in two-story 1925 bank building that remains in
originalcondition. Exhibits include old telephone system, organ,
bedroomfurniture,...
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City: Texarkana Region: Piney Woods
1,600-seat neo-Renaissance theater elegantly restored to
itsoriginal royal blue and gilt splendor with gleaming chandeliers
andmirrored...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
In addition to the Alamo, which is managed by the Daughters
ofthe Republic of Texas, four other San Antonio missions form the
SanAntonio...
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City: San Angelo Region: Panhandle Plains
Models of telephones from Alexander Graham Bell's "Gallows
FramePhone" (only five ever built) through wooden phones and
push-buttonphones of the...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Historical 2.6-mile walking tour designated by blue disks
insidewalks, with 80 historic sites and landmarks
identified.Brochure/ map available...
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City: Big Bend National Park Area Region: Big Bend Country
Houses mementos and relics found on the late Hallie
Stillwell'sranch. Mrs. Stillwell's book, "I'll Gather My Geese,"
recalls herlife as a...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
During the 1920s, Gunter Hotel was headquarters for buildings
ofsouthern U.S. transcontinental Auto Highway commemorated by
the0-Mile Stone...
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City: Kerrville Region: Hill Country
Hill Country antiques, artifacts and memorabilia in formerhomeof
Capt. Charles A. Schreiner. Handsome Romanesque
stonestructure(1879)...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
The "Trail Drivers" collection of artifacts recalls the days
ofthe great trail drives between 1886 and 1895 when more than
10million cattle were...
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City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
The nation's largest working wildflower farm
isapproximatelyseven miles east of the city on U.S. 290.
Wildflowersbloom fromearly spring...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Dallas City Parks and Recreation Department offers year-round
indoor and outdoor activities at 550 recreational facilities and
406 parks.
City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Visitors can ride McKinney Avenue's free nostalgic
trolleybetween Dallas' Arts District and the McKinney Avenue
Uptownneighborhood, enjoying the...
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City: Plantersville Region: Prairies and Lakes
Pick your own fruit during season in the "King's" orchard
nearthe Texas Renaissance Festival grounds. Select fresh,
plumpstrawberries,...
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City: Laredo Region: South Texas Plains
In South Texas at mile marker 18 on Interstate 35, one of the
12Texas Travel Information Centers operated by the Texas
Departmentof...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
It's the original historic city square and park, right in
theheart of downtown. The plaza features a fiberglass
sculpture,"Plaza de los...
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City: Bishop Region: Gulf Coast
Included in the state's Central Coast section of the
GreatTexasCoastal Birding Trail, this 1/2-mile trail lies in the
twogreatestfly-ways of...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
The Nasher Sculpture Center is the newest addition to the
DallasArts District and provides an urban oasis of art and nature.
TheCenter consists...
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City: Canadian Region: Panhandle Plains
A 1916 steel bridge built over the waters of the Canadian
Rivernow is the focal point for a scenic hike and bike trail. The
bridgeprovides a...
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City: Port Aransas Region: Gulf Coast
Tarpon Inn - Vintage wooden structure
datesfrom1886; still popular and completely restored. Tarpon
scalesdecoratethe lobby and...
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City: Kirbyville Region: Piney Woods
Angelina National Forest, Sabine National Forest, E. O. Seike
State Forest.
City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Get an eagle's-eye view of 7,000 miles of
Southwesternnaturalbeauty from atop Ranger Peak in El Paso's
FranklinMountains. Uponreaching the...
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City: Hemphill Region: Piney Woods
City is at western boundary of forest.
City: Port Aransas Region: Gulf Coast
Advertised as place "where they bite every day," each
seasonoffers variety of species to tempt anglers. Free fishing
isavailable from the...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
(The Little Village) One of the original settlements of
SanAntonio, this restored village captures charm of the past
amidnarrow streets, shaded...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Electric eels, moon jellyfish, endangered green sea turtles anda
giant alligator snapping turtle are just a few of the 5,000aquatic
animals...
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City: Silsbee Region: Piney Woods
Museum features memorabilia of Hardin County and city.
Inhistoric building that was once an ice plant, the museum
alsofeatures shows by local...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Established in 1845 in the Alamo complex and moved to itspresent
location in 1876, this installation has long been one ofthe Army's
most...
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City: Pleasanton Region: South Texas Plains
Documents development of the American cowboy in area, from
1500sto present day. Indian and pioneer artifacts, ranch and
farmimplements, exhibits...
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City: Kemah Region: Gulf Coast
Stroll along the boardwalk and watch the boats ply the
watersofGalveston Bay. The boardwalk features several
themedrestaurants,retail and...
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City: Anderson Region: Prairies and Lakes
Nearest entrance about 13 miles east on F.M. 149.
City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Exhibits cover many facets of transportation, from
useofrailroads in wartime, urban transit from 1880s mule
carthroughelectric streetcars of...
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City: Grand Saline Region: Prairies and Lakes
Early 1920 railroad depot has been renovated and serves as
citylibrary and civic center. Displays include antique furniture
and aporcelain doll...
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City: Port Aransas Region: Gulf Coast
Research facility with visitor center includes aquariums
withGulf marine life and plants. Movies shown at 11 a.m. and 3
p.m.Mon. - Thurs. Center...
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City: Rusk Region: Piney Woods
Each of the two units of the park offers outdoor fun
andrecreation, such as camping, hiking, picnicking, and pedal
boating,along with watching...
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City: Harlingen Region: Gulf Coast
Visit the city's only co-operative gallery featuringoriginalwork
by local artists. It's a great source for affordablegifts
andhome...
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City: Post Region: Panhandle Plains
One of the first movie theaters in West Texas, opened in
1920featuring silent films; 1929 adapted to sound; closed in 1957.
In1986, renovated...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright this architectural gem is home
tothe permanent repertory company, which performs comedy and drama
8months of the...
