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Texas State Library

Documents and books dealing with all phases of Texas history. Open Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed holidays. 1201 Brazos St. Just east of State Capitol. www.tsl.state.tx.us.

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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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1201 Brazos St.
Austin, Texas

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Open Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed holidays.

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Originally the Shady Villa Inn, a prominent site on the Chisholm Trail in the 19th century. Inn's guest book reads like a frontier Who's Who: Gen. George A. Custer, Robert E. Lee, Sam Houston, Jesse James and Shanghai Pierce. The primary old frame structure is today restored as a notable restaurant, surrounded by a modern motor inn. Off I-35, Salado exit.

City: Salado
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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