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: 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
This state park has almost 300,000 acres in the ChihuahuanDesert
wilderness encompassing desert, mountains, canyons, and theRio
Grande. Hiking,...
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City: Comfort Region: Hill Country
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
A historic Texas inn with nine units, most built late 1800s. One
block from historic downtown Comfort.
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: 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: 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: 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
necessaryfor mission's... Read
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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: 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
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: Iraan Region: Big Bend Country
40-acre park adjacent to Fantasyland. Picnicking, grills,
swimming pool, camping.
City: Bay Area Houston Region: Gulf Coast
One of the largest urban wildlife and wilderness preserves
inthecountry, located 7 miles east off I-45 South. The Bayou is
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City: Bay Area Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Exhibits change frequently. I-45 South, exit 25; east on NASA Rd.
1to Nassau Bay. At 18081 Upper Bay Rd. Call for exhibit
information.
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: 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: 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
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
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
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
City is at northwestern boundary of forest. See NATIONAL
FORESTS
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
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
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: Del Rio Region: Big Bend Country
City across Rio Grande from Del Rio. Intriguing night
spots,restaurants, fascinating shops offering decorative wrought
iron,jewelry, woven...
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City: Del Rio Region: Big Bend Country
Boat ramps, marinas, campgrounds, picnic areas administered
byNational Park Service on U.S. side of huge international
AmistadReservoir. From...
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City: Del Rio Region: Big Bend Country
From Del Rio: US 90 approx 5 mi; US 277 N 6 mi; E on 277
Ncampground rd. On Lake Amistad. Wheeled-camper or tent sites 17;
nohookups or water....
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City: Del Rio Region: Big Bend Country
Dedicated to life and legends of frontier Southwest,
museumincludes rustic structure that was early trading post serving
bothTexas and Mexico....
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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: 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: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
Elegant Victorian residence. Downtown. Fee.
City: Fort Worth Region: Prairies and Lakes
The newly expanded Amon Carter features Western and
Americanart.The 109,000-square foot building has three times
theexhibitionspace as...
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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
On a hillside across from the coliseum, a monument marks
thegrave of Texas patriot Juan Seguín. 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. Seguín. 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: 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: 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: 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
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
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: 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: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
Dedicated to the history of the World War II
military glider program. Exhibits feature training and
combatexperiences in-cluding restored...
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
Windmills of all descriptions are found on the grounds of
this28-acre site, donated in 1993 by the City of Lubbock to
documentthe unique history...
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
Cap*Rock features a tasting room, gift shop, and
toursTues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. noon - 5 p.m. From South
Loop289, U.S. 87 south...
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
Displays include machinery and artifacts dating back to
pioneeringyears of agriculture. Exhibits include 70-pedal tractors,
andhundreds of restored... Read
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
No visit to Lubbock is complete without a stop to view the
mostcomprehensive permanent exhibition dedicated to the life and
musicof Buddy Holly,...
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City: Lubbock Region: Panhandle Plains
Honors Lubbock and West Texas natives who have made
significantcontributions in entertainment industry. Plaques for Mac
Davis,Waylon Jennings,...
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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: Balmorhea Region: Big Bend Country
At historic San Solomon Springs, facilities include motel
withmeeting room, camping and trailer sites, rest rooms with
hotshowers, shaded picnic...
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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
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: 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: Paris Region: Prairies and Lakes
Replica of Senator Aikin's Austin office; mementos of his46-year
career, much of which was de-voted to Texas education;
alsohistorical archives...
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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: Columbus Region: Prairies and Lakes
Live country music entertainment billed as "Grand Ole Opry
Style" every Sat. 7:30 - 10 p.m. in the Oaks Theatre, two blocks
west of square.
City: Columbus Region: Prairies and Lakes
Greek Revival-style 1860 cottage of "tabby" construction houses
period furniture. 602 Washington. Admission.
City: Columbus Region: Prairies and Lakes
Call for information and reservations.
