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Completed in 1854, it is the oldest two-story building still standing in Smith County. History of the home and recent restoration is all detailed during a guided tour of the estate. Open daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. 14007 F.M. 346 W. 903/825-9000. www.dewberryplantation.com.

Historic former 1911 post office houses exhibits featuring early Collin County and north Texas settlers, Native Americans, Collin McKinney, the Republic of Texas, railroads and Civil War history. Open Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. by appt. Admission fee. 300 E. Virginia. 972/542-9457. www.northt...

A 12-acre nature preserve featuring mature native woodlands, trails, wetlands and butterfly gardens. Some target birds include groove-billed ani, long-billed thrasher, olive sparrow and green jay. More than 70 kinds of butterflies have been documented on the property. Visitor center open Sun.–Fri...

The Centre is a 48,000-sq.-ft. cultural facility and home to the nationally recognized Water Tower Theatre. WTT offers a diverse season of works including dramas, comedies and musicals that are produced year-round. Unique facility allows productions to completely transform the seating and perform...

Museum features memorabilia, equipment, uniforms, video presentation and artifacts from World War II. Flying museum includes numerous fully-operational vintage aircraft from World War II and the Korean Conflict. Gift shop and Crew Member Lounge open to the public. Popular CAF Air Fiesta held in M...

Hill Country scenes captured in oils, handicrafts, hobbies and souvenirs, are available in several quaint shops and studios clustered on and around Wimberley’s "town square."

Three of the most unique and entertaining attractions under one roof. In Louis Tussard’s Palace of Wax. come face to face with lifelike figures from Hollywood, horrors, the Old West, history, childhood fantasy and the life of Christ. Ripleys showcases eye-popping galleries of the most beaut...

Three-story structure built in 1908 in Spanish-mission style with red Ludowici Seville tile roof. An extension of the Hardeman County Jail museum, building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A veterans room, Masonic room and "space room" furnished by NASA and the Smi...

About 18 miles west on Lake Buchanan. See Buchanan Dam.

Several New Braunfels outfitters provide raft and canoe rentals, plus guided float trips on the Guadalupe and Comal rivers. The Guadalupe, between Canyon Dam and New Braunfels, is famous for its rapids and clear waters and is popular with tubers. 800/572-2626. www.nbcham.org.