The old two-story 1906 brick depot is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places and is now a museum with varied relics from the golden age of
railroads, plus county historical items. Also on the site is the Col. B.A.
Philpott log house, which was built in the early 1850s and features period
furnishings. Col. Philpott served with the Confederate Army during the Civil War
and returned to Freestone County. Open 1–5 p.m. Sat.–Sun. Admission charge. 208
S. Third Ave. www.therailroadmuseum.com.
City: Teague
Region: Prairies and Lakes
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