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
Built in 1836 just after the Runaway Scrape by one of
theoriginal Old 300 settlers brought to Texas by Austin.
Thesquare-notch cabin is fully...
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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
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
(Pronounced "green") German immigrants established villagebefore
1850; now part of New Braunfels. Historic structures, bothruins and
restored,...
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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
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
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
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: 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: Grapevine Region: Prairies and Lakes
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: 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
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
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
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: 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: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
Located on the grounds of the Presidential Museum is
theformerhome of President George H.W. Bush, his wife, Barbara,
andson,George W. Bush....
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City: Odessa Region: Big Bend Country
On the grounds of Odessa College, the theater is modeledafterthe
original Shakespearean Globe Theatre. Shakespeareanproductionsare
held...
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City: Fritch Region: Panhandle Plains
Just 30 miles north of Amarillo on Highway 136. For thousands
ofyears, people came to the red bluffs above the Canadian River.
Theycame for...
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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: 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: 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: Buffalo Gap Region: Panhandle Plains
On Lake Abilene a few miles south of Buffalo Gap.
621-acre park near Lake Abilene; camping, trailer
facilities,picnicking, shelters,...
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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: Fort Davis Region: Big Bend Country
A natural area owned and managed by the Chihuahuan
DesertResearch Institute for scientific research and education.
Thefacility includes an...
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City: Fort Davis Region: Big Bend Country
When pioneers and gold seekers surged west in the
mid-1800s,national concern focused on secure travel routes. In
Texas, nearly600 miles of...
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City: Alvin Region: Gulf Coast
Good old-fashioned country/gospel music Fri. and Sat. nights. At
Eighth and Sealy Streets
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: 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: Cameron Region: Prairies and Lakes
An 1890 pavilion still stands today for band concerts,
meetings,and rallies. Site of 1892 gubernatorial debate between
James S.Hogg and George...
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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: 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: Rockport-Fulton Region: Gulf Coast
Famed as principal wintering ground for near-extinct
whoopingcrane, refuge is on broad peninsula about 12 miles across
baynortheast of Rockport....
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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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
Oldest weekly newspaper in Texas, established 1853.
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: 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
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: 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: 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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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: Baytown Region: Gulf Coast
Artifacts pertaining to local and pioneer history.
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: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Has more than 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and nearly
twomillion gallons of water to showcase the ocean waters of the
NorthPacific, Edge of...
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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: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
"Art Made Fresh Daily." Watch artists at work,
viewtheircollections, and with advanced notice, see demonstrations
orattendeducational...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
No American athlete was more versatile than
Beaumont'sMildred"Babe" Didrikson Zaharias (1914 - 1956);
three-timebasketballAll-American;...
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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: 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: 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: Bay City Region: Gulf Coast
Spanning 34 acres on the Colorado River, bird-
andbutterfly-watchers will love this breathtaking spot.
Facilityincludes an observation platform,...
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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: 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: Crockett Region: Piney Woods
Restored, three-story Victorian home, c. 1891, elaborate with
gingerbread. Admission fee.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
The city's finest collection of art objects,
paintingsandsculpture, visited by more than a half-million people
eachyear.Accredited by...
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City: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Stewart Beach Park on Seawall Blvd. at
Broadway,offeringpavilion, beach service, bath houses, rest
rooms,showers,restaurants, concessions,...
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City: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
After World War II, a handful of former service pilots
puttheirwartime flying experience to use as crop-duster pilots in
theLowerRio Grande...
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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: 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: 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: Amarillo Region: Panhandle Plains
TRenovated in 2004, this visual arts museum features a
broadrange of paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures and
textilesfrom 20th-century...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Amarillo Region: Panhandle Plains
This is one of the largest privately owned cattle auctions. More
than 100,000 head of cattle sold in the auction ring each year.
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: Amarillo Region: Panhandle Plains
Get your kicks on Route 66! Amarillo was the largest Texas
cityon Route 66, and many Route 66 fan clubs have sprung up all
overthe U.S. and the...
