Built for Isaac Ellwood, the "Barbed-wire King," in 1900, it was sold to the
president of Diamond Match Co. who traded it for Texas Company (Texaco) stock
worth $10,000. The stock's value now would exceed hundreds of millions of
dollars. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places. Open 10
a.m.–2 p.m. Mon.–Fri. 1953 Lakeshore Drive. 409/983-5977.
City: Port Arthur
Region: Gulf Coast
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
