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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Texas Musicians Museum
We have a rich heritage of music in Texas and it's being celebrated in Waxahachie, at the Texas Musicians Museum. Finally, a fun museum that's not just dusty stuff from the past. It's Music, Our Music, Texas Music!
Waxahachie, TX MuseumsParker 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 CourthousesMonastery of St. Clare Miniature Horse Farm
The Monastery is home to a group of Franciscan Poor Clare Nuns who support themselves by raising miniature horses and by selling their handmade ceramic items in the "Art Barn" gift shop. Visitors are welcome to pet the horses, browse in the gift shop, and spend a few quiet moments in the Chapel.
Brenham, TX Animal ParksTwin Lakes Golf Course
Recently chosen by the Dallas Morning News as one of the Top Ten New Courses in Texas, Twin Lakes offers one of the most challenging layouts in East Texas. With rolling tree lined fairways, TifEagle Bermuda greens and two sparkling lakes, Twin Lakes'
Canton, TX Golf CoursesNavarro Mills Lake Fishing
Fishing at Navarro Mills Lake is a very popular recreational activity. The lake holds the current state record for crappie, and fishermen come from all over to sample some of the best crappie fishing anywhere. Fishing for channel cat and yellow cat
, TX FishingBardwell Lake Equestrian Trail
The Bardwell Lake Equestrian and multiuse trail is on a two thousand acre tract of land at the north end of Waxahachie Creek Park at Bardwell Lake. Waxahachie Creek Park is 7/10 of a mile west of the Bardwell Lake Bridge on Highway 34 east of Bardwell and west of Ennis.
, TX EquestrianSharkarosa Wild Life Ranch
Our mission is to provide the North Texas community with the opportunity to experience rare and endangered exotic wildlife in a unique and personal setting. What better way to learn about conservation than by seeing it up close and hands on! Our 126
Pilot Point, TX Wildlife ParksTate-Brandon House Museum
The Industrial Revolution brought about the increased substitution of machinery for human effort. By the mid-1800'
Columbus, TX MuseumsConfederate Memorial Museum
The Confederate Memorial Museum is housed in Columbus' original water tower. The building now resembles a castle turret. This museum includes unusual historic items from throughout Colorado County, to include ladies'
Columbus, TX MuseumsChappell Hill Historical Museum
The Chappell Hill Historical Museum, a must-see for early Texas history buffs, occupies a former public school building constructed in 1927 and built on the site of the Chappell Hill Female College. Exhibits of photos, documents and artifacts give a glimpse of the town from its beginnings in 1847
Chappell Hill, TX Museums