Prairies and Lakes, Texas
"Prairies and Lakes." Does that title really tell the tale? Well, yes-and no. Prairies and Lakes paints merely the pastoral brush strokes in this region's richly textured panorama. The full picture emerges only when you add the dynamic cities, charming communities, and colorful history that enliven this attraction-packed section of Texas.
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Benbrook Lake Fishing
Benbrook Lake provides many excellent fishing opportunities, especially with its urban location. Texas Parks and Wildlife stocks the lake every few years and Benbrook was one of the first Texas lakes to be stocked with Florida-strain largemouth bass in the early 1980
, TX FishingParker County Courthouses
After three previous structures were destroyed by fire, the present Parker County Courthouse was begun in 1884 and dedicated in 1886
Weatherford, TX Historic CourthousesBurton Depot Museum
The Old Depot Museum contains railroad memorabilia of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad. A metal caboose and wooden caboose sit beside the old depot. A newspaper article stated the passenger train would leave Houston at 2:30 p.m. and arrive in Burton at 5:30
Burton, TX Railroad HistorySts Peter & Paul Catholic Church
Built in 1928 for a mere $10,000, Sts. Peter &
Columbus, TX Historic ChurchesWhitney Lake COE Parks
CEDAR CREEK PARK Cedar Creek Park has 20 camp/picnic sites with a ground cooker/fire ring. Water faucets are located throughout the park. There is one restroom (with toilet facilities only)
, TX CampingRed River County Courthouse
The Red River County Courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, dates from 1885, with its massive walls and turrets of yellow sandstone, and a remarkable clock tower. Affectionately called "Old Red," the clock ran smoothly until 1961
Clarksville, TX Historic CourthousesSam Rayburn Library and Museum
The Sam Rayburn Library and Museum is the creation of "Mr. Sam", as he was affectionately known to his friends and colleagues. Rayburn established the library and museum in 1957 as a tribute to the people of his cherished Fannin County, Texas.
Bonham, TX MuseumsGrapevine Lake Hiking and BikingTrails
Northshore Trail Approximately 9 miles Northshore offers some spectacular views of Grapevine Lake and dam for both hiking and biking.
, TX TrailsProvidence Baptist
The original Providence Baptist Church was built approximately two and a half miles northwest of Chappell Hill. This building was destroyed by a violent storm in 1866
Chappell Hill, TX Historic ChurchesLake Arlington Golf Course
Lake Arlington Golf Course is a traditional 18 hole, par 71 facility that sits on 185
Arlington, TX Golf Courses