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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Cooper 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 BoatingBlack Mustang Ranch
Horse rentals in Pilot Point, Texas. You will not know what you've been missing here at Lake Ray Roberts until you hit the trails with us. This is the best-kept secret in North Texas. Lots of sandy trails and spectacular views of the prettiest lake around. We'
Pilot Point, TX Equestrian TrailsTexas 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 MuseumsBrenham Heritage Museum
The Brenham Heritage Museum is housed in Brenham's former U.S. Post Office. The Classical Revival structure, located in downtown Brenham, was built in 1915 and is on the National Register of Historic Places
Brenham, TX MuseumsUnity Theatre
Unity Theatre is a non-profit, professional theatre located in historic downtown Brenham. This 125-seat theatre, set in a restored warehouse, offers an intimate theatre experience within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and fine bed &
Brenham, TX TheatresLavon Lake Campgrounds
* East Fork Park Park attendant on duty. 50 electric/water hook-up camp sites: $16.00 /night. Showers available. 12 tent camp sites w/water: $8.00/night. 27 free picnic sites available in day-use area and two 4
, TX CampingBardwell 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 EquestrianColorado County Courthouse
Set among magnolia trees in center of town, the Colorado County Courthouse was built in 1891 in Second Empire style with locally made brick. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Columbus, TX Historic CourthousesInternational Exotic Feline Sanctuary International Exotic Feline Sanctuary
Founded in 1988, the International Exotic Feline Sanctuary's misson is to care for its exotic feline inhabitants as well as educate the public about their needs. Bobcats, cougars, jaguars, leopards, lions and tigers are among the species living on the site, which currently features more than 60
Boyd, TX ZoosHagerman National Wildlife Refuge
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge lies on the Big Mineral Arm of Lake Texoma, on the Red River between Oklahoma and Texas. Established in 1946, the refuge includes 3,000 acres of marsh and water and 8,000
, TX Wildlife Refuges