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Explore our great state and see why Texas is like a whole other country. Hike the Palo Duro Canyon or search for the famed Marfa lights in Big Bend. Float the Frio River or laugh with friends old and new over a plate of smoky barbecue or spicy TexMex in the Hill Country. Find adventure in the fabled Wild West history of the Panhandle or swim, surf, and fish in the Gulf. Whatever you choose, there’s a wide world of excitement out there for every Texas traveler.
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How To Use Th is Book WITH THIS HELPFUL GUIDE, YOU CAN START your adventure in Texas. You’ll find information about each of the seven regions of Texas, with specifics about activities in the area. In each region, attractions are organized by city. Following a brief description of the city, you’ll see a listing of attractions, complete with such practical details as address, telephone number, and websites. Also look for state and national parks, beaches, ranches, golf courses, shopping, wineries, meeting and convention sites, and much more. Texas is home to more than 3,100 cities and towns, which is far more than could be included in this guide. Plenty of double-checking of numbers, addresses, and websites has gone into the production of this resource, but once you’ve decided on your itinerary, call places again to make reservations and get any updated information.
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Dive In Visiting the Gulf Coast is the ideal way to experience a Texas way of living. The shoreline stretches from Brownsville to Beaumont, passing through notable beach towns like Galveston and Corpus Christi. Nearby is Houston, a thriving international hub with a wealth of museums, sports venues, and big-time shopping centers. GALVESTON ISLAND,
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See It All Austin has a lively spirit that is evident in just about every part of the city. Run along the hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake and you’ll see renegade art on the bridges or visit the Blanton Museum of Art located on the University of Texas campus. BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART, AUSTIN, HILL COUNTRY REGION
Spice It Up The South Texas Plains will delight you. Not only will you find some of the best Tex-Mex cuisine in the state here, but you can immerse yourself in Texas history with visits to the Alamo and other missions across the region. PHOTO TOP: ©BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART, PHOTO BOTTOM: ©KENNY BRAUN
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Saddle Up Welcome to Texas where wide-open spaces and big Texas sky full of stars will win you over at first glance. Big Bend National Park sprawls over more than 324,000 hectares, while small towns like Marfa and Alpine have much to offer in the way of art and culture, and McDonald Observatory is the best place in the state to gaze at the stars. BIG BEND R ANCH STATE PARK,
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Tee Off Texas has more than 800 golf courses ready to challenge any golfer, and the emerald-green forests of the Piney Woods offer some of the state’s very best links. Master your swing at one of the golf courses near The Woodlands, and then wind up your trip in Nacogdoches, the oldest city in the state. BLAKETREE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB, MONTGOMERY, PINEY WOODS REGION
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Move The Panhandle has something for everyone. Explore Caprock Canyons State Park or Palo Duro Canyon or travel down Historic Route 66 through Amarillo and shop at the nearly 30 antique stores lining the town’s streets. Whatever you choose, you’ll be greeted by friendly folk and majestic beauty. PALO DURO CANYON, PANHANDLE PLAINS REGION
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Texas Facts & Figures Area 695,621 square kilometers (268,581 square miles) Rank
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Second largest of the United States, both in geographical size and in population North to south, 1,289 kilometers (801 miles). East to west, 1,244 kilometers (773 miles)
Highest Point Guadalupe Peak, 2,667 meters (8,749 feet) Lowest Point Gulf of Mexico shoreline, at sea level Coastline
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The shopping possibilities are endless in Dallas, which is proud to be the home of the original Neiman Marcus store and enough other upscale and hometown shops to have you browsing from dawn till dusk and beyond. The new Perot Museum of Nature and Science makes a fun day trip for everybody—kids and parents alike. GALLERIA DALLAS, PR AIRES AND LAKES REGION
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December 29, 1845, 28th state
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Austin, population 696,529
Largest City Houston, population 2,144,491
Time Zones Central Standard Time, GMT minus 6 hours (minus 5 during daylight savings time), except El Paso area, which is on Mountain Standard Time, GMT minus 7 hours (minus 6 during daylight savings)
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ON THE COVER, TEXAS TOUR GUIDE: Barrel racing at the rodeo; Photo by Tyler Olson, ShutterStock Trail ride through east Texas; Photo by Thomas Northcut, Getty Images Canoeing in Big Bend National Park; Photo by Mark Gamba, Corbis
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Big Bend Country RETURN TO THE WILD WEST IN THE BIG BEND REGION, where cacti dot the sweeping landscape, Longhorn cattle roam the wide-open spaces, and tumbleweeds flit across the road ahead. Hike in Big Bend National Park, gaze at the stars from McDonald Observatory, or browse the streets of El Paso, the Sun City.
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Alpine Initially called Murphyville, Alpine became the seat of Brewster County in 1887. With Big Bend National Park just a bit to the south, it has been dubbed the “Hub of Big Bend.” A town of style and Western charm, Alpine has an extensive collection of galleries and antiques shops. You can stroll through the historic district, explore the Museum of the Big Bend, or spend your days in the great outdoors—think camping, hunting, mountain climbing, swimming, hiking, or golfing.
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El Paso Museum of Art One Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, 79901 915-532-1707, elpasoartmuseum.org The museum’s permanent collection has over 5,000 works, including the Kress Collection of European Art from the 13th through the 18th centuries, American art from the 19th and 20th centuries, and Mexican colonial art and retablos. 235
Fort Davis Ciudad Acuña, Mexico Take Spur 239 west approximately five kilometers to the international toll bridge 830-775-3551, ciudadacuna.com.mx This border town, named after Manuel Acuña, the romantic poet of the Mexican Revolution, offers delicious Mexican cuisine, plenty of shopping, and a lively nightlife. Before you drive across the border, check on Mexican car insurance and make sure you have your passport, or just park on the U.S. side, walk across the toll bridge, and catch a taxi or bus to downtown. Toll fees vary.
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Magnificent mountain vistas surround this historic community, originally established in 1854 as a military post. Today, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Davis Mount ains St ate Park, McDonald Observatory, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens, the Scenic Loop Drive, and the historic downtown area are but a few reasons people of all ages retreat to this area. Nestled in the Davis Mountains of far West Texas, the town has no traffic lights or chain stores and is home to the darkest night skies in the entire continental United States. Enjoy a variety of shopping and lodging and feel right at home with the locals.
1308 S. Main St., Del Rio, 78840 830-774-7568, whiteheadmuseum.org
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens 43869 TX Hwy. 118 S., Fort Davis, 79734 432-364-2499, cdri.org
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In 1962 the Whiteheads donated the Perry Mercantile Building for use as a museum. Over the years structures have been added, and now the complex includes 14 buildings and 21 exhibits, among them the 1870 Perry Store, the La Zapa Chapel, and the Cadena Nativity Exhibit. Also on the grounds are the graves of Judge Roy Bean and his son, Sam. The museum now includes 15 hands-on exhibits for children. 12345
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Del Rio is located on the Rio Grande Plain in Southwest Texas, 240 kilometers west of San Antonio. Del Rio offers an abundance of activities. The international waters of Lake Amistad are a paradise for fishermen, boaters, and divers; tour the Whitehead Memorial Museum or Laughlin Heritage Museum in Historic Downtown; play around on the beautiful San Felipe Golf Course or hold court at Judge Roy Bean's Jersey Lilly; slip into the Val Verde Winery, the oldest bonded winery in Texas; or step into one of the many restaurants for a diversity of dishes, from Mexican to Thai to Texas steaks. Del Rio is a treasure chest of bright sights and sparkling attractions.
Known for friendliness and being the only Texas city that can boast a mountain in the middle of it, El Paso is what real adventure is all about. This is where conquistadors, Native Americans, cowboys, and the spice of Mexico came together to make a corner of Texas like no other place on earth. El Paso is for seekers and adventurers as much as it is for those who just want to relax. With more than 293 days of sunshine, you can hike or bike in the mountains and state parks, play a few rounds of golf, or visit historical sites yearround. And bring your family, because CQ Press has named El Paso the safest city in America for two consecutive years.
Sul Ross State University US Hwy. 90 at Harrison, Entrance 4 Alpine, 79832 432-837-8730, sulross.edu/museum
Owned by the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute, the center offers an intimate setting to experience the diversity of the desert region. Included are a cactus and succulent greenhouse, a botanical garden, indoor and outdoor interpretive exhibits, hiking trails, and a gift shop. 123
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3640 Dark Sky Drive, McDonald Observatory, TX, 79734 432-426-3640, 877-984-7827 mcdonaldobservatory.org From the observatory atop two mountain peaks—Mount Locke (2,070 meters) and Mount Fowlkes (2,030 meters)—stargazers can easily see forever. Currently the observatory has the world’s fifth-largest telescope, made up of 91 mirrors that form a 1,100 centimeter primary mirror array. The visitors center hosts special viewing nights each month (make your reservations several months in advance for this popular event), and visitors are also encouraged to attend public star parties on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday nights. 1245 T RAVELTEX . CO M |
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Marathon Although Marathon sits hundreds of miles from the sea, its founder, sea captain Albion Shepard, named it for Marathon, Greece, because of the surrounding landscape. Ironically, the town is situated in the center of an ancient seabed. Today, Marathon is a popular tourist destination along US 90, with restaurants, shops, and art galleries. Be sure to stop by the historic Gage Hotel while you’re there. Famous for its cuisine and classic West Texas hospitality, this landmark is a must-see—and a must-stay if you can work it out.
The Post Five miles south of Marathon on Post Rd. 432-386-4516, marathontexas.com There are still ruins here from Fort Peña Colorado, built in 1879 to protect the area from Comanche raids. Natural springs feed a large pond, a feature that has made the site an oasis for centuries. Today it is a public park and a popular place for bird-watching, picnics, and dances. Overlooking the site are beautiful novaculite ridges called the Rainbow Cliffs. 1235
Marfa Situated on a mile-high plateau in the Chihuahuan Desert, Marfa’s internationally known arts community and fabulous accommodations generate a lot of buzz. Marfa’s movie set–like architecture, ornate 1886 courthouse, and mountain vistas attract photographers and moviemakers, who always credit the remarkable skies and special light. The Marfa Mystery Lights, first documented in 1881, remain a mesmerizing and unexplained phenomenon. Visit this mecca for artists, poets, designers, and musicians, and enjoy dining to suit any taste. MCDONALD OBSERVATORY, FORT DAVIS
Located midway between San Antonio and El Paso, this Wild West town was formally established in 1859 as Camp Stockton. The army withdrew from Texas EL PASO ZOO War and abandoned Fort Stockton in during the Civil 1861. Six years later Fort Stockton was reestablished by the 9th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, one of the new regiments organized after the Civil War and staffed with African American enlisted men known as buffalo soldiers. To see charming Fort Stockton, take a little time and head for the visitors center in its historic downtown. Get a look at life in old Fort Stockton at the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum and the Historic Fort Grounds or take the Historic Driving Tour.
Annie Riggs Memorial Museum 301 S. Main St., Fort Stockton, 79735 432-336-2167, annieriggsmuseum.com Built of adobe in 1899, this Victorian-style building with 13 rooms and a hidden courtyard features displays and exhibits depicting this period in the area’s history. The museum also houses a gift shop that carries not only Texana and Western items but also an excellent selection of local and regional history books. 123
Fort Stockton Visitor Center 1000 Railroad Ave., Fort Stockton, 79735 432-336-2264, 800-336-2166 tourtexas.com/fortstockton The Historic Train Depot, built in 1911, houses the Fort Stockton Visitors Center with a large outdoor interpretive display area featuring the history of Fort Stockton, including Comanche, buffalo soldiers, vaqueros, early settlers, and Comanche Springs. The center also includes a renewable energy park using both solar and wind to power facilities. 123
Lajitas Originally a Wild West cavalry post established in Comanche Indian country, Lajitas is now the site
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of an upscale golf resort and spa. Here you will find a private airport, an equestrian center, an exotic animal hunt club and lodge, a zip-line tour, an RV park, kilometers of hiking and ATV trails, several restaurants, and plenty of meeting facilities that make it a business destination as well as a highpowered resort.
Barton Warnock Visitor Center One mile east of Lajitas on FM 170, 79852 432-424-3327, tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/barton-warnock At the eastern entrance to Big Bend Ranch State Park, the center (with gift shop) houses the exhibit “Una Tierra–One Land” and cultivates a desert garden that showcases the geological and biological diversity of the natural treasures of the Big Bend Region. 1235
Langtry A trip to West Texas is not complete without paying respects to the infamous Judge Roy Bean’s hometown. Bean, who founded Langtry in 1881, ran his courtroom from the saloon, earning his place among the great legends of the Old West. He allegedly named the town after an English actress, Lillie Langtry, who caught his fancy. Today you can wander through the restored court chambers and be thankful that you were never on the receiving end of Judge Bean’s special brand of justice. The nearest hotels are in Comstock (30 minutes), Del Rio (60 minutes), and Sanderson (60 minutes).
Judge Roy Bean Visitors Center US Hwy. 90 W., Loop 25 at Torres Ave., Langtry, 78871 432-291-3340 Judge Roy Bean, who dispensed liquor and justice here, was known as the Law West of the Pecos. This museum and travel center are housed behind the structure where he presided. The visitors center highlights parts of Judge Bean’s tenure, and tours of the cactus garden explain how both pioneers and Native Americans used the plants in everyday life. 123
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One Cavalry Row, Marfa, 79843 432-729-4362, chinati.org This art museum, founded by artist Donald Judd in 1986, exhibits permanent large-scale installations of contemporary art. The foundation, located on the former site of Fort D. A. Russell at the edge of town, includes works by Judd, Carl Andre, Dan Flavin, Claes Oldenburg, Coosje van Bruggen, and John Chamberlain, as well as temporary exhibitions of other works. 12
Midland Halfway between Fort Worth and El Paso lies Midland, dubbed “the Window to the West” and known as a great place to begin a tour of West Texas and the Big Bend region. In fact, Midland International Airport is the closest airport to Big Bend National Park, offering first-class hospitality for groups large and small. Take the Bush Driving Tour to learn more about George W. Bush’s time here. Check out Jim Hall’s legendary race cars at the Chaparral Gallery or the World War II aviation nose art at the CAF Airpower Museum. Midland is a welcoming destination for any type of traveler.
CAF Airpower Museum 9600 Wright Dr., Midland, 79706 432-567-3010, 877-767-7175 airpowermuseum.org, commemorativeairforce.org The CAF Airpower Museum is world-renowned for their authentic World War II artifacts, the world's largest collection of Aviation Nose ArtTM and the annual CAF AIRSHO. The museum houses 40,000 square feet of hands-on permanent exhibits that detail the story of World War II airpower and also features 13 to 18 aircraft. 1235
Museum of the Southwest 1705 W. Missouri Ave. Midland, 79701 432-683-2882, museumsw.org The complex serves as the setting for traveling exhibitions and permanent collections of art focusing on the
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England, houses a company that produces a community theater season and a Shakespeare Festival. The Anne Hathaway Cottage, a replica of the cottage in which Shakespeare’s wife lived, has a lovely writers’ garden. 1235
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Odessa Meteor Crater and Museum
1500 I-20 W., Midland, 79701 432-683-4403, petroleummuseum.org
West of Odessa on I-20, exit 108 432-381-0946 netwest.com/virtdomains/meteorcrater/about.htm
The museum depicts the role of oil in shaping culture from prehistoric times to the present. Displays include 1,000-year-old reed maps from prehistoric populations, cowboy tack, railroad artifacts, an “underwater” walk through an ancient sea, and the Chaparral Gallery of Jim Hall’s race cars. 1235
Odessa Visit Odessa, in the heart of West Texas. Tour the Presidential Museum and Leadership Library for a rare glimpse into the lives of our past presidents. Sports lovers can watch ice hockey with the Jackalopes, the minor league affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers, or the Roughnecks, a professional indoor football team. Switch gears from sports to science at the Odessa meteor crater, the largest in Texas. The White Pool House, the Globe of the Great Southwest, the Permian Playhouse, and the Midland-Odessa Symphony are other attractions that make Odessa a fun destination.
The Globe Theatre and the Anne Hathaway Cottage 2308 Shakespeare Rd., Odessa, 79761 432-332-1586, 432-580-3177 (tickets), globesw.org This 410-seat octagonal replica of the Globe Theatre, the home of William Shakespeare’s acting company in
Over fifty thousand years ago, showers of meteorites collided with the earth at this spot, crushing the limestone bedrock and creating five craters. Over time, the desert winds have filled all but two of the pits with sediment. Walk a trail through the big crater, 550 feet wide and 100 feet deep, the second-largest in the country. 12
Presidential Archive and Leadership Library 4919 E. University Blvd., Odessa, 79762 432-363-7737, thepresidentialmuseum.org
Big Bend, Terlingua, Presidio “Epic” may be the best word to describe Big Bend National Park: its immensity, its beauty, even its quiet. The place feels eternal. It’s the only U.S. park containing a complete mountain range, the Chisos. The diverse environments (mountain, desert, and river) offer countless opportunities to explore on foot, bike, or raft; set out on your own or with a guide who can teach you about the flora, fauna, and geology. Another way to see the park is as the settlers did: from the saddle. Outfitters offer horseback trips lasting from a few hours to a few days. Each November, Terlingua hosts an international chili cook-off that attracts chili aficionados by the thousands. The rest of the year, this former-mining-town-turned-ghosttown is a desert haven for artists, river guides, and adventurous spirits who don’t mind solitude. Read local authors’ works at Terlingua Trading Company and munch fried pickles and hear live music at La Kiva, a semi-underground cave bar. Terlingua is at one end of FM 170, known as the River Road, a scenic highway that ambles through 115 miles of the most isolated territory left in this country. The largest town is Presidio, settled by Spanish
River Rafting and Jeep Tours The water level of the Rio Grande will dictate whether your river excursion is a placid float or a challenging white-water adventure. Novices can hire a local commercial outfitter and guide service; experienced rafters can bring their own equipment. River trips range from half a day to a week in length. Trips within Big Bend National Park require backcountry use permits, available at any park ranger station. ATVs are now available.
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The only museum dedicated to the office of the pr esi d en c y c o v e r s e v e r y a dm i n i s t r a t i o n, w i t h memorabilia, posters, campaign artifacts, and a doll collection commemorating our first ladies. The library houses the museum’s vast collection of rare books and other archival materials. It also features the George H. Bush Family Home, where two presidents and first ladies spent their early days in West Texas. 1235
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of the quicksilver in the nation in 1922, but by the forties, Terlingua had become a ghost town. Today the town has an array of funky shops, art galleries, and a historically refurbished four-room guesthouse. For local flavor, stop by the Starlight Theatre, a converted bar, eatery, and live-music venue. Though the city first gained notoriety in the sixties for the Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff, it now offers many other recreational activities, including raft trips, jeep tours, and horseback rides.
Desert Sports 22937 FM 170, Terlingua, 79852 432-371-2727, 888-989-6900 desertsportstx.com
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missionaries. Ruidosa has an old adobe church and a general store; a few miles up a side road you can sink into the Chinati Hot Springs, bubbling up at 110 degrees.
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Marfa, Fort Davis, Balmorhea The inexplicable “ghost lights” that have made Marfa famous have been the subject of speculation for centuries. Native Americans wondered about them; the television show Unsolved Mysteries visited. The mystery remains. These days, sundown draws the curious to an official viewing platform. Marfa is also known for its strong thermal updrafts, perfect for gliders. Neophytes can learn to pilot their own or just ride along with Marfa Gliders. To learn more about what soldiers faced while trying to protect wagons on the Chihuahua Trail, tour the Fort Davis National Historic Site, one of the best surviving examples of an Indian wars outpost. The nearby Prude Guest Ranch has been a working cattle ranch for 100 years and a guest ranch for 80, offering summer camp and other family-oriented activities, including chuckwagon cookouts, horseback rides, and hay rides. Millions of gallons of water gushing from San Solomon Springs
create a startling oasis in the desert; the springs explain why Balmorhea was originally settled. Now the springs feed the unusual pool at Balmorhea State Park, one of the largest natural-bottomed pools in the country. It covers almost two acres, and its 25-foot depths give scuba and skin divers incentive to splash in alongside swimmers.
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Midland, Monahans, Odessa In Midland the Museum of the Southwest houses early and contemporary Southwestern art and American Indian art, in addition to a children’s museum and a planetarium. Writers and historians pore over documents at the Haley Memorial Library and History Center, renowned for its written records of the region’s history in cattle, the military, the railroad, mining, and politics; for more on the oil industry in particular, try the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. In true Texas style, the folks at Susie’s South Forty Confections don’t just make candy, they once made the world’s largest piece of toffee. This region, known as the Permian Basin, is an ancient ocean floor; with the water gone, decaying marine life slowly became the area’s abundant oil and gas. Monahans
is at the center of the basin, and it’s where you’ll find the dry Million Barrel Oil Tank, now a museum. Rolling sand dunes, some 70 feet tall, fill Monahans Sandhills State Park; sand toboggans and disks can be rented at park headquarters. The annual Southwest Shakespeare Festival happens in Odessa, home to the Globe of the Great Southwest (a replica of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre). A long history in the cattle industry, which dominated the local economy before oil was discovered, is memorialized in the Parker House Ranching Museum. And long before the cattle, there was the meteor. Thousands of years ago, a plummeting meteor left a crater 550 feet across. Learn all about it at the Odessa Meteor Crater and Museum.
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Explore outer space, savor fresh seafood, cruise warm waters, and take in the perfect Gulf Coast sunset. Set between Houston and Galveston, the region attracts visitors for seafood, water recreation, stunning nature preserves, and two of Texas’s top attractions, the Kemah Boardwalk and Space Center Houston. Located only 15 minutes from Hobby Airport, the charming bayside region consists of 7 distinct cities along the coastline: Kemah, La Porte, League City, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, Webster, and Houston.
Beaumont got on the map with Spindletop and is certainly known for its oil history and heritage. But here you can also experience what it’s like to canoe through the Big Thicket or take a walk on the wild side by holding a live alligator. Trade in your business suit for boots, jeans, and a cowboy hat and then head out to Crockett Street Entertainment District for live music and Cajun cuisine.
215 Kipp Ave., Kemah, 77565 281-535-8100, 877-285-3624, kemahboardwalk.com Enjoy the amusement park rides, browse the shops, dine at a waterfront restaurant, and take in the live entertainment and festivals. Indulge in an overnight stay at the Boardwalk Inn waterfront hotel. 12345
Space Center Houston 1601 NASA Pkwy., Houston, 77058 281-244-2100, 281-283-4755 (tours),spacecenter.org See Houston.
Bay City Specializing in ecotourism, Bay City will appeal to everyone in the family. For starters, there’s fishing, kayaking, and canoeing in Matagorda Bay and on the Colorado River. Matagorda County leads in the North American Audubon Society Bird Count, so be sure to bring your binoculars. Also, learn about area history at the excavation of La Salle’s ship La Belle. PHOTO: ©KENNY BRAU N
Matagorda County Birding Nature Center 2.5 kilometers west of Bay City on TX Hwy. 35 S. 979-245-3336, mcbnc.org This 13-hectare park on the Colorado River includes trails, bridges, wetlands, woods, prairies, an outdoor pavilion, gardens, and waterfalls along with an observation deck and a pier on the river. 1235
Just fifty miles south of Houston, Brazosport is a coastal area made up of the communities of Clute, Freeport, Lake Jackson, and Surfside Beach. This is the very spot where Stephen F. Austin first settled his colony of three hundred and thus, the great state of Texas was born. With more than forty miles of natural beaches, deep-sea fishing, birding, museums, historical sites, a planetarium, wildlife refuges, and more, Brazosport is an affordable destination whether it’s for a large tour group or a family of four.
Sea Center Texas 300 Medical Dr., Lake Jackson, 77566 979-292-0100, tpwd.state.tx.us/seacenter Get up close and personal with all sorts of sea life in the saltwater aquarium at this aquatic education center and state-of-the-art hatchery. 123
Brownsville With its South Texas heritage, tropical palm trees, and exotic birds, Brownsville exudes its own special culture and charm. At the southernmost tip of the state, just across the international bridge from each other, downtown Brownsville and Matamoros, Mexico, are separated by only a short walk. Shopping and sightseeing are fabulous on both sides of the border, and nearby beach fun is also a big part of life in Brownsville. In addition to world-class birding, dolphin watching, and golfing, you’ll find a lush, bustling city full of fine arts and year-round fiestas in a pleasant tropical climate.
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Gator Country 21159 FM 365, Beaumont, 77705 409-794-9453, gatorrescue.com Take a walk on the wild side at this family-oriented alligator theme park, home of Country Music Television’s Gator 911. Activities include observing feeding time and educational shows with reptiles. 12345
McFaddin-Ward House 1906 Calder and Third, Beaumont, 77701 409-832-2134, mcfaddin-ward.org The detailed preservation and original furnishings of this 1906 Beaux-Arts colonial-style home and its carriage house are nationally noted. Besides guided tours there are cultural events and family-friendly activities. 12
Spindletop–Gladys City Boomtown Museum 5550 Jimmy Simmons Blvd. at US Hwy. 69, 77705 409-880-1750, spindletop.org This outdoor museum re-creates the boomtown that sprang up around Spindletop after the 1901 Lucas gusher with 15 period buildings and a 45-meter wooden derrick. 1235
Texas Energy Museum 600 Main St., Beaumont, 77701 409-833-5100, texasenergymuseum.org Telling the colorful story of Texas, the exhibits and dioramas highlight the science and history of oil from 1901 to the present. 123
One of the state’s top zoos, the Gladys Porter provides natural habitats for more than 1,300 birds, mammals, and reptiles from all over the world. 12345
Rio Grande Valley Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Museum 955 S. Minnesota, Brownsville, 78521 956-541-8585, rgvwingcaf.com This hangar museum, which houses working World War II aircraft from all over the world as well as vintage autos, presents an annual air show on the second weekend in March. The themed Barnstormers Lounge is open to the public. 12345
Clute The history of the city goes back to the 1800’s, when land was parceled out to the “Old 300,” the original group of Anglo settlers in Texas. Just 45 minutes south of Houston, the community of Clute is a hidden treasure, with wooded parks and pristine beaches. The Gulf breezes and mild climate accommodate all kinds of outdoor activities, like golfing, diving, and beachcombing.
The Brazosport Center for the Arts and Sciences 400 College Blvd., Clute, 77531 979-265-7661, 877-265-7661, bcfas.org This cultural complex serves as the home to four groups: the Brazosport Art League, the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science, Center Stages Theater, and the Brazosport Planetarium. 1235
Mammoth Lake Scuba 330 N. Dixie Dr., Bldg. A, Lake Jackson, 77566 979-266-9771, mammothlakescuba.com With 22 hectares of underwater attractions, all levels of divers are welcome. 12345
Corpus Christi This slice of paradise is now the largest coastal city in the state, with more than one hundred miles of beaches. Known as the “Birdiest City in America,” T RAVELTEX . C O M |
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier 2501 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, 77550 855-789-7437, pleasure-pier.com This multimillion dollar family destination brings the glory of Galveston’s famous history into the present with thrill rides for adults and kids, midway games, shopping, live music, entertainment, and restaurants. 12345
Lone Star Flight Museum 2002 Terminal Dr., Galveston, 77554 409-740-7722, LSFM.org Honoring outstanding aviation achievements and Texans who have contributed to the advancement of aviation, this museum has more than twenty restored aircraft, including World War II fighters, bombers, liaison trainers, and executive planes. Flight experiences are available on these airplanes: B-17, B-25, T-6, and Stearman. 1235
Moody Gardens 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston, 77554 409-744-4673, 800-582-4673 moodygardens.org The 10-story glass Rainforest Pyramid includes three geographical regions with exotic plants, tropical fish, and waterfalls. Moody Gardens is also home to the Aquarium Pyramid, Palm Beach, and Ridefilm Theater, as well as an IMAX and a 4-D special FX theater. 12345
Moody Mansion 2618 Broadway, Galveston, 77550 409-762-7668, moodymansion.org
this seaside escape is ideal not only for birding but also for fishing, surfing, and kiteboarding. Beachside relaxation meets big-city energy with a downtown entertainment district, art community, and marina located near restaurants, shops, and attractions.
Art Museum of South Texas 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, 78401 361-825-3500, artmuseumofsouthtexas.org Designed by Philip Johnson and Ricardo Legorreta, the buildings themselves are works of art, with dramatic windows that reveal a panoramic bay view. 12345
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History 1900 N. Chaparral, Corpus Christi, 78401 361-826-4667, ccmuseum.com The booty of a 1554 Spanish shipwreck that sank offshore is showcased at this museum. Tour a full-scale replica of Christopher Columbus’s ship the Pinta. A replica of the Niña is docked nearby. 12345
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center 8545 S. Staples, Corpus Christi, 78413 361-852-2100, stxbot.org One hundred and eighty acres showcase the Butterfly House, Plumeria Garden, Bromeliad Conservatory, Orchid House, and six other stunning gardens. Don’t miss Gator Lake, the Wetland Boardwalk, and the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. 1235
Texas State Aquarium 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, 78402 361-881-1200, 800-477-4853 texasstateaquarium.org Take an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Gulf of Mexico. Experience dive shows, feedings, and hands-on programs with sharks and stingrays. 12345
Texas Surf Museum and South Texas Music Walk of Fame 309 N. Water St., Corpus Christi, 78401
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361-882-2364, texassurfmuseum.com This museum, dedicated to all things surfing, celebrates the history of the sport in Texas with a collection of unique and rare surfboards. 135
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, 78403 361-888-4873, ext. 305, 800-523-9539, ext. 305 usslexington.com Besides a deck the size of three football fields, this World War II aircraft carrier has all sorts of tunnels and compartments to explore. Try your hand at the new Virtual Battle Stations, take a ride in the interactive flight simulator, and experience a movie in the MEGA Theater. 1245
Galveston Island Galveston sits on a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico and offers 51 kilometers of beaches. The Strand National Historic Landmark District is full of restaurants, stores, antique shops, and live entertainment. Galveston is home to one of the largest and best-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country. After an activity-filled day, stroll along Seawall Boulevard and enjoy the tranquility of the sunset.
Bishop’s Palace 1402 Broadway, Galveston, 77550 409-762-2475, galvestonhistory.org Built in 1887, this mansion—with original furnishings—is on the American Institute of Architecture’s list of the one hundred most noteworthy buildings in the United States. 25
The Grand 1894 Opera House 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston, 77550 409-765-1894, 800-821-1894 thegrand.com The eclectic roster of entertainers who have performed here over the years includes Al Jolson, the Marx Brothers, Bill Cosby, and Ray Charles. In 1993, the Texas Legislature designated the Grand as the Official Opera House of the State of Texas. 235
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This 31-room mansion is filled with original furnishings and memorabilia from W. L. Moody Jr. and his family. You will be amazed at the changing exhibits of art, jewelry, vintage clothing, and other items. 1235
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark 2026 Lockheed, Galveston, 77554 409-770-9283, schlitterbahn.com During the summer enjoy more than 32 attractions, including water coasters, and family raft rides. When the weather turns cold, there are a dozen warm-water and heated adventures indoors. 12345
Texas Seaport Museum and the Elissa Pier 21 #8, on Harborside Dr., Galveston, 77550 409-763-1877, galvestonhistory.org The Elissa, Texas’s only 19th-century tall ship, docked in Galveston twice during the 1880’s to deliver cargo. Exhibits and multimedia recount the Elissa’s fascinating history. 25
Harlingen Harlingen’s picture-perfect subtropical climate welcomes visitors to a fun-filled getaway. Enjoy yearround golf and amazing bird-watching. Visit the Iwo Jima Monument and Memorial—this stunning outdoor sculpture is on the grounds of Harlingen’s Marine Military Academy and is the original from which the monument in Arlington, Virginia, was cast. Explore the World Birding Center brimming with colorful green jays, wild parakeets, and chattering chachalacas. The best part? It’s only minutes from the beaches of South Padre Island and the legendary Laguna Madre Bay.
Bass Pro Shop & Outdoor World 101 Bass Pro Dr., Harlingen, 78552 956-291-5200, basspro.com This 145,000-square-foot store is the signature anchor for the Cameron Crossing retail development at the intersection of US Highways 83 and 77. In addition to a huge selection of outdoor gear, this particular store features Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill, complete with twelve lanes of underwater-themed bowling fun and the Black Widow Billiards room. 12345
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Iwo Jima War Memorial and Museum at the Marine Military Academy 320 Iwo Jima Blvd., Harlingen, 78550 956-421-9234, 800-365-6006, mma-tx.org This private prep school emulates the U.S. Marines by issuing similar uniforms and honoring the same traditions. 12345
Houston Houston is a cultural mecca with an internationally famous theater district and outstanding museums. It’s also known as a sports city, with professional teams in football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. Families enjoy Space Center Houston and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. World-class shopping is the order of the day at the Galleria, the nation’s four th-largest shop ping mall, as well as at Highland Village, Uptown Park, and Rice Village. PHOTO COURTESY OF: GALVESTON ISLAND CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
Buffalo Bayou Partnership 713-752-0314, buffalobayou.org Whether your destination is Houston’s Sesquicentennial Park, Allen’s Landing, or the lush area west of downtown, this historic waterway offers pontoon boat rides along with canoe and kayak adventures for everyone. 135
Hermann Park 6001 Fannin, Houston, 77030 832-395-7000, houstontx.gov This is one of Houston’s premier parks. Highlights include the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theatre, the Museum of Natural Science, the Japanese Garden, Bayou Parkland, and McGovern Lake. 12345
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Space Center Houston
5555 Hermann Park Dr. Houston, 77030 713-639-4629, hmns.org
1601 NASA Pkwy., Houston, 77058 281-244-2100, 281-283-4755 (tours), spacecenter. org
Visitors here enjoy a world-class facility with a planetarium and the Cockrell Butterfly Center. There are four floors of dinosaurs, gems, minerals, and traveling exhibits. 12345
NASA’s Official Visitor Center includes exhibits, a giantscreen theater, and behind-the-scenes tours. See the real Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space capsules, watch astronauts in training, and try a space walk simulator. 12345
Houston Greenstreet 1201 Fannin St. Houston, 77002 832-320-1200, greenstreetdowntown.com This complex brings together the best of city life with fine restaurants, nightclubs, retail, and entertainment. It has an open-air center that allows for alfresco dining and window-shopping on lovely streetscapes. 12345
Houston Zoo 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, 77030 (front gate) 1500 Cambridge St., Houston, 77030 (west gate) 713-533-6500, houstonzoo.org This educational and conservation resource is home to more than 4,500 exotic animals. African Forest features chimpanzees, rhinos, and giraffes. 12345
Minute Maid Park 501 Crawford, Houston, 77002 713-259-8000 (general info), 877-927-8767 (tickets), 713-259-8687 (tours), 713-259-8077 (The Team Store) astros.com This majestic ballpark is the high-tech home field of the Houston Astros. 2345
Reliant Park
5401 Caroline St., Houston, 77004 713-942-8000, hmh.org
One Reliant Park, Houston, 77054 832-667-1400, 832-667-1842 (tours), reliantpark. com
The museum’s preeminent exhibit, “Bearing Witness: A Community Remembers,” focuses on Holocaust survivors living in the Houston metropolitan area. 123
This park serves as Houston’s premier trade-show, spor ts, enter tainment, and convention complex. 12345
Kingsville Mrs. Henrietta King, matriarch of the legendary King Ranch, donated the land that became the historic city of Kingsville, the cultural center for the hundreds of thousands of acres that make up the famous King Ranch. Located just west of the Gulf of Mexico, Kingsville is the birthplace of the American ranching industry. Visit the unique shops in the downtown area, especially the King Ranch Saddle Shop.
