swimming, fishing and boating. Parks also have RV campsites, mini-cabins and picnic areas. North Shore access via Texas 95 north, F.M. 1441 east. South Shore access from Texas 21 East. (512) 473-3200.
www.lcra.org/parks.
LCRA MCKINNEY ROUGHS NATURE PARK —This park covers three large box canyons and four ecosystems. There are 18 miles of walking and equestrian trails, including one mile that is wheelchair accessible, as well as a Natural Science Center, challenge course with zipline, and group facilities. Admission charge. 1884 Texas 71 W. Eight miles west of Bastrop. 512/303-5073.
www.lcra.org/parks/developed_ parks/
mckinney_roughs.html.
LOCK DRUG —See the furnishings and equipment of a 19th-century doctor’s office and drug store, along with an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. 1003 Main St. 512/321-2422.
www.lockdrugs.com.
BEDFORD POP. 49,084
ALT. 616 MAP J-18/TT-4 CITY OF BEDFORD:
www.visitbedfordtx.com.
Bedford is located in the heart of the Metroplex area. Events include Twilight Thursdays concerts in the spring and the Bed ford Blues and BBQ Festival on Labor Day weekend.
NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL —This memorial names veterans of both Civil War armies who lived, owned land, died or are buried in Northeast Tarrant County. 2401 Bedford Road. On the grounds of the Bedford Church of Christ.
OLD BEDFORD SCHOOL —This restored 1915 schoolhouse is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and features a gallery with changing exhibits and a classroom with authentic furniture. Tours available. Admission charge. 2400 School Lane. 817/952-2292.
www.oldbedfordschool.com.
BELLVILLE POP. 4,232
ALT. 220 MAP Q-19
BELLVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 10 S. Holland St. 979/865-3407.
Bellville was established on land given to Thomas Bell, one of Stephen F. Austin’s original 300 colonists. In spring, area fields come alive with bluebonnets and other wildflowers. A guide to many historic homes and downtown buildings is available at
www.bellville
historicalsociety.com. Antique and craft shops can be found around the square. Bed-and-breakfast accommodations are available in historic buildings. Newman’s Castle features a moat and working drawbridge. Tours by reservation: 979/865-9804.
AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL —The county jail from 1896 to 1992, this handsome building now offers revolving exhibits of Austin County history. 36 S. Bell St. 979/865-9116.
BELTON POP. 19,621
ALT. 511 MAP N-17/CC-9
BELTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 412 E. Central Ave. 254/939-3551.
www.beltonchamber.com.
This town features historical architecture. A stage- coach line served the village, and cowboys herding longhorns up to the Chisholm Trail stopped in Belton. Belton lies on the I-35 corridor and U.S. 190, a segment of the Ports-to-Plains Highway connecting the state’s heartland to coastal ports. Belton also is home to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, established in 1845 when Texas was still an independent republic. Events include the Fourth of July Celebration and
PRCA Rodeo.
BELL COUNTY MUSEUM —Exhibits in this 1904 Carnegie library building, a National Register property, focus on Bell County history from 1850 to 1950. The Miriam A. Ferguson Collection highlights Texas’ first female governor, who was a Bell County
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resident. Gift shop. Free. 201 N. Main St. 254/933-5243.
www.bellcountymuseum.org.
COCHRAN, BLAIR & POTTS MUSEUM —This museum in the Cochran, Blair & Potts store features memorabilia from the oldest department store in Texas, which opened in the 1860s. 221 E. Central Ave. 254/939-3333.
LAKES — Belton Lake — This Army Corps of Engineers impoundment of the Leon River offers parks with camping and picnicking, fishing, boat ramps and marinas. Northwest of Belton off F.M. 317, also accessible from Temple and Killeen. 254/939-2461.
www.recreation.gov. Stillhouse Hollow Lake — An Army Corps of
Engineers impoundment of the Lampasas River. Parks offer boat ramps, marinas, fishing, picnicking and camping. Between Killeen and Belton, Also accessible from Salado. 254/939-2461.
MILLER SPRINGS NATURAL AREA —See TEMPLE.
SUMMER FUN USA —Tube down a “lazy river” or slide from a 40-foot tower into a Texas-size pool. Enjoy
volleyball on the sand or chill out with the latest games in the game room. Admission charge. 1410 Waco Road. 254/939-0366.
BONHAM POP. 10,266
ALT. 617 MAP G-19
BONHAM VISITORS CENTER: 327 N. Main St. 903/583-9830.
www.visitbonham.com.
Bonham sits in an area south of the Red River that marks the boundary between Texas and Oklahoma. The name honors James Butler Bonham, who died at the Alamo. Three small lakes are nearby at Caddo National
Grasslands. Lake Davy Crockett and Coffee Mill Lake offer camping, boating and fishing. Lake Fannin offers boating and fishing. 903/328-9597.
BONHAM STATE PARK —Escape to this quiet park surrounding a 65-acre lake northeast of Dallas for hiking, boating, canoeing, swimming, fishing and camping. Also enjoy picnic areas and developed
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