The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce facilitates tours of beautiful Old World Painted Churches.
wave pool and lazy river. 290 W. Byron Nelson Blvd. 817/853-0099 or 888/544-7550.
www.hfalls.com/ roanoke.
HISTORIC WALKING TOUR—This self-guided tour features 16 sites of historic interest along Oak Street in downtown Roanoke, including three Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks. A brochure is available at the visitor center.
www.roanoketexas.com.
ROANOKE VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM—This historic 1886 structure once housed the Silver Spur Saloon, which included a brothel and a dance hall. Completely renovated, it’s a museum of regional artifacts that tell the story of Roanoke’s vibrant past. 114 N. Oak St. 817/491-6090.
www.roanoketexas.com.
ROCKDALE POP. 5,325
ALT. 474 MAP O-18
ROCKDALE VISITOR CENTER: The unique rock house is made of petrified wood. 1203 W. Cameron Ave. (U.S. 79). 512/446-2030.
Rockdale was home to noted novelist George Sessions Perry. Valhalla Farms—one of three sanctioned horse-racing training tracks in Texas— is just north of the city. Events include the Tejas Art and Book Festival, the Milam County Festival and Barbecue in March, and the Rockdale Fair in October.
ROCKDALE I&GN RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM— The renovated 1906 depot includes artifacts, a model rail road, a dining car, and a replica blacksmith shop. 11 N. Main St. 512/446-2020.
www.rockdaledepot.com.
ROCKWALL POP. 41,147
parks with fishing and boating. About 10 miles east of Dallas off I-30; also accessible from Garland.
ROCKWALL COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM— This museum is housed in the Manson-La Moreaux- Hartman House, the oldest house in Rockwall. Antique farm equipment and a windmill are outside. 901 E. Washington St. In Harry Myers Park. 972/722- 1507.
www.rockwallcountyhistoricalfoundation.com.
WINERIES—San Martiño Winery & Vineyards. See WINERIES listing.
ROUND TOP POP. 88
ALT. 390 MAP P-19
ROUND TOP AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: In a historic log cabin in the Henkel Square Market. 205 N. Live Oak St. 979/249-4042 or 888/368-4783.
www.roundtop.org.
This town is said to have received its current name from “the house with the round top"—an early stagecoach stand. The city is on Texas Independence Trail, El Camino Real and in the Texas Settlement Region. Round Top hosts the longest continuously celebrated Fourth of July west of the Mississippi and the largest antique festival in the nation. Events include the Annual International Guitar Festival and summer music program at the Festival Institute, polka fests, and Shakespeare at Winedale. Accommodations are available in 90-plus bed-and- breakfasts in the area.
ALT. 596 MAP J-19
ROCKWALL VISITOR CENTER:
www.visitrockwall.com or
www.rockwallchamber.org.
The city and county are named for a subterranean rock formation that has been the subject of study for years. Although there has been speculation the wall was built by prehistoric man, geologists think the phenomenon is a finger of the Balcones Fault formation. Rockwall has rolling hills and sits on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. A golf course is near the lake.
LAKE—Lake Ray Hubbard—A reservoir on the East Fork of the Trinity River. Includes several marinas and
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BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH—Stone construction and simple lines show German architectural influence in this church dedicated in 1866. The unique pipe organ is made of hand-shaped cedar. One block west of Texas 237. 979/249-3686.
BYBEE SQUARE—A collection of historic homes and a barn are restored to house shops, galleries, and a courtyard that hosts music and events. At Live Oak and East Mill streets. 979/249-4042.
www.bybeesquare.com.
HENKEL SQUARE MARKET—Inside a split-rail fence on the town square, homes circa 1820-70 have been renovated into boutiques, art galleries, a cafe, and the visitor center. 201 N. Live Oak St. 979/249-4042.
www.henkelsquareroundtop.com.
ROUND TOP FAMILY LIBRARY—Originally a historical church, the building now houses the Bybee Texas Heritage Collection. 979/249-2700.
ROUND TOP FESTIVAL INSTITUTE—This music institute was founded by world-renowned pianist James Dick. In June and July, students from throughout the world join distinguished artists and teachers in performances of orchestral, chamber and solo music. 248 Jaster Road. 979/249-3129.
www.festivalhill.org.
WINEDALE HISTORICAL CENTER—A restored 19th- century farmstead with plantation homes, log cabins, fireplace kitchen, smokehouse and barns. The center also offers seminars on ethnic cultures in Central Texas, operated by University of Texas at Austin. Admission charge. 3738 F.M. 2714. 979/278-3530. Shakespeare at Winedale—This program
presents three Shakespeare plays in repertory the last two weekends in July and the first two weekends in August. Performances are Thu.-Sat., including weekend matinees, in the Theatre Barn at the Winedale Historical Center. 3738 F.M. 2714. 979/249-4171.
www.shakespeare-winedale.org.
ROYSE CITY POP. 10,338
ALT. 544 MAP H-19
ROYSE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 972/636-5000.
www.roysecitychamber.com.
OLD JAIL PARK—See a historic two-cell “calaboose,” or jail, built sometime between 1911 and 1921. 217 E. Main.
www.roysecitychamber.com.
ZANER ROBISON HISTORICAL MUSEUM—The museum depicts life on the Blackland Prairie from early settlers through the 1920-60s. It is housed in a 1925 building that is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and in the National Register of Historic Places. Call ahead for tours. Free. 124 Arch St. 972/635-7438.
SAINT JO POP. 1,024
ALT. 1,146 MAP G-17
SAINT JO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 940/995-2337.
www.saintjochamber.com.
This town was named for Joe Howell, who laid out the town site. Howell allegedly opposed the sale of liquor in town, thus giving both himself and town the name of “Saint Jo.” The community was an important watering stop where the Chisholm Trail and California Road crossed.
PHOTO: J. GRIFFIS SMITH/TXDOT
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