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Government Canyon State Natural Area

This 8,622-acre natural area offers picnic facilities and an extensive trail system popular with trail runners, bikers and hikers. This site also preserves, in its natural state, a precious chunk of the Hill Country over the fragile Edwards Aquifer and its recharge zone. Presently open for day use only. Open Fri.–Mon. 210/688-9055. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/government_canyon.

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San Antonio, Texas
210/688-9055

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Presently open for day use only. Open Fri.–Mon.

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City noted for brick-paved streets and 19th-century brick Victorian homes. Of some 26 historic homes, most are on Church, Denton and Lindsay streets. Also of interest are firehouse built 1884; Episcopal Church, 1884; First Methodist Church, 1892; Catholic Church in Lindsay, four miles west on U.S. 82. Other sites will be identified by chamber of commerce, Culberson at California St.

City: Gainesville
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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Popular Activities

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular activities to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Silent Wings Museum
City: Lubbock
Region: Panhandle Plains

Fort Worth Zoo
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caldwell Zoo
City: Tyler
Region: Piney Woods

NASA / Space Center Houston
City: Houston
Region: Gulf Coast

River Walk
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Aquarena Center
City: San Marcos
Region: Hill Country

Marfa Mystery Lights Viewing Center
City: Marfa
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