Featured Activity
Housed in the 1884 former City Hall-Fire Station-Jail, the museum underwent a complete interior renovation in 2000. Visitors enter the exhibit area through an 1870s log cabin, original to Cooke County, where all facets of pioneer life are displayed on a rotating basis. Changing exhibits focus on different aspects of the county's history from Native American life to the Civil War, cattle drives, immigrants, discovery of oil, formation of the Gainesville Community Circus and construction of Camp Howze during WWII.
Several pieces of stained glass dating to the early 20th century are on permanent display, including a large stained glass skylight that is the focal point of the museum. A series of advertising mirrors from the same era are also on permanent display. The building is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Open Tue.–Fri., 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 2–5 p.m. 210 S. Dixon St. 940/668-8900. mortonmuseum@att.net. www.mortonmuseum.org.
City: Gainesville
Region: Prairies and Lakes
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
Japanese Garden
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Kemah Boardwalk
City: Kemah
Region: Gulf Coast
SeaWorld San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
