COPPERAS COVE POP. 33,064
ALT. 1,086
MAP N-16/CC-4
COPPERAS COVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS BUREAU: 204 E. Robertson Ave. 254/547-7571.
www.copperascove.com.
Protected by five surrounding hills and an abundant spring (from which the water was said to have a copper taste), the original town site became a stopping point on the Chisholm Trail. The arrival of Camp Hood (now Fort Hood, the U.S. Army’s largest post) in 1942 made it the largest city in Coryell County. The scenic area around the city is a mecca for
bicyclists and runners. Cycling route maps are available from the visitor bureau. Events include Rabbit Fest in May and the Krist
Kindle Markt holiday bazaar in December. FORT HOOD—See KILLEEN.
TOPSEY EXOTIC RANCH AND DRIVE-THROUGH SAFARI—More than 50 species of animals—including camels, kangaroos and llamas—roam the park. Although the animals are wild, most are so gentle they may be hand-fed from vehicles. Admission charge. Nine miles northwest of town via F.M. 1113 to intersection of F.M. 580; look for signs. 254/547-3700.
www.topseyexoticranch.com.
CORSICANA POP. 24,769
ALT. 448 MAP L-19
THE CORSICANA VISITOR CENTER: Housed in a restored 1895 railroad freight office. 301 S. Beaton St. 877/648-2688.
www.visitcorsicana.com.
This town experienced an early boom in 1894 when it was drilling for water and struck oil instead. One of Texas’ first refineries was built here, and the city was the first in the state to use natural gas for fuel. The walking tour of downtown historic sites starts
at the visitor center. Visitor information also is available outside the building after business hours. The city is home to Navarro College and the Collin
Street Bakery, known worldwide for its “DeLuxe” Fruitcake, a favorite since 1896. The Palace, a restored 1921 vaudeville theater on Sixth Avenue, hosts a variety of performing artists.
Location n 10 min. from DFW Airport,
20 min. from Dallas, 40 min. from Ft. Worth
Outdoor n 29,000-acre Lewisville Lake, plus
2,000-acre LLELA Nature Preserve for Hiking, Kayaking and Birding
Hotels n Choose from 20 Hotels at
VisitLewisville.com
Dining n More than 250 Restaurants
Attractions n Family Fun & Annual Festivals
Shopping n Antique to Boutique to Unique
COOK CENTER PLANETARIUM, THE—The center features a domed theater that presents movies and astronomy presentations throughout the year. Gift shop. Admission charge. 3100 W. Collin St. On the campus of Navarro College. 903/874-1211 or 800/988-5317.
www.cookplanetarium.us.
LAKES—Richland-Chambers Reservoir—This reservoir offers several boat ramps, marinas, fishing, picnicking and camping. Southeast of Corsicana on U.S. 287. 903/389-3928.
PEARCE COLLECTION MUSEUM—Collection features 15,000 original letters, journals and other artifacts from the era, as well as the Pearce Western Art Museum. Archives are open by special arrangement. Admission charge. 3100 W. Collin St. on Navarro College campus. 800/988-5317 or 903/875-7642.
www.pearcemuseum.com.
PIONEER VILLAGE—Experience life in the 1800s through heirlooms and artifacts from early settlers’ homes and businesses. Follow the escapades of outlaws Bonnie and Clyde in the Peace Officers Museum, and see Harmon’s Hoodlum Wagon, a roving jail used to pick up rowdy roughnecks in the 1920s. Admission charge. 912 W. Park Ave. 903/654-4846. Lefty Frizzell Country Music Museum—This
facility honors the famed country singer of the late 1950s hits “If You’ve Got The Money, Honey, I’ve Got The Time” and “Always Late.” See the life-size statue of Lefty and a collection of his furniture, music, photos and suits from the famous Nudies Western Tailor.
VisitLewisville.com 800.657.9571
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TEMPLE BETH-EL—This historic 1898 temple, with its striking onion domes, reflects Corsicana’s Jewish heritage. 208 S. 15th St. 877/648-2688.
WATKINS WILDLIFE TROPHY ROOM—Housed inside
Cuero’s Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum depicts the area’s ranching history.
an office complex, this collection includes more than 400 trophy mounts and artifacts from around the world. South 15th Street and I-45. 903/874-6587.
CUERO POP. 7,017
ALT. 177 MAP S-17
CUERO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND AGRICULTURE VISITOR CENTER: 124 E. Church St. 361/275-2112.
www.cuero.org.
Cuero (KWER-o) is the Spanish word for rawhides. Native Americans often salvaged animal hides along a local creek notorious for trapping cattle. Once a round-up point on the Chisholm Trail, the town was a true “Wild West” outpost. More than 50 structures and homes are listed as recorded Texas historic landmarks or in the National Register of Historic Places. Contact the visitor center for tour information. Cuero was designated the “Wildflower Capital of
Texas” by the Texas Legislature. Maps for wildflower viewing are available each April. Cuero also is on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. Events include the Texas River Marathon and the Turkeyfest Celebration in October.
CHISHOLM TRAIL HERITAGE MUSEUM—Exhibits depict the ranching heritage and cattle drives of the Guadalupe River Valley. The museum also hosts a collection of horse-related artifacts from Latin America on permanent loan from the University of Texas. Admission charge. 302 N. Esplanade. 361/277-2866.
www.chisholmtrailmuseum.org.
CUERO HERITAGE MUSEUM—This museum includes the largest single collection of juicers in the world, along with the “Cuero Talks Turkey” exhibit on the local turkey festival, and a WWII exhibit highlighting Brayton Flying Field. 124 E. Church St. inside the 1915 federal building. 361/275-2112.
DEWITT COUNTY COURTHOUSE—Completed in 1897 and refurbished in 2003, this building was designed by famed Golden Age architects A.O. Watson and Eugene T. Heiner. Built in Romanesque style with a belfry, it is listed as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and is in the National Register of Historic Places. 307 N. Gonzales.
DEWITT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM—The museum is housed in a restored 1886 home, built partly with timber salvaged from a home in Indianola
PHOTO: WILL VAN OVERBEEK/TXDOT
LEWISVILLE, TEXAS
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