Featured Activity
Site of first federal fort established in Texas, 1848 — three years after Texas joined the U.S. — to guard the frontier. But German settlers had already arrived and established a treaty of friendship with Comanches residing in the area. This treaty remains intact today. With mutual trust, fort became a center of commerce between settlers, Native Americans and soldiers. The fort, with 21 buildings, served until 1853. The only original structure still standing was the post guardhouse, now restored.
Self-guided tour. No admission fee. Open Tue.–Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 1606 E. Main St. www.pioneermuseum.com.
City: Fredericksburg
Region: Hill Country
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.
Wichita Falls Waterfall
City: Wichita Falls
Region: Panhandle Plains
Gonzales Memorial Museum
City: Gonzales
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Lake Houston Park
City: Houston
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park
Region: Big Bend Country