1904 Train Depot 104 E. Kleberg Ave., Kingsville, 78363 361-592-8516, 800-333-5032 kingsvilletexas.com The authentically restored 1904 Train Depot of Kingsville is a fascinating time capsule that reminds us of the importance of the railroad to Kingsville and South Texas. 123
King Ranch Museum 405 N. Sixth St., Kingsville, 78363 361-595-1881, king-ranch.com The King Ranch covers 825,000 acres—an area larger than Rhode Island. Saddles from all over the world, Texas flag replicas, and antique carriages and cars as well as videos on ranch history delight visitors. 1235
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Butler Longhorn Museum, Heritage Park and Educational Center 1220 Coryell, League City, 77573 281-332-1393, butlerlonghornmuseum.com This Western heritage museum focuses on the history of the Longhorn breed of cattle. 1235
Orange The recorded history of Orange dates back to 1600, when French traders arrived in the area and brought the exotic culture of Acadia with them. Historic homes and museums feature the heritage of the city’s elegance. Join in the fun with the Mardi Gras Festival, the Spring Music Festival, and the Fall Art Festival.
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Port Aransas Nature Preserve End of Port St. adjacent to the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Port Aransas, 78373 361-749-4158 cityofportaransas.org/Nature_Preserve.cfm This area is an important habitat for shorebirds and endangered and threatened species such as the piping plover. 123
University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute 630 E. Cotter Ave. near the beach, Port Aransas, 78373 361-749-6729, utmsi.utexas.edu Visit this impressive institute’s seven aquariums, all teeming with local marine life, and enjoy a variety of educational films. 123
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Nestled within 252 acres in the heart of Orange, Shangri La is an ecological wonderland and living museum for visitors of all ages to explore. 12345
Take in the wildlife, try some fishing or bird-watching, and enjoy other local resources like the seafood gumbo and barbecued crabs. Visit the Museum of the Gulf Coast for its cultural and historical exhibits, including the Texas Music Hall of Fame honoring Janis Joplin and the Big Bopper, famed musicians that hailed from this area.
Stark Museum of Art
Buu Mon Buddhist Temple
712 Green Ave., Orange, 77630 409-886-2787, starkmuseum.org
2701 Procter St., Port Arthur, 77640 409-982-9319, buumon.org
This extensive collection of Western American art includes books of North American birds by John James Audubon, porcelain birds by Dorothy Doughty, bronze Remingtons and Russells, and Western paintings by Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Moran. 123
The Buu Mon Temple and lotus gardens, which cultivate large varieties of lotus, bamboo, and water lilies, give you a glimpse of Southeast Asia in Texas. 123
Port Aransas
700 Procter St., Port Arthur, 77640 409-982-7000, museumofthegulfcoast.org
2111 W. Park Ave., Orange, 77630 409-670-9113, shangrilagardens.org
Port Aransas is the perfect place to bird-watch, fish the Gulf waters, or play golf at the Arnold Palmer Signature Links course. With local waters full of fresh catches, the seafood fare is exquisite, but you’ll also find steaks, pasta, and burgers prepared the “island way.”
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Museum of the Gulf Coast The Jurassic period to Janis Joplin—this unique regional museum has something for everyone, including natural history, fine and decorative art, popular culture, and the largest indoor mural in the Southwest. 123
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Rockport-Fulton Rockport-Fulton is a diverse mix of coastal charm along with plentiful fishing, birding, and shopping. Whether you want a family weekend, a relaxing weeklong getaway, or a place to hold a business meeting, this picturesque beach community is a great destination.
Aquarium at Rockport Harbor 706 Navigation Cir., Rockport, 78382 361-727-0016, 361-729-1050 (tours) rockportaquarium.com Featuring a great variety of local marine life this aquarium has numerous exhibits, fun activities for kids, and a huge fish mobile. 1235
The Bay Education Center 121 Sea Breeze Drive, Rockport, 78382 361-749-3161, utmsi.utexas.edu Science on a Sphere (SOS) is ready to amaze visitors. Created by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, SOS uses computers and video projectors to display astronomical, geological, oceanic, and atmospheric information on a 68-inch-diameter sphere. 123
Fulton Mansion State Historic Site 317 Fulton Beach Rd., Rockport, 78382 361-729-0386, visitfultonmansion.com This historical site is operated by the Texas Historical Commisson. Restored in early 1989, the architectural landmark is open for visitors. 13
Rosenberg Back in 1883, the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway purchased two hundred acres in Fort Bend County and laid out a town site. Named after Henry Rosenberg, the railroad’s president, the historic town of Rosenberg holds onto that original grid with heritage and charm. Lovingly restored buildings in the business district are alive with shops, museums, and restaurants. Events, concerts, and live theater, along with the nearby Brazos Bend State Park, make Rosenberg a family destination.
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water, or splash your way through a marine excursion. Quaint fishing communities surround the city, providing relaxing, peaceful getaways.
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Birding and Nature Center
1921 Ave. F, Rosenberg, 77471 281-633-2846, rosenbergrrmuseum.org
6801 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, 78597 956-243-8179, 888-761-2473, spibirding.com
Modeled after the town’s original 1883 depot, the museum houses artifacts from past railways that served the region and is situated beside still-working tracks. A refurbished 1879 business rail car, a 1903 switching tower, and an elaborate HO model train layout are permanent exhibits. Open Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun. 1–5 p.m. (closed major holidays). Tours provided with admission. Call or visit website for fees and to schedule large groups. Partially accessible to the mobility impaired. 125
Climb to the top of a five-story observation tower (or take the elevator) for spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre; visit the exhibition hall; and saunter along the boardwalks for up-close views of birds, fish, crabs, and alligators. 1235
South Padre Island South Padre Island is a favorite on the list of Texas beach destinations. Located off the southern tip of Texas, the area is a mecca for visitors. Beautiful beaches await, along with plenty of accommodations, meeting facilities, restaurants, and countless recreational activities. All that and a relaxing sunset make this a must-do vacation spot in Texas.
Island Equestrian Center 8805 Padre Blvd.,South Padre Island, 78597 956-761-4677, horsesonthebeach.com For a completely different view of the beach, take a jaunt along the shore—on a horse with a guide. 123
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Spring This restored railroad village, originally settled by German immigrants, offers a full schedule of festivals and scores of shopping spots in Old Town Spring. Not far from downtown Houston, Spring encompasses the activity of the big city and the leisurely pace of a small town. Make a trip to SplashTown, which was voted one of America’s top ten water parks, and don’t miss the annual Texas Crawfish Festival, where you can sample this tasty local specialty.
123-F Midway, Spring, 77373 281-353-9310, 800-653-8696 oldtownspring.com Enjoy the charm of this shopping village and browse through 150 antiques, arts and crafts, clothing, and specialty shops. The site of the Texas Crawfish Festival, Old Town Spring also offers restaurants and wine-tasting rooms. 124 21300 I-45 N., Spring, 77373 281-355-3300, splashtownpark.com
With the Gulf waters in clear view across the dunes, this Brazilian-themed park thrills with uphill water coasters, tube chutes, and a wave pool, along with sandy beaches and a five-story water fun house. 12345
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Galveston, Jamaica Beach, Kemah Skim across Galveston Bay to get up close to marine life and marsh birds with Captain Hal Newsom’s Airboat Tours; they can also take you flounder fishing at night. For beach parties and concerts, it’s East Beach (drinking on the beach is legal). Pedal a bike from the Island Bicycle Company to see the town and beach at your leisure, ending up at Fish Tales Seafood Grill, with its view of the Gulf of Mexico. Jamaica Beach is a perfect base for exploring Galveston Island State Park: 2,000 acres of marshes and salt flats, coves and bayous, the park is one of the last undeveloped places on Galveston Island. When development is what you want, head to Kemah, famous for its boardwalk lined with restaurants and amusements, including a 65-foot Ferris wheel overlooking Galveston Bay and an ornate double-decker carousel. Forbes magazine called it one of the top ten boardwalks in the United States. Zip over the bay
1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land, 77498 281-240-4487, sugarlandskeeters.com Home of the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, the park opened in April of 2012 and also hosts football and soccer games, plus concerts and other events. Constellation Field boasts one of the largest scoreboards in the minor leagues, towering 100 feet above the field and shaped like Texas’ borders. 12345
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What was once a sugar plantation in the mid 19th century is now a thriving suburb of Houston. Incorporated in 1959, Sugar Land is located in Fort Bend County, 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston. Residents of and visitors to Sugar Land enjoy the wealth of shopping options located within city limits, fine dining, and cultural touchstones, like the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land.
Founded on the banks of the Guadalupe in 1824, Victoria was named after the first president of Mexico, Don Guadalupe Victoria. Now the town boasts more than one hundred examples of beautiful Victorian architecture listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Victoria Market Days create a fun-filled shopping experience for visitors. Nearby Matagorda Bay offers excellent fishing in saltwater seas, and the Coleto Creek Reservoir is available for the freshwater angler.
Coleto Creek Reservoir and Park 365 Coleto Park Rd., Victoria, 77905 361-575-6366, coletocreekpark.com Visit this scenic campground with freshwater lakes and ponds teeming with catfish, perch, crappie, and striped and largemouth bass. Enjoy boating and sandy beaches as well. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Call or visit website for fees and campsite and cabin reservations. 1235
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aboard the Boardwalk Beast; tour the Kemah Lighthouse District for shopping (and the lighthouse) and the Old School House Museum.
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Corpus Christi, Mustang Island, Port Aransas The Museum of Science and History in Corpus Christi highlights the region’s natural history, science, people, and environment and includes items—anchors, guns, coins— recovered from shipwrecks off Padre Island. Tour the Texas Surf Museum to learn about the history and culture of the Texas surfing scene. The bay has some of the highest average wind speeds in North America, so worldclass windsurfers come out to glide over its waves. Mustang Island State Park occupies about 4,000 acres and 5 miles of beach; kayakers following the Mustang Island State Park Paddling Trail skirt around more than 20 miles of the island’s western shoreline, passing through prime fishing and bird-watching spots. Port Aransas is the only established town on Mustang Island, and it’s
the fishing capital of Texas. Plenty of guides and charters are ready to take you out and demonstrate why; four lighted piers allow fishing by day and night. Watch birds and wildlife from the new Port Aransas Nature Preserve or combine golf with ocean views at the Newport Dunes Golf Club.
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Kingsville, South Padre Island, Brownsville Train enthusiasts will want to visit the 1904 Kingsville Train Depot Museum, which recalls the glory days of early train travel, but the King Ranch remains the town’s most popular attraction. Captain King’s cattle were some of the first to be driven north on the enormous, storied cattle drives of the 1800’s. The Running W brand—the origins of which are a mystery—is one of the country’s most recognized, an icon in the cattle industry. At the King Ranch Saddle Shop, it’s on everything from glassware to a leather mouse pad to a jalapeño griller. The main attraction on South Padre Island is the beach: wide and smooth, an ideal medium for sand castles
(several companies offer lessons), shell hunting, or kite flying. Learn to surf on the gentle waves (it’s the most popular surfing destination in the Gulf), or snorkel or scuba dive in the warm, clear water. If you’ve been fishing, you may find a restaurant that will cook your catch for dinner. There’s also a buzzing nightlife scene. Buildings more than 150 years old populate Brownsville’s historic downtown district. The site of the first major battle in the U.S.-Mexican War, the Palo Alto Battlefield, is nearby. Brownsville is a world-famous birding destination: hundreds of birds and butterflies pass through during spring and fall migrations, drawn by the area’s abundant wildflowers.
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The capital of Texas and the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin is full of heart and soul. Home to the prestigious University of Texas, the city is a hub for both educational and recreational pursuits. Nearly two hundred live-music venues welcome visitors to experience a vibrant nightlife. During the day, they can tour the Texas Capitol, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, or boutiques along South Congress Avenue. Those who love the outdoors will be delighted by Barton Springs, a natural spring-fed swimming hole, and the city’s extensive network of greenbelts, parks, and nature preserves.
1800 N. Congress Ave., Austin, 78701 512-936-8746, 866-369-7108, TheStoryofTexas.com The myths, legends, and facts of Texas are brought together under one roof with interactive exhibits, artifacts never before publicly displayed, an IMAX theater, and the multisensory Texas Spirit Theater. Don’t miss the museum store and the Story of Texas Cafe, which has both indoor and outdoor dining. 12345
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CoTA is the world’s newest home for high performance motorsports racing. The track is the only purpose-built facility in the country designed for Formula 1™ racing and is the host circuit for the United States Grand Prix from 2012-2021. 12345
Congress Ave. between Cesar Chavez and Riverside Sts. 512-327-9271 (Bat Hot Line), batcon.org From roughly April through late September, Austin hosts North America’s largest urban bat colony, as one million bats migrate north from central Mexico to their favorite roost in the city—underneath the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. The show begins at dusk, when these creatures take flight in search of the evening’s food. Farther south down the avenue are shops, dining spots, unique accommodations, galleries, and music venues. 134
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200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at Congress Ave. Austin, 78701 512-471-7324 blantonmuseum.org Explore the notable permanent collection of more than 17,000 works, old master paintings, American and Latin American art, and an encyclopedic collection of prints and drawings. Call or visit website for fees, group or bus rates, and guided tours. 12345
Circuit of the Americas 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin, 78617 512-301-6600, circuitoftheamericas.com
Harry Ransom Center University of Texas Northeast corner of 21st and Guadalupe Sts. Austin, 78712 512-471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu One of the world’s finest cultural archives, the Ransom Center houses 36 million literary manuscripts, 1 million rare books, 5 million photographs, and more than 100,000 works of art. Highlights include the Gutenberg Bible (ca. 1450) and the world’s first photograph (ca. 1826). 23
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, 78739 512-232-0100, wildflower.org The only facility of its kind in the country, this native plant center is dedicated to educating people about environmental necessity, economic value, and natural beauty. 12345
2313 Red River St., Austin, 78705 512-721-0200, lbjlibrary.org Permanent exhibits include audiovisual presentations, historical displays, gifts from foreign dignitaries, and a replica of the Oval Office. 12345
Sixth Street and the Warehouse District Five blocks south of the Texas State Capitol, between Congress Ave. and IH-35 6street.com Being within walking distance of downtown hotels makes Sixth Street, known for its dance clubs, livemusic venues, and bars, one of the city’s most popular destinations. Just a few steps west, two blocks of Fourth and Fifth Streets constitute the Warehouse District, where warehouses have been transformed into restaurants, clubs, and bars. 4
State Capitol and Capitol Visitors Center State Capitol: E. 11th St. and Congress Ave., Austin, 78701, 512-463-0063, tspb.state.tx.us Capitol Visitors Center: 112 E. 11th St., Austin, 78701, 512-305-8400 Fourteen feet higher than the nation’s capitol, the Texas Capitol presides over downtown Austin from atop a gentle hill. The visitors center offers exhibits and short videos about the history of the Capitol and a gift shop. 1234
Zilker Park, Zilker Botanical Garden, and Barton Springs Pool 2220 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, 78746 512-974-2000 (info.), 512-476-9044 (pool), 512-477-8672 (garden), 512-974-3888 (nature center), 512-974-6797 (PARD reservation office), austintexas.gov This huge city park is the site of the invigorating 68-degree spring-fed Barton Springs Pool, a playscape, a miniature train, an amphitheater, botanical gardens, and the Austin Science and Nature Center. Also in the park are hike-and-bike trails, a disc golf course, sand volleyball courts, and canoe and kayak rentals. 12345
Bandera A trip to Bandera should be a requirement for firsttime travelers to Texas. Known as the Cowboy Capital of the World, this city has more dude ranches, champion rodeo cowboys, and old-time Texas honkytonks per capita than most other places on the globe. Visit all the historic sites downtown, including the Frontier Times Museum, which sponsors Western entertainers, chuck wagons, and trick ropers who perform every Saturday, March through November. Work on acquiring your Western wardrobe on Main Street at one of the many Western wear stores, then wet your whistle and hear some live music at one of the refurbished saloons in town.
Frontier Times Museum 510 13th St., Bandera, 78003 830-796-3864, frontiertimesmuseum.org The best word for this museum is “eclectic.” You might come across vintage cowboy items, artifacts from Judge Roy Bean’s court, a stuffed two-headed goat, or a South T RAVELTEX . C O M |
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Hill Country State Natural Area 10600 Bandera Creek Rd. Bandera, 78003 830-796-4413, 512-389-8900 (reservations) tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/hill-country Enjoy Hill Country beauty at this primitive 5,300-acre park as you take advantage of 40 miles of multipurpose trails designed for hiking, biking, and equestrian use. Spend the night at one of the many primitive campsites, specially equipped equestrian campsites, or the group lodge. After a day on the trails, enjoy fishing and swimming in the creek pools. 125
Boerne This town was established in 1849 by a group of German intellectuals who wanted to form their own Utopia-like settlement. With events such as Market Days, Berges Fest, the Kendall County Fair, Key to the Hills Rod Run, Dickens on Main, and the Weihnachts Festival, there’s never a dull weekend. Don’t miss the Cibolo Nature Center or nearby hiking trails.
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Catch a summertime show by the Boerne Village Band, the country’s oldest continuously active German band, for a taste of the Hill Country’s GermanTexan culture.
Cave Without a Name 325 Kreutzberg Rd., Boerne, 78006 830-537-4212, cavewithoutaname.com This National Natural Landmark continues to impress visitors with its beauty. The cave tour ends on an underground segment where the Guadalupe River feeds through the Glen Rose aquifer. 125
Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Rd., Boerne, 78006 830-249-4616, cibolo.org This nature center features almost 100 acres of hiking trails, among them the beautiful Cibolo Creek area and marsh. Naturalist and educational programs are available. 1235
Burnet The Texas Legislature designated Burnet the Bluebonnet Capital in honor of its annual cornucopia of spring wildflowers. Visitors can enjoy Lake Bu-
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Lake Buchanan Dam 17816 Hwy. 29 at Buchanan Dam, Burnet, 78609 512-793-2803, buchanan-inks.com Built in the 30’s, the Buchanan Dam is said to be the largest multiarch dam in the country. Its construction created the Highland Lakes, a 128-mile chain of seven lakes, of which Lake Buchanan is the largest and highest. 123
Vanishing Texas River Cruise 443 Waterway Ln., Burnet, 78611 512-756-6986, 800-4RIVER4, vtrc.com On this two-hour cruise of Lake Buchanan, stay comfortable on the enclosed 70-foot deck while you enjoy the view of dramatic limestone cliffs along the shore. 12
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Fredericksburg Welcome to this historic town full of distinctive shopping, food, and lodgings. Founded in 1846, the town’s strong German heritage is evident. Stay in one of the many bed-and-breakfasts and stroll along historic Main Street, with more than 150 shops and art galleries. Hungry? More than 70 restaurants and Biergartens also await. You can tour and enjoy tastings at 14 local wineries. Take a hike at Enchanted Rock or soak up history in the parks and museums. Enjoy professional theater and Texas entertainers. Fredericksburg is a wonderful combination of German heritage and Texan hospitality.
National Museum of the Pacific War 340 E. Main St., Fredericksburg, 78624 (George W. Bush Gallery) 830-997-8600, pacificwarmuseum.org Walk in the shadow of a B-25 bomber on the deck of the USS Hornet at this museum. Spread over several acres, the historic site includes the Nimitz Museum, the National Museum of the Pacific War, the George W. Bush Gallery, a Japanese garden of peace, the Veterans Walk of Honor and Memorial Wall, the Pacific Combat Zone, and the Plaza of Presidents. 1235
Wildseed Farms Market Center 425 Wildflower Hills, Fredericksburg, 78624 830-990-1393, 800-848-0078, wildseedfarms.com Open year-round, springtime is ordinarily the best bloom season for the wildflower crops at Wildseed Farms. The walking trail known as “the Meadows” sits in the heart of the fields and features row after row of the most popular Texas wildflowers. 1234
Georgetown The town of Georgetown, founded in 1848, boasts a traditional courthouse square that earned a Great American Main Street award and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Victorian buildings surrounding the square have been transformed into quaint antique shops, bookstores, and bed-and-breakfasts. The striking campus of Southwestern University is an integral part of the entire community. The Candle Factory offers tours, and visitors can observe as more than 1,000 varieties of hand-dipped candles are made. At Inner Space Cavern you can see evidence of ice-age animals amid fantastic cave formations.
Inner Space Cavern 4200 S. I-35, Georgetown, 78626 512-931-CAVE, 877-931-CAVE, myinnerspacecavern.com This cavern contains remnants of prehistoric mastodons, wolves, and other ice-age animals. Tr y the standard Adventure Tour or the Wild Cave Tour. 1234
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The charming community of Johnson City, located right at the crossroads of the Texas Hill Country, is a scenic town named for an ancestor of President Lyndon B. Johnson. It is also the jumping-off point for all things LBJ. The beautiful Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, including the LBJ Ranch and the president’s childhood home, is a must-see item on the itinerary. Stroll through the quaint and historic downtown and browse the array of gift shops and antiques stores. A trip to the Texas Hills Vineyard, a few of the many art galleries, Pedernales Falls State Park, and the Exotic Zoo Resort also provide fun excursions in and around Johnson City.
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park 100 E. Lady Bird Ln., Johnson City, 78636 830-868-7128, nps.gov/lyjo Park Visitors Center: G St. and 100 E. Lady Bird Ln. LBJ Ranch District: near Stonewall on US Hwy. 290
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cowboy artists, the museum has themed exhibits focusing on hardworking cowboys, Native Americans, women of the West, settlers, and mountain men. The museum’s unique design was initiated by distinguished Texas architect O’Neil Ford, who was renowned for establishing the guiding principles of Southwestern-style architecture. 1235
New Braunfels German immigrant s led by Prince Carl Solms o f Braunf els, G ermany, f ounde d the town o f New Braunfels on the banks of the Comal and G u adalup e Ri ve r s , in 18 45. S umm e r b r ing s throngs of people to the scenic Hill Country area for tubing and rafting on the rivers, as well as for outings to Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Enjoy a hike you’ll never forget at Natural Bridge Caverns, Texas’s largest underground adventure. From the comfort of your own vehicle go on an African safari, Texas-style, at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch.
Historic Gruene 1601 Hunter Rd., New Braunfels, 78130 830-629-5077, gruenetexas.com Hit Texas’s oldest continuously operating dance hall to enjoy big-name performers. Gruene, pronounced “Green,” is also a launching spot for inner-tube trips
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down the Guadalupe. Old Gruene Market Days offer shopping and dining, regularly inflating the population in this tiny town. 12345
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort 305 W. Austin St. New Braunfels, 78130 830-625-2351, schlitterbahn.com Voted by Amusement Today Magazine as the World’s Best Waterpark 13 years in a row, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels combines the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country with a huge variety of water adventures for everyone in the family. 12345
Round Rock Whether you’re an athlete, a business traveler, or a vacationer, the collection of shopping, dining, and entertainment options in Round Rock will impress you. In this city, dubbed the Sports Capital of Texas, you can enjoy a baseball game with the triple-A Round Rock Express at the Dell Diamond or take a turn at the city’s newest participant sport: shopping. Shop until you literally drop at Round Rock Premium Outlets and the nearby IKEA.
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This park, which honors the 36th president and his family, is divided into two districts. In Johnson City tourists can view exhibits and films, and they can also visit LBJ’s boyhood home, where he lived from age five until he left for college. The 1901 one-story frame house has been restored and furnished with period pieces and Johnson family items. Just down the street is the Johnson Settlement, headquarters for Lyndon’s grandfather’s cattle-driving enterprise. The Johnson Ranch, the family cemetery, and the “Texas White House” are also worth a visit. (See also LBJ State Park and Historic Site listing under Stonewall.) Call or visit website for hours and fees. 1235
Dell Diamond 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, 78665 512-255-2255, roundrockexpress.com The Dell Diamond is the home field of the Round Rock Express baseball team and club. The sport court, moon jump, and rock-climbing wall ensure that every member of the family has fun. Check out the website for gameday promotions. 12345
San Marcos Located bet ween Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos is within driving distance of these metropolitan areas but nonetheless remains a world away from big-city life. The spring-fed, crystal-clear San Marcos River is popular for tubing, snorkeling, and kayaking. If shopping is your goal, you’ll be thrilled with San Marcos Premium Outlets and the Tanger Outlet Center. The city is also home to Texas State University–San Marcos, Lyndon Baines Johnson’s alma mater and the only Texas university to have a U.S. president as an alumnus. Check out the museum dedicated to his college days on the historic downtown square.
Aquarena Center 921 Aquarena Springs Dr., San Marcos, 78666 512-245-7570, aquarena.txstate.edu Here at the headwaters of the San Marcos River, you can watch the springs bubbling up from underground as you ride in a glass-bottom boat. Exhibits range from endangered species to history and archaeology. 1235
Wonder World Park 1000 Prospect, San Marcos, 78666 512-392-3760, wonderworldpark.com This huge underground cave was formed 30 million
years ago when a prehistoric ocean covered the area and an enormous earthquake occurred. Interesting attractions at the park include the 110-foot Tejas Observation Tower, the Anti-Gravity House, and Mystery Mountain.1245
Uvalde With the distinction of marking the beginning of the Texas Hill Country, this community exudes a rustic charm that is complemented by the intriguing history of the region. Uvalde provides a tempting menu of activities: shopping and antiquing, opera house shows, nature exploration at Garner State Park or Lost Maples State Natural Area, golfing, beautiful rivers, a fish hatchery, and an 80-million-year-old extinct volcano.
First State Bank of Uvalde 200 E. Nopal, Uvalde, 78801 830-278-6231, fsbuvalde.com Often referred to as the most beautiful bank in Texas, this institution first opened in 1907. Except for a government-ordered “bank holiday” during the Depression, it has been open for business ever since. The bank is filled with collections of original art and classic antiques. Over 5,000 people visit every year. 1235
Janey Slaughter Briscoe Grand Opera House 104 W. North St., Uvalde, 78801 830-278-4184, visituvalde.com Built back in 1891 and carefully restored in the early 80’s, the Grand Opera House is the focal point of historic downtown Uvalde. It was once known as the site of many melodramas and performances of plays, musicals, and cultural works. 1235
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Stonewall, Fredericksburg, Kerrville Named for Confederate general Stonewall Jackson, Stonewall was the birthplace of President Lyndon B. Johnson. The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park includes the small home where he was born and the LBJ Ranch, where he died. Across the Pedernales River is the seven-hundred-acre LBJ State Park and Historic Site, including a nature trail and a living history farm, where interpreters clad in period clothing reenact early 1900’s farm chores. The shopping district in Fredericksburg is called the Magic Mile; it begins east of the Admiral Nimitz Museum, dedicated to World War II leader Chester Nimitz, and continues to Marktplatz, filled with picnic tables and gardens. Along the way, visitors find historic buildings (many showing German influence), German restaurants and bakeries, and shops, including wine stores selling local products. Fredericksburg is a popular starting point for wine tours; there are more than three hundred bed-and-breakfasts in and around town. The Museum of Western Art in Kerrville celebrates the Old West; contemporary artists’ work fills the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center,
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where more than six hundred members show and sell woodwork, photography, jewelry, and painting. The Kerrville Performing Arts Society brings concerts to town; the Point Theater stages plays under the stars by the Guadalupe River during the summer.
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Boerne, Bandera, Uvalde Boerne is an emerging art town, according to Southwest Art magazine, with galleries displaying the work of one hundred resident artists and a Festival of Art and Music held every October. Go underground in the Cave Without a Name or in Cascade Caverns, which has a ninety-foot waterfall. Texas meets Hawaii at the Paniolo Ranch Bed-and-Breakfast Spa, with an outdoor hot tub for relaxed stargazing. In Bandera—the Cowboy Capital of the World—ride through the hills at a guest ranch and then hit the 11th Street Cowboy Bar for live music (and steak night on Wednesdays). Travel back to the Old West at the Frontier Times Museum, home to thousands of relics. Lost Maples State Natural Area is two thousand acres— crisscrossed with hiking paths—of limestone canyons, open
Wimberley The lovely village of Wimberley is tucked between Cypress Creek and the Blanco River, about one hour north of San Antonio and 45 minutes south of Austin. After a scenic drive, visitors will find numerous bed-and-breakfasts and resorts scattered along cypress-lined streams and among green, rolling hills. Wimberley Square is known for its shops filled with art, antiques, clothing, and furniture. Market Days, a popular tourist destination, is held on the first Saturday of each month from March through December.
Wimberley Glass Works 6469 Ranch Rd. 12, San Marcos, 78666 512-393-3316, wgw.com Owner Tim de Jong and other local artisans craft exquisite glass pieces and lighting fixtures here at this shop. Watch an amazing glass-blowing demonstration or take time to browse the gallery for a signed piece of glass art. 123
Wimberley Zip Lines Located on Four Winns Ranch (see website for directions) 512-847-9990, wimberleyzipline.com Your trained guide will teach you about the local ecosystem of plants and wildlife, local history, and other interesting Wimberley area facts. Then you’ll literally be whisked away at up to 30 miles per hour on one of the eight ziplines spanning 3/4 of a mile over the Wimberley Valley. 125
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Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown Three floors of interactive exhibits tell the story of Texas at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. The 307-foot University of Texas Tower is open for tours; the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum displays audio, video, and documents related to the former president’s life and times. Walk to the top of Mount Bonnell for a view of the city and its surroundings. Inside Austin’s city limits are three man-made lakes; kayakers and boaters out on Lady Bird Lake around sunset will witness a million or so bats emerge from the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. Head to the Broken Spoke,
an old-time honky-tonk, for live music and two-step lessons. The self-proclaimed Sports Capital of Texas, Round Rock attracts sports fans and athletes. Besides several parks with swimming pools and sports facilities, the town has several golf courses and a farm team for the Texas Rangers. Round Rock also boasts a symphony and the Sam Bass Community Theatre. Victorian architecture and antiques stores fill Georgetown’s historic square. For chicken-fried steak or a fresh-squeezed limeade, head to the Monument Cafe, designed to resemble an early 1900’s Texas roadside cafe. Evening entertainment includes plays and musicals at the Palace Theater. Hiking and biking trails encircle Lake Georgetown, stocked with largemouth bass and several other species.
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Abilene The Texas frontier lives on in Abilene, the defining city of West Texas. Discover the wild at the Abilene Zoo and enjoy a stroll through downtown galleries, shops, and world-class exhibits. Navigate your way with the Windshield History Audio Tours, available at texasstartrading.com. Visit Abilene, the “Friendly Frontier” experience, a mix of Western history and contemporary culture.
Abilene Zoo 2070 Zoo Ln., Nelson Park, Abilene, 79602 325-676-6085, abilenezoo.org Home to over 600 animals from around the globe, a visit to the Abilene Zoo is filled with fun and excitement for the entire family. Check out the king cobra at the Creepy Crawler Center and come eye to eye with giraffes on the giraffe bridge. 12345
Frontier Texas! 625 N. First St., Abilene, 79601 325-437-2800, frontiertexas.com
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Visitors can relive the Old West with the help of state-ofthe-art technology. You may find yourself in the middle of a card game shoot-out, a prairie thunderstorm, or even a spring evening filled with fireflies. 1235
The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St., Abilene, 79601 325-673-4587, thegracemuseum.org Built as a hotel in 1909, this pristine structure houses three museums. A tour of the first floor is a must.
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Historic Route 66 Rt. 66, Amarillo, 79106 amarillo66.com Route 66 represents the beginnings of America’s highway infrastructure and the transition from dirt roads to superhighways. The road tells the story of a newly mobile nation and of the democratization of travel. On the nearly 48 kilometers that lie within Amarillo alone there are 25 antiques shops and 15 restaurants. 12345
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Canyon Canyon, settled in 1887 as the headquarters of the T Anchor Ranch, was named for its location next to Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the world. West Texas A&M University, where artist Georgia O’Keeffe once taught, is also here. The PanhandlePlains Historical Museum, the largest history museum in Texas, was built in 1933 on campus out of native Texas stone. Its doors are emblazoned with famous ranch brands. Be sure to see the summer musical TEXAS! in the canyon’s amphitheater.
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Visit Texas’s largest history museum, with 2 million artifacts and 22 galleries. Other parts of the museum are devoted to the oil boom years, transportation, and a collection of Southwestern art. 1235
Include a waltz across the marble ballroom and a stroll through the beautiful brick courtyard and restored lobby. 1235
The community of Hereford was named for the herds of Herefords that were raised here. Cows are still the primary source of commerce for the town, with approximately 1.9 million head of cattle within a 48 kilometer radius of the city—hence the proud moniker Beef Capital of the World. Hereford’s attractions include the Deaf Smith County Museum, the impressive Hereford Aquatic Center, and the John Pitman Municipal Golf Course.
Amarillo With almost two million visitors each year from every corner of the world, Amarillo’s main (natural) attraction is Palo Duro Canyon State Park, where you’ll find the second-largest canyon of its kind in the world. The summer musical TEXAS!, presented in the Canyon’s amphitheater, transpor t s the audience to the Old West. Whether strolling around the Cadillac Ranch or taking in a show at the GlobeNews Center for the Performing Arts, you’ll like this mix of the historic and the new along with the multitude of shopping and dining.
Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S. Van Buren St., Amarillo, 79109 806-371-5050, 806-371-5392, amarilloart.org Designed by noted architect Edward Durell Stone, this museum exhibits works from its impressive permanent collection of American modernist pieces and European paintings from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, 1235
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum 2601 I-40 E., Amarillo, 79104 806-376-5181, quarterhorsemuseum.com This facility is designed to showcase the stars of the American Quarter Horse world—the people and horses who have become legends. 35
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Deaf Smith County Historical Museum 400 Sampson St., Hereford, 79045 806-363-7070, deafsmithcountymuseum.org This museum documents life during pioneer days with a schoolroom, general store, living area, and kitchen. A collection of period buildings includes a chapel within the museum and a dugout house. 12
Lubbock Out on the plains of West Texas, catch a glimpse of the Old West at the National Ranching Heritage Center, complete with authentic buildings and r e s t o r e d h i s t o r i c h o m e s a n d w in d m ills . T h e Buddy Holly Center, also the site of the Texas Musicians Hall of Fame, showcases the cit y’s imp r e s si ve c o n t r ib u t i o ns t o A m e r i c an mu s i c and the love for live music. Spend a day touring the area’s wineries or see if you can spot some crit ters at the prairie dog colony, then check out the nightlif e in the D ep ot Enter t ainment District.
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Abilene, San Angelo, Big Spring A living history museum with a twist, Frontier Texas!, in historic downtown Abilene, uses new technology to transport visitors to the Old West, setting them down in the middle of an Indian fight, a herd of stampeding buffalo, or a card game shoot-out. The Center for Contemporary Arts brings rotating art shows, in all kinds of media, through its four galleries; there are activities for kids at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, as well as exhibits appealing to all ages. With three lakes and the Concho River, San Angelo is surrounded by water, and visitors can get up close on Concho Cruises, the only cruise in West Texas. The Old Chicken Farm Art Center houses galleries, studios, a restaurant, and a bedand-breakfast. Concho Avenue, the town’s first street, is now lined with shops and restaurants. Fort Concho, the frontier outpost to whom the town owes its existence, is now a museum and parade grounds. Comanche Trail Park encompasses the spring that gave Big Spring its name (early scouts reported it was 15 feet deep). It also includes a 7,000-seat limestone
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amphitheater, and at Christmastime, more than a million lights illuminate the park. The Heritage Museum displays American Indian and oil industry history; temporary exhibits showcase local artists.
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Amarillo, Canyon, Palo Duro Canyon You can still drive Route 66 through Amarillo, stopping to explore its many antiques shops and small restaurants, such as the Golden Light Cafe, which has been there since the forties and is renowned for its burgers. At Route 66 Motor Speedway, stock and street cars race every Saturday, April through September. Cool off in Splash Amarillo’s wave pool and on the waterslides; the zero-gravity Sidewinder is one of only a handful in the world. Culture-seekers can choose from among performances of the Amarillo Little Theatre, Lone Star Ballet, Amarillo Opera, and Amarillo Symphony. At Canyon’s Elkins Ranch, a working cattle outfit for more than 75 years, options include guided horseback rides and Jeep tours or multiday pack trips and cattle drives. Or get up early for the ranch’s Cowboy Morning Breakfast: a hearty feed of eggs, sausage,
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biscuits, and gravy at a camp-site near Palo Duro Canyon’s edge. The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is the state’s largest history museum; exhibit subjects range from dinosaurs to modern art. Recently the museum has begun collecting items related to Panhandle sports and athletes. Palo Duro Canyon is 120 miles long and hundreds of feet deep, with caves, hoodoos, and multicolored rock formations. Artist Georgia O’Keeffe described it as “a burning, seething cauldron, filled with dramatic light and color.” Inside the canyon, the Pioneer Amphitheater has been home to the summer music-and-dance extravaganza TEXAS! for more than forty years. Old West Stables offers guided horseback tours to favorite canyon sights: Timber Creek Canyon and the Lighthouse rock formation.
