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Texas Air Aces

Wannabe pilots, ages nine to 99, can try their hands in air combat. It's the real thing, not a simulator. Amateur "aces" fly in the front seat of T-34A Mentor aircraft while an air combat instructor supervises the mission from the rear seat. Aircraft feature infrared laser gun systems, gunsights, threat-detection/warning systems, and a four-camera video recording system. Video of the "mission" included. Flight experience not required; must be at least 4-ft. 8-in. to fly. Reservations required. D.W. Hooks Airport, 8319 Thora Lane No. A-5. 281/379-ACES (2237) , 800/544-ACES (2237).

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8319 Thora Lane No. A-5
Spring, Texas
281/379-ACES (2237)

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Reservations required.

Featured Activity

Guided driving and hiking tours provide visitors with magnificent views of wind-carved Precambrian rock formations, panoramic vistas, centuries old Indian campsites, petroglyphs and pictographs, and an old Western movie set. Native plants and wildlife combine with an original 1880 homestead and a working talc mine to make Red Rock Ranch a fantastic and fun experience for everyone, including children, bird watchers, rock hounds and geologists, and anyone else interested in seeing West Texas at its best. 800/735-6911.

City: Van Horn
Region: Big Bend Country

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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.

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River Walk
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Aquarena Center
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