Featured Activity
Museum, opened in 2002, celebrates the unique history of Thurber, which went from boom town to ghost town in almost a blink of an eye. Visitors can see exhibits, artifacts, and more that detail how the mining, brick and oil industries shaped the town's rise and ultimate fall. Museum named for William Knox Gordon Sr., best known for role in discovery of Ranger Oil Field. Open Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 1–4 p.m. From I-20, take Exit 367 (Thurber/Mingus) and museum is on south side of interstate. 254/968-1886.
City: Thurber
Region: Prairies and Lakes
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