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Hi Plains Orchards; the cafe serves their famous apple butter. Splashing through the log ride and the water coaster are highlights of Joyland Amusement Park; for cowboy boots and hats, try the Branding Iron Cowboy Outfitter. Graham’s downtown courthouse square is the largest in the country, and it’s filled with antiques stores and cafes; there’s also a 1919 movie theater, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Robert E. Richeson Memorial Museum has munitions, uniforms, and model planes, all relating to World War II. Paradise on the Brazos is an RV park as well as a bed-andbreakfast; you don’t have to stay there to ride its eight-mile mountain bike trail. The largest oak tree in the country—48 feet tall and 357 inches around—can be seen, by appointment only, a few miles south of Graham.
Lubbock, Graham The historical buildings on and around Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Avenue (Lubbock is Holly’s birthplace) make up the Depot Entertainment District; the area comes to life at night with music venues, sports bars, restaurants, and a microbrewery. Pick your own apples (there are thirty varieties) at
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Buddy Holly Center 1801 Crickets Ave., Lubbock, 79401 806-775-3560, buddyhollycenter.org The center showcases three galleries: the Buddy Holly permanent exhibition, the Texas Musicians Hall of Fame, and a fine arts gallery. Traveling exhibits and a range of local music and community art programs are also supported. 1235
Depot Entertainment District 19th St. and Buddy Holly Ave., Lubbock, 79401 800-692-4035, visitlubbock.org Music fills the air as you walk the street admiring the neon lights, restaurants, and entertainment offered in the historic Depot Entertainment District. 12345
Museum of Texas Tech University 3301 Fourth St., Lubbock, 79415 806-742-2490, 806-742-2442, depts.ttu.edu/ museumttu
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Castaway Cove Waterpark 1000 E. Central Fwy., Wichita Falls, 76301 940-322-5500, castawaycovewaterpark.com A tropical-themed paradise for the whole family, this waterpark features slides from 40-foot and 50-foot towers, a Kiddie Park, the Lazy River, and the Tidal Wave Pool. 12345
Museum of North Texas History 720 Indiana Ave., Wichita Falls, 76301 940-322-7628 , month-ntx.org Permanent exhibits include “The Military Collection,” housing more than 3,000 items from the Civil War to the current conflict. Heritage Hall features the collection of more than 500 cowboy hats gathered over the last 54 years from local ranchers and businessmen. 1235
River Bend Nature Center and Butterfly Conservatory 2200 Third St., Wichita Falls, 76301 940-767-0843, riverbendnaturecenter.wordpress.com Watch a profusion of emerging butterflies in the chrysallis stage at the Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. 1235
Wichita Falls Waterfall, River Trails, and Lucy Park 100 Sunset Dr., Wichita Falls, 76301 940-761-7490, wichitafallstx.gov The falls were reconstructed in 1987, just about a century after a flood destroyed them. Today’s falls are 54 feet high and 35 to 45 feet wide. Take a hike on miles of landscaped, lighted trails that wind along the Wichita River all the way to Lucy Park. 1235
This museum houses more than five million items in collections covering the arts, humanities, and sciences. The museum consists of several units, including the newly renovated state-of-the-art Moody Planetarium. 123
National Ranching Heritage Center 3121 Fourth St., Lubbock, 79409 806-742-0498, depts.ttu.edu/ranchhc
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301 I-27 (in Mackenzie Park), Lubbock, 79403 806-775-2687, playlubbock.com At Prairie Dog Town, in Mackenzie Park, the whole family will get a kick out of observing these little animals in their natural habitat. 13
San Angelo From its scenic river walk to the San Angelo State Park, frontier heritage is alive and well in this Old West town on the Concho River. Its beginnings can be traced back to Fort Concho, which today is recognized as the largest and best-preserved U.S. Army fort of the 19th century. Connecting the fort to the downtown is El Paseo de Santa Angela, a treelined pathway that winds along the river. Make time to explore the Museum of Fine Arts, Miss Hattie’s Bordello Museum, and the International Water Lily Garden.
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Lubbock provides more than 5,000 hotel rooms, a civic center nearing 100,000 square feet in flexible meeting space and an almost endless variety of additional spaces sure to meet your group’s needs. Between our one-of-a-kind venues, intoxicating art district, savory cuisine and world-renowned live music, we’ve got you covered! Experience the real West Texas and see what only Lubbock can do for your event.
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Corner of Pecos and N. Park St. at Civic League Park 325-655-4136, 800-375-1206 internationalwaterlilycollection.com The garden, located in Civic League Park, hosts a variety of day and night lilies that can be visited at any time. 13
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts One Love St., San Angelo, 76903 325-653-3333, samfa.org The building that houses San Angelo’s fine ar ts museum is an architectural masterpiece in itself, with three galleries, a rooftop sculpture garden, a library, an atrium, a studio, and an outdoor kiln. 1235
Wichita Falls Whether you choose to visit for business or leisure, there is something for everyone. Wichita Falls boasts over 2,200 af fordable hotel rooms plus a seasonal waterpark, an 18-hole championship golf course, a nature conservatory, and a winery plus a host of museums and works of art located throughout the city. Wichita Falls is nestled in the
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Conroe If you’re looking for that “wow” factor to add to your next corporate, social, or group tour event, choose Conroe for unique and memorable venues and attractions. The city impresses tourists with sports and recreation facilities, outdoor experiences, historical venues, charming downtown locations, vineyards, wineries, breweries, and convention and conference centers.
North Lake Conroe Paddling Company 13988 Calvary Road, Willis, 77318 936-203-2697, nlcpc.com Touring, fishing, and kayaking rentals are offered for individuals or small to medium-sized groups. 12
Downtown Conroe 300 W. Davis, Conroe, 77301 936-522-3014, cityofconroe.org Step back in time as you walk through Conroe’s beautifully restored Downtown Historic District. The Old Capital Drugstore and the Crighton Theatre both date back to the early 1900’s and don’t forget the forties-era Owen Theatre and the Corner Pub. Today, the beautiful historic buildings also house vintage stores, charming event spaces and diners, and art galleries. 12345
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Henderson’s picturesque downtown features historic buildings highlighted with colorful canvas awnings and filled with upscale shopping, eateries, and antiques. Enjoy watching old-fashioned sugarcane syrup being made at the Heritage Syrup Festival or visit the Rusk County Expo Center, where frequent equine events and rodeos are held. The Rusk County Oilfield Driving Tour includes history, museums, and shopping. The Wildflower Driving Tour amazes drivers each spring with beautiful scenic views. Martin Creek Lake State Park and several other lakes are just minutes away.
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Founded in the 1840’s, Jefferson established itself as one of the largest river ports in Texas and quickly earned the nickname “Queen of the Bayou.” Today, the historic town is also known as the “Bed and Breakfast Capital of East Texas,” entertaining visitors from around the world. Its fine antebellum homes and stately buildings now serve as antiques shops, hotels, galleries, and museums. With its brick-lined streets and nearly 70 entries on the National Register of Historic Places, along with a Carnegie library, bayou boat tours, historic home tours, and a local railway, Jefferson is a popular destination for all sorts of travelers.
Jefferson Historical Museum 223 W. Austin St., Jefferson, 75657 903-665-2775 jeffersonmuseum.com Erected in 1890, the four-story former Post Office and Court Building exhibits and celebrates Jefferson’s boom days. Displays include a gun collection, the Carnegie Doll Collection, a 200-year-old loom, a quilt collection, and 16th- to 19th-century art pieces. 12
Turning Basin Riverboat Tours 200 W. Bayou St., Jefferson, 75657 903-665-2222, jeffersonbayoutours.com Learn about the history, plants, and wildlife of East Texas in a one-hour narrated tour of Big Cypress Bayou. Discover the role Jefferson played as a major inland river port in the 1800’s. After the tour, stop in for a soda and some candy at the gift shop and bookstore. 12
Kilgore Depot Museum and Children’s Discovery Center 514 N. High St., Henderson, 75652 903-657-4303, depotmuseum.com Henderson’s restored Missouri-Pacific Railroad depot contains more than 200 displays. On the grounds are a restored caboose, a cotton gin, and eleven historic buildings. 123
Jordan’s Plant Farm 7523 TX Hwy. 42 S., Henderson, 75652 903-854-2316, 800-635-1147, jordansplantfarm.com This garden center, which set up shop in 1976 as a greenhouse, has now grown into a 74-acre attraction producing more than 300 varieties of plants. Providing a bit of old-fashioned ambience, the farm’s main building houses a hotel lobby, a general store and a saloon. 123
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Surrounded by pine forests and clear blue lakes, this city, about 120 miles east of Dallas, is best known for the Kilgore Rangerettes, an all-woman precision drill team founded in the forties and memorialized at the Rangerette Museum. In 1930 this quiet farming community was propelled into world prominence by the discovery of one of the greatest oil fields of our time. Kilgore is home to fascinating attractions and events, including classic Shakespearean theater, the East Texas Oil Museum, and the steel oil derricks at the World’s Richest Acre Park.
East Texas Oil Museum US Hwy. 259 at Ross St., Kilgore, 75662 903-983-8295, easttexasoilmuseum.com Kilgore’s thirties oil boom is dramatically portrayed here through dioramas, films, and memorabilia. Recreations of stores, geological exhibits, and a simulated 3,800-foot elevator ride to inner-earth oil formations give visitors a glimpse into the excitement of an oil strike. 123
A 60,000-pound statue of the town’s most famous resident stretches 77 feet up into the air near Interstate 45. Sam Houston is also honored at a memorial museum complex that bears his name, located on an 18-acre plot that was once his own. Step into Houston’s life at two of his furnished homes nearby and at the education center and exhibit hall. Other sites of interest in Huntsville include the Texas Prison Museum, the H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Museum, golf, and shopping.
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7600 TX Hwy. 75 S., Huntsville, 77340 936-291-9726, 800-289-0389, samhoustonstatue.net
Spring is a beautiful time in East Texas with dogwoods, azaleas, Bradford pears, and redwoods all in bloom. The area provides many opportunities for outdoor activities with an abundance of rivers and lakes where you can enjoy fishing, boating, and many other water sports. There are several wineries in the immediate area that are available for tours, dining, and of course, wine tasting. Another favorite
A 67-foot-high statue of Sam Houston, titled A Tribute to Courage, stands on a 10-foot granite pedestal. 123
Sam Houston Memorial Museum 1402 19th St., Huntsville, 77340 936-294-1832, samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com
Kilgore College, 1100 Broadway Blvd., Kilgore, 75662 903-983-8265, rangerette.com In 1940 a group of young women known as the Kilgore College Rangerettes high-stepped onto the football field and made history as the first precision drill and dance team to perform during halftime at a sporting event. 123
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Gregg County Historical Museum 214 N. Fredonia St., Longview, 75606 903-753-5840, gregghistorical.org Exhibits explain the importance of the discovery of oil in this region. Celebrating one hundred years of Gregg County history, the museum also features a military collection, a Caddo Indians exhibit, and an exhibit on architecture in Texas. 125
Longview Museum of Fine Arts 215 E. Tyler St., Longview, 75606 903-753-8103, LMFA.org This museum consists of a comprehensive collection of six sub-collectives and around 300 pieces of art, including paintings, drawings, prints, intaglio, pottery, photography, and sculpture. 1235
Lufkin Lufkin is considered the regional hub of East Texas, which includes twelve surrounding counties, and is known for its forests that stretch for several miles. Visitors are happy to explore the many assets the community has to offer and enjoy the enviable weather. Relax and let your surroundings dictate a new appreciation for all the good things Lufkin has to offer. Dine at an array of restaurants, shop to your heart’s content, and stay at accommodating hotels. Enjoy theater, musical performances, museums, the zoo, and more.
Ellen Trout Zoo 402 Zoo Cir., Lufkin, 75904 936-633-0399, ellentroutzoo.com A diverse collection, this zoo includes 600 species of reptiles, waterfowl, and small mammals. 12345
Museum of East Texas 503 N. Second St., Lufkin, 75901 936-639-4434, metlufkin.org This museum offers changing exhibitions of art and history, public programming, lectures, and gallery talks by artists and scholars. 123
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Marshall The town of Marshall embraces its heritage with many impressive historic sites. The beautiful 1900’s county courthouse is also home to the Harrison County Historical Museum. The Texas and Pacific Depot Museum, located in the 1912 Ginocchio National Historic District, illustrates the huge impact of the railroad’s arrival in this area. The Michelson Museum of Art is another must-see. During the holidays, Marshall is completely transformed by thousands of tiny bulbs illuminating the entire city during the dazzling Wonderland of Lights festival.
Michelson Museum of Art 216 N. Bolivar St., Marshall, 75670 903-935-9480, michelsonmuseum.org The Michelson, established in 1985 to care for the works of Russian-American artist Leo Michelson, features several different periods in the 70 years of his career. Also on display is the 20th-century art collection of Dr. Bernard Kronenberg, which includes paintings, drawings, and lithographs by artists such as Milton Avery and David Burlick. 123
Texas and Pacific Depot Museum 800 N. Washington Ave., Marshall, 75670 903-938-9495, visitmarshalltexas.org At the restored depot, visitors can explore the history of the Texas and Pacific Railroad with memorabilia set against the backdrop of an active railroad passenger station. 123
This museum complex is named after the railroad track that once crossed the Millard family property, which borders the north side of the historic village. Established by the late Lera Millard Thomas, the village comprises a broad sampling of 19th-century East Texas architecture. 125
Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden in the SFA Gardens University Dr. at Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, 75962 936-468-1832, azalea.sfasu.edu This eight-acre azalea garden, the largest in Texas, is set in a lush green hardwood forest and features an amazing number of azaleas—7,500 flowers with 525 varieties. If you can’t schedule your visit during the spring azalea season, don’t despair—the 200 camellia, Japanese maple, and hydrangea varieties and the 400 ornamental trees and shrubs show their colors for visitors year-round. 123
Shenandoah This cordial, active, upscale small city in the East Texas pine forest is just 56 kilometers north of Houston. The array of first-class shopping, dining, lodging, and entertainment will have visitors wondering where to start. Glistening lakes and creeks nearby draw those who enjoy water recreation. Don’t miss Lake Conroe and the Spring Creek Greenway Project.
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19133 David Memorial Dr., Shenandoah, 77385 936-709-3901, athletics.conroeisd.net
This city, known as the oldest in Texas, was named for Caddo Indian twins who once lived in the area. Sent away by their father, the chief, to found their own tribes, the twin who settled three days toward the west was Nacogdoches. The other brother, Natchitoches, settled three days to the east, in Louisiana. Step back in time during a visit to the Stone Fort Museum and Oak Grove Cemetery, the resting place of four signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Nine different flags have flown over Nacogdoches’s long history.
Located on the same grounds, these two separate complexes host a variety of sporting and recreational events in Shenandoah. The natatorium features a $14 million world-class indoor competitive Olympic pool and diving area that was built in 2008, and the massive outdoor stadium hosts football, soccer, and other sporting events. 123
Millard’s Crossing Historic Village 6020 North St., Nacogdoches, 75963 936-564-6631, millardscrossing.org
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Texarkana Way back in 1850 the boundary between Texas and Arkansas was established in the piney woods of East Texas and southwest Arkansas. The aptly named City of Texarkana’s post office/courthouse is the only U.S. post office built atop a state line, thus straddling two states.
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activity is attending one of the fun and unique festivals, including AlleyFest, a spring arts and music festival, and the Great Texas Balloon Race. Longview is the “Balloon Capital of Texas” and will be hosting the 2012–2014 U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships.
Visitors have their picture taken “straddlin’ the line” at this, the second-most-photographed courthouse in the United States. Folks also enjoy the beautifully restored Perot Theatre and the Regional Arts Center. The city is filled with interesting houses, including the Ace of Clubs House, a 22-sided Italianate Victorian home built in 1885 with the winnings from a poker game.
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420 S. Rose Park Dr., Tyler, 75702 903-597-3130, tylerrosemuseum.com
Restored in 1981 by Texarkana natives H. Ross Perot and his sister Bette, this Italian Renaissance classic has become a celebrated venue for national and international performers in music, dance, theater, and musicals. 12
The largest municipal rose garden in the world is filled with 38,000 bushes and around 500 varieties of roses. These spectacular 5 hectares blaze with a fragrant profusion of color during rose season, which lasts from mid-May to the beginning of November. 1235
Texarkana Museum System 219 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, 75501 903-793-4831, texarkanamuseums.org This system includes three museums: the oldest brick building in Texarkana (the Museum of Regional History), Discovery Place Children’s Museum, and the Ace of Clubs House. 1235
Tyler Thousands of visitors stroll through this genteel t ow n i n t h e s p r i n g t o v i ew t h e a z a l e a s a n d dogwoods, but one of the most impressive aspects of Tyler is its unique rose heritage. Known as the “Real Rose of Texas,” Tyler turns the Municipal Rose Center into a 14-acre floral extravaganza. Roses bloom between May and November, and October’s Rose Festival also features quilting shows, teas, and the queen’s coronation. Other noteworthy sites around town include the Caldwell Zoo, Brookshire’s World of Wildlife Museum, and the beautiful wooded Tyler State Park.
2203 Martin Luther King Blvd., Tyler, 75702 903-593-0121, caldwellzoo.org Featuring 85 acres of simulated natural habitats for more than 2,000 animals native to Africa, North America, and South America, other points of interest include an aquarium, a reptile house, and a petting zoo. 1234
The Woodlands The Woodlands is nestled amid 11,000 hectares of forest preserves just 30 minutes north of Houston. With outstanding hotels, world-class shopping, fine outdoor concerts at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, championship golf, and fine-dining venues, The Woodlands has blossomed into a great getaway destination. Climb aboard an air- conditioned water taxi and take a ride along the Woodlands Waterway or use the free trolley service to reach the entertainment venues and shopping areas. Get back to nature as well, with more than 233 kilometers of hike-and-bike trails.
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 77380 Located 27 miles north of Houston 281-363-3300, woodlandscenter.org
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Tyler, Texarkana, Mount Pleasant The rose capital of the country, Tyler flaunts its flowers at the Tyler Rose Museum and Municipal Rose Garden, where 500 varieties bloom. Azaleas are also feted, on the Azalea Trail. Both azaleas and roses grow in the manicured gardens at the 1859 Goodman-Legrand Home and Museum. The Tyler Museum of Art focuses on 19th- and 20th-century art; the Hudnall Planetarium projects star shows on its 9-meter-diameter dome. Caddo Indian artifacts, early farm and medical tools, and re-creations of settlers’ rooms fill the Texarkana Historical Society and Museum. In a 1909 courthouse, the Regional Arts Center showcases local work.Crystal Springs Beach has a theme park— water slides and paddle/bumper boats—on a 4 hectare spring-fed lake. The James and Elizabeth Whatley Center for the Performing Arts brings lectures and plays to Mount Pleasant. Seven nearby lakes, including Monticello and Welsh, are renowned for their resident fish. Antiques shops and tearooms line Mount Pleasant’s historic downtown; other sights include the Titus County
For the last 22 years, the Pavilion has been dedicated to providing a wide array of offerings. Entertainment includes contemporary and classical selections by the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, and world-renowned musicians. The Pavilion, which seats more than 16,000, is also the summer home of the Houston Symphony. 12345
Woodville The appeal of beautiful countryside, lush forests, and pristine lakes is hard to resist. Enjoy fishing, sailing, and other water sports activities at the B. A. Steinhagen Reservoir or set out to explore nature hiking trails in the Big Thicket National Preserve. The nearby Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation adds a special flavor to the community with its glimpse into the life and history of Native Americans here. Woodville’s Heritage Village Museum attracts 25,000 visitors each year to learn about the area’s rich culture. The annual Dogwood Festival draws thousands on the first weekend in April.
Big Thicket National Preserve 6102 FM 420, Kountze, 77625 409-951-6700, nps.gov/bith A convergence of ecosystems that occurred here during the last ice age brought together, in one geographical area, the eastern hardwood forests, the Gulf coastal plains, and the midwestern prairies. The preserve includes nine land units, six water corridors encompassing more than 39,254 hectares, and a natural habitat for many birds, animals, and unusual plants. It also offers camping, interpretive hikes, bird-watching, photography, hunting, fishing, and educational programs. 12
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Courthouse, a veterans memorial, and a Confederate monument.
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Kilgore, Marshall, Caddo Lake, Jefferson, Woodville The East Texas Oil Museum, on the Kilgore College campus, re-creates the thirties boom years of the country’s biggest oil field. Back then, more than one thousand derricks lined the streets of downtown Kilgore; it was called “the World’s Richest Acre.” Those derricks disappeared when the oil dried up, but the Kilgore Historical Preservation Society erected dozens of steel ones to simulate the scene. The clay around Marshall is ideal for stoneware, which has made pottery an area specialty. Marshall Pottery and Museum holds potterymaking demonstrations and relays the hundred-year history of one of the country’s largest manufacturers. The Ginocchio National Historic District occupies three square blocks in the downtown center, centered on an 1896 hotel. In a state filled with lakes, Caddo Lake has the distinction of being the only one that was naturally formed. Its more than 10,000 hectares cover twists, turns, and hidden bayous— and one of the world’s largest cypress forests. Cabins and lodges are
scattered along its shoreline. Caddo Outback Backwater Tours offers a menu of trips whose themes include nature, photography, alligators, and birding. On Jefferson Mule Drawn Wagon Tours, the theme is history and the guide is a native of the region with deep roots in Jefferson. The Grove, a registered historic landmark, is said to be one of the most haunted locations in Texas; spirit sightings date back one hundred years, and it has its own monthly e-zine about the ghostly goings-on. The town has many bed-and-breakfasts, such as Scarlett O’Hardy’s, next door to its museum and gift shop dedicated to all things Gone With the Wind. Weavers and blacksmiths practice their trades at the Woodville Heritage Village Museum, a living history museum. Swamp, forest, plains, and desert ecosystems come together in the Big Thicket National Preserve; 64 kilometers of hiking trails wind through.
Natural Science. Rent a kayak at the Riva Row Boat House to paddle the Woodlands Waterway or set out on foot on 225 kilometers of nature trails through the namesake woodlands. The Woodlands also has a concert pavilion, the four-star Woodlands Resort, and seven golf courses. Golfers also flock to Conroe, home to eight public courses. Lake Conroe is 34 kilometers long, filled with largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish, and its shore is lined with resorts, restaurants, and marinas. Huntsville is Sam Houston’s adopted hometown, and it features many reminders of the Texas leader, including Sam Houston Avenue in the heart of downtown’s Courthouse Square, and the Sam Houston Memorial Museum. The Texas Prison Museum details the history of Texas’s prisons and includes displays of contraband items and inmate art.
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Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
Located just minutes from Dallas, Addison blends the variety of a big city with the ambience of a small town. The city’s more than 170 restaurants ensure plenty of dining options to choose from. Popular special events like Taste Addison, Kaboom Town, and Oktoberfest celebrate the city’s diversity. Shopping is another highlight here, with the Galleria Dallas nearby, offering prestigious stores such as Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.
1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, 76011 817-273-5222, texasrangers.com
Cavanaugh Flight Museum 4572 Claire Chennault Rd., Addison, 75001 972-380-8800, cavanaughflightmuseum.com One of the premier aviation museums in the United States, this is the home of more than 50 vintage warplanes from World War I to the present. 1235
Mary Kay Museum 16251 Dallas Pkwy., Addison, 75001 972-687-5720, marykay.com Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, became famous for her beauty consultant incentives. Explore this company’s history through displays of the lavish rewards that she was known to bestow—from diamond bar pins to designer evening gowns. 1234
This stadium, with old-time-ballpark charm, also houses the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. 12345
Six Flags Over Texas 2201 Road to Six Flags East, Arlington, 76011 817-640-8900, sixflags.com Six Flags Over Texas offers fun for the entire family with 13 roller coasters, including Tony Hawk’s Big Spin. And don’t forget other extreme favorites, like the Titan, Superman, and Batman. 12345
Brenham More than the home of famous Blue Bell Creameries, quaint Br enham is k n own as t h e Bir t hp lac e of Texas. The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence took place nearby on March 2, 1836, at what is now the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Surrounded by idyllic fields of wildflowers, horse farms, and wineries, Brenham offers fishing, boating, birding, hiking, or camping in the area along picturesque Lake Somerville.
Blue Bell Creameries
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Arlington
1101 Blue Bell Rd. S., Brenham, 77833 800-327-8135, bluebell.com
The city of Arlington is centrally located in one of the most rapidly developing—and exciting—regions of the country. The Entertainment District is home to two professional sports teams: the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys. With Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor, as well as the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame, there is always something to enjoy.
Tours feature a movie, views from the observation deck, and—naturally—samples of the final product. 123
Cowboys Stadium One Legends Way, Arlington, 76011 817-892-4000, stadium.dallascowboys.com Home of the Dallas Cowboys, Cowboys Stadium has a capacity of 100,000 for games and other major events. 12345
Bryan–College Station Bryan–College Station is a destination for family fun, romantic escapes, sporting events, and traveling professionals. Discover a region so diverse that you can wander through the scenic campus of Texas A&M University, enjoy shopping and dining downtown, tour a winery, go to a museum, and more, all in one day. With two cities offering the best attractions in Texas, there is so much for visitors to explore, experience, and enjoy.
This museum chronicles the African American history of the Brazos Valley community. Come see the “We Grew Up in the Brazos Valley” wall, with interviews of residents who recall life more than 90 years ago. 123
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum 1000 George Bush Dr. W., College Station, 77845 979-691-4000, bushlibrary.tamu.edu George H.W. Bush’s White House years are documented at the nation’s tenth presidential library with 2 million photographs, 43 million pages of official and personal papers, 5,000 hours of video, and more than 100,000 artifacts. 1253
Cleburne Located a short drive from both Dallas and Fort Worth, Cleburne makes an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Combine small town ambiance with many impressive attractions including the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum, Splash Station, Plaza Theater, and much more. The new Cleburne Conference Center is capable of meeting the most discerning needs of event and convention planners. Combine that with a variety of hotels and restaurants, and you have the ideal venue for any meeting.
Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum 101 Chisholm Trail, Cleburne, 76033 817-648-2815, jcchisholmtrail.com See the past brought back to life at the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum, on the northwest side of Lake Pat Cleburne. On the grounds is the oldest log courthouse in Texas, a newly completed replica of an 1870’s jail, a full-time gunsmith, a blacksmith shop, and a replica sheriff’s office and schoolhouse. 123
Plaza Theatre Company 111 S. Main St., Cleburne, 76033 817-202-0600, plaza-theatre.com This award-winning live theater-in-the-round is open year-round on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It features performances from classic musicals like Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to hilarious comedies like Arsenic and Old Lace. 12453
Corsicana In 1894 Corsicana was the first city west of the Mississippi to discover oil. Now the city is better known as the Fruitcake Capital of the World. Established in 1896, the Collin Street Bakery ships 1.5 million of its Deluxe brand fruitcakes throughout the nation and 190 countries each year. History buffs relish the Gooch Library, with its collection of Native American artifacts, and music lovers enjoy the Lefty Frizzell Country Music Museum at Pioneer Village. Stargazers, don’t miss Cook Center and the largest planetarium dome in Texas.
Collin Street Bakery 401 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana, 75110 903-874-7477, 800-292-7400 collinstreet.com Made world-famous by its fruitcakes, this bakery also makes several delicious flavors of cheesecake. 124
Pioneer Village 912 W. Park Ave., Corsicana, 75110 903-654-4846 Navarro County’s sur viving historic structures— eighteen buildings filled with artifacts—are preserved here, including the Hartzell General Store, an 1860’s pioneer home, and an 1840’s Indian trading post. 123 T RAVELTEX . C OM |
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Billy Bob’s Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, 76164 817-624-7117, billybobstexas.com The world’s largest honky-tonk, covering 9,290 square meters, has plenty of room for two-stepping all night long. 12345
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth, 76107 817-255-9300, 888-255-9300, fortworthmuseum.org The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s new $80 million facility features experiences such as the Cattle Raisers Museum, the Fort Worth Children’s Museum, the state-of-the-art Noble planetarium, and more. 2345
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District 130 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, 76164 817-625-9715, fortworthstockyards.org
Dallas Dallas’s slogan “Big Things Happen Here” describes the essence and vitality of a city built on big dreams, freshly blazed trails, and an attitude that all things are possible. The city is experiencing a renaissance, and more than $15 billion in new and ongoing urban development assists in creating a richly diverse city with the largest urban arts district in the nation, countless luxury accommodations, the best shopping in the Southwest, award-winning dining, and 14 distinctly different entertainment districts.
Dallas Arts District 2200 Ross Ave., Ste. 4600 E, Dallas, 75201 214-744-6642, thedallasartsdistrict.org In the nation’s largest arts disctrict, visitors will find the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Trammell Crow Center’s public art and Crow Collection of Asian Art, and the Meyerson Symphony Center. 12345
Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum
You’ll see Stockyards Station, the Vintage Railroad Depot, a daily cattle drive, and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and Sterquell Wagon Collection in a single stroll. 1245
110 W. Hickory St., Denton, 76201 940-349-2850, dentoncounty.com/chos
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
This museum details county history and 19th-century life through artifacts, weapons, southwestern Native American pottery, and photographs. 1235
1720 Gendy St., Fort Worth, 76107 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, cowgirl.net
Ennis The city of Ennis celebrates its Czech heritage and natural beauty. In spring, Ennis focuses on the bluebonnet, with 64 kilometers of mapped trails and a festival in honor of the state flower. The National Polka Festival, the Fall Festival, and the Lights of Ennis attract visitors from all around each year. Ennis’s downtown is inviting, with unique restaurants and specialty shopping. The city is home to a drive-in theatre and the Ennis Public Theatre as well as the world-renowned drag racing facility, the Texas Motorplex.
Country music legend Patsy Cline, author Laura Ingalls Wilder, and sharpshooter Annie Oakley are just a few of those memorialized here, the only museum dedicated to honoring the women of the American West. 1235
Sundance Square 420 Throckmonton St., Fort Worth, 76102 817-255-5700, sundancesquare.com Explore Fort Worth’s heralded 35-block shopping and entertainment district. 12345
Texas Motor Speedway 3545 Lone Star Cir., Fort Worth, 76177 817-215-8500, texasmotorspeedway.com The second-largest sports facility in the United States (by seating), this track is home to the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Indy-style racing. Racing dates, racing schools, and big-name concerts occur year-round. 12345
Fair Park
Texas Motorplex
1121 1st Ave., Dallas, 75210 214-426-3400, fairpark.org
7500 US Hwy. 287 W., Ennis, 75119 972-878-2641, 800-668-6775, texasmotorplex.com
This 112-hectare national historical landmark has eight museums and a Vietnam memorial. The State Fair of Texas is staged here every fall. Other attractions include the Children’s Aquarium of Fair Park, the African American Museum, Texas Discovery Gardens, and more. 12345
This NHRA track holds races and scheduled events during the season. Friday night “street nights” allow anyone to race on this world-famous, quarter-mile strip. 12345
The Sixth Floor Museum
In the middle of the Dallas Metroplex, Farmers Branch offers easy access to area attractions, including sporting events, theaters, museums, world-class shopping, historical sites, and amusement parks. The city is also the location of scenic Brookhaven College.
Just a short drive north of Dallas, the city boasts four professional sports teams and one amateur team—Frisco RoughRiders baseball, FC Dallas soccer, Texas Legends basketball, and Texas Tornados hockey. Frisco is home to over three million square meters of retail and dining, including Stonebriar Centre, IKEA, Sam Moon Trading Company, and numerous boutiques. The city has a growing museum district with the Frisco Heritage Museum, Frisco Discovery Center, and coming soon, the Museum of the American Railroad.
Farmers Branch Historical Park
FC Dallas Stadium
2540 Farmers Branch Ln. Farmers Branch, 75234 972-406-0184, farmersbranch.info
9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, 75033 214-705-6700, 888-323-4625, fcdallas.com
411 Elm St., Dallas, 75202 214-747-6660, jfk.org This amazing museum contains more than four hundred photographs, films, artifacts, and an audio tour documenting the life, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. 1235
Denton With music, art, culture, and entertainment, Denton is a vibrant city. In Denton’s historic downtown there are museums, including the Historical Park of Denton County, the 1896 Courthouse-on-theSquare Museum, and the Denton Firefighters Museum, that merge with contemporary art and eclectic shopping. Enjoy driving tours through the beautiful horse country, great festivals, and quality accommodations.
Bayless-Selby House Museum 317 W. Mulberry St., Denton, 76201 940-349-2865, dentoncounty.com Part of the Historical Park of Denton County complex, this Queen Anne–style house illustrates life in Denton at the turn of the century. 13
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The oldest rock structure in North Texas, the 1856 Gilbert House is the cornerstone of the park. 1235
Home to the FC Dallas Major League Soccer team, this 20,000-seat stadium, entertainment center, and youth sports complex also offers concerts and festivals. 12345
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Glen Rose
The sixteenth-largest city in the United States, Fort Worth is the “City of Cowboys and Culture.” Visitors can experience Sundance Square, one of the most dynamic downtowns in the nation, exciting Western heritage in the Stockyards National Historic District, and the artistic masterpieces of Fort Worth’s Cultural District.
Long known as the Dinosaur Capital of Texas, the city voted “America’s Dream Town” in 2004 is becoming one of the top family destinations in the state. Located among the rolling hills and rivers of North Central Texas, Glen Rose offers family-friendly attractions.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
1058 Park Rd. 59, Glen Rose, 76043 254-898-1526, dinosaurworld.com
3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 76107 817-738-1933, cartermuseum.org This museum offers a stunning survey of American art, from the first landscape painters of the 1830’s to modern artists of the 20th century. 123
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Dinosaur World Walk among more than one hundred life-size dinosaurs in an outdoor museum. Search for real fossils to take home and enjoy a playground, picnic area, and indoor museum. 1235
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DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART, DALLAS
Welcome to a place where giants roam. This is Dallas, a city of BIG moments and infinite possibilities. With mind-blowing aractions and an exhibit featuring the bones of the first Alamosaurus ever discovered, memories made here are always larger than life. Start your journey at visitdallas.com.
Killeen Once a railroad town, Killeen is now one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. Take in a play at the Vive Les Arts Theatre, do some star gazing at the Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theater, or spend the day pulling striped bass from the beautiful Stillhouse Hollow Lake or sailing on peaceful Lake Belton. While you’re here, take a trip to nearby Fort Hood, one of the world’s largest army bases.
Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theater Academic Dr., Killeen, 76549 254-526-1800, starsatnight.org Embark on an imaginary journey through time and space. Since opening in 2003, this theater has treated thousands of visitors to planetarium star shows and laser light shows. 1253
Lewisville Lewisville is an energetic destination with casual appeal just minutes away from Dallas and Fort Worth. The historic charm of Old Town features specialty stores, restaurants, outdoor art, and events throughout the year. Known for its glittering expansive lake, Lewisville offers diverse shopping and dining, pristine golf, and fun attractions.
Lewisville Lake Park 600 Slake Park Rd., Lewisville, 75057 972-219-3742, cityoflewisville.com This park on the shores of Lewisville Lake provides recreational activities including fishing, water sports, boating, picnic areas, RV and tent camping, pavilions, a 24-hour fishing barge, swimming, and beaches. 1235
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 2299 CR 2008, Glen Rose, 76043 254-897-2960, 888-775-6742, fossilrim.org A 15-kilometers driving route through this 688 hectare park winds among free-roaming native and exotic animals from five continents. 12345
Granbury A rare city awaits here in the heart of the Brazos River Valley alongside Lake Granbury. Strolling through the Victorian downtown reminds you of a time gone by as you discover more than 40 unique shops, boutiques, and art galleries. Fine dining, wine tasting, art displays, and historical sites add to the appeal of Granbury.
