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Altamira orioles can be seen at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
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Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

2,088 acres of thick, brushy growth, typical of Valley before agricultural development. Preserves and protects abundant wildlife as well as plant species. More than 400 species of birds can be seen throughout the year, many found nowhere else in the country. Interpretive wildlife tram rides operate late Nov.–late Apr. (fee). Nineteen miles of self-guided nature walks; one for wheelchairs. Bicycling allowed on seven-mile paved route. Rio Grande canoe trips available by reservation through the Friends of the Wildlife Corridor; www.corridorfriends.com. Visitor center and bookstore open daily 8 a.m.–4 p.m., closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day). Entrance a quarter mile east of U.S. 281/F.M. 907 intersection, 7 1/2 miles south of Alamo. 956/784-7500. www.fws.gov.

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Route 2, Box 202A
Alamo, Texas
78516
956/784-7500

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Hours

Visitor center and bookstore open daily 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

Featured Activity

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 beautiful, bizarre and fascinating oddities from around the world. Get lost in the Enchanted Mirror Maze. Open daily 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Admission fee. 601 Palace Pkwy. Belt Line Rd. exit from I-30 between Dallas and Fort Worth. 972/263-2391. www.palaceofwax.com.

City: Grand Prairie
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.

Wichita Falls Waterfall
City: Wichita Falls
Region: Panhandle Plains

Gonzales Memorial Museum
City: Gonzales
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Lake Houston Park
City: Houston
Region: Gulf Coast

The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park
Region: Big Bend Country

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