Galveston Island
Galveston offers many beach-going options. Inside the city of Galveston, the seawall and adjacent sand strip is popular among visitors, as are Stewart Beach and East Beach. Further down the island, Galveston State Park and West Beach are favorite sandy hangouts. After a day of surf, sand and sun, head to the Strand to shop or visit one of Galveston’s many excellent eateries.
http://www.galveston.com/default.asp Mustang Island/Port Aransas
This quaint, central coast beach is located at the northern-most end of Padre Island. The ferry ride across to Port Aransas is a great way to leave the “real world” behind and begin your vacation. Things only get better as you visit Port A’s many shops and restaurants or stake out a secluded stretch of sand on Mustang Island.
http://www.tourtexas.com/content.cfm?id=83 Sea Rim State Park
A mix of marsh and beach, Sea Rim is not a typical beach destination. However, this state park, which is located just south of Beaumont/Port Arthur, is a nature- lover’s delight. Bird-watchers and beach-goers often co-exist on this stretch of sand, which is the northern- most beach in Texas.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/ spdest/findadest/parks/ sea_rim/
Enchanted Rock Natural Area
Located just north of Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country, Enchanted Rock is one of the largest natural rock formations in the United States, with a dome that rises 425 feet above the
ground (1825 feet above sea level). Designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1970, Enchanted Rock is also part of the Texas State Parks System and attracts thousands of visitors annually.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/ enchanted_rock/
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www.NorthTexasKids.com 57 Dinosaur Valley State Park
Located in Glen Rose, the park features models of a 70-foot Apatosaurus and a 45-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as the Paluxy River, preserved dinosaur tracks and more.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/ dinosaur_valley/
Natural Bridge Caverns
An underground wonder, Natural Bridge Caverns shows the family a side of the world they probably haven’t seen. In addition to a variety of subterranean tours, Natural Bridge Caverns offers a host of above- ground educational activities for kids of all ages.
http://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/
Cascade Caverns
Located just outside San Antonio, Cascade Caverns offer visitors a look beneath the surface of the Texas Hill Country. The cavern stays 68 degrees year around - making it a perfect place to beat the summer heat - plus it features a 100 foot underground waterfall!
http://www.cascadecaverns.com/
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