Rio Brazos Dance Hall
with a European-style saddling paddock, a Las Vegas– style racebook, a restaurant, and more. 12345
Grapevine Grapevine is nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth. Visitors can meander through the shops and artisans’ studios downtown. Hop aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad or unwind at one of the winery tasting rooms. Play a round of golf or take advantage of three-thousandplus hectares of recreation on Lake Grapevine.
Grapevine Vintage Railroad 705 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817-410-3123, gvrr.com An 1896 steam engine and twenties-era Victorian coach cars take visitors from Grapevine’s Cotton Belt Depot to Fort Worth’s Stockyards Station. 123
McKinney McKinney is a wonderful weekend getaway or family vacation destination. Just thirty miles north of Dallas, McKinney was established in 1848 and has become one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. The city embraces its historical roots while looking to the future with cutting-edge technology and an eye towards the environment. Enjoy a friendly small-town feel with plenty of restaurants, shopping attractions, and lodging options.
Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary One Nature Place, McKinney, 75069 972-562-5566, heardmuseum.org Witness nature in the native plant garden or the wildlife sanctuary. 125
6611 Glen Rose Hwy., Granbury, 76048 817-579-0808, riobrazoslive.com
Irving
Plano
The Rio Brazos Music Hall, Cafe and Cantina is an upscale but relaxed live music venue with an old-Westmeets-funky-ranch vibe. “The Rio” offers a full-service bar and a restaurant. Affectionately deemed “Texas’s newest-oldest dancehall,” live music performances occur Wednesdays through Sundays. 12345
Combining the flair of a big city with the ambiance of a small town, Irving will capture your fancy with its easygoing spirit and opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Located adjacent to DFW International Airport, the city is home to more than 75 hotels and numerous Fortune 500 companies and hosts some of the state’s most famous landmarks such as Movie Studios Las Colinas and the Mustangs of Las Colinas.
Plano, located minutes from downtown Dallas, has a little something for everyone. Visitors can browse around attractions like Legacy Town Center’s Bassus Plaza with sculptures of a Shawnee Trail cattle drive; the antiques district of historic downtown; Heritage Farmstead Museum; and the Interurban Railway Museum. Plano also has numerous shopping and dining opportunities and is host of the state’s largest hot air balloon festival, held every September.
Grand Prairie Grand Prairie began as a village on the Texas and Pacific Railroad line during the Civil War. Today the city is popular with horse racing fans, who frequent Lone Star Park; with shoppers, who find treasure galore at the 65-hectare flea market, Traders Village; and with music lovers, who head to the Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie. Outdoor types enjoy water sports, camping, and fishing at Joe Pool Lake and a round of golf at a nearby course.
Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie 1000 Lone Star Pkwy., Grand Prairie, 75050 972-263-7223, 800-795-7223, lonestarpark.com Enjoy world-class Thoroughbred and quarter horse racing in a seven-level, glass-enclosed grandstand along
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Mustangs of Las Colinas Sculpture and Exhibit
Heritage Farmstead Museum
5205 N. O’Connor Blvd., Irving, 75039 972-869-9047, mustangsoflascolinas.com
1900 W. 15th St., Plano, 75075 972-881-0140, heritagefarmstead.org
This bronze peice, the largest equestrian sculpture in the world, exemplifies the mustang’s beauty and strength. 123
This impressive museum preserves a way of life from the early 1900’s. 125
National Scouting Museum
901 E. 15th St., Plano, 75074 972-941-2117, interurbanplano.org
1329 W. Walnut Hill Ln., Irving, 75038 972-580-2100, 800-303-3047, bsamuseum.org From the Norman Rockwell Art Gallery to the fullsized indoor campsites, the museum is filled with interactive exhibits and more than 600,000 artifacts. 1235
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Interurban Railway Museum This station, now an official National Historic Landmark, was originally built in 1908 and chronicles Plano’s history and the history of the electric rail system in North Texas. 123
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HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL, PLANO
Southfork Ranch 3700 Hogge Rd., Parker, 75002 972-442-7800, 800-989-7800, southforkranch.com Home of the original Dallas television family, the Ewings, Southfork Ranch still draws fans from around the world. 12345
Temple Already established as one of the Southwest’s primary medical centers, Temple is also one of Central Texas’s best-kept nature lovers’ secrets, with the Miller Springs nature complex and Lake Belton. Drive across Belton Dam at sunset for a breathtaking view and stop to admire the restored mural that adorns the side of the dam. Explore the intriguing history of Temple’s Czech community at the downtown Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center and its railroad history at the Railroad and Heritage Museum, located in the restored 1910 Santa Fe Depot.
Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center 119 W. French St., Temple, 76501 254-899-2935, czechmuseum.org This museum documents where Czech culture meets Texas history and becomes an all-American experience. 12345
Waco has something for everyone to love. Discover the prehistoric stor y that is told at the Waco Mammoth Site and the Mayborn Museum Complex or enjoy the refreshing Dr Pepper Museum. Learn about the legendary lawmen at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum or take a walk on the wild side at the natural habitat Cameron Park Zoo. There are great restaurants and shopping and all around good fun in the Heart of Texas.
Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute 300 S. 5th St., Waco, 76701 254-757-1025, drpeppermuseum.com
Denton, Fort Worth, Granbury, Glen Rose Denton is known for its buzzing livemusic scene, and it draws hundreds of thousands each year to the Arts and Jazz Festival. Other Denton celebrations include the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo, now more than 80 years old; the Redbud Festival; the Holiday Lighting Festival; and the Denton Airshow. The Fort Worth Zoo now has a Museum of Living Art: a herpetarium housing almost 1,000 reptiles and amphibians, including a 5-meter Burmese python. Sundance Square comprises 35 blocks of restaurants and music clubs and the Bass Performance Hall, one of the world’s top opera houses. From the leather sofas and hide rugs to the cowboy art, there’s plenty of Old West atmosphere at the 100-year-old Stockyards Hotel. Bonnie and Clyde stayed here, as has Willie Nelson. Just down the street is the Cowtown Coliseum, which hosts Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show. Tiki huts dot the wide, white sands at Granbury City Beach, next to the Granbury Resort Conference Center and Boardwalk. The longtailed weasel and the free-tailed bat are on the wildlife checklist at the Acton Nature Center. The Inn on Lake Granbury has two acres of manicured grounds, a pool with a waterfall, and, of course, views of the lake. Glen Rose has been inhabited for more than 100 million years. You can see its earliest residents at Dinosaur World; its Dinosaur Trail features 100 life-size dinosaurs in an 8-hectare park. For still more, there’s
100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, 76706 254-750-8631, 877-750-8631, texasranger.org Learn about the oldest state law enforcement agency at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. Dating back to Spanish and Mexican origins, the museum’s 12,000 artifacts include badges, firearms, tack, and personal gear. The Hall of Fame is dedicated to the 30 brave Texas Rangers who gave their lives in the line of duty and others who served with great distinction. 1235
Waxahachie
This museum celebrates the history of Dr Pepper, the oldest major brand soft drink in America. A fun place for visitors of all ages, it contains three floors of exhibits including an interior artesian well, 25 years of Dr Pepper commercials and a re-creation of a 1930’s country store. 12345
Waxahachie takes pride in its rich heritage. Strolling through its historic downtown, anchored by the state’s “Most Photographed Courthouse,” you still can see remnants of the famed Shawnee Trail. Designated as the Queen of the Cotton Belt, the Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas, and the Movie Capital of Texas, Waxahachie has also become known as the Gingerbread City.
Mayborn Museum Complex
Ellis County Courthouse
1300 S. University Parks Dr. Baylor University Campus, Waco, 76706 254-710-1110, maybornmuseum.com
101 W. Main St., Waxahachie, 75165 972-825-5000, co.ellis.tx.us
The 17 hands-on discovery rooms allow young minds to explore with themes ranging from vertebrates to transportation, health to sound. 123
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Waco
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Land of the Dinosaurs, the “world’s best live-action dinosaur musical,” starring animatronic dinosaurs. In historic downtown Glen Rose, the LS Ranches Longhorn Museum pays tribute to the Texas icon.
kitchen gadgets and a large collection of arrowheads.
former Dallas Cowboy uses only woodburning pits to cook his ribs.
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A mechanical bull and a huge dance floor (and dance lessons several nights a week) bring the crowds to Arlington’s Cowboys Dancehall. River Legacy Parks is along the Trinity River; it’s home to armadillos and is one of the few known habitats of the rare Devil’s Cigar, a fungus that makes an audible hiss when it releases its spores. Arlington is also home to a couple of Six Flags parks, one of the most technologically advanced planetariums in Texas, and the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame, which details the game’s 5,000-year history. Lake Grapevine has more than 14 kilometers of hiking trails surrounding its area. The Grapevine Opry is a live country music show held in the historic Palace Theatre, just one of more than a dozen music venues in town. Grapevine’s bustling historic downtown hosts the open-air Grapevine Market, selling everything from jewelry to pies to antiques. A parade of lights and a North Pole Express train ride contribute to Grapevine’s designation as the Christmas Capital of Texas. Frisco’s public art program is easily appreciated on a driving tour of town, and the Texas Sculpture Garden is the largest private collection of contemporary Texas sculpture ever assembled and made available for public viewing. The interactive exhibits at the Frisco Heritage Museum let visitors run a 1900’s printing press and prepare cotton for weaving. At Randy White’s Hall of Fame Barbeque, the
Dallas, Denison, Sherman The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden consists of 26 hectares brimming with ornamental gardens, rare plants, and fountains. Museums are plentiful in Dallas, among them the Frontiers of Flight Museum, about the history of air and spaceflight, and the Museum of the American Railroad. Baby back ribs with root beer barbecue sauce are on the menu at Cowboy Chow, a restaurant inspired by chuckwagon cooking. In Denison, the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site showcases the modest frame house where the 34th president was born, filled with furnishings like his family might have owned. Eisenhower State Park sits on the shores of Lake Texoma, which, at 36,000 hectares, is a major sailing destination. The area around the lake also includes two wildlife refuges, 54 parks managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, dozens of resorts, many campgrounds, and a handful of golf courses. Sherman’s 1896 C. S. Roberts House Museum, with much of its original furnishings intact, sits on Heritage Row, a strip of Victorian homes lining Crockett Street. The 1870’s three-story Kelly Square building is filled with shops, restaurants, and an event space. Exhibits at the Red River Historical Museum include unusual antique
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Irving, Waxahachie The Irving Arts Center features four galleries for exhibits and two auditoriums for the Irving Symphony and for ballet and theatrical performances. Campión Trails traverse through a greenbelt of forest and river habitats for walking, biking, and horseback riding. You can also launch a canoe there. Sports spectators in Irving can choose from soccer, hockey, football, NASCAR, horse racing, and rodeo. Victorian, Gingerbread, and Queen Anne are a few of the architectural styles you’ll see in Waxahachie; architecture is celebrated on the annual Gingerbread Trail every June. The Texas Theater on the Waxahachie town square has offered more than a century of entertainment: from vaudeville and burlesque in the 1800’s to singing cowboy movies to live bands, musicals, and open mic nights today. Waxahachie’s oftenphotographed nine-story courthouse features carvings that, according to local legend, tell the story of the carver’s unrequited love.
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Eagle Pass Home to the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, the only gaming casino in Texas, Eagle Pass lies on the TexasMexico border, at the tip of Texas Highway 57—228 kilometers southwest of San Antonio. Its small town charm, friendly people, and amenities contribute to make Eagle Pass a perfect location for small group meetings. While on an accelerated growth path, the community has been able to retain the laid-back, easygoing lifestyle enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
Fort Duncan Museum 310 Bliss Street, Eagle Pass, 78852 830-758-1445, eaglepasstx.com Fort Duncan Museum is located in the heart of historic Fort Duncan. Exhibits, artifacts, and photographs from the colonial period, Civil War, and the early 20th century in Texas and Northern Mexico and historic Eagle Pass can be viewed. 1253
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino 794 Lucky Eagle Dr., Eagle Pass, 78852 830-758-1936, kickapooluckyeaglecasino.com
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Goliad Steeped in Texas history, Goliad is the third-oldest municipality in the state. One of the highlights of the area’s legacy is Presidio la Bahía and its two missions, which constitute the only surviving example of a Spanish Colonial mission complex in Texas. Start
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with the restored 1894 courthouse, which you can view along with several other markers in the area on a walking tour through downtown. The Angel of Goliad nature trail will take you walking and hiking along the San Antonio River.
Presidio la Bahía Across the river from Goliad State Park and Historic Site, 1.5 miles south of Goliad on US Hwy. 183 361-645-3752, presidiolabahia.org The history of this restored fort, established in 1749 at its present location, constitutes a catalog of major battles in the area. Now a museum with artifacts from the battles, it is the only fully restored Spanish presidio that has guest quarters available for rental. 1235
McAllen Celebrated as the City of Palms, McAllen lives up to the name, with more than forty varieties of palm trees lining its streets. Now a major commercial center, the city is the third-largest U.S. port of entry from Mexico. Visitors are drawn by the remarkable number and species of birds found at dozens of wildlife sanctuaries, all within an hour’s drive.
International Museum of Art and Science 1900 Nolana Ave., McAllen, 78504 956-682-0123, imasonline.org Devoted to science and the arts, this Smithsonian-affiliated museum features Mexican folk art, masks, textiles, and contemporary American and regional prints. The offerings include a collection of European paintings, a children’s Discovery Pavilion, a Latin gallery, and a cafe. 12345
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge 3325 Green Jay, Alamo, 78516 956-784-7500, friendsofsouthtexasrefuges.org With nearly 500 species, the refuge has one of the most diverse populations of birds in the nation. Santa Ana also attracts 300 species of butterflies and has many rare plants and animals. 123
San Antonio San Antonio, home to the ledgendary Alamo and the famed River Walk, hosts a vibrant mix of culture, cuisine, architecture, and moving history—not to mention diverse languages and music. A cosmopolitan blend of top-notch golf courses, remarkable dining and nightlife options, art galleries, spas, theme parks, and shopping dot the pedestrian cityscape along the River. San Antonio, one of America’s friendliest cities, truly offers an authentic experience.
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Laredo
300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, 78205 210-225-1391, thealamo.org
Explore, experience, enjoy, and savor Laredo’s rich history and unique culture. This southern getaway is the ideal venue for bargain buys of every kind. Just being in Laredo brings you close to Mexico, but if you desire an even closer look, go no farther than San Bernardo Avenue. This experience will certainly satiate your appetite for south-of-the-border decorative accents such as furniture, pottery, wrought iron, talavera, and wood. Discover remarkable shopping and great savings around every corner.
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Imaginarium of South Texas 5300 San Dario Ave., Ste. 505, Laredo, 78041 956-728-0404, imaginariumstx.org Billed as a place for curiosity and creativity, the Imaginarium is Laredo’s answer to a children’s museum, with hands-on learning experiences. Special programs like Tinkerings (about engineering concepts) are one of many educational opportunities. 1235
Brackenridge Park 3700 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, 78212 210-207-3000, 210-207-7275 sanantonio.gov/parksandrec One of the city’s most beloved parks, this 179 hectare refuge in the heart of the city offers a full day of family fun. There are trails for quiet walks and a stunning playground. The park is adjacent to the San Antonio Zoo and Japanese Tea Garden, which features a year-round garden, walkways, a waterfall, and koi ponds. 12345
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Briscoe Western Art Museum
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McNay Art Museum
210 W. Market St., San Antonio, 78205 210-299-4499, briscoemuseum.org
King William Association 1032 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, 78210 210-227-8786, 210-225-5924 (Steves Homestead) kingwilliamassociation.org
6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, 78209 210-824-5368, mcnayart.org
Set to open in October 2013, this museum occupies the former San Antonio Central Library building and features nine galleries on three floors showcasing historic and contemporary paintings, sculptures, Western artifacts, and much more.
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum and The Texas Rangers Museum 318 E. Houston St., San Antonio, 78205 210-247-4000, buckhornmuseum.com Since 1881 this saloon has been known as a gathering place for good conversation, great food, and spectacular wildlife exhibits. Today, the saloon houses a cafe, gift shop, shooting gallery, and two museums. 2345
HemisFair Park 200 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, 78205 210-207-3677, sanantonio.gov/hemisfairpark
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La Villita Historical District 418 Villita St., Ste. 903, San Antonio, 78205 210-207-8610, lavillita.com La Villita (Spanish for “little town”) is a good name for this area, which was one of San Antonio’s earliest communities. Today, the charming adobe homes are used as gift shops, artisans’ studios, and restaurants, as well as the site of the Night in Old San Antonio event each April. 2345
Military Bases San Antonio supports multiple military bases. Most are open to tours with advance reservations. Two museums at Fort Sam Houston are open to the public.
Fort Sam Houston 210-221-1211, samhouston.army.mil
Lackland Air Force Base 210-671-1110, lackland.af.mil
Randolph Air Force Base 210-652-1110, randolph.af.mil
Majestic Theatre and Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
Morgan’s Wonderland
224 E. Houston St., San Antonio, 78205 210-226-5700, majesticempire.com
5223 David Edwards Dr., San Antonio, 78233 210-495-5888, morganswonderland.com
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Morgan’s Wonderland is the world’s first “ultra accessible family fun park” designed specifically for children and adults with special needs. This 25-acre park is a unique oasis that, through the spirit of inclusion, allows people of all abilities to play and learn in a fun and safe environment. 12345
801 E. Cesar E. Chavez, San Antonio, 78205 210-458-2300, texancultures.com
Market Square (El Mercado)
Exhibits, artifacts, and historical photographs trace the contributions of the amazingly varied cultural and ethnic groups that had a part in developing Texas. The museum has 65,000 square feet of displays and exhibitions that tell stories of Texans, plus a library focused on cultural and ethnic history. The institute hosts the Texas Folklife Festival each June. 1234
514 W. Commerce St., San Antonio, 78207 210-207-8600, marketsquaresa.com
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd., San Antonio, 78266 210-651-6101, naturalbridgecaverns.com
In this historic two-block downtown area of shops and restaurants, El Mercado, the largest Mexican market in the United States, is full of imported goods from south of the border. 234
Discover incredible underground chambers filled with spectacular formations on a family-friendly guided tour along paved, lighted walkways. Natural Bridge Caverns is Texas’s largest and one of the premier show caves in the world. Open daily. 1245
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Here at the site of the 1968 World’s Fair you’ll find the Tower of the Americas, the Magik Children’s Theater, the Instituto de Mexico, the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), the Institute of Texan Cultures (see separate listings), the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, the Lila Cockrell Theater for the Performing Arts, and the Judge John H. Wood Jr. Federal Courthouse. 12345
This 25-block area off St. Mary’s and Durango Streets still retains the charm of the late 19th-century neighborhood established by prominent German merchants. The Steves Homestead, at 509 King William St., is one of the finest Victorian house museums in the Southwest. 345
Philanthropist Marion Koogler McNay’s elegant Spanishstyle home and landscaped grounds house a fine collection of European and American art, including a rare book collection and works by Cézanne, Degas, Picasso, Gauguin, Van Gogh, O’Keeffe, Rodin, Matisse, and Chagall. 1235
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch 26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd., San Antonio, 78266 830-438-7400, wildliferanchtexas.com This drive-through safari, stretching across 400 acres of ranchland, includes a petting zoo, a driving tour, and a collection of animals such as endangered white rhinos, giraffes, and lemurs. 12345
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park 2202 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, 78210 210-932-1001 (business offices), nps.gov/saan San Antonio’s six Spanish missions were set along the San Antonio River between 1718 and 1731. All but the Alamo (see separate listing) continue to serve as active Roman Catholic parishes. 123
Downtown San Antonio, accessible via numerous bridges and entry points, including Commerce and Losoya Streets 210-227-4262, thesanantonioriverwalk.com
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The River Walk stretches north along the San Antonio River and connects to the San Antonio Museum of Art, culminating at the 125-year-old Pearl Brewery, a vibrant urban village. Shops, restaurants, and galleries line the banks along with public art installations. 12345
Mission San Francisco de la Espada
807 Mission Rd., San Antonio, 78210
10040 Espada Rd., San Antonio, 78214
Mission San José and Missions’ Visitors Center 6701 San José Dr., San Antonio, 78214
San Antonio Botanical Garden Mission San Juan Capistrano
A variety of plants from every region of the state are represented in this spectacular complex. In addition to the formal garden, highlights include an herb collection, a Japanese garden, and a designated area designed specifically for the blind. 12345
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305 E. Houston St., San Antonio, 78205 210-212-4453, sakids.org
San Antonio, Floresville, Kenedy The Alamo is a must-see, as is the River Walk; its new art-lined extension reaches to the San Antonio Museum of Art, located in a renovated brick brewery and housing everything from Greek antiquities to Latin American folk art. For an afternoon stroll, try the San Antonio Botanical Garden, which has a new bird-watching area, or the San Antonio Zoo. El Mercado, the largest Mexican market in the United States, hums with mariachi music, Mexican food, and shopping. Art, history, and live performance come together at the Museo Alameda. The elegant brick Wilson County courthouse anchors Floresville’s historic downtown area, which also includes the Wilson County Jailhouse Museum, with built-in gallows. The jail housed the sheriff and prisoners until the seventies.The Dewees Remschel House documents one prominent family’s contributions to the area. Outside town, Rancho de las Cabras— “the Goat Ranch”—was established in the mid-1700’s as a mission’s grazing grounds. It later became an archeological site and then a park, with guided tours. Kenedy is the horned toad capital of the world and also wildflower
Hop from concert to roller coaster at this huge park known for its spectacular shows and rides. 1234
Witte Museum 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, 78209 210-357-1900, wittemuseum.org At the city’s premier museum of South Texas history, culture, and natural science you’ll find traveling exhibits with real-life stories of South Texas as told by Spanish settlers, Chili Queens, trail drivers, ranchers, cowboys, and more. 1235
3903 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, 78212 210-734-7184, sazoo-aq.org At this zoo, 3,500 animals live in beautifully designed naturalistic habitats. 12345
Retama Park
San Antonio Zoo
10500 SeaWorld Dr., San Antonio, 78251 800-700-7786, seaworld.com/sanantonio Home to Shamu, dolphins, belugas, sharks, penguins, and others, the park stages major shows, including “One Ocean,” which features Shamu. Ride the Great White
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17000 I-10 W., San Antonio, 78257 210-697-5000, sixflags.com/fiestatexas
Located just 25 kilometers northeast of downtown San Antonio, Selma was founded in 1847 along the Cibolo Creek. Selma is home to Retama Park, the Forum Shopping Center, and the Stagecoach Stop and Visitor’s Center, built on the site of Selma’s original 1850’s stagecoach stop.
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Selma
555 Funston Pl., San Antonio, 78209 210-207-3250, sabot.org
San Antonio Children’s Museum
inverted coaster, the Steel Eel, and the Shamu Express kidsized coaster. Experience the new Aquatica water park in a lush resort-like setting. 12345
One Retama Pkwy., Selma, 78154 210-651-7000, retamapark.com Retama Park has been bringing horse racing to South and Central Texas since 1995. Enjoy dining with a panoramic view of the entire racetrack at the Turf and Field Dining Room or Champions Sportsbar. Simulcasting is also available. 12345
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country; head to Joe Gulley Park’s nature trails to see both. Mifflin Kenedy came to Texas as a steamboat captain and married the widow of a Mexican soldier. His family’s story is told at the Kenedy Ranch Museum and on some of the historical markers scattered throughout town.
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Rio Grande Valley, McAllen The lush Rio Grande Valley is a birding paradise—about 500 species have been spotted here— and it offers plenty of venues for birders to focus their binoculars, such as the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, with more than 283 hectares alongside the river. The World Birding Center, headquartered in Mission, has nine sites throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Butterflies also congregate here; the Mission City Hall has a butterfly garden. La Lomita Chapel, built in 1865, was a rendezvous spot for traveling padres. The trails and observation platforms in 16 hectares of wetlands in Edinburg, next to the 36-hectares Edinburg Municipal Park, are another ideal birding spot. Also in Edinburg is the Museum of South Texas History, where the main attraction is the Rio Grande Legacy, an exhibit that
includes the bow of a steamship and a replica train station. Quinta Mazatlan is a historic adobe home with gardens and birding trails in McAllen. The Chihuahua Woods Preserve safeguards the unique South Texas ecosystem, including many cacti; it attracts hundreds of birds, as well as other natives such as ocelots and threatened Texas tortoises. The only hand-drawn ferry on the Rio Grande is in McAllen: Los Ebanos Ferry was first used in the 1740’s by Spanish explorers. You can dance seven nights a week in McAllen—it’s the square dance capital of the world.
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Goliad, Beeville, George West The restored courthouse is the centerpiece of Goliad’s downtown walking tour, which includes the Market House Museum and Fannin Plaza City Park. There’s a cannon Colonel Fannin used during the Texas Revolution and a hanging tree on the courthouse lawn, the site of court sessions and death sentences in the mid-1800’s. The chapel at Presidio la Bahía, established in 1749, is still used for religious services; part of the building is a museum. Colonel Fannin’s grave site is nearby. The Beeville Art Museum is a teaching museum, offering tours,
classes, and family art days. Coastal Bend College’s glassblowing facility is open for tours and weeklong workshops. A downtown revitalization effort is under way; historic storefronts such as the Bee County courthouse and the Rialto Theater are being restored. Wildlife—deer, turkey, javelina, quail—and wildflowers attract hunters and photographers. Surrounded by cattle ranches, George West is known for the folktales and cowboy poetry featured at its annual Storyfest. Memorabilia such as furniture, fossils, and sheet music are on display at the Grace Armantrout Museum. The preserved Longhorn on the courthouse lawn is Geronimo, a Texas legend. North of town, the rolling brush country of Choke Canyon State Park makes for good wildlife viewing.
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The Western Experience: Ranches Big Bend Country Cibolo Creek Ranch
HCR 67, 53 kilometers south of Marfa on TX Hwy. 67 432-229-3737, 866-496-9460 cibolocreekranch.com Working, cattle, hunting, guest, resort, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 42 overnight (reservations required), 42 for restaurant.
Historic Prude Ranch 201 Prude Guest Ranch Rd. off TX Hwy. 118 Fort Davis, TX 79734 432-426-3202, prude-ranch.com Guest, hunting, and special-events ranch. Accommodations include bunkhouses, guest lodges, family cabins, and 30 RV hookups.
Indian Cliffs Ranch and Cattleman’s Steakhouse Exit 49 Fabens, five miles north of I-10 915-544-3200, cattlemansranch.com Cattle, working, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 3,250 during the day (reservations required for large groups).
K-Bar Ranch and Hunting Lodge
15448-A S. Jasper St., Odessa, 79766, 432-580-5880 Working, hunting, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 250 during the day and 15 overnight (4-room bed-andbreakfast).
Kokernot 06 Ranch 42700B TX Hwy. 17 north of Fort Davis 432-426-3380 Working cattle and special-events ranch. Accommodates 18 overnight (three houses), 40 during the day.
Red Rock Ranch 305 W. Broadway, Van Horn, 79855 800-735-6911, redrockranchtours.com Tour ranch and game preserve. Accommodates up to 7 per tour.
Ten Bits Ranch 6000 N. County Rd., Terlingua, 79852 866-371-3110, tenbitsranch.com Guest, resort, and special-events ranch. Accommodates up to 12 (4-room bed-and-breakfast).
Woodward Ranch 1900 Calamity Creek Rd., Alpine, 79830 432-364-2271 woodwardranch.com Cattle and guest ranch. Accommodates 11 overnight (cabins) and 10 RV hookups.
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American Cowboy Museum on the TaylorStevenson Ranch 11822 Almeda Rd., Houston, 77045 713-478-9677, americancowboymuseum.org Working and special-events ranch. Accommodates 200 during the day (reservations required).
Fennessey Ranch 45 miles north of Corpus Christi, Bayside, 78340 361-529-6600, fennesseyranch.com Cattle, working, hunting, and ecotourism ranch. Accommodates 40 (by appointment only).
George Ranch Historical Park 10215 FM 762, Richmond, 77469 281-343-0218, georgeranch.org Cattle, working, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 3,000 during the day.
Wildcatter Ranch 6062 TX Hwy. 16 S., Graham, 76450 940-549-3500, 888-462-9277 wildcatterranch.com
King Ranch 2205 W. Hwy. 141, Kingsville, 78363 361-592-8055, king-ranch.com Working ranch. Accommodates 200 (by appointment only). Guided bus tours daily
Spirit Inn of Mission Valley 3377 Lower Mission Valley Rd., Victoria, 77905 361-649-1697, spiritinnmv.com Working, cattle, guest, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 24 overnight and 160 for events (reservations required).
Texas Oil Ranch Corporation 323501 Macedonia Rd., Hockley, 77447 281-859-1616, oilranch.com Guest, working, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 3,000 during the day, 500 per pavilion (groups and tours by appointment only).
Hill Country
Bamberger Ranch Preserve 2341 Blue Ridge Dr., Johnson City, 78636 830-868-2630 (reservations) bambergerranch.org Working ranch. Accommodates up to 100 during the day and 48 overnight.
BR Lightning Ranch 818 FM 1283, Pipe Creek, 78063 830-535-4096, lightningranch.com Guest ranch. Accommodates 33 (seven guest cottages).
Dixie Dude Ranch 833 Dixie Dude Ranch Rd., Bandera, 78003 830-796-7771, 800-375-9255 dixieduderanch.com,
[email protected] Dude ranch. Accommodates 65 overnight (20 rooms).
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Mayan Ranch
242 TX Hwy. 46 W., Boerne, 78006 830-249-8222, enchantedspringsranch.com Special-events ranch. Accommodates 3,000 during the day (one room located on the ranch and 150 rooms at Tapatio Springs Golf Resort and Conference Center).
350 Mayan Ranch Rd., Bandera, 78003 830-796-3312, 830-460-3036, mayanranch.com Guest ranch. Accommodates 120 (68 rooms).
Farm Country Club 475 Pue Rd., Bandera, 78003 830-589-2276, farmcc.com Special-events ranch. Accommodates an unlimited number of guests during the day (by reservation only).
Flying L Guest Ranch 566 Flying L Dr., Bandera, 78003 830-460-3001, 800-292-5134, flyingl.com Guest ranch. Accommodates 400 during the day and 250 overnight (84 sleeping units of several types).
Hill Country Equestrian Lodge
Post Oak Farm 1019 FM 3509, Burnet, 78611 512-756-4647, postoakfarm.com Dude ranch. Accommodates 4 per session by appointment (reservations required).
Purple Sage Ranch Conference Center and Retreat 756 Purple Sage Rd., Bandera, 78003 830-796-7703, 800-373-0931 purplesageranch.com Guest ranch, hunting ranch, resort ranch, and corporate and special-events ranch. Accommodates 150 indoors and outdoors, and includes 52 beds for overnight guests.
Quiet Hill Ranch
1580 Hay Hollar Rd., Bandera, 78003 830-796-7950, hillcountryequestlodge.com Guest ranch. Accommodates approximately 40 (four private cabins and five luxury suites).
110 Quiet Hill Ranch Rd., Doss, 78618 830-669-2253, 800-544-2253 quiethillranch.com Guest ranch. Accommodates 28 (four log cabins and separate lodge).
Joshua Creek Ranch
Rancho Cortez
132 Cravey Rd., Boerne, 78006 830-537-5090, joshuacreek.com Hunting ranch. Accommodates 42 overnight.
872 Hay Hollar Rd., Bandera, 78003 830-796-9339, 866-797-9339, ranchocortez.com Dude ranch and fitness ranch. Accommodates 82 (one bunkhouse and several individual private cabins).
Locomotive 501 Ranch P.O. Box 510, Uvalde, 78802 830-278-3939, locomotive501ranch.com Guest ranch, hunting ranch, and specialevents ranch. Accommodates up to 500 for events.
Reunion Ranch 850 County Rd. 255, Georgetown, 78633 512-515-6200, reunionranch1.com (reservations required)
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If you’re looking for an authentic cowboy experience, you’ll find it at endless working ranches and classic rodeo events around the state.
Special-events ranch. Accommodates 5,000. Indoor facility accommodates 600 during day or evening.
Running R Guest Ranch 9059 Bandera Creek Rd., Bandera, 78003 830-796-3984, rrranch.com Dude ranch. Accommodates 60 onsight and a total of 180 overflow (14 cabins).
Shonto Ranch Lower Turtle Creek Rd., Kerrville, 78028 210-317-4578, shontoranch.com Hunting ranch. Accommodates by appointment only during the day.
Silver Spur Guest Ranch 9266 Bandera Creek Rd., Bandera, 78003 830-796-3037, silverspur-ranch.com Guest ranch. Accommodates 80 overnight (16 rooms).
Spanish Dagger Ranch and Nature Retreat 5619 Hwy. 90 E., Uvalde, 78801 830-591-4757, spanishdagger.com Working ranch and guest ranch. Accommodates 26 with full-service RV park.
Twin Elm Guest Ranch FM 470 at TX Hwy. 16, Bandera, 78003 830-796-3628, 888-567-3049 twinelmranch.net Dude ranch. Accommodates 87 (20 rooms).
White Lightning Ranch Stabled at 575 Hyatt Lost Pines, Lost Pines, 78612 512-680-0463 whitelightningranch.com Outdoors ranch. Accommodates 20–30 (in ranch building) and 10 horseback riders at a time.
Y.O. Ranch 1736 Y.O. Ranch Rd., Mountain Home, 78058 830-640-3222, 800-YORANCH, yoranch.com Guest ranch. Accommodates unlimited number during the day and 42 overnight (13 cabins, one lodge). RV hookups (20) and meeting rooms also available.
Panhandle Plains
806-665-9245, cottonwoodspringsranch.org Working, guest, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 9 overnight, 150 outside, 90 in party barn.
Elkins Ranch 11301 E. TX Hwy. 217, Canyon, 79015 806-488-2100, 800-658-2613 theelkinsranch.com Special-events ranch. Accommodates 200. Chuckwagon breakfast and dinner with live Western entertainment.
Guitar Ranch 12 miles northwest of Spur on TX Hwy. 836 806-294-5455,
[email protected] Hunting and special-events ranch. Accommodates 16 (lodge).
Perini Ranch Steakhouse 3002 FM 89, Buffalo Gap, 79508 325-572-3339, periniranch.com Working cattle ranch and restaurant. Accommodates 400 outdoors, 95 indoors, 90 on the patio.
River Breaks Ranch 7802 Durrett Dr., Amarillo, 79124 806-374-0357, riverbreaks.com Working cattle, guest, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 300 indoors and 1,000 outdoors.
Austin Ranch
2009 Anderson Gibson Rd., Grapevine, 76051 817-410-6722, austinranch.net Special-events ranch. Accommodates 2,000.
Beaumont Ranch 10736 CR 102, Grandview, 76050 888-864-6935, beaumontranch.com Cattle, guest, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 350.
Buffalo Valley Event Center 2946 Ganzer Rd., Denton, 76207 940-482-3409 buffalovalleyeventcenter.com Resort ranch and special-events ranch. Accommodates 600.
Circle R Ranch 5901 Cross Timbers Rd., Flower Mound, 75022 817-430-1561, circlerranch.org Special-events ranch. Accommodates 5,000. Pre-booked groups only.
Double D Ranch
Kueckelhan Ranch 7036 N. TX Hwy. 78, Bonham, 75418 903-583-5337, kueckelhanrodeo.com Working ranch.
Lazy F Ranch FM 1116 (one mile north of US Hwy. 87) Smiley, 78159 210-391-6378, lazyfranch.com Working and guest ranch. Accommodates 28.
Lone Oak Ranch and Retreat 8484 FM 372 S., Gainesville, 76240 940-668-2855, loneoakretreat.com Guest and special-events ranch. Accommodates 80 in hotel rooms and 150 in bunkhouses.