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City: Canyon Region: Panhandle Plains
One of the state's largest state parks, 18,483 acres amid
sceniclandscape of Palo Duro Canyon. On the tabletop expanse of the
TexasHigh Plains,...
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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: Tyler Region: Piney Woods
A rescue facility for tigers, lions and cougars. A division of
Tiger Missing Link Foundation.
City: Tyler Region: Piney Woods
Started in 1938 as backyard menagerie; now features
morethan2,000 endangered and beautiful wildlife from Africa,
NorthAmericaand South...
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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: Midland Region: Big Bend Country
Contains 5,000 fixed seats with an additional 3,000
ongrass-bermseating, a wide food selection and a
speciallydesignated picnicarea as well...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Monahans Region: Big Bend Country
4,000 acres of wind-sculptured sand dunes like
classicallandscape of the Sahara. Park has modern museum and
interpretivecenter, picnicking,...
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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: 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: 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: 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: Arlington Region: Prairies and Lakes
Exhibits of art and architecture. Fine Arts Building.
Noadmission fee.
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: Austin Region: Hill Country
Permanent exhibits include Mexican masks
andphotographs.Exhibitions feature works by Latin American
artiststhroughout theyear. Admission...
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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: 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: Amarillo Region: Panhandle Plains
Adjacent to the Big Texan Steak Ranch, this 350-seat theater
isfor concerts, musical reviews, special events and
partiesthroughout the year....
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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: 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: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Modern triple-deck paddle wheeler recaptures the romance
of19th-century river steamboats on daily 1-hour sightseeing
cruises,morning and...
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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: 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: 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: 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: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
On once-active tracks are more than 35 vintage railroad cars
andsteam engines; historic Santa Fe depot restored to 1932 art
decostyle, HO-gauge...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Lajitas Region: Big Bend Country
Offers an archeological, historical, and natural history profile
ofthe Big Bend region. Also information about vehicle, hiking,
andriver raft... Read
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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: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Home to community concerts, road shows, musicals and major sporting
events.
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
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: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
The mission of the facility is to provide visitors with
theunderstanding of the Far East-ern and Asian cultures, which
includeartifacts from...
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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: 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: 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: Plainview Region: Panhandle Plains
One of the first art centers in the Southwest is in the
LearningResources Center on the Wayland Baptist University Campus.
Rotatingexhibits....
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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: 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: 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: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
City's oldest existing home built in 1848 of the
then-popular"shellcrete" construction. Was once a Civil War
hospital. Nowrestored, furnished,...
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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.
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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: 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: Marfa Region: Big Bend Country
Contemporary art museum founded by the late artist Donald
Judd,dedicated to the creation and preservation of
permanentinstallations of large-scale... 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: 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: Alpine Region: Big Bend Country
Rustic log cabin and family oriented gift shop features Big
Bendcollectibles, books on the history and geology of the Big
Bend,Mexico, and...
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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: 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: Sierra Blanca Region: Big Bend Country
Under a neat white stucco sheath, the Hudspeth County
Courthouseis the Southwest's only in-use governmental structure of
adobe.It's a popular...
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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: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Showplace of Galveston Historical Foundation in restored
1859Italianate house-museum reflecting opulence of era in
carvedmoldings, elaborate...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
See Houston Museum of Natural Science.
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: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Put on your space helmet and blast off to the most exciting,
funadventure on Earth. Out-of-this-world family fun at NASA's
officialvisitor...
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City: Amarillo Region: Panhandle Plains
Zoo features a herd of bison grazing on a 20-acre range,
plusother animals of the High Plains, and a special "Texotic"
exhibit.It's fun for the...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Turkey Region: Panhandle Plains
Honors the man known as the King of Western Swing, who wasreared
on a farm just north of the town. Memorabilia of the TexasPlayboys
and of...
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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: Alpine Region: Big Bend Country
Source of famed Texas agates (red plume, pompom, and a rainbowof
other types), colorful jasper, labradorite feldspar,
calcite, precious...
