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Pelt Pond Rural Life Museum

Features folk art, artifacts and other media to preserve the pioneer spirit of rural East Texas. In Big Thicket area, exhibits also include farm animals. Open Apr.–Nov. Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. From Kountze, Texas 326 south 13 miles; F.M. 421 east 1.2 miles. 409/287-3300.

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Kountze, Texas
409/287-3300

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Open Apr.–Nov. Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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According to Hico Legend, Billy the Kid wasn't killed by Pat Garrett, but died of a heart attack on his way to the Hico News Review office in Hico at age 90. No matter how Ollie L. "Brushy Bill" Roberts, alias William Bonney, alias Billy the Kid, died, the legend lives on. Museum features memorabilia on Pecan St. Open Thur.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 1–4 p.m. 254/796-2523 , 800/361-HICO. contact@hico-tx.com. billythekidmuseum.com.

City: Hico
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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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.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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Japanese Garden
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Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
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Kemah Boardwalk
City: Kemah
Region: Gulf Coast

SeaWorld San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
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