Nueces Canyon Ranch Equestrian Center 9501 US Hwy. 290 W., Brenham, 77833 979-289-5600, nuecescanyon.com Cattle, guest, working, resort, and specialevents ranch. Accommodates 100 during the day and 44 overnight (12 rooms).
12809 Eastgate Dr., Mesquite, 75181 972-289-2341, ddranchdallas.com Special-events ranch.
Walnut Creek Ranch Off US Hwy. 87 on Walnut Rd. Water Valley, 76958 325-484-3713, 877-690-6400, walnutcreekranch.com Working and guest ranch. Accommodates 24 overnight.
Mayan Ranch 350 Mayan Ranch Rd., Bandera, 78003 830-796-3312, 830-460-3036, mayanranch.com
Wildcatter Ranch 6062 TX Hwy. 16 S., Graham, 76450 940-549-3500, 888-462-9277 wildcatterranch.com Guest, resort, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 100 (34 rooms).
Piney Woods Busy B Ranch
1100 W. Prospect Rd., Jefferson, 75657 903-665-7448, busybranch.com Guest, Working, and hunting ranch. Accommodates 14 overnight.
Ball Ranch
Josey Ranch
525 S. Hwy.83-84, Abilene, 79602 800-365-6507, ballranch.com Special-events ranch and Western-style dinner theater. Accommodates 200.
8623 TX Hwy. 43 N., Karnack, 75661 903-935-5358, barrelracers.com Working and special-events ranch. Accommodates over 200.
Bar H Dude Ranch
Primitive Acres Guest Ranch
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FM 3257, Clarendon, 79226 806-874-2634, 800-627-9871 barhduderanch.com Working cattle, dude, guest, hunting, resort, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 400 during the day and 78 overnight (17 rooms).
Prairies & Lakes
19083 CR 3267 S., Mount Enterprise, 75681 903-822-3983, primitiveacres.com Working and guest ranch. Accommodates 15 overnight.
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Cibolo Creek Ranch
The Ranch of Lonesome Dove 2005 Fox Fire Ln., Grapevine, 76092 817-329-1100, theranchoflonesomedove.com Special-events ranch. Accommodates 999 inside and 3,000+ at outdoor stage during the day.
Reunion Ranch 10581 CR 312, Terrell, 75161 972-524-2222, reunionranch.com Special-events ranch, dude ranch. Accommodates up to 5,000 during the day.
Rio Cibolo Ranch 1101 Ulrich Rd., Marion, 78124 830-914-3325, riociboloranch.com Special-events, cattle, and working ranch. Accommodates 5,000.
Rocking L Guest Ranch 240 Van Zandt, CR 3837, Wills Point, 75169
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903-560-0246, rockinglranch.com Guest, resort, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 35.
Storybook Ranch
South Texas Plains Barnhart Ranch and Nature Retreat
3701 S. Custer Rd., McKinney, 75070 972-369-0874, storybookranch.org Special-events ranch. Accommodates 750. Reservations required.
8212 FM 883, Berclair, 78107 361-375-2824, barnhartranchretreat.com Cattle, guest, working, hunting, and special-events ranch. Accommodates up to 20.
Texas Ranch Life
Don Strange Ranch
10848 Cactus Ln., Chappell Hill, 77426 979-865-9461, texasranchlife.com Cattle, dude, guest, working, hunting, resort, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 60 for lodging and 300 for events. Reservations required.
103 Waring Welfare Rd., Boerne, 78006 210-434-2331, donstrange.com Special-events ranch. Accommodates up to 10,000.
Wildcatter Ranch Resort
Enchanted Springs Ranch
6062 TX Hwy. 16 S., Graham, 76450 940-549-3500, 888-462-9277 wildcatterranch.com Guest, working, resort, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 60-100 (34 rooms).
242 TX Hwy. 46 W., Boerne, 78006 830-249-8222, 800-640-5917 enchantedspringsranch.com Working, special-events, entertainment, and wild animal park. Accommodates 2,000.
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Knibbe Ranch 10006 Spring Branch Rd., Spring Branch, 78070 830-885-7773, 877-656-4223 knibberanch.com Working, cattle, and corporate specialevents ranch. Accommodates 300– 4,000 (no small groups).
Rio Cibolo Ranch 1101 Ulrich Rd., Marion, 78124 830-914-3325, 800-713-9444 riociboloranch.com Special-events and entertainment ranch. Accommodates 5,000.
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HCR 67, 53 kilometers south of Marfa on TX Hwy. 67 432-229-3737, 866-496-9460 cibolocreekranch.com
Rodeos Big Bend Country JANUARY
Odessa
Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo 432-366-3951, sandhillsstockshowandrodeo.com FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY
Houston
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 832-667-1000, hlsr.com, rodeohouston.com
Hill Country SEPTEMBER
Alpine
Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Boerne
432-364-2487, cowboy-poetry.org
830- 249-2839, kcfa.org
MAY
OCTOBER
Del Rio
Kerr County Fair
George Paul Memorial Bull Riding 830-775-9595, georgepaulmemorialbullriding.com JULY
Kendall County Fair
830-257-6833, kerrcountyfair.com
Panhandle Plains SEPTEMBER
Abilene
Del Rio
Annual Rotary Rodeo
FEBRUARY
West Texas Fair and Rodeo
830-775-2095, drchamber.com
325-677-4376, taylorcountyexpocenter.com
Gulf Coast
Amarillo
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston 832-667-1000, hlsr.com, rodeohouston.com
Tri-State Fair and Rodeo
NOVEMBER
806-376-7767, tristatefair.com
Kingsville
King Ranch Ranch Hand Breakfast 800-333-5032, kingsvilletexas.com
Lubbock National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration 806-798-7825, cowboy.org
SEPTEMBER
West Texas Fair & Rodeo Abilene 325-677-4376, taylorcountyexpocenter.com
OCTOBER
Amarillo
Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championship Finals
Prairies and Lakes SEPTEMBER
Lewisville
Western Days Festival
806-376-7767, cowboymountedshooting.com
972-219-3401, lewisvillewesterndays.com
NOVEMBER
OCTOBER
Amarillo
Bryan
806-374-WRCA, wrca.org
979-209-5528, bryantx.gov/texasredsfestival
WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo APRIL
Wichita Falls
Texas Ranch Roundup 940-687-4932, texasranchroundup.com MAY
Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival
Fort Worth
Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing 817-444-5502, redsteagallcowboygathering.com
Abilene
Seguin
325-677-4376, westernheritageclassic.com
830-379-6477, gcfair.org
Western Heritage Classic
Guadalupe County Fair and PRCA Rodeo
JULY
JANUARY
Stamford
Fort Worth
Texas Cowboy Reunion 325-773-3138, tcrrodeo.com AUGUST
Hereford
Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping 806-364-7474, spicergripp.com
Piney Woods SEPTEMBER
Texarkana
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo 817-877-2400, fwssr.com
South Texas Plains FEBRUARY
San Antonio
San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo 210-225-5851, sarodeo.com JULY
Four States Fair and Rodeo
Bonham
870-773-2941, fourstatesfair.com
903-583-5337, kueckelhanrodeo.com
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Multicultural Events Texas is packed with culture from corner to corner, which means you'll find plenty of interesting events to enjoy. Most occur annually, but be sure to call or visit websites for specific dates and additional details.
Big Bend Country OCTOBER
Del Rio
Fiesta de Amistad
Activities include an arts and crafts show and the only parade that starts in one country and ends in another. 830-774-8558, drchamber.com & cibvacuna.blogspot.com
El Paso
Amigo Airshow
“El Paso’s premier family event” features professional and military flying teams. 915-562-6446, amigoairsho.org
SEPTEMBER
Sandcastle Days
Midland
South Padre Island 800-767-2373, sandcastledays.com
This annual airshow presents reenactments of some of World War II’s most famous aerial battles. 432-563-1000, 888-945-3008, airsho.org NOVEMBER
Terlingua
Terlingua International Chili Championship
What started in 1967 has become a world-renowned chili cook-off. 432-887-8827, krazyflats.com & chili.org
Alpine
ARTWALK
Bringing together artists from across the Southwest, this event celebrates the arts. 432-837-3067, artwalkalpine.com
Odessa
Tejano Super Car Show
This unique car show attracts world lowrider champions and awards more than 200 trophies in categories ranging from Best Car to Best Bicycle. 432-337-2189, tejanosupercarshow.com DECEMBER
Fort Davis
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El Paso
Alfresco Fridays!
Alfresco Fridays is a great way to hear some of the best established and up-andcoming local bands. 915-534-0600, visitelpaso.com AUGUST
Marfa
Marfa Lights Festival
Dance the night away under those mysterious lights on the lawn of one of the most magnificent courthouses in Texas. 432-729-4942, marfacc.com
Alpine
Big Bend Balloon Bash
The skies will be filled with the magnificent sight of hot-air balloons for this event. 432-837-7486, bigbendballoonbash.com SEPTEMBER
Midland
SeptemberFest
This fund-raiser for the Museum of the Southwest celebrates with juried artists and craftspeople from all over the nation. 432-683-2882, museumsw.org
Frontier Christmas
This celebration re-creates all the classic Christmas activities, including caroling, and a lighting ceremony on the square. 432-426-3015, 800-524-3015, fortdavis.com
OCTOBER
Rockport-Fulton
Rockport Seafair
APRIL
Midland
Celebration of the Arts
This festival brings together creative works from artists around the country. 432-687-1149, acmidland.org
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Gulf Coast Right on the harbor, this fun festival has a gumbo cook-off, live entertainment, and an outdoor boat show. 361-729-6445, rockportseafair.com
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Corpus Christi
Brownsville
Every year more than 50 bands gather at downtown Heritage Park for this free jazz festival. 361-688-1296, texasjazz-fest.org
Experience the weeklong celebration of border culture, including parades, dances, and festivities in the streets. 956-542-4245, charrodaysfiesta.com
Texas Jazz Festival
Charro Days Fiesta
Beaumont
APRIL
The fest draws music lovers from around the region and state who enjoy blues, jazz, and zydeco plus local fare, art, and culture. 800-782-3081, beaumontbluesfest.com
WorldFest-Houston Film Festival
Beaumont Blues & Jazz Fest
Bay Area Houston
Wings Over Houston Airshow
Modern and historical aircraft perform in a six-hour flying demonstration. 713-266-4492, wingsoverhouston.com NOVEMBER
Harlingen
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Birders travel to Harlingen for premier field trips, seminars, workshops, a trade show, and family programs. 209-227-4823, rgvbf.org FEBRUARY
Houston
With 550 filmmakers from 33 countries, it’s no surprise that directors like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Ang Lee won their first awards here. 713-965-9955, 866-965-9955, worldfest.org
Port Aransas Texas Sandfest This master sand competition also has open contests for family fun. 800-452-6278, texassandfest.com
Houston Houston International Festival Continuing its tradition as one of the largest presenters of world music, the festival features a different country each year. 713-654-8808, ifest.org
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Celebrate Mardi Gras Texas-style with nearly 250,000 partygoers. The Grand Night Parade is the biggest event. 866-505-4456, mardigrasgalveston.com
Buccaneer Days With an illuminated night parade, other festivities include a PRCA rodeo, a barbecue challenge, fireworks and carnival midway. 361-882-3242, bucdays.com
Mardi Gras Galveston
Port Aransas
Whooping Crane Festival
This homage takes flight with nature workshops and field trips and a naturebased trade show. 800-452-6278, whoopingcranefestival.org
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CAF Airshow
M AY
Houston Houston Art Car Parade Art Car has scores of hard-to-classify rolling contraptions, lowriders, costumed rollerskaters, musicians on floats, and hot-rodders. 713-926-6368, orangeshow.org
Galveston
AIA Houston SandCastle Competition
Almost 60 teams compete for the Golden Bucket Award. 713-520-0155, aiasandcastle.com J U LY
Port Aransas
Deep Sea Roundup
The oldest fishing tournament on the coast includes surf, bay, fly-fishing, and offshore competitions. 800-452-6278, deepsearoundup.com OCTOBER
South Padre Island
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Texas International Fishing Tournament Anglers of all ages try to reel in trophies for bay and offshore fishing at the largest saltwater fishing competition in Texas. 956-943-8438, tift.org SEPTEMBER
South Padre Island Sandcastle Days
Watch master sand sculptors vie for big money prizes. Amateurs can also compete. 800-767-2373, sandcastledays.com
Hill Country OCTOBER
Fredericksburg Oktoberfest
Fredericksburg celebrates its heritage with a German festival featuring singing, dancing, oompah bands, and food. 830-997-8515, oktoberfestinfbg.com
Wimberley
Wimberley Market Days
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More than 475 vendors display crafts and antiques. 512-847-2201, shopmarketdays.com
Austin
Austin City Limits Music Festival
A celebration of the Austin music scene, this festival brings the magic of the famed series Austin City Limits outside the studio. aclfestival.com
New Braunfels
Gruene Music & Wine Fest
This event features the best in live Texas music and the best in Texas food and wine at Gruene Hall and the Grapevine. 830-629-5077, gruenemusicandwinefest.org
Austin aclfestival.com
Austin
APRIL
The event includes readings, panel discussions, music, a children’s tent, and a book fair. 512-477-4055, texasbookfestival.org
Austin Food & Wine Festival
Texas Book Festival
NOVEMBER
Austin
Sample some of the best food in Central Texas, as well as products of Hill Country wineries. austinfoodandwinefestival.org
New Braunfels
Georgetown
The food, dancing, and Gemütlichkeit (fun and fellowship) of this German festival in honor of wurst brings folks from all over. 830-625-9167, 800-221-4369, wurstfest.com
This festival celebrates spring and the red poppy flower in Georgetown, the Red Poppy Flower Capital of Texas. 800-436-8696, redpoppyfestival.com
Wurstfest
Red Poppy Festival
M AY
Panhandle Plains OCTOBER
Amarillo
Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championship Finals
The competition features the international talent of 400 mounted shooters participating in different events and a flag presentation with over 100 horses and riders. 888-960-0003, cowboymountedshooting.com DECEMBER
San Angelo
Christmas at Old Fort Concho
Austin
Kerrville
National touring indie rock, punk, electronica, and metal bands converge on Austin’s urban park, Auditorium Shores. funfunfunfest.com
With more than 100 performing singers and songwriters, the nation’s longestrunning songwriters’ fest is sure to cover your favorite musical genre. 830-257-3600, kerrvillefolkfestival.org
Live entertainment, cowboy poetry, Christmas stories, period gifts, and cavalry and infantry demonstrations ensure a great time for all. 325-657-4441, 325-481-2646, fortconcho.com
AUGUST
APRIL
Marble Falls
Abilene
Fun Fun Fun Fest
DECEMBER
San Marcos
Sights and Sounds of Christmas
A Night in Old Bethlehem re-creates a period marketplace and stages a live Nativity scene. 512-393-8400, sights-n-sounds.org MARCH
Austin
South by Southwest
This event encompasses the interactive, film, and music festivals. More than 2,000 acts of all genres perform on more than 88 stages, entertaining some 30,000 fans. 512-467-7979, sxsw.com
Kerrville Folk Festival
LakeFest Drag Boat Race
See over 100 boats reaching speeds up to 250 miles per hour. 830-693-2815, marblefallslakefest.com
Boerne
Kendall County Fair
Don’t miss the queen’s contest, rodeo, carnival, parade, arts and crafts, and nightly dances with top entertainers. 830-249-2839, kcfa.org
Bandera
Celebrate Bandera
Celebrate all things cowboy with music, horses, and a Longhorn cattle drive down Main Street. 830-796-4447, celebratebandera.com
Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit
Seminars promote the art of pairing wine with food. Texas and California wineries and Texas chefs are featured. Tickets are sold in advance. 800-367-1721, buffalogapsummit.org
Lubbock
Ranch Day
Spend some time in the Old West during this educational living history event. Activities for the 43rd annual Ranch Day include horseback riding, rope making, stick horse rodeo, chuck wagon samples, and more. 806-742-0498, depts.ttu.edu
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Conroe
Toyota Texas Bass Classic This three-day event features anglers from across all major tours and some of country music’s premier artists. 866-907-0143, toyotatexasbassclassic.com
Longview AlleyFest
The event's emphasis is on original artwork. Live music adds to the enjoyment, as well as an Alley Run. 903-237-4000, alleyfest.org
Prairies & Lakes OCTOBER
Round Top
Round Top Festival Institute This series features more than 50 events, including symphony orchestras and guitar and percussion festivals. 979-249-3129, festivalhill.org
Dallas
State Fair of Texas The state fair draws people with exhibits, music, livestock, and the Texas Star (one of North America’s tallest Ferris wheels). 214-565-9931, bigtex.com
OCTOBER
Texas Renaissance Festival Plantersville 800-458-3435, texrenfest.com
Gonzales
Gonzales “Come and Take It” Days SEPTEMBER
FEBRUARY
Wichita Falls
Lubbock
Jefferson
Legends of Western Swing Music Festival Wear your dancing boots to this event— there are two dance floors and music from 12 bands throughout the weekend! 318-792-3303, legendsofwesternswingfestival.net
San Angelo
Showdown in San Angelo Boat Races Watch drag boats race in Lake Nasworthy. The event features more than 100 vessels. 325-655-4136, 800-372-1206, showdowninsanangelo.com
Stamford
Texas Cowboy Reunion Families come together for a rodeo, chuckwagon and barbecue cook-off, and Western art trade show. 325-773-3138, tcrrodeo.com AUGUST
Wichita Falls
Hotter’n Hell Hundred This race is one of the largest bike rides in the country, drawing more than 12,000 cyclists. 940-322-3223, hh100.org
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National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration The event includes a Youth Wild West Day, horse-handling demonstrations, Native American activities, and Chuck Wagon Cookoff. 806-798-7825, cowboy.org
Piney Woods OCTOBER
Tyler
Texas Rose Festival Visit the Rose Capital of America as the city marks the harvest of the rose. 800-235-5712, texasrosefestival.net NOVEMBER
Nacogdoches
Nine Flags Festival Celebrate the heritage of Nacogdoches with events honoring the nine flags that have flown over the city. 888-653-3788, nineflagsfestival.com
Marshall
Wonderland of Lights Visit Marshall for this holiday festival and see the city transformed by 10 million tiny white lights. 903-702-7777, visitmarshalltexas.org
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Mardi Gras Upriver Celebrate with three parades, street dances, a carnival, and arts and crafts. 903-665-3733, mardigrasupriver.com MARCH
Woodville
Tyler County Dogwood Festival With three themed weekends over the blooming season, this fest celebrates the glorious dogwood trees. 409-2832632, tylercountydogwoodfestival.org APRIL
Henderson
Antique Tractor & Engine Show Visitors can enjoy an antique-farmequipment show, food booths, and kids’ activities, like a pedal-tractor pull. 903-889-2671, visithendersontx.com
Huntsville
General Sam Houston Folk Festival Relive the life and times of General Sam Houston. The festival is full of folklife demonstrations, a living-history theater, museum tours and music. 936-294-1832, samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com
Plantersville
Texas Renaissance Festival Enjoy the sights of the 16th century with daily performances, international cuisine, and strolling performers. 800-458-3435, texrenfest.com NOVEMBER
Bryan-CollegeStation
Brazos Valley Worldfest Enjoy displays, demonstrations, performances, and international food and vendors at this multicultural event. 979-845-4016, brazosvalleyfair.com
Frisco
Christmas in the Square More than 650,000 visitors flock to the pedestrian-friendly celebration to get into the holiday spirit. 972-668-3065, friscosquare.com DECEMBER
Waxahachie
Bethlehem Revisited This event re-creates Bethlehem on the night that Christ was born with more than 150 cast members and live animals. 972-937-2390, waxahachiechamber.com
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JUNE
The first shot of the Texas Revolution was fired in Gonzales, an event that’s worthy of celebration in these parts. 888-672-1095, gonzalestexas.com
JANUARY
APRIL
Arlington
Grand Prairie
AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic
Fans watch as the second-place team from the Big 12 competes against an SEC champion or runner-up. 888-792-2695, attcottonbowl.com MARCH
Washington
Spring Thoroughbred Racing Season
At Lone Star Park, you can see live Thoroughbred horse racing Thursday through Sunday. 972-263-7223, lonestarpark.com
Fort Worth
Texas Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate the Texas Declaration of Independence signing with reenactments and a black gunpowder salute by the Texas Army. 936-878-2214 ext. 237, birthplaceoftexas.com
Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival
Nine blocks of Fort Worth’s historic brick-paved Main Street become a marketplace of food, arts, crafts, and live entertainment. 817-336-2787, mainstreetartsfest.org
Dallas
Cleburne
The largest outdoor floral festival in the Southwest is beautiful with 500,000 flowers and themed topiaries. 214-515-6500, dallasarboretum.org
This massive antiques sale spans 40 kilometers and several towns. 817-641-0183, myantiquealley.com
Dallas Blooms
Denton
35 Denton Music Festival
Popular 35 Denton is a walkable four-day music festival programmed in the heart of downtown Denton. 940-382-2097, 35denton.com
Dallas
Savor Dallas
This annual event offers food and wine from all over the world. 888-728-6747, savordallas.com
Antique Alley Texas
Irving
DFW Dragon Boat Festival
This family event celebrates Asian culture with boat races, dragon dancing, kite flying, and food from over eight countries. 214-850-9986, dfwdragonboatfestival. com AUGUST
West
Westfest Polka Festival
Come out for a parade, live music on two stages, dancing, and a carnival. 254-826-5058, westfest.com SEPTEMBER
Grapevine
GrapeFest
Join wine novices and connoisseurs at the largest wine festival in the Southwest. 800-457-6338, grapevinetexasusa.com
Lewisville
Western Days Festival
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Irving
HP Byron Nelson Championship
Mix business with pleasure and unparalleled entertainment—PGA Tour legends and exclusive golf events. hpbnc.org
Addison
Taste Addison
More than 60 of Addison’s eateries prepare a variety of food at discounted prices. 800-ADDISON, addisontexas.net
Celebrate Western culture with food, live music, and cooking demonstrations. 972-219-3401, lewisvillewesterndays.com
Plano
Plano Balloon Festival
The largest balloon event in Texas has more than 65 hot air balloons, a parachute team, and kids’ activities. 972-867-7566, planoballoonfest.org
South Texas Plains OCTOBER
Goliad
Goliad Market Days
The city hosts one of the largest street markets in South Texas. Vendors sell arts and crafts, jewelry and collectibles. 361-645-3563, goliadcc.org DECEMBER
McAllen
Candlelight Posada
Celebrate the area’s culture with luminarias and a live Nativity scene. 956-682-2871, mcallenchamber.com
Laredo
Washington’s Birthday Celebration
This celebration is packed with more than 30 events, including pageants and entertainment by international celebrities. 956-722-0589, wbcalaredo.org FEBRUARY
Laredo
Laredo Birding Festival
This international photo tournament showcases privately owned landscapes from the southeast to northwest areas of the state. 800-361-3360, visitlaredo.com
Hidalgo
BorderFest
This heritage and music festival includes live entertainment from more than 100 performers and 20 stages. 800-580-2215, myborderfest.com MARCH
APRIL
Fiesta
San Antonio 210-227-5191, 877-723-4378, fiesta-sa.org
San Antonio
St. Patrick’s Day Festival
The celebration features a festival, grand river parade with Irish music, and a dyed-green San Antonio River. 210-227-4262, thesanantonioriverwalk.com APRIL
San Antonio Fiesta
During 11 days of fun, choose from over 100 events throughout the city. Highlights include the Battle of Flowers Parade and Night in Old San Antonio. 210-227-5191, 877-723-4378, fiesta-sa.org JUNE
San Antonio
Texas Folklife Festival
This is a celebration of the rich heritage of more than 40 ethnic groups in Texas. 210-458-2300, texasfolklifefestival.org J U LY
Laredo
Laredo International Sister Cities Festival
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Shopping Uptown Park 1133 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston, 77056 713-850-1400, uptownparkhouston.com
The Woodlands Mall 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. The Woodlands, 77380 281-363-3409, thewoodlandsmall.com
Historic Downtown Kingsville Kleberg Ave. area, Kingsville, 78363 800-333-5032, kingsvilletexas.com
League City Historic District Heritage Square, Park and Main Sts. League City, 77573 leaguecityhistoricshoppes.com
Coastal Closet 1726 State Hwy. 361 Ste. D Port Aransas, 78373 361-749-1881, coastalclosetpa.com
Rockport Heritage District Association
The Domain
Austin St., Rockport, 78382 800-242-0071
11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, 78758 512-795-4230, simon.com
Rosenberg Historic Downtown District Music City Mall 4101 E. 42nd St., Odessa, 79762 432-550-2483, musiccitymall.net
Historic Downtown Galveston
Big Bend Country
Gulf Coast
The Strand at 23rd St., Galveston, 77550 409-763-7080, downtowngalveston.org
440 S. Main St., Del Rio, 78840 830-768-4837, buffalogirlsboutique.com
Corner of Sixth and Bradford, Kemah, 77565, 281-538-4165, kemah.net
Cielo Vista Mall
Bay City Historic Downtown District
Buffalo Girls and The Brown Bag
8401 Gateway Blvd. W., El Paso, 79925 915-779-7071, simon.com/mall/cielovista
Outlet Shoppes at El Paso 7051 S. Desert Blvd., Canutillo, 79835 915-877-3208, theoutletshoppesatelpaso.com
Bella Terrazza 116 N. Main St., Fort Stockton, 79735 432-336-0200, bellaterrazza.net
Boardwalk Shops at Lajitas 1 Main St., Lajitas, 79852 432-424-5000
Hotel Paisano Gallery and Gifts 207 N. Highland Ave., Marfa, 79843 432-729-4134, hotelpaisano.com
Midland Park Mall
Kemah Lighthouse Shopping District
Town Square, TX Hwy. 60 and TX Hwy. 35, 77414 877-878-5386, visitmatagordacounty.com
Parkdale Mall 6155 Eastex Fwy., Beaumont, 77706 409-898-2222, parkdalemalltx.com
Sunrise Mall 2370 N. Expwy., Brownsville, 78521 956-541-5302, sunrisemalltx.com
Bleu Frog Mercantile
2020 S. Expwy. 83, Harlingen, 78552 956-425-8392, simon.com/mall/vallevista-mall
Factory Stores of America Outlet Center 805 Factory Outlet Dr., Hempstead, 77445 979-826-8277, vfoutlet.net
Gulfway Plaza at La Marque 11001 Delaney Rd., La Marque, 77568 409-938-3333, gulfwayplaza.com
Highland Village
1710 S. Alameda, Corpus Christi, 78404 361-881-1091, bleufrogmercantile.com
4055 Westheimer Rd., Houston, 77027 713-850-3100, shophighlandvillage.com
Lamar Park
Houston Galleria
3800 S. Alameda, Corpus Christi, 78411 361-880-5870, lamarpark.com
5085 Westheimer Rd., Houston, 77056 713-966-3500, galleriahouston.com
La Palmera 5488 South Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, 78411 361-991-5718, lapalmera.com
4511 N. Midkiff Rd., Midland, 79705 432-694-1663, simon.com/mall/midlandpark-mall
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Victoria Mall 7800 N. Navarro, Victoria, 77904 361-576-1291, shopvictoriamall.com
Hill Country
The Arboretum 10000 Research Blvd., Austin, 78759 512-338-4437, simon.com/mall/ barton-creek-square
Barton Creek Square Mall 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin, 78746 512-327-7040, simon.com/mall/ arboretum-at-great-hills
The Domain 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Ste. 210, Austin, 78758 512-795-4230, thedomaininaustin.com
Lakeline Mall 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., Cedar Park, 78613 512-257-7467, lakelinemall.com
2nd Street District
Katy Mills
Second St., between San Antonio and Colorado, Austin, TX 2ndstreetdistrict.com
5000 Katy Mills Cir., Katy, 77494 281-644-5015, katymills.com
South Congress Congress Ave., south of bridge, Austin, 78704 512-474-5171, austintexas.org
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Whether you're looking for high-end fashion, small-town antiques, or bargain shopping, Texas has it all.
First, Second, and Third Sts. and Ave G Rosenberg, 77471 832-595-3300, 866-367-8236 visitrosenberg.com
Historic Downtown District
Westgate Mall
Main St., Boerne, 78006 830-249-7277, visitboerne.org
7701 I-40 W., Amarillo, 79121 806-358-7221, westgatemalltx.com
Fredericksburg Historic Downtown Shopping District
Downtown Square
302 E. Austin St., Fredericksburg, 78624 830-997-6523, visitfredericksburgtx.org
Kerrville Downtown Historic District Earl Garrett and Water Sts., Kerrville, 78028 830-792-3535, KerrvilleTexasCVB.com
New Braunfels Marketplace 651 N. Business I-35, New Braunfels, 78130 830-620-7475, nbmarketplace.com
Round Rock Premium Outlets 4401 I-35 N., Round Rock, 78664 512-863-6688, premiumoutlets.com/ roundrock
Fourth Ave. and 15th St., Canyon, 79015 806-655-7815, 800-999-9481, canyonchamber.org
Kingsgate Center 82nd St. and Quaker Ave., Lubbock, 79424 806-745-9718, kingsgatecenter.com
South Plains Mall 6002 Slide Rd., Lubbock, 79414 806-792-4653, southplainsmall.com
Historic District Concho Ave. between Oakes and Chadburn Sts., San Angelo, 76903 325-655-4136, visitsanangelo.org
Sikes Senter Mall
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3111 Midwestern Pkwy., Wichita Falls, 76308 940-692-5501, sikessenter.com
3939 I-35 S., San Marcos, 78666 512-396-2200, primeoutlets.com/ sanmarcos
Piney Woods
Tanger Outlet Center 4015 I-35 S., San Marcos, 78666 512-396-7446, tangeroutlet.com/sanmarcos
Historic Downtown Shopping District 201 N. Getty, Uvalde 800-588-2533, visituvalde.com
Wimberley Square 14100 Ranch Rd. 12, Wimberley, 78676 512-847-2201, wimberley.org
Panhandle Plains Downtown Historical District
Downtown Abilene from N. First St. to N. Sixth St. Abilene, 79601 325-676-2556, 800-727-7704 abilenevisitors.com
Mall of Abilene 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, 79606 325-698-4351, mallofabilene.com
Georgia Street Mall for Arts and Crafts 2701 Westhaven Village, Amarillo, 79109 806-355-5658, georgiastmall.com
Historic Route 66 Antiques District Runs down Sixth Ave., from Western St. to Georgia St. 877-398-1211, amarillo66.com
Outlets at Conroe 1111 League Line Rd., Conroe, 77303 936-756-0904, outletsatconroe.com
National Register Historic District 100 E. Main St., Henderson, 75652 903-392-8232, 866-650-5529, hendersontx.us
Historic Downtown Huntsville 1203 University Ave., Huntsville, 77340 936-291-5920, huntsvillemainstreet.com
North Park Center 8687 N. Central Expwy., Dallas, 75225 214-363-7441, northparkcenter.com
Barton and Beane 101 N. Kilgore St., Kilgore, 75662 903-986-3600, bartonandbeane.com
Broadway Square Mall
Nolan River Mall
The Weisman Center
4601 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, 75703 903-561-2121, simon.com
1663 Henderson W., Cleburne, 76033 817-645-2455
VF Factory Outlet Center
VF Outlet Mall
440 US Hwy. 59 Loop S., Livingston, 77351 936-327-7881, vfoutlet.net
316 Factory Outlet Dr., Corsicana, 75109 903-874-1503, vffo.com
211 N. Washington Ave., Marshall, 75670 903-934-8836
Mount Pleasant Town Square Madison, Jefferson, First, and Second Sts., Mount Pleasant, 75455 903-572-8567, mtpleasanttx.com
Prairies & Lakes
Historic Downtown Nacogdoches
3811 S. Cooper St., Arlington, 76015 817-467-0200, theparksatarlington.com
200 E. Main St., Nacogdoches, 75961 936-564-7351, 888-653-3788, visitnacogdoches.org
Sam Moon 17941 I-45 S., Shenandoah, 77385 936-321-1400, sammoon.com
The Parks at Arlington Mall
Galleria Dallas 13350 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas, 75240 972-702-7100, galleriadallas.com
Highland Park Village
Historic Downtown Bryan
42 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 75205 214-443-9898, hpvillage.com
213B S. Main St., Bryan, 77803 979-822-4920, downtownbryan.com
NorthPark Center
Wright Plaza Shopping Mall 115 Main St. S., Cleburne, 76033 214-202-5550
8687 N. Central Expwy., Dallas, 75225 214-363-7441, northparkcenter.com
West Village 3699 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 75204 214-219-1144, westvil.com T RAVELTEX . C OM |
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Shopping Historic Downtown District
Under Armour
The Shops at Legacy
Main St., Denison, 75020 903-465-1551, denisontexas.us
2950 W. I-20 #926 Grand Prairie, 75052 972-602-8383, paragonoutlets.com
5741 Legacy Dr., Plano, 75024 469-467-9995, shopsatlegacy.com
Golden Triangle Mall
Grapevine Mills
2201 I-35E South, Denton, 76205 940-566-6024, shopgoldentraingle.com
3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Grapevine, 76051 972-724-4900, simon.com
Ennis Historic Downtown Shopping District
Historic Downtown Greenville
100 W. Ennis Ave., Ennis, 75119 972-878-4748, 888-366-4748, visitennis.org
2500 Lee St., Greenville, 75401 903-455-1510, greenvillechamber.com
Montgomery Plaza 2600 7th St. W., Fort Worth, 76107 817-348-9477, montgomeryplaza.com
Stockyards Station 130 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, 76164 817-625-9715, stockyardsstation.com
Sundance Square Between Second and Fifth Sts., Fort Worth, 76102 817-255-5700, sundancesquare.com
West 7th University Drive N. and W. Seventh St. Fort Worth, 76107 817-810-9076, west-7th.com
IKEA 7171 IKEA Dr., Frisco, 75034 888-888-4532, ikea-usa.com
Firewheel Town Center 245 Cedar Sage Dr., Garland, 75040 972-675-8085
Uptown Forum
The Shops at Willow Bend 6121 W. Park Blvd., Plano, 75093 972-202-7110, shopwillowbend.com
D & D Farm Ranch 5161 I-10 E. Seguin, 78155 830-379-7340, d-dfarmranch.com
VF Factory Outlet
2610 Lee St., Greenville, 75401 903-455-1510, greenvillechamber.com
614 Bill Bradford Rd. Sulphur Springs, 75482 903-885-0015, vfoutlet.com
Irving Mall
Temple Mall
3880 Irving Mall, Irving, 75062 972-255-0571, simon.com/mall/irvingmall
3111 S. 31st St., Temple, 76502 254-778-4847, templemall.com
La Grange Main Street Square
Soho Goliad: The Emporium of Fine Art, Gifts, and Antiques
Fayette County Courthouse Square, La Grange, 78945 979-968-8701, cityoflg.com
South Texas Plains
San Bernardo Avenue Shopping District San Bernardo Ave., Laredo, 78040 956-795-2200, 800-361-3360, visitlaredo.com
Alamo Quarry Market 255 E. Basse Rd., San Antonio, 78209 210-824-8885, quarrymarket.com
North Star Mall 7400 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, 78216 210-342-2325, northstarmall.com
The Rim 17503 La Cantera Pkwy., San Antonio, 78257 210-641-1777, therimsa.com
Rivercenter Mall 849 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, 78205 210-225-0000, shoprivercenter.com
The Shops at La Cantera
130 N. Courthouse Square, Goliad, 77963 361-645-2268, goliadcc.org
15900 La Cantera Pkwy., San Antonio, 78256 210-582-6255, theshopsatlacantera.com
Downtown Shopping District
The Forum at Olympia Parkway 8320 Agora Pkwy., Selma, 78154 210-566-7604, theforum-sa.com
Tanger Outlet Center
From Zaragoza St. to Matamoros St., Laredo, 78040 956-795-2200, visitlaredo.com
301 Tanger Dr., Terrell, 75160 972-524-6034, tangeroutlet.com
Mall del Norte
Town East Mall
5300 San Dario Ave., Laredo, 78041 956-724-8191, malldelnorte.com
Historic Downtown McKinney 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, 75069 972-547-2660, downtownmckinney.com
2063 Town East Mall, Mesquite, 75150 972-270-4431, towneastmall.com
Resistol & Stetson Factory Outlet 721 Marion Dr. Garland, 75042 972-494-0511, resistolhat.com
Historic Downtown Square
The Shops at Willow Bend 6121 W. Park Blvd., Plano, 75093 972-202-4900, shopwillowbend.com
100 N.E. Barnard St., Glen Rose, 76043 888-346-6282, glenrosetexas.net
Discovery Architectural Antiques 409 St. Francis St., Gonzales, 78629 830-672-2428, discoverys.com
Downtown Granbury, 76048 877-936-1201, granburytx.com
Granbury Shopping US Hwy. 377, Granbury, 76048 877-936-1201, granburytx.com
Traders Village 2602 Mayfield Rd., Grand Prairie, 75052 972-647-2331, tradersvillage.com
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Wineries & Breweries Big Bend Country
Bell Mountain Vineyards
Sister Creek Vineyards
7315 Canutillo La Union Rd., Canutillo, 79835 915-877-4544, zinvalle.com Open Fri.–Mon. noon–5 p.m. by appointment only.
463 Bell Mountain Rd., Fredericksburg, 78624 830-685-3297, bellmountainwine.com Tours, tastings, and picnic facility open Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Other days by appointment only. Admission: Free.