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City: Brownwood Region: Panhandle Plains
Affiliate of Howard Payne Univ., specializing in history
andgovernment in the context of Western civilization. Dedicated
toGen. Douglas...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
The Latino Cultural Center provides artists,
culturalorganizations and the Latino community with the facilities
andopportunities to develop and...
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City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
Tiny houses built by early settlers for use on weekends.
Fromtheir farm and ranch homes miles away from town, early
residentswould journey into...
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City: Mount Pleasant Region: Piney Woods
Housed in former Martin Theater built in 1913 that at onetimewas
only theater between Texarkana and Dallas. Photos ofoldtheater to
present...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
A two-block long festival market that includes El Mercado,
atypical market from the interior of Mexico selling
piñatas,jewelry, clothing,...
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City: Eagle Pass Region: South Texas Plains
Housed at Fort Duncan post headquarters building, the
museumincludes exhibits, artifacts, and photographs from colonial
period,early...
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City: Perryton Region: Panhandle Plains
General history exhibits of the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles;railroad depot, old store, pioneer home from Ochiltree,
coveredwagon, barbed wire....
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City: Euless Region: Prairies and Lakes
The 12-ft. wide trails connect two major parks, Bob Eden Park
at2050 N. Industrial near Texas 121 and the Village of Bear
CreekPark at 1951 Bear...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
A national landmark celebrating the history of Texas. Dallas
Historical Society exhibits are located in this art deco
monument.
City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
In the Witte Museum, the four-level H-E-B Science Treehouse,
onthe museum grounds, houses hands-on science exhibits and
activitiesfor all ages....
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City: Marshall Region: Piney Woods
Features the work of the late Russian American
postimpressionist, Leo Michelson. The Museum also displays the
Gloriaand Bernard Kronenberg...
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City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
Bell Mountain - Operation began in
1976withvineyards planted in abandoned fields;
old-world-typebuildingshouse winery....
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City: Goldthwaite Region: Hill Country
Features replicas of pioneer rooms, general exhibits,
localhistory and photographs, also houses the Chamber of
Commerceoffice. Open Mon. - Fri....
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City: Cleveland Region: Piney Woods
More than 2,000 varieties of herbs from throughout the world
aregrown in the garden. Workshops, lectures on several facets
ofherbal arts....
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Focal point of the Reunion area, which was a settlement ofFrench
immigrants in the 19th century. Fifty-story tower featuresan
observation deck...
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City: McLean Region: Panhandle Plains
Large collection of barbed wire artifacts, including
differentcuts with fence building tools related to the wire. Other
exhibitsinclude the...
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City: Stamford Region: Panhandle Plains
Large hand-carved marker erected by descendants of
earlyranchers, summarizes the famous Mackenzie Trail and what it
meantto area pioneers in the...
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City: Stinnett Region: Panhandle Plains
Site where two famous Indian battles were fought. Col. KitCarson
(in his last fight) and his U.S. troops in 1864 narrowlyescaped
defeat by Kiowa...
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City: Gladewater Region: Piney Woods
Spectacular display of blooms draws visitors from wide area.
From Loop 485, take U.S. 271 south 5.6 mi.; then 1.3 mi. east on
C.R. 3104.
City: Conroe Region: Piney Woods
In restored home of a pioneer timber family. Permanent
exhibitfeatures life of Charles B. Stewart, designer of the Texas
LoneStar flag and the...
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City: Pittsburg Region: Piney Woods
In 1902 an inspired preacher-inventor built an airship based
ondescription in Biblical book of Ezekiel. Said to have
flownbriefly, the machine...
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City: Nacogdoches Region: Piney Woods
This circa 1830s home was occupied by several greatTexaspioneers
including Joseph Durst, found-er of the Texas townofAngelina and
Alcalde...
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City: Pearsall Region: South Texas Plains
The Visitor Center, operated by the Pearsall Chamber ofCommerce,
has information on events, accommodations, restaurants,maps and
more. Located...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Organized in 1947 by San Antonio Medical Foundation to create
aworld-class medical center for patient care, education,
andresearch. Today, the...
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City: Nacogdoches Region: Piney Woods
Texas' largest azalea garden features more than 6,500
azaleasspread over eight forested acres. The garden is located
south ofSFA Johnson...
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City: Mason Region: Hill Country
An officers quarters reconstructed on crest of Post Hill
markslocation of fort that commanded a wide view. A number of
crumblingfoundations...
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City: Mount Vernon Region: Prairies and Lakes
Opened in 2002, this 57-acre nature preserve features
windinghiking trails adjacent to 1868 home of Henry Clay
Thruston.Preserve is open from...
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City: San Angelo Region: Panhandle Plains
Formed in freshwater mussels, pearls range in color from pink
torich purple. Local jewelers offer variety of settings for
theserare pearls from...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Rare finds abound at this museum with a reconstructed
giant90-million-year-old protostega sea turtle and the
"TexasTenontosaur." With on-staff...
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City: Lockhart Region: Prairies and Lakes
Built for $6,000 in 1899, is oldest continuously used library
inTexas. Modeled after the Villa Rotunda in Vicenza, Italy.
Ofsightseeing interest...
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City: Graham Region: Panhandle Plains
One of a handful of outdoor movie theaters still operating in
Texas, features first-run and recent films. On Old Jacksboro
Hwy.
City: Leakey Region: Hill Country
10 miles south on U.S. 83.
City: Mount Pleasant Region: Piney Woods
640-acre park offers full range of day use andover--nightcamping
facilities, including picnic sites, screenedshelters,trails, boat
ramp and...
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City: Llano Region: Hill Country
Massive dome of solid granite famed in Indian legend; said to
besite of human sacrifices, some tribes feared to set foot upon
it;others used...
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City: Commerce Region: Prairies and Lakes
Built in 1927 to serve as home for the president
oftheuniversity, the house has been restored to its
originalelegance.The two-story modified...
