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Texas Transportation Museum

Features antique horse-drawn and gas-powered vehicles, three model railroads, and other railroad memorabilia. Garden railroad runs the last Sunday of the month. Open Thu.–Fri. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission fee. Group tours for Thu. morning train rides require reservations. 11731 Wetmore Rd. 210/490-3554. www.txtransportationmuseum.org.

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11731 Wetmore Rd.
San Antonio, Texas
78216
210/490-3554

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Hours

Open Thu.–Fri. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Featured Activity

376 acres is great spot for birders, with more than 100 species of birds. Outstanding fishing opportunities for catfish, bass and crappie. Located on the southeast side of the lake, park also has facilities for camping, five miles of wooded hiking trails, swimming and fishing. From U.S. 80, take F.M. 47 or F.M. 751 north to Lake Tawakoni and Wind Point Park. Admission and parking fees. 903/560-7123. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_tawakoni.

City: Wills Point
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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