1142 Sisterdale Rd. (FM 1376) Sisterdale, 78006 830-324-6704, sistercreekvineyards.com Admission: Free. Call or visit website for tour and tasting hours and large groups.
Val Verde Winery
Chisholm Trail Winery
100 Qualia Dr., Del Rio, 78840 830-775-9714, valverdewinery.com Open Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
2367 Usener Rd., Fredericksburg, 78624 Off US Hwy. 290 W., nine miles west of Fredericksburg 830-990-2675, chisholmtrailwinery.com Open daily noon–6 p.m., closed major holidays.
1419 Burnet County Rd. 409 Spicewood, 78669 830-693-5328, spicewoodvineyards.com Tours, tastings, and sales Wed.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. Tastings and tours $2. Large groups call ahead. Reservations required for tours.
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Rancho Ponte Vineyard
Becker Vineyards
2000 Lyons Ave., Houston, 77020 800-801-6402, 713-686-9494, saintarnold.com Tours and tastings weekdays at 3 p.m., Sat. starting at 11 a.m. Admission: $7. Special-event rental maximum 400.
315 Ranch Rd. 1376, Fredericksburg, 78624 830-990-8555, ranchoponte.com Tastings Sun.–Fri. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., 6 tastings for $10, includes wine glass
464 Becker Farms Rd., Stonewall, 78671 830-644-2681, beckervineyards.com Open Mon.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri.– Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. noon–6 p.m. Six tastings for $10, includes wine glass.
Pleasant Hill Winery
Piney Woods Country Winery and Vineyard
Fredericksburg Winery
Woodrose Winery
Windy Winery
662 Woodrose Ln., Stonewall, 78671 830-644-2539, woodrosewinery.com Call or visit website for tastings and sales hours and groups of 10 or more. Admission: Free. Tastings $3 and $5.
4232 Clover Rd., Brenham, 77833 979-836-3252, windywinery.com Call or visit website for hours, fees, and group tour reservations.
Zin Valle Winery
Gulf Coast
3408 Willow Dr., Orange, 77632 409-883-5408, pineywoodswines.com Tastings Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Call ahead. Adults only. Admission: Free.
247 W. Main St., Fredericksburg, 78624 830-990-8747, fbgwinery.com Call or visit website for tasting hours and fees. For tours and groups of 10 or more call ahead for reservations.
Spicewood Vineyards
Fall Creek Vineyards
Haak Vineyards and Winery
Grape Creek Vineyard
6310 Avenue T, Santa Fe, 77510 409-925-1401, haakwine.com Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $10.
10587 US Hwy. 290 E., Fredericksburg, 78624, 830-644-2710, grapecreek.com Visit website for tour and tasting information. Call the tasting room to book tours and group tours.
Bruno and George Winery
Torre Di Pietra Winery
Panhandle Plains
400 Messina Rd., Sour Lake, 77659 409-963-8235, brunoandgeorge.com Tours and tastings by appointment.
10915 US Hwy. 290 E., Fredericksburg, 78624, 830-644-2829, texashillcountrywine.com Tastings and sales daily 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Tastings: premium $5, reserved $10. Groups of 12 or more call ahead.
408 E. Woodrow Rd., Lubbock, 79423 806-686-4452, caprockwinery.com Open Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Hill Country
Comfort Cellars Winery 723 Front St., Comfort, 78013 830-995-3274 Call or visit website for hours and tasting hours. Tastings $3. Groups of 10 or more call ahead.
McReynolds Winery
Texas Hills Vineyard 878 Ranch Rd. 2766, Johnson City, 78636 830-868-2321, texashillsvineyard.com Call or visit website for tour and tasting hours. Admission: Free. Groups of 12 or more call ahead.
706 Shovel Mountain Rd., Cypress Mill, 78663, 830-825-3544, mcreynoldswines.com Tours and tastings Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. noon–6 p.m. Tastings $5. Groups of 10 or more call ahead. Tastings during the week by appointment.
Pillar Bluff Vineyards
Driftwood Estate Winery
Flat Creek Estate
4001 Elder Hill Rd., Driftwood, 78619 512-858-9667, driftwoodvineyards.com Tastings, sales, and gift shop daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tastings $5. Groups of 10 or more $10; call ahead.
24912 E. Singleton Bend, Marble Falls, 78654 512-267-6310, flatcreekestate.com Tastings Tue.–Sun. noon–5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Tastings $6–$12. Groups of 8 or more call ahead. Bistro open Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
300 Burnet County Rd. 111, Lampasas, 76550 512-556-4078, pillarbluff.com Open Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 12:30–5 p.m. Admission: Free. Groups of 12 or more call ahead.
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 1741 Herbelin Rd., New Braunfels, 78132 830-885-4121, drycomalcreek.com Tastings and sales daily noon–5 p.m. Tours only on weekends. Call or visit website for rates or groups of 10 or more.
1820 County Rd. 222, Tow, 78672 325-379-5361, 512-476-4477, fcv.com Tasting hours Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–4 p.m, Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m. Tastings $5.
Cap Rock Winery
Llano Estacado Winery 3426 E. FM 1585, Lubbock, 79404 806-745-2258, llanowine.com Call or visit website for hours and group tours. Admission: Free.
Call or visit website for tasting hours and admission.
Bernhardt Winery 9043 CR 204, Plantersville, 77363 936-894-9829, bernhardtwinery.com Call or visit website for tasting hours, fees, and group tours.
Prairies & Lakes
Tara Vineyards and Winery 8603 CR 3914, Athens, 75752 903-675-7023, tarawinery.com Call or visit website for hours, fees, and group reservations.
1441 Salem Rd., Brenham, 77833 979-830-8463, pleasanthillwinery.com Call or visit website for hours, fees, and group reservations.
Messina Hof Winery and Resort 4545 Old Reliance Rd., Bryan, 77808 800-736-9463, messinahof.com Call or visit website for fees, hours, and group tour reservations.
Rahr and Sons Brewery Company 701 Galveston Ave., Fort Worth, 76104 817-810-9266, rahrbrewing.com Open Wed. 5–7:30 p.m., Sat. 1–3 p.m. Admission: $10 (comes with free pint glass).
Barking Rocks Winery 1919 Allen Ct., Granbury, 76048 817-579-0007, barkingrockswine.com Call or visit website for fees, hours, and tour reservations.
McPherson Cellars Winery
Delaney Vineyards and Winery
1615 Texas Ave., Lubbock, 79401 806-687-9463, mcphersoncellars.com Call or visit website for hours. Admission: Free.
2000 Champagne Blvd., Grapevine, 76051 817-481-5668, delaneyvineyards.com Call or visit website for fees, hours, and group tour reservations.
D’Vine Wine
La Buena Vida Vineyards
113 E. Concho Ave., San Angelo, 76903 325-482-WINE, sanangelo.dvinewineusa.com Call or visit website for hours. Admission: Free.
416 E. College St., Grapevine, 76051 817-481-9463, labuenavida.com Call or visit website for fees and hours.
Wichita Falls Vineyards and Winery
Su Vino Winery
3399 Peterson Rd. S., Ste. B, Iowa Park, 76367, 940-855-2093, wichitafallsvineyardsandwinery.com Call or visit website for hours and group tours. Admission: Free.
Piney Woods
Enoch Stomp Vineyard and Winery
120 S. Main St., Ste. 40, Grapevine, 76051 817-424-0123, suvinowinery.com Call or visit website for fees and hours.
Spoetzl Brewery (producer of Shiner beer) 603 E. Brewery St., Shiner, 77984 800-574-4637, shiner.com Call or visit website for hours and tours. Admission: Free.
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Agriculture, Technical, &Medical Tours Port Corpus Christi
Crowe’s Nest Farm
222 Power St., Corpus Christi, 78401 800-580-7110, portofcorpuschristi.com
10300 Taylor Ln., Manor, 78653 512-272-4418, crowesnestfarm.org
Eco-Art Adventure 2415 Ave. K, Galveston, 77550 409-770-0722, artistboat.org Focus: Kayak and walking environmental tours at Galveston Bay combined with art workshops. Accommodates 25 (reservations required). .
Aloe King Educational Farm Tours 1947 Mile 6 North Rd., Mercedes, 78570 877-312-1835, aloeking.com
Focus: Growing and processing of aloe vera, trolley rides, and nature trail. Contact: John Downing. Accommodates 10–24 (by appointment only).
Sam Houston Boat Tour
Marshall Pottery 4901 Elysian Fields Rd., Marshall, 75672 903-927-5400, marshallpottery.com
Big Bend Country
Department of Biology, Sul Ross State University Biology WSB, Room 216, Box C-64 Sul Ross State University, Alpine, 79832 432-837-8050, sulross.edu/section/33/biology Focus: various biological topics; caters to tour group requests. Contact: Chris Ritzi. Accommodates 100 (by reservation only).
Laughlin Air Force Base 47 FTW/PA, 561 Liberty Dr., Ste. 3 Laughlin AFB, 78843-5226 830-298-5393, laughlin.af.mil Focus: History and mission or daily operations of the base. Contact: Joel Langton. Accommodates 10–50 (reservations required at least three weeks in advance).
Sibley Nature Center 1307 E. Wadley, Midland, 79705 432-684-6827, sibleynaturecenter.org Focus: Flora, fauna, human, and natural history of the Llano Estacado. Nature Trail open daily. Contact: Richard Galley (for group tours). Accommodates up to 70.
Gulf Coast Matagorda County CVB
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge 6 miles south of Austwell on FM 2040, 77950 361-286-3559, fws.gov/refuge/aransas Focus: Wildlife management of the wintering home of the only naturally migrating flock of whooping cranes. Auto tour and nature trails. Contact: Vicki Muller. Accommodates 100 (guided and van tours available by reservation).
CCA-CPL Marine Development Center 4300 Waldron Rd., Corpus Christi, 78418 361-939-7784, tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboatfish management/hatcheries/ccacpl.phtml Focus: Fish hatchery, marine aquaculture. Contact: Debbie Grime. Accommodates up to 40 (by appointment only).
Padre Island National Seashore 20301 Park Rd. 22, Corpus Christi, 78418 361-949-8068, nps.gov/pais Focus: Surf fishing, windsurfing, beach vegetation and marine life, natural beach habitat, sand dunes, mud flats, endangered species of turtles, and sunbathing. Accommodates an unlimited number.
Agriculture Tours 201 Seventh St., Bay City, 77414 877-878-5386, visitmatagordacounty.com Focus: Rice, turf, cattle, agriculture, and aquaculture. Contact: Heidi Simmons. Accommodates 30–50.
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Focus: Stewardship of Texas agricultural and wildlife resources. Contact: Diane Crowe. Accommodates approximately 150.
SFC–Austin Farmers’ Market East: 2835 E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Austin, 78702 Downtown: Fourth and Guadalupe, Austin, 78701 The Triangle: 46th and Lamar, Austin, 78798 Sunset Valley: 3200 Jones, Austin, 78745 512-236-0074, austinfarmersmarket.org Focus: Largest certified growers-only farmers’ market in the state. Offers locally grown food year-round. Accommodates approx. 150.
Texas Wine Tours 154 Deike Hunter Ln., Fredericksburg, 78624 877-TEX-WINE, texas-wine-tours.com
7300 Clinton Dr. at Gate 8, Houston, 77029 713-670-2416, portofhouston.com
Focus: Wine tasting. Contact: Jim or Mary Thompson. Accommodates 2–14.
Focus: International port operations and shipping. Accommodates 2 groups of 45 (by appointment only).
Heart of the Hills Fishery Science Center
Where the Chefs Eat Houston Culinary Tours 3815 Westheimer, Houston, 77027 713-437-5275, houstonculinarytours.com Focus: International cuisine. Accomodates 16 (reservations required).
Sea Turtle, Inc. 6617 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, 78597 956-761-4511, seaturtleinc.org Focus: Sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation. Contact: Jeff George. Accommodates 120 (reservations required for groups of 20 or more). Closed Mondays.
University of Texas– Pan American/ Coastal Studies Laboratory 100 Marine Lab Dr., South Padre Island, 78597 956-761-2644, utpa.edu/csl Focus: Marine science. Contact: Dr. Miguel Nevarez. Accommodates 50 for self-guided tours (reservations required for large groups).
Hill Country Boggy Creek Farm 3414 Lyons Rd., Austin, 78702 512-926-4650, boggycreekfarm.com Focus: Organic vegetables, fruits, flowers, and smoke-dried tomatoes. Contact: Carol Ann Sayle. Accommodates 30.
5103 Junction Hwy., Mountain Home, 78058 830-866-3356, tpwd.state.tx.us Focus: Freshwater fisheries research and education. Contact: Bob Betsill. Accommodation based on call-ahead reservation.
Central Texas Technology Center 2189 FM 758, New Braunfels, 78130 830-609-2100, alamo.edu/cttc Focus: Welding, manufacturing, mechanical, technical training, and traditional college curriculum. Contact: Chester Jenke. Accommodates 25.
A. E. Wood State Fish Hatchery 507 Staples Rd., San Marcos, 78666 512-353-0572, tpwd.state.tx.us Focus: Bass and catfish. Contact: Robert Schmid. Call ahead for reservations for large groups.
San Marcos National Fish Hatchery and Technology Center 500 E. McCarty Ln., San Marcos, 78666 512-353-0011, fws.gov/southwest/fisheries/san_marcos Focus: Endangered aquatic species. Contact: Tom Brandt. Accommodates 20.
Uvalde National Fish Hatchery 754 County Rd. 203, Uvalde, 78801 830-278-2419, fws.gov/southwest/fisheries/uvalde Focus: Raise threatened and endangered species. Accommodation varies according to schedule.
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Focus: Maritime-related industries. Contact: Patricia Cardenas. Accommodates 100 (by appointment only)
Old Oaks Ranch and Fiber Arts Center
Aermotor Windmill Company, Inc.
601 Old Oaks Ranch Rd. Wimberley, 78676 512-847-8784, theoldoaksranch.com
4276 Dan Hanks Ln., San Angelo, 76904 325-651-4951, aermotorwindmill.com
Focus: Yarn and fiber, alpacas, and sculpture garden. Accommodation varies according to schedule; reservations required.
Focus: Water-pumping windmill manufacturing.
Focus: Ice cream production. Accommodates 30. Reservations required for 15 or more.
Producers Livestock Auction
Burton Cotton Gin and Museum
Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit
1131 N. Bell St., San Angelo, 76903 325-653-3371, producersandcargile.com Focus: Livestock auction. Accommodates 50.
307 N. Main St., Burton, 77835 979-289-3378, cottonginmuseum.org
12404 Ranch Rd. 12, Wimberley, 78676 512-847-2514, bonsaiexhibittexas.com Focus: More than 160 species of trees and more than 1,000 containers of specimen trees.
Blue Bell Creameries 1101 Blue Bell Rd. S., Brenham, 77833 800-327-8135, bluebell.com
Focus: Cotton and cotton ginning. Reservations required for group tours.
Antique Rose Emporium
Piney Woods Marshall Pottery
9300 Lueckemeyer Rd., Brenham, 77833 979-836-5548, weareroses.com
Panhandle Cedar Gap Farm
4901 Elysian Fields Rd., Marshall, 75672 903-927-5400, marshallpottery.com
293 County Rd. 563, Tuscola, 79562 325-669-2879,
[email protected]
Focus: Hand-turned pottery, stoneware, and garden gift center. Accomodates approximately 200.
Focus: Growers. retailers of antique roses and many other native plants. Reservations required for group tours.
Focus: Birds and wildlife. Accommodates up to 40 (by reservation).
Master Gardeners
Baylor University Medical Center 3500 Gaston Ave., Dallas, 75246 214-820-2833, baylorhealth.com
Daphne’s Tour and Travel
1708 Industrial Rd., Mount Pleasant, 75455 903-572-0261
Focus: Bronzed hand collection and other medical artifacts. Accommodates 25.
6703 Terryville Dr., Amarillo, 79109 806-576-8191, daphnestours.com
Focus: Flower beds and rainwater harvesting.
North Texas Horse Country Tour
International Paper, Texarkana Mill
Focus: Horses and equine industry.
Focus: Cattle and agricultural tours. Accommodates 50 (by reservation).
414 Parkway, Denton, 76201 940-382-7895, horsecountrytours.com
American Wind Power Center
9978 FM 3129, Queen City, 75572 903-796-7101, internationalpaper.com
1701 Canyon Lake Dr., Lubbock, 79403 806-747-8734, windmill.com
Focus: Paper manufacturing. Reservations required.
Focus: Wind power and wind power history. Accommodates 20 (by reservation).
Chamblee’s Rose Nursery
Apple Country at High Plains Orchards
Focus: Rose-growing nursery. Accommodates 60. Reservations required.
Jersey Barnyard
Coffee City USA
Focus: Dairy production and barnyard animals. Accommodates 150.
12206 E. TX Hwy. 62, Idalou, 79329 806-781-1753, applecountryorchards.com Focus: Apple picking and orchard tour. Accommodates unlimited number in orchards.
Buster’s Gin, LLC 4165 Quail Rd., Ropesville, 79358 806-863-2669, cottonhost.com/70186/ Focus: Cotton. Accommodates 40 (tours only in the fall, reservations required).
Texas Tech Meat Science Laboratory Indiana and Marsha Sharp Fwy., Lubbock, 79409 806-742-2805, raiderredmeats.com Focus: Meat-processing lab. Accommodates 20 (reservations required in April).
10926 US Hwy. 69 N., Tyler, 75706 903-882-5153, 800-256-7673, chambleeroses.com
13195 TX Hwy. 155 S., Tyler, 75703 903-509-9102, 888-583-9526, coffeecityusa.com Focus: Coffee roasting and flavoring. Accommodates 50. Reservations required.
Moore Farms 22142 CR 181, Bullard, 75757 903-894-1030, moorefarms.com Focus: Farmers’ market and pumpkin patch. Open for the month of October each year. Accommodates several hundred visitors (reservations suggested for large groups)
Prairies & Lakes River Legacy Living
The Windmill Farm and Bed-and-Breakfast 6625 Colony Rd., Tolar, 76476 254-835-4168, thewindmillfarm.com Focus: Restored windmills. Contact: Ruby Rickgauer. Accommodates 50. Call ahead for guided tours. 3117 TX Hwy. 159, La Grange, 78945 979-249-3406, 800-382-2880, texasjersey.com
Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center 390 Cordova Rd., Seguin, 78155 830-379-0933, 830-379-1122, texagedu.org Focus: Farming and ranching. Reservations required.
Texas AgriLife Extension Service 1200 W. Houston St. Sulphur Springs, 75482 903-885-3443, hopkins.agrilife.org Focus: Agriculture and natural resources, family consumer science, community development, and youth development. Accommodates 30 (by appointment only).
Texas State Technical College 3801 Campus Dr., Waco, 76705 254-867-2005, waco.tstc.edu Focus: All 45 areas of technical education. Accommodates 70.
South Texas Plains Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center Laredo Community College 1 West End Washington St., Laredo, 78040 956-764-5701,
[email protected] [email protected] Focus: Environmental and water conservation, living lab, plant rescue for cactus and orchids confiscated at international bridges.
San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind 2305 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, 78210 210-533-5195, salighthouse.org Focus: Industrial plant and rehabilitation center for the sight-impaired with computers that have Braille output. Accommodates approximately 30.
Chambersville Tree Farms 7032 CR 971, Celina, 75009 214-295-1058, chambersvilletreefarms.com Focus: Sustainable organic horticulture. By appointment only.
Pat Lobb Toyota “Green” Dealership 3350 S. Central Expwy., McKinney, 75070 888-310-1752, patlobbtoyota.com Focus: Energy and environmental design. Accommodates 40. Reservations required.
Science Center
NTX Automotive Museum and Event Center
703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, 76006 817-860-6752, riverlegacy.org
677 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, 75080 972-664-9418, ntxautomuseum.com
Focus: Nature center, wildlife, plant life, Trinity River, environmental education, and preservation. Accommodates 25.
Focus: Classic and muscle cars. Accommodates 50.
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Beaches, State Parks & Historic Sites With more than 1,000 kilometers of coastline and almost 700,000 square kilometers of land, Texas is full of opportunity to explore the wilderness or relax on a sandy beach. The destinations below are only a sampling. For a complete listing, visit TravelTex.com.
Big Bend Country Amistad National Recreation Area 9685 US Hwy. 90 W., Del Rio, 78840 830-775-7491, nps.gov/amis
Big Bend National Park Big Bend National Park, 79834 Visitors center: 432-477-2251 Chisos Mountains Lodge: 432-477-2291, nps.gov/bibe
Big Bend Ranch State Park 1900 Saucedo Rd., Presidio, 79845 432-358-4444, tpwd.state.tx.us
Surfside Beach
Davis Mountains State Park
On Bluewater Hwy., Surfside, 77541 979-233-1531, surfsidetx.org
Fort Leaton Historic Site E. FM 170, Presidio, 79845 432-229-3613, tpwd.state.tx.us
Franklin Mountains State Park 1331 McKelligon Canyon Rd., El Paso, 79930 915-566-6441, tpwd.state.tx.us
Guadalupe Mountains National Park 400 Pine Canyon Dr., Salt Flat, 79847 915-828-3251, nps.gov/gumo
Hueco Tanks State Park and Historical Site 6900 Hueco Tanks Rd. 1, El Paso, 79938 915-857-1135, tpwd.state.tx.us
Magoffin Home State Historic Site 1120 Magoffin Ave., El Paso, 79901 915-533-5147, visitmagoffinhome.com
Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site US Hwy. 90 W., Park Rd. 67, Comstock, 78837 432-292-4464, tpwd.state.tx.us
Gulf Coast
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge 4017 FM 563, Anahuac, 77514 409-267-3337, fws.gov/refuge/anahuac
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge 6 miles south of Austwell on FM 2040, 77950 361-286-3559, fws.gov/refuges/aransas
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Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge/San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge Brazoria NWR: 24907 FM 2004, Angleton, 77515 San Bernard NWR: 6801 County Rd. 306, Brazoria, 77422 979-964-4011, fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/texasmidcoast/index.htm
BEACHES
Boca Chica Beach 35 kilometers east of Brownsville on the Gulf of Mexico, 956-546-3721, 800-626-2639, brownsville.org
Corpus Christi Bay Area
Mustang Island State Park 17047 Hwy 361 361-749-5246, tpwd.state.tx.us
Padre Island National Seashore
1823 N. Chaparral, Corpus Christi, 78401 800-766-2322, visitcorpuschristitx.org
20420 Park Rd. 22 Corpus Christi, 78418 361-949-8068, nps.gov/pais
Galveston Island State Park
Crystal Beach
Porretto Beach
14901 FM 3005, Galveston, 77554 409-737-1222, tpwd.state.tx.us
1754 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, 77650, 409-684-5940, 800-386-7863, bolivarchamber.org
10th St. and Seawall Blvd., Galveston, 77550, 281-808-3431, porrettobeach.com
Galveston East Beach
Quintana Beach County Park
Goose Island State Park 202 S. Palmetto St., Rockport, 78382 361-729-2858, tpwd.state.tx.us
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge 22817 Ocelot Rd., Los Fresnos, 78566 956-748-3607 ex. 111, fws.gov/refuge/ laguna_atascosa
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park 7200 Paredes Line Rd., Brownsville, 78520 956-541-2785, nps.gov/paal
Sabal Palm Grove Audubon Center and Sanctuary 8400 Southmost Rd., Brownsville, 78521 956-541-8034, sabalpalmsanctuary.org
San Jacinto Battleground Battleship Texas State Historic Site One Monument Circle, La Porte, 77571 281-479-2431, 281-479-2421 (museum), sanjacinto-museum.org, tpwd.state.tx.us
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1923 Boddeker Dr., Galveston, 77550 409-797-5111, galveston.com/eastbeach
Galveston Island Area 866-505-4456, galveston.com/beachparks
Isla Blanca Park Rd. 100, 33174 State Park Rd., South Padre Island, 78597 956-761-5493, co.cameron.tx.us/parks/isla_blanca
330 Fifth St., Freeport, 77541 From TX Hwy. 288 in Freeport, take FM 1495 south 3 kilometers, then take County Rd. 723 east 6 kilometers to the park entrance. 979-233-1461, 800-872-7578, brazoria-county.com/parks/quintana
San Luis Pass Beach
Island Equestrian Center
14001 CR 257, Freeport, 77541 979-233-6026, 800-372-7578, brazoria-county.com/parks/san_luis_pass
8805 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, 78597, 956-761-4677, horsesonthebeach.com
Seawolf Park–Pelican Island
Lighthouse Beach and Bird Sanctuary
100 Sea Wolf Pkwy., Galveston, 77550 409-797-5114, galveston.com/seawolfpark
700 Lighthouse Beach Rd., Port Lavaca, 77979 361-552-2959, plchamber.com
Malaquite Beach Complex and Campground 20420 Park Rd. 22, Corpus Christi, 78418 361-949-8068, nps.gov/pais
South Padre Island 956-761-6433, 800-767-2373, sopadre.com
Stewart Beach Park 201 Seawall Blvd., Sixth St. and Seawall Blvd., Galveston, 77550 409-797-5182, galveston.com/stewartbeach
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1.6 kilometers north of Fort Davis, TX Hwy. 17 to TX Hwy. 118 N. 432-426-3337, tpwd.state.tx.us
Surfside Beach 1304 Monument Dr., Surfside Beach, 77541 979-233-1531, surfsidetx.org
Hill Country
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area 16710 Ranch Rd. 965, Fredericksburg, 78624 830-685-3636, tpwd.state.tx.us
Garner State Park 234 Ranch Rd. 1050, Concan, 78838 830-232-6132, tpwd.state.tx.us
Guadalupe River State Park 3350 Park Rd. 31, Spring Branch, 78070 830-438-2656, tpwd.tx.us
Hill Country State Natural Area 10600 Bandera Creek Rd., Bandera, 78003 830-796-4413, 512-389-8900 (reservations), tpwd.state.tx.us
Inks Lake State Park 3630 Park Rd. 4 W., Burnet, 78611 512-793-2223, tpwd.state.tx.us
Kerrville-Schreiner State Park 2385 Bandera Hwy., Kerrville, 78028 830-257-7300, kerrville.org
Longhorn Caverns State Park 6211 Park Rd. 4, Burnet, 78611 830-598-2283, 877-441-2283, longhorncaverns.com or tpwd.state.tx.us
Lost Maples State Natural Area 37221 FM 187, Vanderpool, 78885 830-966-3413, tpwd.state.tx.us
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park 199 Park Rd. 52, Stonewall, 78671 830-868-7128, nps.gov/lyjo
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site US 290; enter on Park Rd. 52, Stonewall, 78671 830-644-2252, tpwd.state.tx.us
McKinney Falls State Park 5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy., Austin, 78744 512-243-1643, tpwd.state.tx.us
Pedernales Falls State Park 2585 Park Rd. 6026, Johnson City, 78636 830-868-7304, tpwd.state.tx.us
Panhandle Plains Abilene State Park 150 Park Rd. 32, Tuscola, 79562 325-572-3204, tpwd.state.tx.us
Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway 850 Caprock Canyon State Park Road, Quitaque, 79255, 806-455-1492, tpwd. state.tx.us
Copper Breaks State Park 777 Park Rd. 62, Quanah, 79252 940-839-4331, tpwd.state.tx.us
Fort Griffin Historical Site 1701 US Hwy. 283 N., Albany, 76430 325-762-3592, tpwd.state.tx.us, visit.fortgriffin.com
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Martin Creek Lake State Park 9515 County Rd. 2181-D, Tatum, 75691 903-836-4336, tpwd.state.tx.us
Palmetto State Park
634 Park Rd. 48, Jasper, 75951 409-384-5231, tpwd.state.tx.us
78 Park Rd. 11 S, Gonzales, 78629 830-672-3266, tpwd.state.tx.us
Mission Tejas State Park
Texas State Railroad State Park
120 State Park Rd. 44, Grapeland, 75844 936-687-2394, tpwd.state.tx.us
Northeast Texas Blue Bird Trail 1604 N. Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, 75455 903-572-8567, texasforesttrail.com/ plan-your-adventure/historic-sites-andcities/sites/northeast-texas-bluebird-trail
Starr Family Home State Historic Site
Lake Brownwood State Park
407 W. Travis, Marshall, 75670 903-935-3044, tpwd.state.tx.us visitstarrfamilyhome.com
Lake Colorado City State Park 4582 FM 2836, Colorado City, 79512 325-728-3931, tpwd.state.tx.us
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area 419 E. Broadway, Fritch, 79036 806-857-3151, nps.gov/lamr
Lubbock Lake Landmark State Historical Park 2401 Landmark Dr., Lubbock, 79415 806-742-1116, depts.ttu.edu/musemttu/lll
Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Rd. 5, Canyon, 79015 806-488-2227, tpwd.state.tx.us
Piney Woods
Atlanta State Park 927 Park Rd. 42, Atlanta, 75551 903-796-6476, tpwd.state.tx.us
Big Thicket National Preserve 6102 FM 420, Kountze, 77625 409-951-6700, nps.gov/bith
Caddo Lake State Park 245 Park Rd. 2, Karnack, 75661 903-679-3351, tpwd.state.tx.us
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park 341 State Park Rd. 2117, Pittsburg, 75686 903-572-5531, tpwd.state.tx.us.
414 Texas 92 Spur, La Grange, 78945 979-968-3144, tpwd.state.tx.us
Martin Dies Jr. State Park
229 Park Rd. 63, Wichita Falls, 76310 940-528-2211, tpwd.state.tx.us
200 Park Rd. 15, Brownwood, 76801 325-784-5223, tpwd.state.tx.us
Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites
Tyler State Park 789 Park Rd. 16, Tyler, 75706 903-597-5338, tpwd.state.tx.us
Prairies & Lakes Bastrop State Park 3005 TX Hwy. 21 E., Bastrop, 78602 512-321-2101, tpwd.state.tx.us
Buescher State Park 100 Park Rd. 1E, Smithville, 78957 512-237-2241, tpwd.state.tx.us
Cleburne State Park
Park Rd. 76, off US 84 W., Rusk, 75785 903-683-2561, 877-726-7245, texasstaterr.com
Washington-onthe-Brazos State Historical Park 23400 Park Rd. 12, Washington, 77880 936-878-2214, birthplaceoftexas.com
South Texas Plains Bentsen–Rio Grande Valley State Park
2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission, 78572 956-584-1107, tpwd.state.tx.us, theworldbirdingcenter.com/bentsen.html
Choke Canyon State Park (Calliham Unit) TX Hwy. 72, Calliham, 78007 361-786-3868, tpwd.state.tx.us
Falcon State Park 146 Park Rd. 46, Falcon Heights, 78545 956-848-5327, tpwd.state.tx.us
Fannin Battleground State Historic Site
5800 Park Rd. 21, Cleburne, 76033 817-645-4215, tpwd.state.tx.us
734 FM 2506, Fannin, 77906 512-463-7948, visitfanninbattleground. com
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Goliad State Historical Park
1629 Park Road 59, Glen Rose, 76043 254-897-4588, tpwd.state.tx.us
108 Park Rd. 6, Goliad, 77963 361-645-3405, tpwd.state.tx.us
Eisenhower State Park
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
50 Park Rd. 20, Denison, 75020 903-465-1956, tpwd.state.tx.us
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., Fort Worth, 76135 817-392-7410, fwnaturcenter.org
5102 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, 78044 956-725-3826, tpwd.state.tx.us
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge 3325 Green Jay, Alamo, 78516 956-784-7500, fws.gov/refuge/ santa_ana
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge 6465 Refuge Rd., Sherman, 75092 903-786-2826, fws.gov/refuge/hagerman
Lake Whitney State Park 433 FM 1244, Whitney, 76692 254-694-3793, tpwd.state.tx.us
Lake Livingston State Park
Meridian State Park
300 Park Rd. 65, Livingston, 77351 936-365-2201, tpwd.state.tx.us
173 Park Rd. 7, Meridian, 76665 254-435-2536, tpwd.state.tx.us T RAVELT EX . C OM |
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Golf Courses Included here is a sampling of golf courses found throughout the state.