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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: 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: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
In one of Houston's most scenic areas, the Museum Districtishome
to 15 institutions, restaurants and beautiful greenspacessuch as
Hermann...
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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: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Vintage wartime aircraft carrier is floating naval
museum.Commissioned in 1943, USS Lexington CV-16 served longer and
setmore records than any...
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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: 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: Lufkin Region: Piney Woods
Nearest entrance is about 11 miles west on Texas 94.
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: Arlington Region: Prairies and Lakes
The state's only museum focusing on Texas Contemporary Art
witharecently finished $1 million renovation that modernized
andenhancedits...
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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: 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: Marfa Region: Big Bend Country
First reported by early settlers in 1883, the mysterious
lightsstill defy explanation. The new viewing center, expanded to
eightacres, features...
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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: Arlington Region: Prairies and Lakes
Cool off at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor with more
thanthreemillion gallons of invigorating water. Take a twist on
theTornado,as the tubes hug...
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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: Adrian Region: Panhandle Plains
Collection of antique farm equipment and machinery and is
atribute to the agricultural community. Exhibits include
aCaterpillar combine used in...
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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: 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: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
Permanent collection of paintings, sculpture, mixed
media.Traveling exhibits; folk art. No admission fee.
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: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Discover the mysterious underwater world of the Texas
StateAquarium. Step into the rainforests of South America in
Amazon, theexhibit that...
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City: Jasper Region: Piney Woods
Filled with historical memorabilia, including Jasper's historic
Engine No. 1. No admission fee.
City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Site of 1989 Texas Track Championships. The 33.334 meter
trackisbanked nine to 33 degrees. Bicyclists may ride Mar. -
Oct.Tues.,Thurs. 5 - 9...
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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: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Operated as branch of Houston Museum of Fine Arts;
28-roomLatinColonial structure was home of the late Miss Ima
Hogg,daughter ofJames...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Allen Region: Prairies and Lakes
Features only stone dam that is still standing; built in
1874;constructed and used for railroad purposes. Dam can be seen
byparking at Allen... Read
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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: Beaumont Region: Gulf Coast
This museum represents Gladys City Boomtown withtypicalclapboard
buildings of the era, including informationcenter, postoffice,
photo...
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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: 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: 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: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Custom decorated cars feature whimsical motifs-
Honda motorcycle in "The Red Stiletto," a woman's
redhigh-heelshoe, or VW diesel known as...
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City: Houston Region: Gulf Coast
Park on Buffalo Bayou where Allen brothers arrived in 1836
topromote new real estate venture: Houston. Several
important19th-century buildings...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
Probably Galveston's most celebrated landmark, is state's
onlystructure on list of nation's 100 outstanding buildings by
AmericanInstitute of...
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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: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
400 passenger paddle wheeler provides narrated cruises of
CorpusChristi Bay and Port of Corpus Christi. Cruise along the
downtownBayfront,...
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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: Terlingua Region: Big Bend Country
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: 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: Corpus Christi Region: Gulf Coast
Built in 1942 for the USO Club, the Art Center showcases work
oflocal amateur and professional artists. In addition to the
maingallery, which...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Marathon Region: Big Bend Country
100,000 acres devoted to management study of native
wildlife.Visitors welcome, though formal tours not available.
Speciesinclude bobcat, mule...
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City: Anahuac Region: Gulf Coast
More than 40 species of birds nest in 24,356 acre marshland
onEast Bay, about 18 miles southeast. Managed primarily for
winteringand migrating...
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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: Snyder Region: Panhandle Plains
This unique attraction allows visitors to navigate their
waythrough a maze cut into a live corn field! Mini mazes, wagon
rides,hay rides,...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Jasper Region: Piney Woods
25 miles south on U.S. 96. See STATE FORESTS
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: 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: 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: 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: Crockett Region: Piney Woods
Elegant 1854 Greek Revival house; period furnishings. Admission
fee.
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: 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: Galveston Region: Gulf Coast
First Lutheran Church was founded in 1850;
originalchurchbuilding was rebuilt in 1915. At 25th and Winnie.
