Texas
You will find enticing diversity here - in the scenery, the history, the food, and the people. And you will discover a hospitality born of gracious Southern roots, sprinkled with old-fashioned Western grit, and spiced with the cultures and customes of Hispanic, German, Czech, and two dozen or so other significant ancestries.
Texas is, indeed, like a whole other country.
Explore Texas
Burton Cotton Gin & Museum
Built in 1914, the Burton Farmers Gin, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Burton, TX MuseumsHistoric Homes Tour
A self-guided driving tour through the National Historic District describes the history and architectural features of each historic home. The Historic District within Calvert encompasses 37 complete and 9
Calvert, TX ToursSts Peter & Paul Catholic Church
Built in 1928 for a mere $10,000, Sts. Peter &
Columbus, TX Historic ChurchesCooper Lake Boat Ramps
Jim Chapman Lake has five boat ramps. South Sulphur Unit has two boat ramps. One ramp with six lanes and one ramp with two lanes of concrete construction, courtesy docks for loading and unloading boats, and an adjacent asphalt parking area which hold about 60
, TX BoatingHords Creek Lake Fishing
Hords Creek Lake is a scenic and popular lake and is known for its largemouth bass fishing, but populations of flathead catfish and sunfish should not be overlooked. Florida largemouth bass were introduced in 1986
, TX FishingOld Bedford School
This beautifully restored 1915 vintage schoolhouse is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and features a visitors center, a gallery with changing exhibits and an authentically furnished 1915 classroom. The site also has a 149-seat auditorium for 25 performances each year.
Bedford, TX Historic Schoolhouses