Sunset Country Club Golf Course*
* Indicates semi-private course
9301 Andrews Hwy., Odessa, 79764 432-366-1061
Alpine
Alpine Country Club 1610 Loop Rd., Alpine, 79830 432-837-2752
Del Rio
San Felipe Country Club 1530 US Hwy. 90 E., Del Rio, 78840 830-775-3953, sanfelipecc.com
El Paso
Butterfield Trail Golf Course 1858 Cottonwoods, El Paso, 79906 915-772-1031, butterfieldtrailgolf.com
Presidio
Loma Paloma Golf Course and RV Park Five miles east of Presidio on FM 170 432-229-2992,
[email protected]
Gulf Coast Bay Area Houston Bay Forest Golf Course 201 Bay Forest Dr., La Porte, 77571 281-471-4653, bayforestgolf.com
Bay City
Rio Colorado Golf Course
Lone Star Golf Club
FM 2668 at Riverside Park, Bay City, 77414 979-244-2955, riocoloradogolfcourse.com
1510 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, 79925 915-591-4927, lonestargolfclub.net
Beaumont
Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course 12000 McCombs Rd. (off TX Hwy. 54), El Paso, 79934 915-821-2122, painteddunes.com
Fort Stockton
Desert Pines Golf Course 1572 Blaine McCallister Loop Fort Stockton, 79735 432-336-2050
Lajitas
Black Jack’s Crossing Golf Course at Lajitas* 1 Main St., Lajitas, 79852 432-424-5080, blackjackscrossing.com
The Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort 16641 La Cantera Pkwy., San Antonio, 78256 210-558-4653, 800-446-5387, westinlacantera.com
Bayou Din Golf Club 8537 LaBelle Rd., Beaumont, 77705 409-796-1327, aquilagolf.com
Harlingen
Belle Oaks Golf Club 15075 Country Club Rd., Beaumont, 77705, 409-796-1311
2640 S. M St., Harlingen, 78550 956-216-5970, visitharlingentexas.com
Kingwood Cove Golf Club
Henry Homberg Municipal Golf Course
Treasure Hills Golf Club*
805 Hamblen Rd., Kingwood, 77339 281-358-1155, kingwoodcove.com
5940 Babe Zaharias Dr., Beaumont, 77705, 409-842-3220
3009 N. Augusta National Dr. Harlingen, 78550 956-365-3100, treasurehillsgolfclub.com
Iron Oaks Golf Club
Houston
4654 Iron Oaks Dr., Beaumont, 77713 409-866-9191
Brazosport
Bear Creek Golf World 16001 Clay Rd., Houston, 77084 281-859-8188, bearcreekgolfworld.com
The Wilderness Golf Club
Clear Creek Golf Club
Marfa Municipal Golf Course
501 TX Hwy. 332 W., Lake Jackson, 77566 979-297-4653, thewildernessgc.com
3902 Fellows Rd., Houston, 77047 713-738-8000, clearcreekgolfclub.com
Golf Course Rd. (FM 1112), Marfa, 79843, 432-729-4043
Corpus Christi
Marfa
Midland
Hogan Park Municipal Golf Course 3600 N. Fairgrounds Rd., Midland, 79705 432-685-7360, hoganparkgolf.com
Nueva Vista Golf Club 6101 W. Wadley, Midland, 79707 432-520-0500, nuevavistagolf.com
Ranchland Hills Golf Club* 1600 E. Wadley, Midland, 79705 432-682-2041, ranchlandhillsgolf.com
Odessa Ratliff Ranch Golf Links 7500 N. Grandview Ave., Odessa, 79765 432-550-8181, ratliffranchgolfodessa.com
Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Center 4401 Old Brownsville Rd. Corpus Christi, 78405 361-826-8016, lozanogolfcenter.com
Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course
Columbia Lakes Resort & Conference Center 188 Freeman Blvd., West Columbia, 77486 979-345-6161, columbialakesgolf.com
Cypresswood Golf Club 21602 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, 77373 281-821-6300, cypresswood.com
5601 S. Alameda, Corpus Christi, 78412 361-826-8010, osobeachgolf.com
Glenbrook Park Golf Course
Padre Isles Country Club*
8205 N. Bayou Dr., Houston, 77017 713-649-8089, glenbrookgolfcourse. com
14353 Commodore Dr., Corpus Christi, 78418 361-949-8006, padreislescc.com
Galveston Island Moody Gardens Golf Course 1700 Sydnor Ln., Galveston, 77554 409-683-4653, moodygardensgolf.com
Gus Wortham Park Golf Course 7000 Capitol, Houston, 77011 713-928-4260, houstontx.gov/municipalgolf/ guswortham.html
Hermann Park Golf Course 2155 N. MacGregor Way, Houston, 77030 713-526-0077, hermannparkgc.com
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Jersey Meadow Golf Course
Tony Butler Municipal Golf Course
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8502 Rio Grande, Jersey Village, 77040 713-896-0900, jerseymeadow.com
Melrose Park Golf Course 401 E. Canino Rd., Houston, 77076 281-931-4666, houstontx.gov/municipalgolf/melrose.html
Memorial Park Golf Course 1001 E. Memorial Loop Dr., Houston, 77007 713-862-4033, memorialparkgolf.com
Pasadena Municipal Golf Course 1000 Duffer Ln., Houston, 77034 281-481-0834, ci.pasadena.tx.us
Pine Crest Golf Club 3080 Gessner Dr., Houston, 77080 713-462-4914
Redstone Golf Club 5860 Wilson Rd., Humble, 77396 281-459-7800, redstonegolfclub.com
Sharpstown Park Golf Course 6600 Harbor Town Dr., Houston, 77036 713-988-2099, sharpstowngc.com
Tour 18 Houston 3102 FM 1960 E., Humble, 77338 281-540-1818, tour18golf.com
Kingsville L. E. Ramey Golf Course 2522 E. Escondido, Kingsville, 78363 361-592-1101
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Big Bend Country
League City Beacon Lakes Golf Club 801 FM 646 W., Dickinson, 77539 281-337-1459, beaconlakesgolf.com
Port Aransas
Newport Dunes Golf Club 265 Palm Island Dr., Port Aransas, 78373 361-749-4653, newportdunesgolf.com
Port Arthur
Babe Zaharias Memorial Golf Course 3500 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur, 77642 409-722-8286, aquilagolf.com
South Padre Island
Long Island Village Golf Course*
Wolfdancer Golf Club at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
San Marcos Quail Creek Golf Club*
575 Hyatt Lost Pines, Lost Pines, 78612 512-308-9653, wolfdancergolfclub.com
2701 Airport Hwy. 21, San Marcos, 78666 512-353-1665, quailcreek-cc.com
Bandera
Uvalde
566 Flying L Dr., Bandera, 78003 800-292-5134, flyingl.com
520 Mountain Valley Dr., Concan, 78838 830-232-4471, concangolf.com
Flying L Guest Ranch Golf Course
Boerne
The Club at Concan
Santa Fe Municipal Golf Course
Burnet
1 Pro Ln., Wimberley, 78676 512-847-9700
603 W. Beauregard Ave., San Angelo, 76903 325-657-4485
Panhandle Plains
Wichita Falls
Quicksand Golf Course*
Abilene
Diamondback Golf Club
Victoria
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course
1510 E. Industrial Blvd., Abilene, 79602 325-690-9190, diamondbackgolfclub.biz
301 Colony Creek Dr., Victoria, 77904 361-576-0020, colonycreek.net
341 Golfers Loop, Fredericksburg, 78624 830-997-4010, golffredericksburg.com
Maxwell Municipal Golf Course
Georgetown
1002 S. 32nd St., Abilene, 79602 325-692-2737, golfmaxwell.com
8212 Barton Club Dr., Austin, 78735 800-336-6158 (reservations) 512-329-4000, bartoncreek.com
Grey Rock Golf Club* 7401 TX Hwy. 45, Austin, 78739 512-288-4297, greyrockgolfclub.com
Legacy Hills Golf Club 301 Del Webb Blvd., Georgetown, 78633 512-948-7560, sctxca.org
White Wing Golf Course 151 Dove Hollow, Georgetown, 78633 512-948-7570, sctxca.org
Kerrville
Scott Schreiner Golf Course 1 Country Club Dr., Kerrville, 78028 830-257-4982, golfkerrville.com
Amarillo
Comanche Trail Golf Course
722 N.W. 24th Ave., Amarillo, 79107 806-378-3086, comanchetrail.com
Canyon
Palo Duro Creek Golf Club
6019 FM 725, New Braunfels, 78130 830-609-4665, banditgolfclub.com
Hereford
5400 Jimmy Clay Dr., Austin, 78744 512-444-0999, austintexas.gov/departments/jimmy-clay-golf-course
Landa Park Golf Course 180 Golf Course Rd., New Braunfels, 78130 830-221-4340, nbtexas.org
Piney Woods Conroe
The Links at West Fork Golf Course One Golf Ridge Dr., Conroe, 77304 936-760-1776, westforkgolf.com
Wedgewood Golf Course 5454 TX Hwy. 105 W., Conroe, 77304 936-441-4653, wedgewoodgolfcourse. com
John Pitman Municipal Golf Course
Huntsville
400 S. Main St., Hereford, 79045 806-363-7139, hereford-tx.gov/ golf_course.htm
Raven Nest Golf Club 457 I-45 S., Huntsville, 77340 936-438-8588, ravennestgolf.com
Lubbock
Kilgore
Meadowbrook Golf Course 601 Municipal Dr., Lubbock, 79403 806-765-6679, golfmeadowbrook.com
Lions Municipal Golf Course
Round Rock
2901 Enfield Rd., Austin, 78703 512-477-6963, austintexas.gov/departments/lions-municipal-golf-course
Forest Creek Golf Club 99 Twin Ridge Pkwy., Round Rock, 78664 512-388-2874, forestcreek.com
Morris Williams Golf Course
Teravista Golf Club*
Reese Golf Center
4333 Teravista Club Dr., Round Rock, 78664 512-651-9850, teravistagolf.com
1406 Quitsna Ave., Lubbock, 79416 806-885-1247, 806golf.com
4300 Manor Rd., Austin, 78723 512-926-1298, austintexas.gov/deparments/morris-williams-golf-club
1605 FM 1177, Burkburnett, 76354 940-855-3361, golfrivercreek.com
600 La Torretta Blvd., Montgomery, 77356 936-448-3027, latorrettalakeresort.com
200 Hi Circle N., Horseshoe Bay, 78657 45 miles from Austin, near Marble Falls 877-611-0112, hsbresort.com
405 Watts Ln., Canyon Lake, 78133 830-899-3372, canyonlakegolfclub.com
River Creek Park Golf Course
Ross Rogers Municipal Golf Course
The Bandit Golf Club*
Canyon Lake Golf Club
4400 Lake Park Dr., Wichita Falls, 76302 940-767-6107, weeksparkgolf.com
La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa
Horseshoe Bay Resort*
New Braunfels
Champions Course at Weeks Park
4200 S. Grand St., Amarillo, 79103 806-378-4281, comanchetrail.com
50 Country Club Dr., Canyon, 79015 806-655-1106, palodurocreekgolfcourse.com
Jimmy Clay and Roy Kizer Municipal Golf Complex
2305 Pulliam St., San Angelo, 76905 325-482-8337, quicksandsanangelo.com
Wimberley
Fredericksburg
Barton Creek Resort*
Quicksand Golf Course
1 Resort Way, Boerne, 78006 800-999-3299, 830-537-4197, tapatio.com
1 Golf House Rd., Laguna Vista, 78578 956-943-5678, spigolf.com
Austin
San Angelo
3301 Riverside Golf Club Rd., San Angelo, 76903, 325-653-6130
600 Delaware Springs Blvd., Burnet, 78611 512-756-8471, delawaresprings.com
Hill Country
11010 Indiana Ave., Lubbock, 79423 806-748-1448, playstonegategolf.com
River Hills Golf Club
South Padre Island Golf Club*
302 McCright, Victoria, 77901 361-573-4521, vpiariversidegolf.com
Stone Gate Golf Course
221 E. Doughty, Uvalde, 78801 830-278-6155, uvaldetx.com
Delaware Springs Municipal Golf Course
Riverside Golf Course
6002 Third St., Lubbock, 79416 806-793-9700, shadowhillsgolf.com
Uvalde Memorial Golf Course
Tapatio Springs Golf Resort and Conference Center
950 S. Garcia, Port Isabel, 78578 956-943-7520, longislandvillage.com
Colony Creek Country Club*
Shadow Hills Golf Course
The Rawls Course at Texas Tech 3720 Fourth St., Lubbock, 79415 806-742-4653, therawlscourse.com
Meadowbrook Country Club 1306 Houston St., Kilgore, 75662 903-984-3387
Longview
Alpine Golf Course 2385 Smelley Rd., Longview, 75605, 903-753-4515
Longview Country Club 3275 TX Hwy. 42 N., Longview, 75604 903-759-9251
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Golf Courses 5121 N. McCann Rd., Longview, 75605 903-663-4653, woodhollowgolfclub.com
Lufkin
Crown Colony Country Club 900 Crown Colony Dr., Lufkin, 75901 936-637-8800, crown-colony.com
Lufkin Country Club 1624 Sayers St., Lufkin, 75904 936-632-2848
Neches Pines Golf Course
Prairies & Lakes
Cleburne
Fort Worth
Cleburne Golf Links
Arlington
2501 Country Club Rd., Cleburne, 76033 817-641-4501, cleburnelinks.com
Golf Club at Champions Circle
Chester W. Ditto Golf Course 801 Brown Blvd., Arlington, 76011 817-275-5941, arlingtongolf.com
Lake Arlington Golf Course 1516 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, 76013 817-451-6101, arlingtongolf.com
Dallas
Cedar Crest Golf Course 1800 Southerland Ave., Dallas, 75203 214-670-7615, golfcedarcrest.com
15801 Championship Pkwy., Fort Worth, 76177 817-497-2582, championscirclegolf.com
Golf Club at Fossil Creek
Keeton Park Golf Course
3401 Clubgate Dr., Fort Worth, 76137 817-847-1900, thegolfclubatfossilcreek.com
2323 Jim Miller Rd., Dallas, 75227 214-670-8784, keetonpark.com
Iron Horse Golf Course
Luna Vista Golf Course
6200 Skylark Cir., North Richland Hills, 76180 817-485-6666, ironhorsetx.com
900 E. Lumberjack Dr., Diboll, 75941 936-829-5086, cityofdiboll.com
Meadowbrook Park Golf Course
Marshall
1300 E. Dugan St., Arlington, 76010 817-275-0221, arlingtongolf.com
Stevens Park Golf Course
Tierra Verde Golf Club
1005 N. Montclair Ave., Dallas, 75208 214-670-7506, stevensparkgolf.com
7005 Golf Club Dr., Arlington, 76001 817-478-8500, arlingtongolf.com
Tenison Park Golf Course
Meadowbrook Golf Course
Athens
3501 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, 75223 214-670-1402, tenisonpark.com
1815 Jenson Rd., Fort Worth, 76112 817-457-4616, fortworthgolf.org
Denison
Pecan Valley Golf Course
The Challenge at Cypress Hills 1126 Cypress Valley Ln., Waskom, 75692 903-938-4941, thechallengegolfgroup. com/golf-clubs/cypress-hills
Oak Lawn Municipal Golf Course
Athens Country Club 500 Park Dr., Athens, 75751 903-675-8594, athenscountryclub.org
4307 Victory Dr., Marshall, 75672 903-935-7555
Twin Lakes Golf Course
Mount Pleasant
300 CR 4207, Canton, 75103 903-567-1112, twinlakesgolfcourse.com
11223 Luna Rd., Dallas, 75229 214-670-6322, lunavistagolf.com
Denison Country Club 5216 FM 84, Denison, 75020 903-465-4488, denisongolfandcountryclub.com
Country Club of Mount Pleasant
Bastrop
1000 Country Club Dr., Mount Pleasant, 75455 903-572-0751, countryclubmtpleasant.com
Lost Pines Golf Club
1740 FM 1817, Elkhart, 75839 903-764-2461
Bastrop State Park Rd. 1A Bastrop, 78602 512-321-2327, lostpinesgolfclub.com
Grayson County College Golf Course
Nacogdoches
Woodland Hills Golf Club 359 CR 5021, Nacogdoches, 75964 936-564-2762, woodlandhillsgolfclub.com
Texarkana
New Haven Golf Club 2321 Line Ferry Rd., Texarkana, 71854 870-774-5771, newhavengc.com
Oak Grove Golf Club
Pine Forest Golf Club 636 Riverside Dr., Bastrop, 78602 512-321-1181, pineforestgolfclub.com
Bonham
Elkhart Golf Club
56 Golf Dr., Denison, 75020 903-786-9719, grayson.edu/website/ golfcourse/default.aspx
Denton
4101 Lost Creek Blvd., Aledo, 76008 817-244-3312, lostcreekgolf.com
6400 Pecan Valley Dr., Fort Worth, 76132 817-249-1845, fortworthgolf.org
Rockwood Golf Course 1851 Jacksboro Hwy., Fort Worth, 76114 817-624-1771, fortworthgolf.org
Waterchase Golf Club 8951 Creek Run Rd., Fort Worth, 76120 817-861-4653, waterchasegc.com
Z. Boaz Golf Course 3200 Lackland Rd., Fort Worth, 76116 817-738-6287, fortworthgolf.org
Legacy Ridge Golf Club
Gainesville Municipal Golf Course
2201 Country Club Dr., Bonham, 75418 903-640-4800, legacyridge.com
2240 Weber Dr., Gainesville, 76240 940-668-4560, gainesville.tx.us
Brenham
Texas Woman’s University Pioneer Golf Course
Garland
1200 Frame St., Denton, 76209 940-898-3163, twu.edu/golf
600 Campbell Rd., Garland, 75044 972-205-2795, golffirewheel.com
Garland
Brenham Country Club
One Oak Grove Dr., New Boston, 75570 903-223-8402, oakgrovegolf.com
4107 TX Hwy. 105 E., Brenham, 77833 979-836-1733, brenhamcc.com
Tyler
The Falls Golf Resort and Club
Turtle Hill Golf Course
22049 FM 1995, Lindale, 75771 903-882-6107, 800-443-8577, gardenvalleytx.com
1750 N. Falls Dr, New Ulm, 78950 979-992-3123, thefallsresort.com
7708 FM 373 N., Muenster, 76252 877-759-4896, playtheturtle.net
Bryan-College Station
Peach Tree and Oak Hurst Golf Courses
Briarcrest Country Club
Ennis
Garden Valley Golf Club
Lost Creek Golf Club
Old Brickyard Golf Course
Frisco The Trails of Frisco 10411 Teel Pkwy., Frisco, 75034 972-668-4653, thetrailsoffriscogc.com
Firewheel at Garland
Squaw Valley Golf Course 2439 TX Hwy. 67 E., Glen Rose, 76043 800-831-8259, squawvalleygc.com
Glen Rose
Squaw Valley Golf Course
1929 Country Club Dr., Bryan, 77802 979-776-0133, briarcrestcc.org
605 N. I-45, Ferris, 75125 972-842-8700, oldbrickyardgolf.com
Bryan Municipal Golf Course
Farmers Branch
Pine Springs Golf Club
Coyote Ridge Golf Club
Granbury
5630 CR 334, Tyler, 75708 903-526-4653, pinespringsgolfclub.com
206 W. Villa Maria Rd., Bryan, 77801 979-823-0126, bryangolf.com
Granbury Country Club
The Woodlands
1640 W. Hebron Pkwy., Carrollton, 75010 972-395-0786, coyoteridgegolf.com
1611 Rockview Dr., Granbury, 76049 817-573-9912,
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Texas A&M Golf Club
Indian Creek Golf Club
Hidden Oaks Golf Course
1650 W. Frankford Rd., Carrollton, 75007 972-466-9850, indiancreekgolfclub.com
2701 Hideaway Bay Ct., Granbury, 76049 817-279-1078, hiddenoaksgolf.net
6212 CR 152 W., Bullard, 75757 903-894-7079, easttexasgolf.com
Panther Trail
2311 N. Millbend Dr., The Woodlands, 77380 281-882-3000, canongatetexas.com
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TEXAS INTERNATIONAL TOUR GUIDE 2013–2015
2439 TX Hwy. 67 E., Glen Rose, 76043 800-831-8259, squawvalleygc.com
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Wood Hollow Golf Club
Grand Prairie Prairie Lakes Golf Course 3202 S.E. 14th St., Grand Prairie, 75052 972-263-0661, prairielakesgolf.com
Riverside Golf Club 3000 Riverside Pkwy., Grand Prairie, 75050 817-640-7800, riverside-golfclub.com
Tangle Ridge Golf Club 818 Tangle Ridge Dr., Grand Prairie, 75052 972-299-6837, tangleridge.com
Grapevine
Bear Creek Golf Club 3500 Bear Creek Ct., DFW Airport, 75261 972-456-3200, bearcreek-golf.com
Cowboys Golf Club 1600 Fairway Dr., Grapevine, 76051 817-481-7277, cowboysgolfclub.com
Grapevine Golf Course
WestRidge Golf Course
The Lake Country Club
The Golf Club of Texas
9055 N. Cotton Ridge Rd., McKinney, 75070 972-346-2212, westridgegolfcourse.com
5608 Flat Rock Rd., Waco, 76708 254-756-2161, thelakecountryclub.com
13600 Briggs Ranch Rd., San Antonio, 78245 210-677-0027, golfcluboftexas.com
Mesquite
Mesquite Golf Club
1000 Bear Ridge Dr., Waco, 76712 254-848-7800, twinriversgolfclub.net
Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club
825 I-30, Mesquite, 75150 972-270-7457, mesquitegc.com
Waxahachie
Paris
Waxahachie Country Club
9800 Hyatt Resort Dr., San Antonio, 78251 210-520-4040, hillcountry.hyatt.com
Pine Ridge Golf Course 5615 Pine Mill Rd., Paris, 75462 903-785-8076
Plano
Chase Oaks Golf Club 7201 Chase Oaks Blvd., Plano, 75025 214-509-4653, chaseoaks.com
Los Rios Country Club 1700 Country Club Dr., Plano, 75074 972-424-8913, thenewlosrios.com
Pecan Hollow Golf Course 4501 E. 14th St., Plano, 75074 972-941-7600, pecanhollowgc.com
3800 Fairway Dr., Grapevine, 76051 817-410-3377, grapevinegc.com
Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club
Greenville
2701 Ridgeview Dr., Plano, 75025 972-390-1039, ridgeviewgc.com
Webb Hill Country Club 438 FM 2358, Wolfe City, 75496 903-496-2221, webbhillcountryclub.com
Seguin The Golf Club of Seguin
Irving
300 Chaparral Dr., Seguin, 78155 830-303-0669, thegolfclubofseguin.com
2000 E. Shady Grove Rd., Irving, 75060 972-438-4340, twinwellsgc.com
Max Starcke Park Municipal Golf Course
Killeen
650 W. River Dr., Seguin, 78155 830-401-2490, seguintexas.gov
Twin Wells Golf Course
Courses of Clear Creek Bldg. 52381 (off Battalion Ave.), Fort Hood, 76544 254-287-4130, hoodmwr.com
Stonetree Golf Club of Killeen 1600 Stonetree Dr., Killeen, 76543 254-501-6570, golfkilleen.com
La Grange
Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club 575 Country Club Dr., La Grange, 78945 979-968-3965, frischaufvalleycountryclub.com
Lewisville
The Lakes at Castle Hills 699 Lady of the Lake Blvd., Lewisville, 75056 972-899-7400, castlehillsgolfclub.com
Twin Rivers Golf Club
Sherman
1920 W. 287 Bus. Hwy., Waxahachie, 75165 972-937-3521, waxahachiecountryclub.com
Northern Hills Golf Club
Laredo
13202 Scarsdale, San Antonio, 78217 210-655-8026, northernhillsgolfclub.com
3900 Casa Blanca Lake Rd., Laredo, 78041 956-726-2019, golfcasablanca.com
Olmos Basin Golf Course
Casa Blanca Golf Course
McAllen
Martin Valley Ranch Golf Course 7400 W. Expwy. 83, Mission, 78572 956-585-6330, martinvalley.com
Meadow Creek Golf Course in the Valley 1300 Circle Dr., Mission, 78572 956-581-6267, meadowcreekinthevalley.net
Monte Cristo Golf and Country Club 2919 N. Kenyon Rd., Edinburg, 78541 956-381-0964, montecristogcc.com
Palm View Golf Course
7022 N. McCullough Ave., San Antonio, 78216 210-826-4041, alamocitygolftrail.com
Palmer Course at La Cantera 17865 Babcock Rd., San Antonio, 78255 210-558-2365, 800-446-5387, westinlacantera.com
Quarry Golf Club 444 E. Basse Rd., San Antonio, 78209 210-824-4500, quarrygolf.com
The Republic Golf Club 4226 S.E. Military Dr., San Antonio, 78222 210-359-0000, republicgolfclub.net
2701 S. Ware Rd., McAllen, 78503 956-681-3444, mcallen.net/golf
The Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort
520 Champion Ln., Sherman, 75092 903-891-8700, northernchallenge.com
Shary Municipal Golf Course
Sulphur Springs
Links at Land's End
2201 N. Mayberry, Mission, 78572 956-580-8770, missiontexas.us/departments/golf
16641 La Cantera Pkwy., San Antonio, 78256 210-558-4653, 800-446-5387, westinlacantera.com
285 Private Rd., Yantis, 75497 866-913-4110, golflakefork.com
San Antonio
203 McDonald Rd., San Antonio, 78210 210-533-8371, alamocitygolftrail.com
6019 FM 725, New Braunfels, 78130 830-609-4665, banditgolfclub.net
Silverhorn Golf Club of Texas
511 CR 3451 Sulphur Springs, 75482 903-885-4861, sulphurspringscc.com
Brackenridge Golf Course
Temple
2315 Ave. B, San Antonio, 78215 210-226-5612, alamocitygolftrail.com
1100 W. Bitters Rd., San Antonio, 78261 210-545-5300, silverhorngolfclub.com
Northern Challenge Golf Club
Sulphur Springs Country Club
Sammons Golf Links 2727 W. Adams Ave., Temple, 76504 254-771-2030, golfsammons.com
Waco
The Bandit Golf Club
Canyon Springs Golf Club 24405 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, 78260 210-497-1770, canyonspringsgc.com
Cottonwood Creek Golf Course
Cedar Creek Golf Course
Six Lake Park Rd., Lewisville, 75057 972-219-5661, lakeparkgc.com
5201 Bagby Ave., Waco, 76711 254-745-6009
8250 Vista Colina, San Antonio, 78255 210-695-5050, alamocitygolftrail.com
McKinney
James Connally Golf Course
Fort Sam Houston Golf Course
7900 Concord Rd., Waco, 76705 254-799-6561, connallygolf.com
1050 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, 78209 210-221-5863, fortsamhoustonmwr.com
3005 N. McDonald St., McKinney, 75071 972-562-0670, oakhollowgolf.com
1250 Mission Grande Rd., San Antonio, 78221 210-627-2522, alamocitygolftrail.com
South Texas Plains
Lake Park Golf Club
Oak Hollow Golf Course
Mission del Lago Golf Course
Riverside Golf Course
TPC San Antonio 23808 Resort Pkwy. San Antonio, 78261 210-491-5800, tpcsanantonio.com (Open to resort guests and members only)
Willow Springs Golf Course 202 AT&T Center Pkwy., San Antonio, 78219 210-226-6721, alamocitygolftrail.com
Woodlake Golf Club 6500 Woodlake Pkwy., San Antonio, 78244 210-661-4141, woodlakegolfclub.com T RAVELT EX . C OM |
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800-452-9292, txdot.gov/travel/information_centers.htm The Texas Department of Transportation operates 12 information centers with professional travel counselors offering a wealth of literature, trip planning, and information such as road conditions. Located around the state, the centers are open daily, except major holidays.
Corpus Christi International Airport 361-289-0171 x1210, cctexas.com/airport
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Southeast Texas Regional Airport (Beaumont) 409-719-4900, co.jefferson.tx.us/setra/frames.htm
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport 512-530-2242, ci.austin.tx.us/austinairport
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Mexico regulations change frequently, so visitors are advised to check beforehand with the Mexican consulate about proper entrance and exit documentation. The U.S. Department of State website includes important requirements for entering and exiting Mexico, vehicle permit information, customs regulations, driving and insurance information, and tips for traveling abroad. See travel .state.gov for more information. Or to find out more about traveling by car into Mexico, call 800-44MEXICO (639-426).
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Legal drinking age is 21. Open containers of alcoholic beverages are not allowed in vehicles. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is punishable by a minimum term of confinement of 72 hours. As of November 2010, 26 of the state’s 254 counties are “dry,” which means alcohol is not sold anywhere. For additional information visit tabc.state.tx.us.
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512-936-0101, 800-888-8839, travel.state.tx.us Complimentary marketing support available to travel planners includes the following: informational brochures, state highway maps, itinerary planning, and travel, trade, and media familiarization tours. For more information on Texas tourism, visit TravelTex.com. For materials available to travel planners and information for the trade and media visit travel.state.tx.us.
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Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism
November 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanksgiving Day*
Atlanta
2.25
2
3
2
2.25
Highway System, Driving Laws, and Safety Belts
December 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas Day
Chicago
2.5
2.25
2.75
2.5
2.5
Denver
2.25
2
2
2.5
2.25
Nine primary interstate highways serve Texas. Passing is illegal where there is a continuous yellow stripe on the driver’s side of the center line. Speed limits are 30 mph in any urban district, 70 mph during the day and 65 mph at night for passenger vehicles on numbered state or US highways outside urban districts, and 60 mph on county roads, all unless otherwise posted. Use of wireless communication devices is prohibited in school zones unless the veihicle is stopped or the device is used in conjunction with a hands-free device. Texas law requires safety belts to be worn by drivers and all passengers in vehicles equipped with safety belts, regardless of age. Children under age eight or under 57 inches tall are required to be restrained in child safety seats. For more information visit txdot.gov/safety.
January 20
Los Angeles
3.25
3.25
2.25
3.75
3.25
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January 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Year’s Day ...................
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Presidents’ Day
Miami
X
2.5
X
2.25
X
New York
3.5
3.25
X
3.5
3.75
May 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial Day
Orlando
2.25
2.25
X
2.25 2.25
June 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emancipation Day
San Francisco
4
4
X
4.5
4
March 2
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Texas Independence Day
April 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jacinto Day
July 4
Independence Day
Seattle
4.24
4.25
X
4.75
X
Lyndon B. Johnson’s Birthday
St. Louis
X
1.5
X
2
X
Washington
3
2.75
X
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August 27
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*The state of Texas may grant its employees additional holidays, such as the day after Thanksgiving.
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Hospitality Texas-Style! Big Bend Alpine
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 33,500 SQ. FT.
Alpine Civic Center 801 W. Holland St. 432-837-3301, ci.alpine.tx.us MEETING SPACE . . . . . . . 2,720 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 503
Del Rio C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 50,000 SQ. FT.
Del Rio Civic Center 1915 Veterans Blvd. 830-774-8642, cityofdelrio.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 23,117 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,041
El Paso C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 385,000 SQ. FT.
Judson F. Williams Convention Center One Civic Center Plaza 915-534-0600, 800-351-6024 visitelpaso.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . 133,100 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 7,549
Fort Davis HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 300
Fort Stockton C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 25,398 SQ. FT.
Pecos County Civic Center 1674 Airport Dr. 432-336-6261 MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 11,187 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,069
Ector County Coliseum Complex 4201 Andrews Hwy. 432-366-3541, ectorcountycoliseum.org MEETING SPACE. . . . . 186,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 3,300
Presidio HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 101
Gulf Coast
Bay Area Houston C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 55,000 SQ. FT.
Bay Area Community Center 5002 E. NASA Pkwy. 281-326-2955, visitbayareahouston.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . . 7,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 3,045
Bay City C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 80,000 SQ. FT.
Bay City Civic Center 201 Seventh St. 979-245-8333, 800-806-8333 MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 40,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 930
Beaumont C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 187,000 SQ. FT.
Beaumont Civic Center 701 Main St. 409-838-3435, 800-782-3081 beaumont-tx-complex.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 51,000 sq. ft.
Ford Park 5115 I-10 S. 409-951-5400, 877-266-6939 bookfordpark.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 94,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 3,475
Brazosport
HOTELS
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 101
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 25,000 SQ. FT.
HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 71
Marfa HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 90
Port Aransas
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 330,000 SQ. FT.
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 36,000 SQ. FT.
American Bank Center
Port Aransas Civic Center
1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-826-4700, americanbankcenter.com
710 W. Ave. A 361-749-4111, cityofportaransas.org
MEETING SPACE. . . . . 240,000 sq. ft. BREAKOUT ROOMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 10,500
Galveston Island C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
Lajitas Marathon
Corpus Christi
Lake Jackson Civic Center 333 TX Hwy. 332 E. 979-415-2600, lakejackson-tx.gov MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 16,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 900
Midland
Brownsville
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 185,000 SQ. FT.
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 99,600 SQ. FT.
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 291,356 SQ. FT.
Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort 5600 Seawall Blvd. 409-797-5163, 866-505-4456 galvestonislandconventioncenter.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . 140,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 4,449
Harlingen C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 137, 829 SQ. FT.
Harlingen Municipal Auditorium Complex 1204 Fair Park Blvd. 956-216-5990, harlingenarts.com
Robert A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center 3401 Cultural Center Dr. 409-985-8801, portarthur.net MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 20,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,524
Rockport/Fulton HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,500
Rosenberg C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 20,000 SQ. FT.
Rosenberg Civic Center 3825 Hwy. 36 S. 832-595-3520, ci.rosenberg.tx.us MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 16,000 sq. ft
South Padre Island C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 3,000,000 SQ. FT.
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 45,000 SQ. FT.
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 703
George R. Brown Convention Center
South Padre Island Convention Centre
1001 Avenida de las Americas 713-853-8000, 800-427-4697 houstonconventionctr.com
7355 Padre Blvd. 956-761-3000, 800-657-2373 sopadre.com
MEETING SPACE. . . . 1,200,000 sq. ft.
Reliant Park One Reliant Park 832-667-1400, reliantpark.com MEETING SPACE. . . . 1,600,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 65,000
Kingsville C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 45,600 SQ. FT.
Texas A&M University– Kingsville Memorial Student Union Building 1050 W. Santa Gertrudis Ave. 361-593-4173 osa.tamuk.edu/eventplanning MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 60,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 552
League City C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 36,800 SQ. FT.
1 Events Center Blvd. 956-554-0700, eventscenter.cob.us
2500 South Shore Blvd. 281-334-1000, 800-442-5005 sshr.com
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 198,267 SQ. FT.
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 44,540 SQ. FT.
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
Brownsville Events Center
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
Houston
105 N. Main St. 432-682-6234, themidlandcenter.com
Odessa
Port Arthur
HOTELS
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,200
Midland Center
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2,702
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 4,095
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 13,000 sq. ft. HOTELS
South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 17,500 sq. ft. HOTELS
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . . 8,315 sq. ft. HOTELS
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 45,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 4,000
Hill Country Austin
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 1,381,400 SQ. FT.
Austin Convention Center 500 E. Cesar Chavez 512-404-4000 austinconventioncenter.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . 374,255 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 28,103
Boerne C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 19,471 SQ. FT.
Boerne Convention and Community Center 820 E. Adler Rd.,830-249-2811, 888-750-2811, ci.boerne.tx.us MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . . 7,971 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 643
Burnet C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE NOT AVAILABLE AT
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 13,530 sq. ft. HOTELS
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 25,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 480
Burnet Community Center
Clute
Orange
401 E. Jackson 512-756-6180, cityofburnet.com
HOTELS
HOTELS
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 690
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 818
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . . 9,600 sq. ft.
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2,350
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Fredericksburg
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 32,000 SQ. FT.
HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,122
Georgetown TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 12,000 SQ. FT.
HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 342
Horseshoe Bay HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 425
Horseshoe Bay Resort 200 Hi Circle N. 830-598-2511, 877-611-0112 hsbresort.com
Kerrville HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,145
New Braunfels C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 110,000 SQ. FT.
New Braunfels Civic/ Convention Center 375 S. Castell Ave. 800-572-2626, meetnb.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 50,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2,771
Round Rock C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 28,900 SQ. FT.
United Heritage Center 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd. 512-255-2255, roundrockexpress.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 10,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2,022
San Marcos C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 104,000 SQ. FT.
City of San Marcos Conference Center
Amarillo
Huntsville
Nacogdoches
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 367,000 SQ. FT.
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 42,795 SQ. FT.
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 30,000 SQ. FT.
Amarillo Civic Center and Auditorium 401 S. Buchanan 806-378-4297, amarillociviccenter.com
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 78,000 sq. ft. HOTELS
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 15,000 sq. ft. HOTELS
Canyon
Jacksonville
Shenandoah
HOTELS
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
HOTELS
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 169
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 15,850 SQ. FT.
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 604
Hereford HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 500
Lubbock C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 300,000 SQ. FT.
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center 1501 Mac Davis Ln. 806-775-2242, lubbockciviccenter.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . 300,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 5,072
San Angelo C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 47,200 SQ. FT.
McNease Convention Center 500 Rio Concho Dr. 325-653-9577, sanangelotexas.us MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 24,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,800
Wichita Falls C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 175,564 SQ. FT.
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 14,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 394
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2,284
Conroe
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 217,000 SQ. FT.
Lone Star Convention and Expo Center 9055 Airport Rd. 936-538-8000, 877-843-6346 thelonestar.org MEETING SPACE. . . . . 167,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,627
Henderson
HOTELS
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 400
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 14,000 SQ. FT.
Abilene
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 350,000 SQ. FT.
Abilene Civic Center
Henderson Civic Center 1005 TX Hwy. 64 W. 903-392-8232, 866-650-5529 hendersontx.us MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 10,600 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 315
1100 N. Sixth St. 325-676-6211, abilenetx.com/civiccenter MEETING SPACE. . . . . 130,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 3,200
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MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . . 7,567 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 420
Jefferson C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 10,000 SQ. FT.
Jeffersonian Institute 120 E. Austin St. 903-665-2700, jeffersonian.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . . 4,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 175
Kilgore HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 414
Longview C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 91,538 SQ. FT.
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TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 977
Texarkana HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,054
Tyler C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 220,000 SQ. FT.
