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One of the finest aerospace reference libraries in the nation, containing approx. 2.5 million items and more than 200 separate collections pertaining to aviation history. Consists of more than 30,000 volumes, thousands of photos and periodicals covering the entire spectrum of flight, from pre-Wri...

After three previous structures were destroyed by fire, present courthouse was begun in 1884 and dedicated in 1886. Designed by architect Wesley Clarke Dobson of Waco who designed nine other Texas courthouses, the Victorian building is constructed of limestone quarried locally at a cost of $55,55...

Home of spring that gave Big Spring its name; features 6,900-seat limestone amphitheater. Also hike on the Rose Magers Trail. Enjoy fishing, picnicking at Comanche Trail Lake. Christmas Festival of Lights boasts more than one million lights displayed in park. More than 10,000 people attend the an...

A monument overlooking Colorado River and scenic Hill Country is dedicated to Oscar J. Fox, composer of the classic popular song, "Hills of Home." In roadside park on U.S. 281 just south of town.

Part of the historic properties owned by the New Braunfels Conservation Society, this home is a "collector’s paradise." It includes a 1900s barbershop. Museum features hand-carved miniature circus animals, pictures made from rocks, dolls from around the world, handmade jewelry and...

Scenic drive traces a winding course on southern flank of Mount Franklin above downtown El Paso, with view of Juárez across the river. Reached from Richmond St. on the east, from Rim Rd. on the west. El Paso is "V" shaped, divided by imposing steep slopes of Franklin Mountains.Con...

View live alligators of all sizes, located a quarter-mile west of Spearman on Texas 15. Winter open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Summer open daily 9 a.m.–7 p.m. 806/659-2924. www.texasgatorranch.com.

Fine Arts Building houses collection of old masters art donated to college by Marjorie Merriweather Post, daughter of city’s founder. Campus on U.S. 385 southeast.

Headquarters of Texas prison system; several units located throughout city and Walker County. Historic Walls Unit, created in 1847, received its first convict on Oct. 1, 1849. Driving tours available from Chamber of Commerce.

Three of the most unique and entertaining attractions under one roof. In Louis Tussard’s Palace of Wax. come face to face with lifelike figures from Hollywood, horrors, the Old West, history, childhood fantasy and the life of Christ. Ripleys showcases eye-popping galleries of the most beaut...