First Presbyterian...
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City: Amarillo Region: Panhandle Plains
Completely renovated in 2000, this museum with a
livingcollection. Botanical Garden features outdoor and
indooreducational exhibitions with...
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City: Fort Stockton Region: Big Bend Country
The old hotel, built in 1899, was built on this stage
route.Restored and maintained by local historical society. 14
roomsdisplay area...
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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: 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: Jefferson Region: Piney Woods
Built 1907, and one of few such libraries still serving its
original purpose. Second floor designed as opera house.
City: Fort Stockton Region: Big Bend Country
Typical frontier military post established 1858 as CampStockton;
abandoned in 1886. Fort consisted of 35 buildings made ofadobe and
hand-hewn...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: McLean Region: Panhandle Plains
Mementos of early settlers of Texas Panhandle; original
bookrecording births in McLean from 1901 to 1920. Several
roomsfurnished in pioneer...
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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: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
This 277-acre national historic landmark holds the
largestcollection of cultural facilities in Dallas. It's open
year-roundand is home to eight...
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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: Big Bend National Park Area Region: Big Bend Country
Headquartered at the Terlingua Ranch, guided tours
takevisitorsto all parts of the area. Custom birding trips range
fromhiking torafting...
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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: 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: Waco Region: Prairies and Lakes
Features rotating exhibits of various media including
paintings,sculptures, woodcarvings, pottery, and weaving.
BeautifulMediter-ra-nean-style...
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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: Abilene Region: Panhandle Plains
One of five largest in state; animals displayed in modern
areassimulating natural habitat.
Discovery Center is a "zoo within a zoo,"...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Scenic horseback rides along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico andthe
Laguna Madre on South Padre Island. Open year-round with
horsessuited for...
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Scenic horseback rides along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico andthe
Laguna Madre on South Padre Island. Open year-round with
horsessuited for...
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Scenic horseback rides along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico andthe
Laguna Madre on South Padre Island. Open year-round with
horsessuited for...
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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: 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: 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 Angelo Region: Panhandle Plains
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Port Aransas Region: Gulf Coast
Texas has four of the country's top 12 bird watching sites,
andPort Aransas ranks near the top of the list. Thousands of
migratoryand resident...
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City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
18-hole miniature golf couse, complete with waterfall and
challenging water features throughout the course. Handicapped
accessible. Admission Fee.
City: Abilene Region: Panhandle Plains
Established 1851 to protect frontier from Indians, the
postsuffered a series of hardships; was abandoned in 1854.
Historianssay desertions were...
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City: Rusk Region: Piney Woods
Thirteen miles west on U.S. 84.
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: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
Site of first federal fort established in Texas,
1848,(threeyears after Texas joined the U.S.), to guard the
frontier.ButGerman settlers had...
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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: 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
Boat tours of Blue Elbow Swamp in Orange, conducted by
biologistEllis Tate. All trips begin in the moss-draped cypress
swamps, andthe Sabine...
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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: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Dedicated to researching, preserving and publishing
areahistory.Includes extensive collection of photos,
archivalcollections andpostcards....
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Rockdale Region: Prairies and Lakes
The Aluminum Company of America has operated the largestaluminum
smelting plant in the U.S. here since 1952. Free guidedtours of the
facilities'...
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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: 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: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
Located at 245 E. Main St. in an 1890s restored
rockbuilding,this is the largest brew pub in the area. The true
Germanbrewingtradition is...
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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: 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: 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: 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: Waco Region: Prairies and Lakes
51-acre natural habitat zoo near the Brazos River amid
pecan,elm, live oak, burr oak, cottonwood, bamboo, and mesquite
trees.Recreational, as...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Killeen Region: Prairies and Lakes
1st Cavalry Division Museum exhibits more than 150 years
ofcavalry uniforms, equipment, arms from sabers to
assaulthelicopters; emphasis on...
