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Buckhorn Museum & The Texas Ranger Museum

This museum has more than 4,000 items in its collection, including "Old Tex," a longhorn steer with an 8-foot-9-inch spread on his horns. The saloon features a bar more than a century old and offers table service and authentic Old West entertainment, including gunfighters. Check out the Buckhorn Game Room and the gift shop. The Texas Ranger Museum houses hundreds of texas Ranger artifacts, including revolvers, automatic handguns, sawed-off shotguns, badges, photographs and much more. Open Memorial Day–Labor Day 10 a.m.–6 p.m. or later (call for exact closing time) and Labor Day–Memorial Day 10 a.m.–5 p.m. or later (call for exact closing time). Admission charge. 318 E. Houston St. 210/247-4000. www.buckhornmuseum.com.

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Lodging

Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Podcast Walking Tours

Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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Texas Videos

Texas Videos

From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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Attractions

Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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318 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, Texas
78205
Phone: 210/247-4000

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Hours

Open Memorial Day–Labor Day 10 a.m.–6 p.m. or later (call for exact closing time) and Labor Day–Memorial Day 10 a.m.–5 p.m. or later (call for exact closing time).

Featured Attraction

La Buena Vida Vineyards

La Buena Vida Vineyards tasting room is in the heart of Grapevine's Historic District. It features a demonstration vineyard as well as a variety of wines. The vineyard is in Springtown and tours of vineyards are available by appointment. Tasting room open daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 416 East College St. off Main St. 817/481-9463

City: Grapevine
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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Popular Attractions

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.

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City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

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Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

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City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country

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