Texas celebrates the arts with world-class museums, music, theater and more.
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More than 600 miles of warm waters are inviting you to take a dip.
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We go way beyond barbecue. Texas is home to so many top chefs that, no matter what you’re craving, we’ve got you covered.
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From the curious to the rambunctious, kids of all kinds will have a blast exploring family-friendly activities in Texas.
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Texas has more than 800 golf courses where you can tee off and chill out.
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Texas history is so colorful that you’ll be happy to find yourself living in the past.
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Spending time outside is always in style, whether you’re birding, biking or just breaking out of your cubicle.
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More than 70 working ranches let you try your hand at rugged cowboy living.
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Texans take shopping very seriously, and you will, too, after you hit the streets for a Texas-style shopping splurge.
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With hundreds of teams and sports of every variety, every superfan will find something here to cheer about.
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Texas musicians are so eclectic, there’s no way to define the Texas style. You’ll just have to come here and listen for yourself.
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Mrs. Nina Hale donated the two-story clinic that houses the museum in memory of her late husband, Dr. Z. I. Hale, long-time area optometrist. Keeping with theme "Our Heritage," museum features exhibits of area history, photographs and documents and old horse-drawn hearse used in city from 1906–1920. Outside stands a Missouri-Pacific Railroad caboose. Major exhibits during year include dolls and quilts. Exhibits upstairs in the historic Rock Hotel include a Veterans Room and an exhibit on Rogers Hornsby, named to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Open Thu., Fri. and Sat. 1:30–3:30 p.m. 242 W. Dale St.
The Z.I. Hale Museum purchased the historic Rock Hotel and smaller Drummer House next to the museum for more exhibit space and for local gatherings. Restoration continues, but building is open by appointment.
City: Winters
Region: Panhandle Plains
Popular Activities
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular activities to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Bureau of Engraving and Printing-Western Currency Facility
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Lake Houston Park
City: Houston
Region: Gulf Coast
SeaWorld San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Davis Mountains State Park
City: Fort Davis
Region: Big Bend Country