Harvey Convention Center 2000 W. Front St. 903-531-1349, cityoftyler.org MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 35,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2,600
The Woodlands C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 150,000 SQ. FT.
The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center 2301 N. Millbend Dr. 281-367-1100, 800-433-2624 woodlandsresort.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 60,000 sq. ft.
Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott/Convention Center
100 Grand Blvd. 903-237-1230, cityoflongview.com
1601 Lake Robbins Dr. 281-367-9797, marriott.com/houmw
Lufkin
Wimberley
Panhandle Plain
526 E. Commerce St. 903-586-3510 ext. 10, jacksonvilletexas.com
1000 Fifth St. 940-716-5500, 800-799-6732 wfmpec.org
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
324 E. Main St. 830-278-3315, uvaldetx.com
Norman Activity Center
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 40,000 sq. ft. HOTELS
Uvalde Willie de Leon Civic Center
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 814
Wichita Falls MultiPurpose Events Center
Piney Woods
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 51,665 SQ. FT.
200 N. Fredonia St. 936-564-1234, 800-594-5323 hotelfredonia.com
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . . 9,400 sq. ft. HOTELS
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 5,800
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,641
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
Hotel Fredonia
455 TX Hwy. 75 N. 936-295-5959, 936-355-1050 veteransconferencecenter.org
MEETING SPACE. . . . . 410,000 sq. ft. HOTELS
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 57,137 sq. ft. 1001 E. McCarty Lane, 512-392-6450, H O T E L S
toursanmarcos.com/meet/index.html
Veterans Conference Center
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2,751
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 75,000 SQ. FT.
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 70,000 sq. ft. HOTELS
HOTEL CLASSIFICATIONS AND TOTAL ROOMS NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESS TIME
Prairies & Lakes
Pitser Garrison Civic Center
Addison
601 N. Second St. 936-633-0279, cityoflufkin.com
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 180,000 SQ. FT.
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 16,000 sq. ft. HOTELS
Addison Conference and Theatre Centre
Marshall
15650 Addison Rd. 972-450-6241, 800-233-4766 actonline.com
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,160
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 40,000 SQ. FT.
Marshall Convention Center 2501 S.E. End Blvd. 903-935-4472, visitmarshalltexas.org MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 14,000 sq. ft. HOTELS
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . . 6,600 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 3,972
Arlington C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 350,000 SQ. FT.
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 908
Arlington Convention Center
Mount Pleasant
1200 Ballpark Way 817-459-5000, arlingtoncc.com
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 23,000 SQ. FT.
Mount Pleasant Civic Center 1800 N. Jefferson Ave. 903-575-4190, mpcity.org MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 21,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 779
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 87,100 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 5,100
Athens
Ennis
Irving
Temple
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 25,000 SQ. FT.
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 59,950 SQ. FT.
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 300,000 SQ. FT.
Cain Center
Sokol Activity Center
915 S. Palestine St. 903-677-2001, athenscaincenter.com
2622 E. TX Hwy. 34 972-878-5987, sokolennis.com
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 14,496 sq. ft.
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center 5550 FM 2495 903-676-2277, tpwd.state.tx.us/tffc MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . . 4,400 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 356
Brenham C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 61,200 SQ. FT.
Fireman’s Training Center 1101 US Hwy. 290 W. 979-337-7300, cityofbrenham.org
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 27,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 475
Farmers Branch HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2,170
Fort Worth C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd. 972-252-7476 irvingconventioncenter.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . 100,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 12,033
MEETING SPACE. . . . . 253,226 sq. ft. HOTELS
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 16,996 sq. ft. HOTELS
Bryan–College Station
Frisco
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
McKinney
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 220,000 SQ. FT.
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 124,000 SQ. FT.
5827 Leonard Rd. 979-823-3976, brazoscountyexpo.com
7600 John Q. Hammons Dr. 972-712-7200 embassysuitesdallasfrisco.com
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 63,991 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 3,763
Cleburne C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 77,500 SQ. FT.
Cleburne Conference Center 1501 W. Henderson St. 817-556-8860, cleburneconference.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 45,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 735
Dallas C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 1,500,000 SQ. FT.
Dallas Convention Center 650 S. Griffin St. 214-939-2750, 877-684-7322 dallasconventioncenter.com MEETING SPACE. . . . 1,000,000 sq. ft.
Dallas Market Center 2100 Stemmons Fwy. 214-655-6100 dallasmarketcenter.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . 202,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 75,000
Denton C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 67,000 SQ. FT.
Denton Civic Center
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2,000
DFW Airport HOTELS HOTEL CLASSIFICATIONS NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESS TIME TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,109
HOTELS
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 889
Mesquite C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 197,500 SQ. FT.
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,723
Mesquite Convention Center and Exhibit Hall
Glen Rose
1700 Rodeo Dr. 972-329-3100, mesquitehampton.com
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 22,627 SQ. FT.
Somervell County Expo Center 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 254-897-4509, glenroseexpo.org MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 44,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 648
Granbury C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 28,000 SQ. FT.
Granbury Resort Conference Center 621 E. Pearl St. 682-936-1200, 877-936-1201 granburytx.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 20,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 674
Grand Prairie C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 18,000 SQ. FT.
Ruthe Jackson Center 3113 S. Carrier Pkwy. 972-237-7500, ruthejacksoncenter.com
321 E. McKinney St. MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 18,000 sq. ft. 940-349-8733, dentonciviccenter.com H O T E L S TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2,507 MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 10,965 sq. ft. HOTELS
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2,487
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 90,000 sq. ft. HOTELS
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Grapevine C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 800,000 SQ. FT.
Grapevine Convention Center
Waco Waxahachie
785 St. Hwy. 121 Bypass 972-459-4600 visitlewisville.com
Frisco Conference Center
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2,700
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 69,998 SQ. FT.
1201 Houston St. 817-392-6338 fortworthconventioncenter.com
Brazos County Expo
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 40,000 sq. ft. HOTELS
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 3,835
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Fort Worth Convention Center
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 14,000
3303 N. Third St. 254-298-5720, mayborncenter.com
HOTELS
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 10,672 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 592
Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center
Lewisville
Lewisville Convention Center at the Hilton Garden Inn
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 800,000 SQ. FT.
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 47,000 SQ. FT.
HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 538
South Texas Plains Eagle Pass C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL MEETING SPACE 44,003 SQ. FT.
International Center for Trade 3295 Bob Rogers Dr. 830-773-7781, eaglepasstx.us MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 19,623 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 824
Laredo C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL MEETING SPACE 40,000 SQ. FT.
Laredo Civic Center 2400 San Bernardo Ave. 956-794-1700, ci.laredo.tx.us
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 56,000 sq. ft. HOTELS
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 24,470 sq. ft. HOTELS
Plano
McAllen
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 240,000 SQ. FT.
TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 225,000 SQ. FT.
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 1,856
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 4,125
Plano Centre
McAllen Convention Center
2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. 972-941-5840, planocentre.com
700 Convention Center Blvd. 956-681-3800 mcallenconventioncenter.net
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 86,400 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 4,297
Richardson C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 203,000 SQ. FT.
Eisemann Center for Performing Arts 2351 Performance Dr. 972-744-4600, eisemanncenter.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 40,398 sq. ft. HOTELS
MEETING SPACE. . . . . 175,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 3,600
San Antonio C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESS TIME
Alamodome 100 Montana St. 210-207-3663, 800-884-3663 alamodome.com
TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2,338
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 30,648 sq. ft.
Sherman
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
C O N F E R E N C E FA C I L I T I E S TOTAL CITY MEETING SPACE 30,083 SQ. FT.
Sherman Municipal Ballroom 405 N. Rusk St. 903-957-0310, 888-893-1188 shermantx.org
200 E. Market St. 210-207-8500, 877-504-8895 sahbgcc.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . 440,000 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 44,357
MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . . 4,838 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 856
1209 S. Main St. 817-410-3459, grapevinetexasusa.com MEETING SPACE. . . . . . . 23,500 sq. ft. HOTELS TOTAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 5,000
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Big Bend Country E L PA S O Around and About Tours Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tttttt ttt 6716 Mesa Grande, El Paso, 79912 915-833-2650 Dos Naciones Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ttt t t One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, 79901 915-544-0062 Si! El Paso Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tttttttt t 109 N. Oregon St., El Paso, 79901 915-541-1308, sielpasotours.com F O R T S T O C KT O N Greyhound Lines, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 E. Dickinson, Fort Stockton, 79735 432-336-5151, greyhound.com
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Bus Bus&&Tour Tour Companies Companies
VIP Express Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tttt 10782 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, 77072 281-933-9933, 888-984-7287, vipexpressbus.com
Hill Country AUSTIN Around Austin, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tttttt t t 10000 Liriope, Austin, 78750 512-371-9111, around-austin.com Austin Overtures Destination Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ttttttttttt 16104 Fisher Hollow Trail, Leander, TX 78641 512-659-9478, austinovertures.com Caplan Miller Events 4410A Burnet, Austin, TX 78756 512-610-7700, caplanmiller.com Circa Texas, An RK Group Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ttttttttt 8301 Springdale Rd. Ste. 480, Austin, TX 78724 512-610-3334, circatexas.com Clink Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tttttt 3006 Bee Cave Rd. Ste. C-250, Austin, TX 78746 512-236-0264, clinkevents.com Destinations by Kennedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .t t 5810 Trade Center Dr., Suite 500, Austin 78744 512-899-8991, destinationsbykennedy.com Elegant Limousine & Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t t tttt 1023 Springdale Rd. #102, Austin, TX 78726 512-477-5466, elegantride.us Kerrville Bus/Coach America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-389-0090, iridekbc.com PRA Destination Management Austin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3755 Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin, TX 78704 512-608-4728 fax 512-608-4734, pra.com R&R Limousine & Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1127 Old Bastrop Hwy., Austin, TX 78742 512-947-7433, rrlimobus.com SJO-Pro Tours, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t t 104 W. 55 1/2 St., Austin, 78751 512-467-2345, 866-776-4126, sjoprotours.com Star Shuttle and Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tttttt 1135 Gunter St., Ste. 102, Austin, 78702 512-479-8100, starshuttle.com
G A LV E S T O N Galveston Island Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .t t tttt 502 20th St., Ste. 1861, Galveston, 77550 409-765-8687, 888-425-8687, galvestonislandtours.com
MANOR Clark Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12725 US Hwy. 290 E., Ste. 2, Manor, 78653 512-272-5568, 800-580-1757, clarktravel.net
HARLINGEN Valley Transit Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tt t 215 E. Monroe, Harlingen, 78550 956-423-4287, valleytransitcompany.com
TA Y L O R Clark Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3406 W. 2nd St. Taylor, 76574 512-365-1511, 800-581-1757 clarktravel.com
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Panhandle Plains ABILENE Bilbrey Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ttttt tt t 3262 S. 27th St., Abilene, 79605 325-692-1308, 888-692-1308, bilbreytours.com Kincaid Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ttttttttttt I-40 and S. Whitaker Rd., Amarillo, 79104 800-998-1901, kincaidcoach.com LUBBOCK Citibus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801 Texas Ave., Lubbock, 79401 806-712-2000, citibus.com
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GRAND PRAIRIE Central West of Texas, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3426 S. Gilbert Rd., Grand Prairie, 75050 972-399-1059, 800-533-1939, bus-charter.com Coach America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710 E. Davis St., Grand Prairie, 75050 214-988-3000, 800-256-4723 dfw.coachamerica.com Lone Star Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2425 Houston St., Grand Prairie, 75050 972-623-1100, 800-933-1132, lonestarcoaches.com
TA Y L O R Clark Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3406 W. 2nd St., Taylor, 76574 512-365-1511, 800-581-1757 clarktravel.com
TEMPLE Greyhound Lines, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 S. Fifth St., Temple, 76501 254-773-4123, greyhound.com
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CVBs & Chambers of Commerce Each of the convention and visitors bureaus and chambers of commerce listed below is either a member of the Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus or included in this guide. Listings are in alphabetical order by city.
Abilene CVB 1101 N 1st St, Abilene, 79601 325-676-2556, 800-727-7704 abilenevisitors.com Allen CVB 305 Century Pkwy, Allen, 75013 214-509-4671, 888-375-9655 visitallentexas.com Alpine CVB/COC 106 N 3rd St, Alpine, 79830 432-837-2326, 800-561-3712 alpinetexas.com Alvin CVB 121 E Willis St, Alvin, 77511 281-585-3359, 800-331-4063 alvintexas.org Amarillo COC and Convention & Visitor Council PO Box 9480, Amarillo, 79105 806-374-1497, 800-692-1338 visitamarillotx.com Andrews COC & CVB 700 W Broadway St, Andrews, 79714 432-523-2695, andrewstx.com Angleton COC 445 E Mulberry St, Angleton, 77515 979-849-6443, angletonchamber.org Anthony CVB 401 Wildcat Dr., Anthony, 79821 915-886-3944, townofanthony.org Aransas Pass COC 130 W Goodnight Ave, Aransas Pass, 78336 361-758-2750, 800-633-3028 aransaspass.org Austin CVB 301 Congress Ave Ste 200, Austin, 78701 512-474-5171, 800-926-2282 austintexas.org Balch Springs COC 12400 Elam Road, Balch Springs, 75180 972-557-0988, balchspringschamber.org Balcones Heights CVB 4522 Fredericksburg Rd Ste A37 Balcones Heights, 78201-6588 210-732-0055, reachfortheheights.org Bandera County CVB PO Box 171, Bandera, 78003 830-796-3045, 800-364-3833 banderacowboycapital.com Bastrop County 806 Water, Bastrop, 78602 512-581-7176, co.bastrop.tx.us Bay Area Houston CVB 913 Meyer Rd, Seabrook, 77586 281-474-9700, 866-611-4688 visitbayareahouston.com Beaumont CVB PO Box 3827, Beaumont, 77704 409-880-3749, 800-392-4401 beaumontcvb.com Bee County COC 1705 N Saint Marys St, Beeville, 78102 361-358-3267, beecountychamber.org Bellmead COC PO Box 154615, Bellmead, 767155 254-799-1552, bellmeadchamber.com Belton Area COC PO Box 659, Belton, 76513 254-939-3551, beltonchamber.com Big Spring CVB 215 W 3rd St, Big Spring, 79720 432-263-8235, 866-430-7100 visitbigspring.com Blanco COC PO Box 626, Blanco, 78606 830-833-5101, blancochamber.com
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Boerne CVB 1407 S Main St, Boerne, 78006 830-249-7277, 888-842-8080 visitboerne.org Brady Chamber/CVB 101 E 1st St, Brady, 76825 325-597-3491, 888-577-5657 bradytx.com Brazosport Convention & Visitors Council 300 Abner Jackson Pkwy Lake Jackson, 77566 979-285-2501, 888-477-2505 brazosport.org Brenham/Washington County COC & CVB 115 W Main St, Brenham, 77833 979-836-3696, 888-BRENHAM visitbrenhamtexas.com Brewster County Tourism Council Visit Big Bend Tourism PO Box 479, Alpine, 79831 877-BIG-BEND, visitbigbend.com Brownfield COC PO Box 152, Brownfield, 79316 806-637-2564, brownfieldchamber.com Brownsville CVB 650 Ruben M. Torres Sr. Blvd Brownsville, 78520 956-546-3721, 800-626-2639 brownsville.org Brownwood CVB PO Box 880, Brownwood, 76804 325-646-9535, visitbrownwood.com Bryan-College Station CVB 715 University Dr E, College Station, 77840, 979-260-9898, 800-777-8292 visitaggieland.com Canyon Lake Area COC 3934 Fm 2673, Canyon Lake, 78133 830-964-2223, 800-528-2104 canyonlakechamber.com Childress COC PO Box 35, Childress, 79201 940-937-2567, childresschamber.com City of Athens Dept. of Tourism 201 W. Corsicana St, Ste 2 Athens, 75751 903-677-0775, 888-294-2847 athenstx.org City of Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center PO Box 427, Bastrop, 78602 512-332-8800, cityofbastrop.org City of Baytown PO Box 424, Baytown, 77522 281-420-5343, visitbaytown.com City Of Bedford 2000 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, 76021 817-952-2128, bedfordtx.gov City of Buda Tourism Department PO Box 1218, Buda, 78610 512-295-7170, budatxtourism.com City of Canton 119 N Buffalo St, Canton, 75103 903-567-1849, 877-462-7467 visitcantontx.com City of Cedar Hill, Economic Development 285 Uptown Blvd Building 100 Cedar Hill, 75104 972-291-5132, whycedarhill.com City of Cedar Park CVB 450 Cypress Creek, Building 3 Cedar Park, 78613 512-401-5070, cedarparktexas.gov City of Center PO Box 1744, Center, 75935 936-598-2941, centertexas.org City of Duncanville 201 James Collins Blvd Duncanville, 75116 972-780-5086, duncanville.com City of Granbury 621 E Pearl St, Granbury, 76048 817-573-1114, 800-950-2212 granburytx.com City of Grand Prairie, Tourism 2170 N Belt Line Rd Grand Prairie, 75050 972-595-5401, 800-288-8386 gptexas.com
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DeSoto COC 2010 N Hampton Rd Ste 200, DeSoto 75115 972-224-3565, visitdesototexas.com or desotochamber.org Donna Tourist Information Center 921 Miller Ave, Donna, 78537 956-464-9640, ci.donna.lib.tx.us Dripping Springs COC PO Box 206, Dripping Springs, 78620 512-858-4740, drippingspringstx.org Eagle Pass COC PO Box 1188, Eagle Pass, 78853 830-773-3224, 888-355-3224 eaglepasstexas.com East Montgomery County Improvement District PO Box 1019, New Caney, 77357 281-354-4419, emctx.com Edinburg CVB PO Box 85, Edinburg, 78540 956-383-4974, 800-800-7214 edinburg.com El Paso CVB 1 Civic Center Plz, El Paso, 79901 800-351-6024, 800-351-6024 elpasocvb.com Ennis CVB PO Box 1237, Ennis, 75120 972-878-4748, 888-366-4748 visitennis.org Experience Arlington 1905 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, 76011 817-265-7721, 800-433-5374 arlington.org Farmers Branch Tourism Department 13000 William Dodson Parkway Farmers Branch, 75234 972-247-3131, visitfarmersbranch.com Fort Bend Convention/Visitors Services 445 Commerce Green Blvd Sugar Land, 77478 281-491-0800, visitfortbend.com Fort Stockton CVB 1000 E Railroad Ave, Fort Stockton, 79735, 432-336-2264, 800-336-2166 historicfortstocktontx.com Fort Worth CVB 111 W 4th St Ste 200, Fort Worth, 76102 817-336-8791, 800-433-5747 fortworth.com Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau 302 E Austin St, Fredericksburg, 78624 830-997-6523, 888-997-3600 visitfredericksburgtx.com Frisco CVB 7601 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 100, Frisco, 75034 972-292-5250, 877-463-7472 visitfrisco.com Gainesville Area COC PO Box 518, Gainesville, 76241 940-665-2831, 888-585-4468 gogainesville.net Galveston CVB PO Box 1080, Galveston, 77553 409-797-5146, 866-505-4456 galveston.com Garland CVB PO Box 469002, Garland, 75046 972-205-2749, 888-879-0264 visitgarlandtx.com Georgetown CVB PO Box 409, Georgetown, 78627 512- 930-3545, (800) 436-8696 visitgeorgetown.com Gilmer Civic Center PO Box 760, Gilmer, 75644 903-797-8888, gilmer-tx.com Glen Rose CVB PO Box 2037, Glen Rose, 76043 254-897-3081, 888-346-6282 glenrosetexas.net Gonzales COC and Agriculture 414 Saint Lawrence St, Gonzales, 78629 830-672-6532, gonzalestexas.com
Graham CVB 458 Oak St, Graham, 76450 940-549-0401, 866-549-0401 visitgrahamtexas.com Grapevine CVB 636 S Main Street, Grapevine, 76051 817-410-3185, 800-457-6338 grapevinetexasusa.com Greater Houston CVB 4 Houston Center, 1331 Lamar, Ste 700 Houston, 77010 713-437-5200, 800-4HOUSTON visithoustontexas.com Greater New Braunfels Chamber/CVB PO Box 311417, New Braunfels, 78131 830-625-2385, 800-572-2626 nbjumpin.com Greenville Chamber/CVB PO Box 1055, Greenville, 75403 903-455-1510, greenvillechamber.com Hamilton COC & Visitors Center PO Box 429, Hamilton, 76531 254-386-3216, hamiltontexas.com Harlingen CVB 311 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen, 78550 956-423-5440, 800-531-7346 visitharlingentexas.com Henderson Tourism Department 400 W. Main St, Henderson, 75652 903-657-6551, 866-650-5529 visithendersontx.com Hillsboro Chamber/CVB PO Box 358, Hillsboro, 76645 254-582-2481, 800-HILLSBORO hillsborochamber.org Historic Red River County COC 101 N Locust St, Clarksville, 75426 903-427-2645, redrivercoc.com Huntsville Department of Tourism 1212 Avenue M, Huntsville, 77340 936-291-9726, 800-289-0389 huntsvilletexas.com Hurst Conference Center 1601 Campus Dr, Hurst, 76054 817-581-0044, hurstcc.com Irving CVB 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, 75039 972-252-7476, 800-247-8464 irvingtexas.com Kerrville CVB 2108 Sidney Baker St, Kerrville, 78028 830-792-3535, kerrvilletexascvb.com Kilgore COC & Visitors Bureau 813 N Kilgore St, Kilgore, 75662 903-984-5022, kilgorechamber.com Killeen CVB 3601 S WS Young Dr, Killeen, 76542 254-501-3888, visitkilleen.com Kyle COC PO Box 900, Kyle, 78640 512-268-4220, kylechamber.org Lake Travis COC 1415 Ranch Road 620 S Ste 202 Austin, 78734 512-263-5833, laketravischamber.com Lamar County/Paris Visitor & Convention Council 8 West Plz, Paris, 75460 903-784-2501, 800-727-4789 paristexas.com Lampasas County COC 205 S Highway 281, Lampasas, 76550 512-556-5172, lampasaschamber.org Laredo CVB 501 San Agustin Ave, Laredo, 78040 956-795-2200, 800-361-3360 visitlaredo.com League City COC 1101 W Main St, Ste R League City, 77573 281-338-7339, leaguecitychamber.com Lewisville CVB PO Box 299002, Lewisville, 75029 972-219-3726, 800-657-9571 visitlewisville.com
Longview CVB 410 N Center St, Longview, 75601 903-753-3281, visitlongviewtexas.com Lufkin CVB 1615 S Chestnut St, Lufkin, 75901 936-633-0349, 800-409-5659 visitlufkin.com Madison County COC 113 W Trinity St, Madisonville, 77864 936-348-3591, madisonvillechamber.com Madisonville Visitor’s Information 113 W Trinity, Madisonville, 77864 936-348-9333, madisonvilletexas.org Mansfield TX We’ve Got Game 210 Smith St, Mansfield, 76063 817-804-5785, mansfieldsgotgame.com Marble Falls/Lake LBJ COC 916 Second Street, Marble Falls, 78654 830-693-2815, marblefalls.org Marshall CVB 301 N Washington, Marshall, 75670 903-702-7777, visitmarshalltexas.org Matagorda County CVB PO Box 768, Bay City, 77404 979-245-8333, 877-TRVL-FUN visitmatagordacounty.com McAllen CVB PO Box 790, McAllen, 78505 956-682-2871, mcallencvb.com McKinney CVB 200 W. Virginia, McKinney, 75069 214-544-1407, 888-649-8499 visitmckinney.com Mesquite CVB PO Box 850137, Mesquite, 75185 972-204-4928, 800-541-2355 realtexasflavor.com Midland CVB 109 N Main St, Midland, 79701 432-683-3381, 800- 624-6435 visitmidlandtexas.com Mineral Wells Area COC PO Box 1408, Mineral Wells, 76068 940-325-2557, 800-252-MWTX mineralwellstx.com Mount Pleasant/Titus County COC 1604 N Jefferson Ave Mount Pleasant, 75455 903-572-8567, mtpleasanttx.com Nacogdoches CVB 200 E Main St, Nacogdoches, 75961 936-564-7351, 888-OLDEST-TOWN visitnacogdoches.org Nederland COC/Tourist Bureau PO Box 891, Nederland, 77627 409-722-0279, nederlandtx.com Odessa CVB PO Box 3626, Odessa, 79760 432-333-7871, 800-780-4678 odessacvb.com Orange CVB PO Box 520, Orange, 77631 409-883-1011, 800-528-4906 orangetexas.org Palestine CVB and Economic Development Corporation 100 Willow Creek Pkwy Ste A, Palestine, 75801 903-729-4100, 800-659-3484 visitpalestine.com Pecos Area COC/CVB PO Box 27, Pecos, 79772 432-445-2406, pecostx.com Plainview Main Street/CVB 901 Broadway St, Plainview, 79072 806-296-1119, plainviewtx.org Plano CVB PO Box 860358, Plano, 75086 972-941-5843, 800-817-5266 planocvb.com Port Aransas COC & Tourist Bureau 403 W Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, 78373 361-749-5919, 800-45-COAST portaransas.org
Port Arthur CVB 3401 Cultural Center Dr Port Arthur, 77642 409-985-7822, 800-235-7822 visitportarthurtx.com Port Lavaca COC 2300 State Highway 35 N, Port Lavaca, 77979 361-552-2959, 800-556-PORT portlavacatx.org Portland COC PO Box 388, Portland, 78374 361-643-2475, 877-643-2475 portlandtx.org Richardson CVB PO Box 830309, Richardson, 75083 972-744-4035, 888-690-7287 richardsontexas.org Rockport-Fulton COC 319 Broadway St, Rockport, 78382 361-729-6445, 800-242-0071 rockport-fulton.org Rockwall Area COC 2850 Shoreline Trl # 63 Rockwall, 75032 972-771-5733, rockwallchamber.org Round Rock CVB 231 E Main St Ste 150 Round Rock, 78664 512-218-7023, sportscapitaloftexas.com Rural Texas Tourism Center 289 W Railroad Row, Giddings, 78942 979-542-2067, ruraltexastourism.org San Angelo CVB 418 W Avenue B, San Angelo, 76903 325-655-4136, 800-375-1206 visitsanangelo.org San Antonio CVB 203 S Saint Marys St Ste 200 San Antonio, 78205 210-207-6700, 800-447-3372 sanantoniovisit.com San Marcos CVB 617 N Interstate 35, San Marcos, 78666 512-393-5930, 888-200-5620 toursanmarcos.com Sealy CVB PO Box 586, Sealy, 77474 979-885-3222, 877-558-7245 visitsealy.com Seguin CVB 116 N Camp St, Seguin, 78155 830-401-0810, 800-580-7322 visitseguin.com Shenandoah CVB 19265 David Memorial Dr, Shenandoah, 77385 281-292-5953, 800-207-9463 shenandoahtxcvb.com Sherman Department of Tourism PO Box 1106, Sherman, 75091 903-892-7230, 888-893-1188 shermantx.org Sonora COC and CVB PO Box 1172, Sonora, 76950 325-387-2880, 888-387-2880 sonoratx-chamber.com South Padre Island CVB 7355 Padre Blvd South Padre Island, 78597 956-761-3000, 800-657-2373 sopadre.com Spring Texas Visitors Bureau PO Box 1952, Spring, 77383 281-228-2355, 888-878-6746 shopspringtexas.com Stephenville COC PO Box 306, Stephenville, 76401 254-965-5313, stephenvilletexas.org Sulphur Springs Department of Tourism 1200 Cessna Drive Sulphur Springs, 75482 903-885-5614, 888-300-6623 visitsulphurspringstx.org Sweetwater COC & CVB PO Box 1148, Sweetwater, 79556 325-235-5488, 800-658-6757 sweetwatertexas.org
Taylor COC 1519 N Main St, Taylor, 76574 512-365-8485, taylorchamber.org Temple CVB 120 W Central Ave, Temple, 76501 254-298-5379, 800-479-0338 discovertemple.com Terrell COC/CVB PO Box 97, Terrell, 75160 972-563-5703, 877-TERRELL terrelltexas.com Texarkana COC PO Box 1468, Texarkana, 75504 903-792-7191, texarkana.org Texarkana CVB 4803 Jefferson Ave, #75 Texarkana, 71854 870-330-0941, texarkanaCVB.com The Colony CVB 6800 Main St, The Colony, 75056 972-624-3104, 877-264-4396 visitthecolonytx.com The Woodlands CVB 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, The Woodlands, 77381 281-363-2447, 877-963-2447 visitthewoodlands.com Tyler CVB 315 N. Broadway, Tyler, 75702 903-592-1661, 800-235-5712 tylertexas.com Uvalde CVB 300 E Main St, Uvalde, 78801 830-278-4115, 800-588-2533 visituvalde.com Van Horn CVB PO Box 488, Van Horn, 79855 432-283-2682, 866-424-6939 vanhorntexas.org Vernon COC PO Box 1538, Vernon, 76385 940-552-2564, vernontexas.net Victoria CVB PO Box 1758, Victoria, 77902 361-485-3116, 800-926-5774 visitvictoriatexas.com Village of Salado PO Box 219, Salado, 76571 254-947-8634, salado.com Visit Addison PO Box 9010, Addison, 75001 972-450-6202, addisontexas.net Visit Lubbock 1500 Broadway Fl 6, Lubbock, 79401 806-747-5232, 800-692-4035 visitlubbock.org Waco and The Heart of Texas PO Box 2570, Waco, 76702 254-750-5810, wacocvb.com Waxahachie CVB 2000 Civic Center Lane Waxahachie, 75165 972-938-3434, waxahachiecvb.com Weatherford COC & Visitor Center PO Box 310, Weatherford, 76086 817-596-3801, 888-594-3801 visitweatherford.com Weslaco Area COC 275 S. Kansas, Weslaco, 78596 956-968-2102, weslaco.com West COC PO Box 123, West, 76691 254-826-3188, west-tx.com Wharton COC 225 N Richmond Rd, Wharton, 77488 979-532-1862, whartontexs.com Wichita Falls CVB 1000 5th St, Wichita Falls, 76301 940-716-5500, 800-799-6732 wichitafalls.org
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A
Glen Rose, 36, 38,
50, 62
Abilene, 27, 28, 47, 49, 61
Conference facilities, 65-67
39, 62 Golf courses, 60-63 Gonzales, 50
Convention and visitors’
Graham, 28
laws, 64 Alpine, 11, 47, 48,
Corpus Christi, 15-16, 19, 48, 56, 60
Granbury, 39, 62 Grand Prairie, 38, 51, 63 Grapevine, 38, 39,
Corsicana, 35
51, 63
56, 60 Amarillo, 27, 28, 47, 49, 57, 61 Amtrak, 64 Arlington, 35, 39, 51, 57, 62
D
Dallas, 36, 39, 50, 51, 57, 62
Ranches, 44-46 River rafting, 13
Conroe, 31, 33, 50, 61
Alcohol consumption
R
Rio Grande Valley, 43
Agricultural tours, 56-57
bureaus, 70-71
49, 50, 57, 61 Lufkin, 32, 62
Goliad, 41, 43, 51
Addison, 35, 51 Airports, 64
Lubbock, 27, 28, 29, 47,
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Road trips Big Bend Country, 13
U
Uvalde, 25, 61
V
Malls. See Shopping
Gulf Coast, 19
Marathon, 12
Hill Country, 25
Victoria, 19, 61
Marble Falls, 49
Panhandle Plains, 28
Visitors’ bureaus, 70-71
Marfa, 12, 13, 48, 60
Piney Woods, 33
Marshall, 32, 50, 57, 62
Prairies and Lakes, 39
H
McAllen, 41, 43, 51, 63
South Texas Plains, 43
Vehicle information, 64
W
McKinney, 38, 57, 63
Rockport–Fulton, 18, 48
Harlingen, 16-17, 48, 60
Medical tours, 56-57
Rodeos, 47
Henderson, 31, 50
Mesquite, 63
Rosenberg, 38
Washington, 51
Waco, 39, 57, 63
Athens, 62
Del Rio, 11, 47, 48, 60
Hereford, 27, 47, 61
Mexico, 64
Round Rock, 24-25, 61
Waxahachie, 39, 50, 63
Austin, 21, 25, 49,
Denison, 39, 62
Hidalgo, 51
Midland, 12-13, 48,
Round Top, 50
West, 51
Denton, 36, 39, 51,
Historic sites, 58-59
56, 61
57, 62
Holidays. See Multicultural
Driving laws, 64
events Hotels, 65-67
B
Houston, 17, 47, 48, 49,
Balmorhea, 13 Bandera, 21-22, 25, 49, 61
E
El Paso, 11, 48, 60
Bay Area Houston, 15,
Ennis, 36, 62
Bay City, 15, 56, 60
Events. See Multicultural events; Rodeos
Big Bend, 13 Big Spring, 28 Boerne, 22, 25, 47, 49, 61 Bonham, 47, 62 Brazosport, 15, 60
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Farm tours. See Agricul-
J
Jamaica Beach, 19
tural technical, and
Jefferson, 31, 33, 50
medical tours
Johnson City, 23-24
Shopping, 52-54
New Braunfels, 24, 49,
South Padre Island, 19,
56, 61
Sherman, 39, 63
49, 56, 61 Spring, 19
Sugar Land, 19 Sulphur Springs, 63
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T
Paris, 63
Temple, 39, 63
Frisco, 36, 39, 50, 62
Parks, 58-59
Terlingua, 13, 48
Fulton, 18, 48
Plano, 38-39, 51, 63
Texarkana, 32-33, 47, 62
L
Plantersville, 50
Tour companies, 68-69
Port Aransas, 18, 19, 48,
Travel Information Center,
Lajitas, 12, 60
Port Arthur, 18, 61
Trips. See Road trips
Langtry, 12
Presidio, 13, 60
Tyler, 33, 50, 57, 62
Kerrville, 24, 25, 49, 61
51, 62 Fredericksburg, 23, 25, 49, 56, 61
G
Galveston Island, 16, 19, 48, 49, 56, 60
State parks, 58-59
Kemah, 19
Kilgore, 31, 33, 61 Killeen, 38, 63 Kingsville, 17, 19, 47, 60
La Grange, 63
Laredo, 41, 51, 57, 63
Garland, 62
League City, 17-18, 61
Cleburne, 35, 51, 62
George West, 43
Lewisville, 38, 47, 51, 63
Clute, 15
Georgetown, 23, 25,
Longview, 31-32, 50,
49, 61
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Outlet malls. See Shopping
K
Kenedy, 43
70-71
Shenandoah, 32
Stonewall, 25
Fort Worth, 36, 39, 47,
Chambers of Commerce,
N
Orange, 18
events
Fort Stockton, 12, 60
Canyon, 27, 28, 61
San Marcos, 25, 49,
Odessa, 13, 47, 48, 60
Festivals. See Multicultural
Bryan-College Station, 35,
Caddo Lake, 33
51, 57, 63
Stamford, 47, 50
Brownsville, 15, 19, 48
C
50, 57, 61 San Antonio, 41-43, 47,
O
Farmers Branch, 36, 62
Fort Davis, 11, 13, 48
68-69
San Angelo, 28, 29, 49,
Selma, 43
Irving, 38, 39, 51, 63
Breweries, 55
Bus and tour companies,
S
56, 61
Floresville, 43
Burnet, 22, 61
57, 62 Multicultural events,
50, 61
Seguin, 47, 57, 63
Brenham, 35, 57, 62
47, 50, 62
64 Mount Pleasant, 33,
I
58-59 Beeville, 43
Motor carrier regulations,
Mustang Island, 19
Beaches, 16, 18, 19, Beaumont, 15, 48, 60
Wichita Falls, 29, 47,
Monahans, 13
48-51
Eagle Pass, 41
Bastrop, 62 48, 60
56, 60 Huntsville, 31, 33, 50, 61
56, 60
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Palo Duro Canyon, 28
49, 61
Technical tours, 56-57
64
Wimberley, 25, 49, 57, 61 Wineries, 55 The Woodlands, 33, 62 Woodville, 33, 50
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