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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: 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: 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: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Available from beach, piers and jetties where catches
mayincluderedfish, speckled and sand trout, sheepshead,
flounder,croakers,skipjack, and... Read
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Available from beach, piers and jetties where catches
mayincluderedfish, speckled and sand trout, sheepshead,
flounder,croakers,skipjack, and... Read
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Available from beach, piers and jetties where catches
mayincluderedfish, speckled and sand trout, sheepshead,
flounder,croakers,skipjack, and... Read
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City: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
Massive dome of solid granite famed in Indian legend; said
tobesite of human sacrifices, some tribes feared to set foot
onit;others used...
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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
Reedarefeatured.... Read
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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: Texarkana Region: Piney Woods
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: Waco Region: Prairies and Lakes
On campus of Baylor Univ., world's largest collection of
worksand memorabilia of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett
Browning.Fifty-nine stained-glass...
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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 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: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
The long, narrow sand island sweeps in a golden arc north
some110 miles to Corpus Christi. Modern hotels and motels edge
severalmiles of the...
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
The long, narrow sand island sweeps in a golden arc north
some110 miles to Corpus Christi. Modern hotels and motels edge
severalmiles of the...
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
The long, narrow sand island sweeps in a golden arc north
some110 miles to Corpus Christi. Modern hotels and motels edge
severalmiles of the...
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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: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Visitors will find various types of
firefightingequipment,including a 1930 American La France Fire
Engine and arare 1898American Fire Engine...
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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: 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: 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: 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
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: Waco Region: Prairies and Lakes
Built near the site of original Texas Ranger fort
established1837. Displays commemorate history and heritage of Texas
Rangers.Famous collection...
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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: Tuscola Region: Panhandle Plains
621-acre park near Lake Abilene; camping, trailer
facilities,picnicking, shelters, swimming pool, rest rooms and
showers, hikingand fishing....
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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: 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: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Texas' most innovative waterpark is nestled between the
dunesandwetlands on South Padre Island. Splash into more than
adozenwater...
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Texas' most innovative waterpark is nestled between the
dunesandwetlands on South Padre Island. Splash into more than
adozenwater...
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Texas' most innovative waterpark is nestled between the
dunesandwetlands on South Padre Island. Splash into more than
adozenwater...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Big Bend National Park Area Region: Big Bend Country
Licensed river outfitters in area towns provide one-
tonine-dayfloat trips through the remote canyons of the Rio
Grande.Advancedreservations...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Stadium seats more than 68,000 for several major
collegiatefootball, including the Texas-OU game during the State
Fair, TheSBC Cotton Bowl...
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City: Deer Park Region: Gulf Coast
Site where Texas won independence from Mexico on April 21,
1836,at the Battle of San Jacinto. After retreats and disasters
halfwayacross Texas,...
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City: Brenham Region: Prairies and Lakes
Founded in 1907 as the Brenham Creamery Co. Name changed to
BlueBell in 1930 after a wildflower that grows in the area and
bloomsin the summer....
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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: 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: 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: 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: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
Located in the Dallas County Historical Plaza. Recon-structedlog
cabin of John Neely Bryan who, in 1841, was the area's
firstsettler. Main &...
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City: Pine Springs Region: Big Bend Country
Dedicated 1972, the park contains 86,416 acres
withelevationsranging from 3,650 to 8,749 feet at the summit
ofGuadalupe Peak,highest point...
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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: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Oldest community in present boundaries of Texas, now part
ofthecity of El Paso, was established in 1681 by refugees from
abloodyuprising...
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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: McGregor Region: Prairies and Lakes
Swimming, fishing, and-pit volleyball, horseshoes and picnicking
facilities attract visitors to this park just off Texas 317 north
of the city.
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: 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: Granbury Region: Prairies and Lakes
Texas' smallest state park is grave site of Elizabeth
Crockett,second wife of Davy Crockett. Monument erected by act of
TexasLegislature 1911....
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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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Big Bend National Park Area Region: Big Bend Country
This huge park encompasses 801,163 acres ofmagnificentcontrasts.
