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Splash! Into the Edwards Aquifer

Splash! Into the Edwards Aquifer is a hands-on exhibit for kids and adults that explains how the aquifer is recharged and how the creeks and rivers in the Austin area are monitored for pollution. Visitors see the evolution of how rain in the city makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico and back in the form of rain clouds. In the Beverly S. Sheffield Education Center. Open Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. 512/478-3170.

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Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Campgrounds

Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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Activities

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an activity to fit your vacation style.

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Austin, Texas
512/478-3170

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Open Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m.

Featured Activity

Features some of the world's most endangered animals, like white rhino, cheetah and Grevy's zebra, along with about 60 species that roam on 2,700 acres of unspoiled countryside. Enjoy gracious or exotic overnights at The Lodge or the Foothills Safari Camp. Other activities include petting pasture, café, nature store, picnic area, nature trail and learning center. Open daily except Christmas and Thanksgiving. Admission fee. Off U.S. 67, 3.5 miles west. 254/897-2960. www.fossilrim.org.

City: Glen Rose
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
Region: Big Bend Country

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