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City: Muleshoe Region: Panhandle Plains
What better place for a monument to mules than this
uniquelynamed town? Mules pulled the covered wagons west, plowed
the firstsod for pioneers,...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Utilizing rubber-tired replicas of antique cars, five routes
ofVIA San Antonio Streetcars reach historic districts and other
sitesof visitor...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
The San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau operates
afull-service visitor information center that provides an
extensiveinventory of helpful...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
This outdoor performing arts theatre features a
coveredperformance pavilion and 7,533 reserved seats. An additional
12,578seats are available on...
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City: Pharr Region: South Texas Plains
This private collection houses more than 2,000 clocks dating
back to 1690.
City: Pharr Region: South Texas Plains
About 4 miles east of the Pharr/Reynosa InternationalBridge.
About 2,000 acres of thick, brushy growth, typical of
Valleybefore...
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City: Brenham Region: Prairies and Lakes
Call for information on more than 30 bed and breakfast inns in
and around the city.
City: Kilgore Region: Piney Woods
Films and displays of props, costumes, uniforms, awards
andmementos of Kilgore College's world-famous precision drill
anddance team, known for...
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City: Borger Region: Panhandle Plains
Exhibits depicting Hutchinson County area from time of Coronado
to boomtown days.
City: Kerrville Region: Hill Country
500 beautiful Hill Country acres on upper reaches
ofcypress-edged Guadalupe River. Camping, shelters, RV hookups,
restrooms, picnicking,...
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City: Borger Region: Panhandle Plains
Site of two Indian battles. See STINNETT.
City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Living museum of the "Turtle Lady," Ila Loetscher.
Educationalshows featuring endangered sea turtles given year-round
on Tues.and Sat. at 10...
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Living museum of the "Turtle Lady," Ila Loetscher.
Educationalshows featuring endangered sea turtles given year-round
on Tues.and Sat. at 10...
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Living museum of the "Turtle Lady," Ila Loetscher.
Educationalshows featuring endangered sea turtles given year-round
on Tues.and Sat. at 10...
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City: Laredo Region: South Texas Plains
Away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown area on
thecampus of Laredo Community College, this oasis offers a
learningexperience about...
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City: Nacogdoches Region: Piney Woods
Built 1845, modified Grecian structure was first
nonsectarianuniversity established during Republic of Texas. On
Wash-ingtonSquare, campus of...
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City: Spring Region: Gulf Coast
Nestled in heavily wooded area; 5-mile hiking trail
meandersthrough woods across boardwalks over pond, ending at sandy
shoresof Spring Creek....
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City: Danevang Region: Gulf Coast
Oldest building in town, still used today for
communityfunctions. Texas Historical Marker signifies the
building's age ofmore than 100 years...
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City: Plantersville Region: Prairies and Lakes
Visit a recreated 16th-century British village over eight
themedweekends during Oct. - Nov. Drive 45 minutes north of Houston
anddiscover 53...
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City: Lampasas Region: Hill Country
Hancock Park, 109-acre municipal facility includes
HancockSprings, source of water for public baths a century ago.
Picnic andplaygrounds,...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
See The Sixth Floor Museum.
City: Rusk Region: Piney Woods
Several routes near Rusk offer excellent woodland scenery:
U.S.69 both north and south; also F.M. 347, F.M. 747 (neither shown
onmost maps) that...
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City: Belton Region: Prairies and Lakes
Located upstairs at the Cochran, Blair & Potts
departmentstore, museum features memorabilia celebrating the
oldestdepartment store in Texas,...
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City: San Angelo Region: Panhandle Plains
The history of railroading in West Texas comes alive at the
olddepot. In addition to housing the Railway Museum of San Angelo,
thefacility...
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City: Killeen Region: Prairies and Lakes
Covering 339 square miles of Central Texas, the modern Army
postis staffed with the largest collection of soldiers and
fightingmachines in the...
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City: Gladewater Region: Piney Woods
Toe-tapping country/Western music show and comedy stage show
every Sat. night. Free gospel show on Fri. Admission fee.
City: Alamo Region: South Texas Plains
2,088 acres of thick, brushy growth, typical of Valley
beforeagricultural development. Preserves and protects abundant
wildlifeand plant...
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City: San Augustine Region: Piney Woods
Spanish for the King's Highway, also called Old San AntonioRoad,
the first "interstate" (actually international) highwaysystem in
North America....
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Built in 1906 as the first international train station in
theU.S., the handsome renovated building now serves Amtrak and is
hometo the city's...
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City: Conroe Region: Piney Woods
A 1,725 acres pine and hardwood forest. Five miles southwest
viaI-45 and F.M. 1488. Birdwatcher's haven with more than 150
speciesidentified;...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Built in 1892 of red sandstone, this Richardsonian
Romanesquestructure is one of Dallas' oldest remaining buildings.
Site ofDallas'...
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City: Nacogdoches Region: Piney Woods
The museum is housed in a 1936 replica, built on a new
site,ofDon Antonio Gil Y'Barbo's stone house. Y'Barbo,
founderofNacog-doches, built...
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City: Weslaco Region: South Texas Plains
Is composed of a half-mile nature trail winding its way
throughfive acres of native Valley vegetation and also includes
butterflygardens, ponds...
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City: Mount Vernon Region: Prairies and Lakes
In the 1868 home of Henry Clay Thruston, the tallest soldier
inthe Confederate Army during the Civil War (listed at seven
feet,seven and...
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City: Mertzon Region: Hill Country
Local history exhibits. 1 blk. N of courthouse.
City: Laredo Region: South Texas Plains
371-acre park near eastern city limits on the Bob Bullock
Loop(Loop 20), just north of U.S. 59. Picnic facilities, RV
facilities,camping, rest...
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City: Laredo Region: South Texas Plains
Founded 1848, "New Laredo" across border is a bustling city.Fine
hotels, motels, and restaurants cater to large flow ofvisitors
throughout year....
