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Ashton Villa

Ashton Villa, showplace of Galveston Historical Foundation in restored 1859 Italianate house-museum reflecting opulence of era in carved moldings, elaborate mantel-work and lavish furnishings. Site of first Juneteenth where slaves learned they were free on June 19, 1865. Guided tours include the ornate Gold Room and elegant family quarters upstairs. Open Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m. Admission fee. 2328 Broadway.

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2328 Broadway
Galveston, Texas

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Open Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m.

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Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park

A 7.6-acre water park, offers water slides ranging from snaking tubes to the almost-straight-down drop of the Waikiki Wipeout. Or, just splash the day away in the Hawaiian Falls wave pool, tubing river or jungle-themed water playground. Open seasonally late May–early Sept. Admission fee. 4400 Paige Rd. 972/370-4327. www.hawaiianfalls.com.

City: The Colony
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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