Texas
Say "Texas" and think BIG, Big country, Big hospitality, And big opportunities for a fun filled vacationYou 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
Lake Travis Boating
Due to low water levels, most public boat ramps on this lake are closed; however, the unimproved ramp at Dink Pearson Park is now usable. Canoes and other small boats may launch from the bank. Visit the LCRA website for updates on ramp conditions by clicking on link listed at bottom of page.
, TX BoatingJoe Pool Lake Boating
Joe Pool Lake has two marinas, Joe Pool Marina in Cedar Hill State Park and Lynn Creek Marina in Lynn Creek Park. The marinas offer a large array of lake recreation including:
, TX BoatingAthens Scuba Park
With underwater visibility of up to 70 feet, there's no telling what you might see - a sunken tour bus, houseboat, airplane, motorcycles and more. Divers flock to the Athens Scuba Park clear blue waters for recreational certification. The average visibility is 30 to 40 feet. The park also features 1
Athens, TX Scuba DivingHistoric 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 ToursThe CenTex Wing CAF Hangar Museum
hidden at the back of the San Marcos Municipal Airport, is one of the few remaining World War II airplane hangars, now the home of the Centex Wing of the Commemorative Air Force and the organization’s museum. This hangar is one of three built on the site in 1942
San Marcos, TX MuseumsStillhouse Hollow Hiking
Dana Peak Trail - This trail is located on Dana Peak Road before the main entrance to the park. This trail is designed for hiking, biking or equestrian use with a corral and water trough for the horses. This is a free area that is open from daylight till dark year round.
, TX TrailsMonahans Sandhills Camping
Monahans Sandhills State Park offers 26 campsites with water; electricity, and shade shelters at $10 per night; campsites with water for tent campers; an equestrian day-use area, of approximately 600 acres, that has a staging area with hitching posts and water for horses; a group dining hall (
, TX CampingMonastery 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 ParksChappell Hill United Methodist Church
The historic Chappell Hill United Methodist Church is located adjacent to the Museum. This charming building was erected in 1901 to replace the original structure built in 1853 that was destroyed by the 1900
Chappell Hill, TX Historic ChurchesMary Elizabeth Hopkins Santa Claus Museum
The Mary Elizabeth Hopkins Santa Claus Museum showcases more than 2,000 Santas; old, new, foreign and American, in various media. Someone once told Mary Elizabeth Hopkins that if you have three or more of anything, then you are a collector. Hopkins was certainly that!
Columbus, TX MuseumsKell House
The Kell House is one of the most historically and architecturally significant building in Wichita Falls. Built in 1909
Wichita Falls, TX Historic HomesSeminole Canyon State Park Interpretive Center
The Interpretive Center at the Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site has exhibits relating to the history of the canyon area. Tours of the Fate Bell Shelter are held daily Wednesday through Sunday. From June 1st through August 31st the Fate Bell Tour will be held at 10
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