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Construction began on the cathedral shortly after Canary
Islandcolonists, granted land and title by Spain's King Phillip
V,settled here in 1731....
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
The Science Place strives to make science accessible
andunderstandable to adults and children through its many hands-
onexhibits and displays...
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City: Pittsburg Region: Piney Woods
Housed in old Cotton Belt Railroad depot. Exhibits
includeartifacts, photos and documents from 1854 when town
established.Also Ezekiel Airship,...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Guided tours of homestead built in 1875 as replica ofearlierhome
destroyed in 1868 flood. Was political and socialcenter
ofMagoffinsville...
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City: Rusk Region: Piney Woods
Wooded setting for 546-foot footbridge, said to be
nation'slongest, originally built 1861 for crossing valley during
rainyseason. Two blocks...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
4.2-acre plaza between historic Pioneer Cemetery and
DallasConvention Center features world's largest bronze monument,
40Texas Longhorn steers...
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City: Temple Region: Prairies and Lakes
When Lake Belton overflowed its spillway in 1992, Mother
Naturecarved out a huge canyon and created a wetlands. This is
beingpreserved as a...
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City: Lockhart Region: Prairies and Lakes
257 acres feature swimming, fishing, picnicking and 9-hole
golfcourse, rustic recreation hall overlooking picturesque
valley.Campsites, RV and...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Dioramas depict ancient Indian tribes of the
Southwest,theirsurvival in the desert, and life in a changing
environment.Alsonature trail and...
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City: Marshall Region: Piney Woods
Temporarily housed in the Ginocchio Hotel while the formercounty
courthouse is remodeled. Exhibits depict history of Marshalland
Harrison...
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City: Cooper Region: Prairies and Lakes
Two units on Cooper Lake; Doctor's Creek features 42
multi-usecamping facilities with water and electricity, boat ramp,
3/4-milehiking trail,...
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City: Abilene Region: Panhandle Plains
Comprised of the Fine Arts Museum, Abilene Historical Museum,and
the Children's Museum, all are in the historic Grace Hotel,known as
the Grace...
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City: Laredo Region: South Texas Plains
Originally built in 1767; present structure, third on site,dates
from 1872. Was elevated to the rank of Cathedral on Aug. 9,2001.
Part of the...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Non-profit organization dedicated to teaching lessons of
theHolocaust and memorializing its victims. Provides guided tours
forgroups, public...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
This 90-acre park, located in the Franklin Mountains, is
opentohikers and picnickers. Surrounded on three sides by
dramaticcanyonwalls, the...
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City: Conroe Region: Piney Woods
Ply the waters of Lake Conroe while dining
anddancing.Reservations required. Departs from Del Lago Resort off
ofHwy 105West and Walden...
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City: Selma Region: South Texas Plains
Located on 226 acres, this beautiful racetrack opened for
liveracing in 1995. Features Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred races.
Posttime for races...
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City: Texarkana Region: Piney Woods
Good old family entertainment every Sat. night specializing
innew and old country/western music. Call for tickets. In
OaklawnVillage at...
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City: Yorktown Region: Prairies and Lakes
Located in center of town, 25-acre park offers birding,
fishingin Coleto Creek, scenic hike and bike trails, picnic
facilities,playground,...
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City: Marshall Region: Piney Woods
Better known as Maplecroft, the name given when the house
wasbuilt in 1870 by James F. Starr, son of Dr. James Harper
Starr,early financier,...
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City: Conroe Region: Piney Woods
Park features fishing piers, two swimming areas,
children'splayground, picnic tables and grills, horseshoe pits,
volleyballcourts and pavilion....
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Outdoor drama that captures the culture and heritage
oftheSouthwest. Spectacular Franklin Mountains serve as a
backdropatopen-air McKelligon...
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City: Crystal City Region: South Texas Plains
Whimsical salute to area spinach crop depicts the cartoon sailor
man; a favorite spot for snapshots with children; downtown city
square.
City: Electra Region: Panhandle Plains
Children enjoy the Dink Robb Children's Library; the
TexasCollection and extensive genealogical resources provide
anexcellent base for...
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City: Chappell Hill Region: Prairies and Lakes
This museum, a must-see for early Texas history buffs,
occupiesaformer public school building constructed in 1927 and
built onthesite of the...
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City: Brackettville Region: Hill Country
Site of Fort Clark, established in 1852. Notable
militaryofficers who served here include Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie,
GeneralsGeorge C. Patton and...
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City: Brackettville Region: Hill Country
Two highways lead north into scenic landscapes of the
HillCountry, rich in wild game and beautiful vistas. Among
sheep,goats, and cattle in...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
The Mountain of Christ the King looms above El Paso at
pointwhere territories of Texas, Mexico, and New Mexico meet.
Prominenton the 4,576-foot...
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City: Dublin Region: Prairies and Lakes
Tour the plant where Dr Pepper is still made the "original"
way,then visit the museum and restored soda fountain for a DP
frosty!Museum features...
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City: Texarkana Region: Piney Woods
Rotating displays geared for children, but adults enjoy, too.
Admission fee.
City: Big Bend National Park Area Region: Big Bend Country
A 74-mile loop through the Davis Mountains (from and back toFort
Davis) leads to a host of choice mountain landscapes. Twomiles
south on Texas...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
El Paso's Lower Valley is site of several graceful
oldSpanishmissions that are older than the better-known
missionsofCalifornia. Tour mapped...
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City: Nacogdoches Region: Piney Woods
Believed to be oldest union church in Texas;severaldenominations
worshipped here. First was Baptist serviceheld undera tree on the
site in...
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City: McGregor Region: Prairies and Lakes
Public library occupies old Ritz Theater. Balcony housesoriginal
projection equipment and movie memorabilia.
