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Camp Ford in Tyler
Photographer: Stan A. Williams

Camp Ford Historical Park

Once the largest prisoner-of-war compound used for Union troops west of the Mississippi during the Civil War. Now the site includes a public park managed by the Smith County Historical Society. Features kiosk with extensive graphics detailing the history of the camp, a walking trail and interpretive signage, a reconstruction of a POW cabin, and picnic facilities. Open dawn–dusk daily. Free. At U.S. 271 and Loop 323. 903/592-5993. www.smithcountyhistoricalsociety.org.

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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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Campgrounds

Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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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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U.S. 271 and Loop 323
Tyler, Texas
Phone: 903/592-5993

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Hours

Open dawn–dusk daily.

Featured Attraction

Historic buildings include the 1901 railroad depot and the 1850 McNabb House, Carrie Nation's daughter's home, located adjacent to the 1896 county jail. The jail houses the Richmond Police Department and is an excellent example of Richardsonian Romanesque revival style of high Victorian architecture. 500 block of Preston.

City: Richmond
Region: Gulf Coast

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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.

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
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Region: Panhandle Plains

Billy Bob's Texas
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Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
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Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

River Walk
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Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country

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