THE REGIONS
■ GULF COAST .......................42 ■ PINEY WOODS .................. 78 ■ PRAIRIES AND LAKES ....102 ■ HILL COUNTRY ................154 ■ PANHANDLE PLAINS .....182 ■ BIG BEND COUNTRY ....208 ■ SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS ...226
TEXAS TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTERS,
The Texas Department of Trans por- tation operates 12 travel information centers for the convenience of the traveling public. See page 7.
NASA SPACE CENTER BAY AREA HOUSTON—Visit the headquarters of America’s manned space program at Space Center Houston southeast of downtown Houston. See page 52.
PYRAMIDS GALVESTON—The pyramids at Moody Gardens feature aquariums, a rainforest, and a place to learn and play. See page 60.
WHOOPING CRANES ROCKPORT-FULTON—During win- ter, the largest fl ock of endangered whooping cranes in the world make their home at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. See page 72.
PADRE ISLAND CORPUS CHRISTI—Padre Island National Seashore gives visitors access to one of the last natural sea- shores in the U.S. See page 57. (See also South Padre Island, page 74.)
CADDO LAKE UNCERTAIN—One of the state’s only natural lakes features a steam- boat tour aboard the Graceful Ghost. See page 101. (Caddo Lake State Park is listed on page 92)
OLDEST TOWN NACOGDOCHES—This historic town in the heart of the Piney Woods was named for the Caddo tribe that once lived in the area. See page 96.
TRAIN RIDE PALESTINE–RUSK—The historic Texas State Railroad offers steam and diesel train excursions year round. See pages 97 and 99.
BIG THICKET KOUNTZE—The visitor center here is a launching point for exploring this rich national preserve’s 15 units. See page 93.
DEVIL’S BACKBONE BLANCO—A scenic drive, R.M. 32 from U.S. 281 just south of Blanco toward San Marcos, follows a high ridge called the Devil’s Backbone. See page 166. For more scenic Hill Country drives, see page 158
WINE TRAIL FREDERICKSBURG—Texas wine country has become the second most-visited wine region in the U.S., and Highway 290 near Fredericks- burg is in the heart of the region. See page 172. For listings of wineries in Texas, see page 250.
THE BIG ‘D’ DALLAS—This thriving city boasts more shopping centers per capita than any other U.S. city. The arts district offers world-class museums and entertainment. See page 121.
FUN TOWN ARLINGTON—The original Six Flags theme park features world-famous roller coasters. Sports fans cheer about the stadiums for the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers. See page 111.
MAMMOTHS WACO—The Waco Mammoth National Monument represents the nation’s only recorded discov- ery of a nursery herd of Columbian mammoth remains. See page 150.
INDEPENDENCE WASHINGTON-ON-THE- BRAZOS—After the Texas Revolu- tion in 1836, this was the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. It served as the capital from 1842-46. See page 151. For more history, see page 10.
COWTOWN FORT WORTH—Billed as the “City of Cowboys and Culture,” Fort Worth offers cattle drives and a fi rst-rate cultural district. See page 129.
THE CAPITOL AUSTIN—Austin is home to the state capitol—a pink granite building surrounded by a park-like area and historic monuments. See page 165.
SPANISH MISSIONS EL PASO—Some of the oldest mis- sions in the U.S. can be found on the Mission Trail. See page 219. (Also see San Antonio’s Missions National Historical Park, page 243.)
TALLEST PEAK GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK—Texas’ highest point, Guadalupe Peak, stands at 8,749 feet. The surrounding park offers a wilderness experience for hiking and camping. See page 224.
THE BIG BEND BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK— This 801,163-acre park along the big bend in the Rio Grande has spectac- u lar desert scenery. See page 217. (See also Big Bend State Ranch State Park in Presidio, page 225.)
CAVERNS SONORA—The Caverns of Sonora rank as a world-class cave because of their stunning array of calcite crystal formations. See page 180.
ROUTE 66 AMARILLO—Amarillo was the largest Texas city along historic Route 66. Look for the “Old Route 66” signs. See page 192.
PALO DURO CANYON—Palo Duro Canyon is known as the Grand Canyon of Texas. See page 195.
BUDDY HOLLY LUBBOCK—The Buddy Holly Center has a permanent exhibit dedicated to this native son. See page 200.
FRONTIER FORT SAN ANGELO—Fort Concho Na- tional Landmark, is one of the best preserved frontier military posts west of the Mississippi. See page 204.
CAVE PAINTINGS DEL RIO—Some of the oldest picto- graphs in North America can be found near Amistad National Recreational Area. See page 217.
THE ALAMO SAN ANTONIO—Texas’ most fa- mous landmark is found in down- town San Antonio near the popular River Walk. It is now part of the San Antonio Mission World Heritage site. See page 240.
BIRDING CENTERS MISSION—The headquarters is found within Bentsen–Rio Grande Valley State Park. Other World Birding Center sites are located in throughout the region. See page 239.
GETTING LUCKY EAGLE PASS—The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle casino is one of Texas’ only casinos. See page 235.
BIG BIRTHDAY LAREDO—The Washington’s Birth- day Celebration in February is one of the largest events in honor of George Washington’s birthday. See page 238.
For more infor ma tion about attractions, visit
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