City: Eagle Pass Region: South Texas Plains
A comfortable walking distance from downtown Eagle Pass,
acrossthe Rio Grande, is the busy Mexican city of Piedras
Negras;population about...
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City: Texarkana Region: Piney Woods
Housed in former U.S. District Courthouse built in 1909featuring
ornate plaster, copper cage elevator, and 26-ft. ceilingin grand
hall. Serves...
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City: Kerrville Region: Hill Country
Many bird species have been sighted, including the
rareGolden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo.
City: Mount Pleasant Region: Piney Woods
Self-guided tour through country roads in Titus
Countyfollowsestablished trail of bluebird nesting places. Map
anddrivingdirections...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
This museum is home to African, Western, Heritage,
Kolliker,andHall of Fame artists. It is located in the stately
TurneyMansionnear...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Auto racing every Sat. night from mid-April to mid-Oct.
on1/2mile, semi-banked clay oval racetrack. Race car
categoriesincludeIMCA-type...
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City: Granbury Region: Prairies and Lakes
Authentic 1950s drive-in movie, one of 12 still in operation in
Texas. Call for movie schedule. Admission fee.
City: Danevang Region: Gulf Coast
When the town's Pioneer Church Building was destroyed by
ahurricane in 1945, the community purchased the chapel from
CampHulen, a deactivated...
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City: Zapata Region: South Texas Plains
572.6 acres on shores of Falcon Reservoir. Facilities
includeboat launch, air-conditioned shelters, three-mile hiking
trail,camping, picnicking,...
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City: Mount Pleasant Region: Piney Woods
Collection of John Wayne and western memorabilia. Rd. Admissionfee.
City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Form and function are perfected in ex-panded and renovated
Center. Features more than one million square feet of ex-hibit
space.
City: Cleveland Region: Panhandle Plains
Winters Bayou/Tarkington Creek Section begins on F.M. 1725 NW
ofCleveland and winds 140 miles in its entirety through portions
ofthe Sam Houston...
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City: Eagle Pass Region: South Texas Plains
Established 1849 and occupied by three companies of 1st
U.S.Infantry Regiment. During Civil War, post was occupied
byConfederate troops of...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Pre-Civil War African-American burial ground and
historicallandmark honoring the lives of more than 7,000 of
America'searliest pioneers. The...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Historic house was built by Carl Hilmar Guenther, founder
ofPioneer Flour Mills, in 1859. Restored by the company as a
museum,restaurant, and...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
El Paso has three visitor centers, operated by the
ElPasoConvention & Visitors Bureau. The Main Visitor
Centerlocatedat
One Civic...
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City: Eagle Pass Region: South Texas Plains
Twenty-eight miles south of Piedras Negras, on Mexico Highway
2,lies the Spanish Colonial Villa de Guerrero with Mission
SanBernardo ruin,...
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City: Selma Region: South Texas Plains
Located near Retama Park, this brand new large outdoor venue
hosts headlining musical acts. Venue can hold 20,000.
City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
See Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
City: Rosenberg Region: Gulf Coast
Rosenberg's municipal parklands features a varietyofrecreational
facilities and includes pavilions,picnicking,playgrounds,
birding,...
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City: Brenham Region: Prairies and Lakes
Housed in the renovated 1915 Federal Building. Exhibits help
topreserve area history and to keep it intact for future
generations.Traveling...
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City: Stamford Region: Panhandle Plains
Original paintings and prints by noted cowboy artists; farm
andranch artifacts from early 20th century, including
livingroom/kitchen and...
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City: Rosenberg Region: Gulf Coast
Rosenberg's Historic Downtown District offers aneclecticshopping
experience in buildings restored to theiroriginalgrandeur. Visitors
browse...
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City: Spearman Region: Panhandle Plains
Site where two famous Indian battles were fought. Col. KitCarson
(in his last fight) and his U.S. troops in 1864 narrowlyescaped
defeat by Kiowa...
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City: Nacogdoches Region: Piney Woods
Six-mile rustic trail through Pecan Acres Park along
LananaCreek. Scenic trail follows paths once traveled by
Indians.
City: Mason Region: Hill Country
125-acre park with picnicking facilities among large pecantrees,
fully equipped RV camping sites, 9-hole golf course, rodeoarena,
athletic...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
A unique urban village bustling with activity for the
busyurbanite with luxury lofts, a DART rail station, 90 shops,
sidewalkbistros and the...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
In 1772, San Antonio became seat of Spanish government in
Texas,headquartered at 10-room Spanish Governor's Palace on
MilitaryPlaza. It was to...
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City: Crowell Region: Panhandle Plains
In old Santa Fe Depot (c. 1908); houses public library;
museumfeatures local history and extensive collection on Cynthia
AnnParker, and other...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Area settled by prominent German merchants in late 19th
century,designated state's first Historic District. Virtually all
homes andmansions have...
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City: Weslaco Region: South Texas Plains
A 12-acre nature preserve featuring mature native
woodlands,trails, wetlands and butterfly gardens. Target birds
includeGroove-billed Ani,...
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City: Waco Region: Prairies and Lakes
One of state's finest antebellum Greek Revival houses, built
in1858-59 by Dr. and Mrs. Baylis Wood Earle. Mrs. Earle sold
themansion in 1872 to...
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City: Zapata Region: South Texas Plains
Houses artifacts such as arrowheads, an-tique
furnitureandclothing. Focus of museum often changes with loaned
exhibitsfromarea families. On...
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City: Brenham Region: Prairies and Lakes
Features a large outdoor recreation pool with an area for babies,an
Olympic-sized indoor pool, and an indoor therapy pool.
Admissionfee. Located on... Read
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Operated by city of San Antonio as a nature preserve.
Providesnesting habitat for black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked
warbler.Five miles of...
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City: Llano Region: Hill Country
General county historical displays housed in refurbishedold-time
drug store. Open Jun. - Aug. 10 a.m. - noon, 1 - 5 p.m.except Mon.
