For more than 70 years, this museum has been collecting and exhibiting
artifacts of the Big Bend region. Here, people have traveled and lived for more
than 11,000 years. Throughout that time, four distinct cultures emerged and
shaped the history and heritage of the region. The exhibits capture this history
and the contributions of the Native Americans, Spanish, Mexicans and
Anglo-Americans. The museum is accessible to the disabled. Gift shop. Open 9
a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and 1–5 p.m. Sun. Free; donations accepted. Northeast
corner of Sul Ross State University campus. 432/837-8730. ejackson@sulross.edu. www.sulross.edu/~museum
City: Alpine
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