Visitors can travel from the Rio Grande withitsspectacular canyons
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
4,000-square foot facility depicts life in Europe
duringpre-Naziera; the ascension of the Third Reich; the
deportation ofprisonersto ghettos...
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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
An easy and fun way to cross the border to shop and
sightseeinJuárez, Mexico, is by El Paso/Juárez
Trolley.Air-conditionedrubber-tired...
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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: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Historic cemetery and landmark. The cemetery
is divided into five parts, including the actual "Boot
Hill."Gunfighter John Wesley Hardin is...
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City: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
Cites amicable settlement of long-standing border
disputebetweenU.S. and Mexico, in an area by the Rio Grande where a
newchannelmarks...
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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: 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: Harlingen Region: Gulf Coast
Visit an 82-acre, private nature preserve full
ofbirds,butterflies, gardens, and nature trails. Stroll
throughnativehabitat and take photos...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: San Angelo Region: Panhandle Plains
Nation's fourth largest university planetarium features a
threedimensional view of the universe with sparkling stars and
celestialfireworks....
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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: Addison Region: Prairies and Lakes
The Centre is a 48,000-sq.-ft. meeting and cultural facility
andhome to the nationally recognized WaterTower Theatre. WTT offers
adiverse season...
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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: Rio Hondo Region: Gulf Coast
The popular park on the Laguna Madre is operated by
CameronCounty and is located within and surrounded by the huge
LagunaAtascosa National...
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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: Fredericksburg Region: Hill Country
More than 300 homes and buildings (many of them
historic)havebeen transformed into bed and breakfasts or
guesthouses(unhosted).The...
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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: 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 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: 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: 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 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: 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: El Paso Region: Big Bend Country
U.S. Army post established in 1848 as defense
againsthostileNative American tribes and to assert U.S. authority
overlandsacquired after the...
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City: Henrietta Region: Panhandle Plains
Heritage Center-The old jail served as the detention centeruntil
1973. It now houses the original cells and a never-usedgallows, in
addition to...
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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: 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: Abilene Region: Panhandle Plains
Friendly travel counselors and travel information kiosks
areready to assist in your discovery of Abilene, the TexasForts
Trail,and the 63-county...
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City: Abilene Region: Panhandle Plains
621-acre park near Lake Abilene; camping,
trailerfacilities,picnicking, shelters, swimming pool, rest rooms
andshowers, hikingand fishing....
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City: Kirbyville Region: Piney Woods
Angelina National Forest, Sabine National Forest, E. O. Seike
State Forest.
City: Hemphill Region: Piney Woods
City is at western boundary of forest.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Post Region: Panhandle Plains
Features local and area artists' works in the restored Algerita
Hotel.
City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Isla Blanca Park, on the southernmost tip of the island,features
more than a mile of clean, white beach along the Gulf ofMexico, for
waterfront...
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Isla Blanca Park, on the southernmost tip of the island,features
more than a mile of clean, white beach along the Gulf ofMexico, for
waterfront...
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City: South Padre Island Region: Gulf Coast
Isla Blanca Park, on the southernmost tip of the island,features
more than a mile of clean, white beach along the Gulf ofMexico, for
waterfront...
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City: Muleshoe Region: Panhandle Plains
Founded 1935, oldest national wildlife refuge in
Texas.Established principally for migratory waterfowl, also home
ofnative wildlife. Three small...
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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: 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: Waco Region: Prairies and Lakes
A fountain drink mixed in The Old Corner Drug Store in the
1880swas dubbed a "Waco" by early patrons because it could not be
foundoutside the...
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City: Dallas Region: Prairies and Lakes
The Dallas Museum of Art's collection includes
Americanmasterpieces by Church, O'Keeffe and Wyeth, contemporary
art byPollock, Rothko, Warhol...
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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: Abilene Region: Panhandle Plains
Museum dedicated to honoring the 12th Armored Division,
whichtrained in Camp Barkeley, near Abilene, and served during
World WarII. The...
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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: 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: 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: 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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