Open Sept. -...
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City: Texarkana Region: Piney Woods
Archaeological, pioneer, early medical, and farm tool
displays;Caddo Indian artifacts; period parlor, kitchen and office.
Housedin first brick...
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City: Brownwood Region: Panhandle Plains
Seven rooms of exhibits in old, castle-like jail. Brown
Countyhistory, and evolution of communications exhibit in room
sponsoredby West Texas...
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City: Harlingen Region: Gulf Coast
Harlingen is known worldwide as a tropical
birder'sparadisebecause of its location on the convergence of two
majorflyways.Pick up a free...
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City: Harlingen Region: Gulf Coast
Harlingen's Marine Military Academy is home to
theoriginalworking model of the famous bronze statue at
ArlingtonNationalCemetery. This...
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City: Kirbyville Region: Piney Woods
Non-profit reserve offers refuge and rehabilitation toendangered
exotic cats and other wildlife. It's a state andfederally licensed
orphanage...
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City: San Angelo Region: Panhandle Plains
1,596-acre municipal lake, a companion to larger Twin
ButtesReservoir. Two non-native species of game fish have
beenintroduced. Camping,... Read
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Official Air Force Records Center, also provides pilot
training.The base's famous landmark, dubbed the "Taj Mahal," has
become asymbol of...
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City: The Woodlands Region: Piney Woods
This 16,550-seat outdoor performing arts center, surrounded
bylush, green forest, hosts some of Texas' best live
performances.Events range from...
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City: Conroe Region: Piney Woods
Texas 105 west through piney woods to Montgomery 15 miles;
driving tour of historic homes dating back to 1850s.
City: Abilene Region: Panhandle Plains
The downtown gallery show cases contemporary art, sculpture
andphotography in its three galleries. Exhibits by local, regional
andnational...
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City: Falfurrias Region: South Texas Plains
Falfurrians tell the tale of Don Pedrito, a Mexican faith
healerborn in Jalisco, Mexico. Legend said he was cured through
faith andgiven the...
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City: Harlingen Region: Gulf Coast
Harlingen's historic downtown has become known as
TheAntiquesCapital of the Valley. Visitors shop for
glassware,jewelry,vintage clothing,...
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City: Nacogdoches Region: Piney Woods
A reconstructed historic village on 37 acres just north of
thecity depicts a broad sampling of East Texas architecture from
themost simple log...
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City: Volente Region: Hill Country
This five-acre water park in the hills of Lake Travis
offersfacilities for swimming, sandy beaches, three volleyball
areas, two40-foot water...
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City: Electra Region: Panhandle Plains
Located below the dam at Lake Diverson, hatchery is a
researchfacility producing fish for public waters. Built in 1927
andoperated by Texas...
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City: Rockdale Region: Prairies and Lakes
For information on dining, accommodations, and events, stop
bythe chamber of commerce office. This unique rock house is made
ofpetrified wood....
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City: Laredo Region: South Texas Plains
Houses galleries that present changing exhibits of work by
local, national, and international artists.
City: San Augustine Region: Piney Woods
Dug to a depth of 27 feet by slave labor in 1860,
suppliedcitizens as well as travelers on El Camino Real. Restored,
completewith sweetgum...
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City: Lockhart Region: Prairies and Lakes
Stands in the middle of Lockhart's square, built of
Muldoonlimestone with red Pecos sandstone trim; completed
1894.Affectionately said to be...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Located on the San Antonio River in the King William
HistoricDistrict, was built in 1876 by Edward Steves, who
immigrated toTexas in 1848 and...
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City: San Angelo Region: Panhandle Plains
One of the best preserved frontier military posts west of
theMississippi, this National Historic Landmark consists of
23original and restored...
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City: Portland Region: Gulf Coast
Beautiful site owned by Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus
Christi,open daily from sunrise to sunset and is area hot-spot for
birderslooking for...
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City: Harlingen Region: Gulf Coast
South Texas history comes alive through tours
ofhistoricHarlingen buildings. Step inside the Paso Real
StagecoachInn,built during the Civil...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
37 acres of good clean family fun, with 24
waterattractions,including a six-story tall water slide and wave
pool.Restau-rants,locker rooms...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Here's history not concerned with dry events, but with thepeople
who accomplished them-people who created the robustkaleidoscope
that is Texas...
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City: Gladewater Region: Piney Woods
Mementos and artifacts of city's early days.
City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
A community-based professional-level art school, visitors cansee
contemporary art exhibitions and hear lectures by visitingartists.
Guided...
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City: Shamrock Region: Panhandle Plains
Appropriate to the town's ethnic orientation, a fragment of
thegenuine Blarney Stone from ruins of Blarney Castle, County
Cork,Ireland, is...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Complex is destination for great entertainment, food, live
musicand shopping, set in the historic backdrop of the 1902
SouthernPacific train...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Anchored by Neiman Marcus' flagship store, the historic
Adolphusand Magnolia Hotels and just blocks from the Dallas
ConventionCenter, this...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
One of the largest open-air markets in the country, the
DallasFarmers market was established in 1941 and is recognized
nationallyas a true...
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City: Nacogdoches Region: Piney Woods
Spanish for "The Street of the North," currently North Street
inNacogdoches, believed to be oldest public thoroughfare in the
U.S.Long before...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Established in 1731, more than 20 years under
construction.Massive church with twin towers and cupola is oldest
unrestoredstone church in U.S.,...
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City: San Angelo Region: Panhandle Plains
City: San Angelo Region: Panhandle Plains
Located across from the Santa Fe depot, murals that depict
earlyday transportation, from the 1840s to 1940s, are 85 feet long
and14 feet...
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City: Ingram Region: Hill Country
Business buildings of old section of town now house art
studiosand galleries, antique shops, boutiques and restaurants. On
loopoff Texas 39 and...
