Housed in the historic Yates Hotel (circa 1927) built by oil tycoon Ira
Yates, the museum features a restored lobby, original wicker furniture and
ceiling fan, pioneer artifacts, a meteorite believed to be a fragment of the one
whose crater can be seen between Odessa and Monahans, and restored 1940 Ford
fire truck. Open 2–5 p.m. Thu.–Fri. and 1–5 p.m. Sat. 101 W. Main St.
915/693-2758.
City: Rankin
Region: Big Bend Country
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
