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Big Thicket National Preserve.
Photographer: TXDOT

Big Thicket National Preserve

Some 97,000 acres in 12 units comprise this preserve where the southwestern desert meets the eastern hardwood swamps and coastal prairies meet the northern piney woods. Includes extremely diverse plant communities in close proximity — orchids, cactus, cypress and pine. Also home to many species of birds, insect- eating plants and wide variety of wildlife. See Big Thicket Information Station listing.

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6102 FM 420
Kountze, Texas
77625
409/246-2337

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Featured Activity

Located on the banks of historic Goose Creek, this educational and recreational center includes science and computer labs and an exhibit area. It hosts many ongoing educational programs. Open Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., except holidays. Admission is free. 1724 Market St. 281/420-7128.

City: Baytown
Region: Gulf Coast

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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.

Silent Wings Museum
City: Lubbock
Region: Panhandle Plains

Fort Worth Zoo
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caldwell Zoo
City: Tyler
Region: Piney Woods

NASA / Space Center Houston
City: Houston
Region: Gulf Coast

River Walk
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Aquarena Center
City: San Marcos
Region: Hill Country

Marfa Mystery Lights Viewing Center
City: Marfa
Region: Big Bend Country

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