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City: Harlingen Region: Gulf Coast
Marvel at a showroom full of antique and classic
autos,includinga 1929 Chevrolet, 1957 Belair convertible, and
severalcollectibleCorvettes....
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City: Ingram Region: Hill Country
This visual and performing arts facility, founded in
1958,provides a cultural atmosphere for the Hill Country. The
campus isnestled on the banks...
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City: Kountze Region: Piney Woods
Features folk art, artifacts, and other media to preserve
thepioneer spirit of rural East Texas. In scenic Big Thicket
area,exhibits also...
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City: San Angelo Region: Panhandle Plains
Was the first street in downtown area in "Santa Angela,"
andstreet's colorful history is reflected in its stores and
buildings.Also features...
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City: Pearsall Region: South Texas Plains
Features items used by Frio County early settlers. Open Tues. -
Sat. Located at the corner of Pecan and Medina Streets.
City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Old City Park, located on the edge of downtown, is an
outdoormuseum of architectural and cultural history with a
restoredantebellum mansion and...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
A 48-year tradition of artistic excellence and community servicehas
made Dallas Opera a major factor on city's cultural andeconomic
impact of the... Read
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City: Laredo Region: South Texas Plains
Learn about the time when Laredo was its own country. Sevenflags
have flown over quaint, one-story building. Whitewashedplaster
covers walls of...
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City: Brownwood Region: Panhandle Plains
Honors men of famed 36th Infantry Divi-sion ("T-Patch").
Smallpark features vintage military equipment, cannon, and armor.
Atintersection of...
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City: Marshall Region: Piney Woods
Established in 1896, one of the largest manufacturers of
glazedpottery in the U.S., producing millions of red clay pots
andhand-turned stoneware...
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City: Kountze Region: Piney Woods
Guides/outfitters offer canoe trips, tour boat rides, hikes,
vantours, and country cottage in Bit Thicket biosphere.
Toursintroduce guests to...
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City: Orange Region: Gulf Coast
Its opalescent glass dome and stained-glass windows is
worthvisiting. The modified Greek Revival architecture is striking.
Theexterior is native...
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City: Texarkana Region: Piney Woods
Go-carts and miniature golf share grounds with life-sized
replicas of wildlife animals. Located 3 miles north of I-30 on
North State Line Rd.
City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Opened in 1977, the interfaith Chapel of Thanksgiving is
regularsite of worship services. Waterfall and landscaping provide
quietretreat in the...
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City: San Augustine Region: Piney Woods
Established in 1717 but aban-doned due to French invasion
in1719; restored in 1721 near the village of Ais Indians. Closed
in1773 when Spanish...
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City: Orange Region: Gulf Coast
Excellent 200-seat little theater with several productions a
year; summer children's theater. Inquire locally for schedule.
City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
This simulcast facility carries horse and greyhound
racingfromsome of the finest tracks in the country, including
racesfromBelmont in New...
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City: Burkburnett Region: Panhandle Plains
Early oil field equipment from height of oil boom
includesspudders used for drilling and cleaning out wells, a steel
beampumping unit, and a...
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City: Abilene Region: Panhandle Plains
Home of Air Combat Command's historic 7th Wing. Currently
fliesB-1B Lancers and C-130H Hercules. The base's Linear Air
Parkcontains 30 aircraft...
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City: San Angelo Region: Panhandle Plains
El Paseo extends between Fort Concho and Concho Avenue
andfollows a footpath from the fort used by the soldiers
stationedhere to the village...
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City: Commerce Region: Prairies and Lakes
15,000-square foot facility allows children
manydifferentexperiences within various exhibits, including a
workingdarkroom,fire engine...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Many parks, plus Franklin Mts. State Park, are popular
picnicareas. During year, a variety of stage productions are
presented inan amphitheater...
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City: San Angelo Region: Panhandle Plains
Also called North Concho Lake or Lake San Angelo.) Reservoir
onNorth Concho River. 5,440 acres with ample room for
camping,fishing, swimming and... Read
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City: Texarkana Region: Piney Woods
In Northeast Texas at the Texas-Arkansas state line on
WestInterstate 30, one of the 12 Texas Travel Information
Centersoperated by the Texas...
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City: Abilene Region: Panhandle Plains
Within city limits offers fishing and picnic sites.
City: Tuscola Region: Panhandle Plains
Learn about town and surrounding county's early history
byvisiting exhibit room, which includes photographs of early
settlersand the development...
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City: Breckenridge Region: Panhandle Plains
Winner of the TDA "Best Public Improvement Project" in 1999,this
outstanding outdoor collection of mural art inspires theimagination
to step...
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City: Harlingen Region: Gulf Coast
Take a walking or driving tour of Harlingen. Cross
thetrackswhere the town got the nickname Six Shooter Junction.
Treatthekids to ice cream...
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City: Claude Region: Panhandle Plains
In three adjoining downtown buildings; museum tells history
ofArmstrong County. Features display on Boy Scouts, since Claude
hasone of oldest...
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City: Mount Vernon Region: Prairies and Lakes
Operating in the Old Jail Arts Center (immediately behind
thecourthouse on the town square) and in the Franklin County
ArtsCenter, permanent and...
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City: Wharton Region: Gulf Coast
Granite shaft honors Sheriff Hamilton B. Dickson, killed in
1894during attempted capture of murder suspect. Lawman was so
widelyrespected,...
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City: Shenandoah Region: Piney Woods
71-acre forever preserved tract of pine and hardwood
forestalongSpring Creek, often referred to as "The Little Thicket."
Hometonumerous...
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City: Gilmer Region: Piney Woods
Texas 155 north, six miles to Barnwell Mountain roadside parkand
overlook. Most roads in area offer a mixture of pine andhardwood
forests,...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
1936 marked the Texas Centennial Exposition, which was held
onthe Fair Park grounds and has been held annually ever since.
Thefair is the...
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City: Orange Region: Gulf Coast
Fabulous browsing among incredible variety of farm, ranch
andagricultural items on display, from horse collars and
19th-centurycream crocks to...
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City: Breckenridge Region: Panhandle Plains
Beautiful tree-shaded grounds with Aquatic Center featuring
aswimming pool and slide, covered pavilion, picnic areas,
playground equipment,...
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City: Fannin Region: South Texas Plains
A handsome monument marks site where Col. James W. Fannin Jr.and
his men surrendered to Mexican army after Battle of ColetoCreek
Mar. 20, 1836....
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City: Flatonia Region: Prairies and Lakes
Wealth of historical miscellany from town, includes
antiquefurniture, household items, clothing, china and
glassware,historical documents. Also...
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City: Orange Region: Gulf Coast
Built as family residence for oilman Edgar Brown, whose
wifewanted a Southern Plantation house like Linden in Natchitoches,
LA.Brown re-created...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
20 miles east of El Paso, five miles north of
Exit 49 (Fabens) on I-10. Ranch, private zoo, lake,
moviesets,restaurant, Fort Apache. No...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Presents the rich heritage of the U.S. Border
Patrol.Equipment,documents, books, paintings, photos, vehicles,
equipment,andmemorabilia...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Features educational, hands-on exhibits about
scienceandtechnology: solar power, motion, light
illumination,electricity,space science,...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Entertainment complex featuring sprint racing tracks and vintage
racing cars; miniature golf, bumper boats and more than 100 video
games.
City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Multi-million-dollar facility designed by architect I. M.
Peiwith acoustics by Russell Johnson. The 260,000-sq.-ft. facility
isthe home of the...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
On the shores of White Rock Lake, just minutes from downtown,
66acres of floral splendor afford peaceful counterbalance to pace
ofurban life....
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City: Addison Region: Prairies and Lakes
See the history behind Mary Kay Ash and her world-famouscompany,
Mary Kay Cosmetics. Displays include many of the lavishrewards
given to sales...
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City: Aransas Pass Region: Gulf Coast
Of the more than 700 species of birds in North America, theTexas
coast is visited by 500. With three viewing spots on theTexas
Coastal Birding...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Hop aboard the "Trolley on a Mission" for mission
tours.VisitMission Ysleta, Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, Socorro, and
SanElizario. 41/2-hour tour...
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City: Mason Region: Hill Country
In addition to books, magazines, and other items found
inlibraries, special areas highlight local literary celebrities.
FredGipson, author of...
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City: Marshall Region: Piney Woods
Three square blocks in the heart of old downtown surround
the1896 Ginocchio Hotel. Another feature of the historic district
isthe nearby Allen...
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City: Granbury Region: Prairies and Lakes
Family-friendly, costumed and choreographed
liveNostalgiaConcerts with a professional cast performing music
fromthe goldenage of rock-n-roll...
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City: Anderson Region: Prairies and Lakes
An 1894 Edwardian Victorian structure made of hand-formed redbricks
and native stone; courtroom has pressed metal ceiling andoriginal
furnishings.... Read
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City: Rusk Region: Piney Woods
175-acre scenic forest area of lofty pines. Dedicated asmemorial
to Governor Hogg, attractions include restored birthplace,picnic
areas, museum...
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City: Rosenberg Region: Gulf Coast
Located south of Rosenberg at 21901 FM-762, Brazos BendStatePark
is considered the crown jewel of Texas State Parks. Thepark's4,897
acres of...
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City: Shenandoah Region: Piney Woods
Exhibits feature photos, toys and other memorabilia oftown'smost
famous resident, David the Bubbleboy. Museum alsofeatureshistory of
South...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
"Alamo...The Price of Freedom," is a 45-minute docudrama film
thatre-creates the 13-day siege and fall of the Alamo. Immense
screenand magnetic... Read
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City: Nacogdoches Region: Piney Woods
"The King's Highway;" first blazed in 1691 by Domingo Teran
delos Rios, first provincial governor of Texas. Often called "Old
SanAntonio Road"...
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City: Pharr Region: South Texas Plains
For a bit of nostalgia, stroll by displays of jukeboxes,
lovingly restored by the owner. Collection spans the whole era of
music machines.
City: Canyon Lake Area Region: Hill Country
This museum is dedicated to preserving the memory and spirit
ofNative American Indians, the early pioneers who settled the
area,and the...
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City: Rocksprings Region: Hill Country
The Sinkhole is a vertical cavern with an opening
approximately40 x 60 feet and a vertical drop to the main cavern of
about 140feet. The main...
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City: Kilgore Region: Piney Woods
Every aspect of the oil boom days of the 1930s is
re-createdthrough dioramas, films, sound effects and mementos of
the oilfield, and from the...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Multi-purpose arts facility in South Dallas serves
artisticcommunity with 100-seat theater, visual art gallery, dance
studios,two-dimensional...
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City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce/ Convention
&VisitorsBureau for free information, maps, walking tour guide
ofhistoricdistrict....
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Museum honors Texas state troopers of yesterday and today.
TheHall of Fame tells the stories of officers who were killed in
theline of duty....
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
This plaza is marked by an open area with several
historicalmonuments and a cluster of historical buildings including
The OldRed Courthouse,...
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City: Crowell Region: Panhandle Plains
A pioneer schoolroom and old-fashioned family settings in
thecharming museum preserve rustic accents of the county's
heritage.Household, farm...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
Popular chuck-wagon supper and cowboy show features
chuckwagondisplay, cowboy memorabilia, an old general store,
roping, andold-fashioned...
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City: San Antonio Region: South Texas Plains
San Antonio-20 landscaped acres of cool water thrills,
includingKid's Kove, a children's area with scaled-down rides and
slides forthe younger...
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City: Alamo Region: South Texas Plains
Five acres of native and exotic cacti and succulents;
amongthousands of plants is the largest nursery-grown cactus in
Texas, a25-foot specimen...
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