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Florence Ranch Homestead

This site features late 19th-century rural Texas architecture and early pioneer ranching. Many furnishings are original to Florence family, including a two-seat buggy. Gift shop. Open for tours noon–4 p.m. Tue. and Thu.–Fri., 1–5 p.m. Wed., and 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on the second Sat. of the month. 1424 Barnes Bridge Road. 972/216-6468. www.cityofmesquite.com/hmi/florence_ranch.php.

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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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1424 Barnes Bridge Road.
Mesquite, Texas
75150
Phone: 972/216-6468

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Open for tours noon–4 p.m. Tue. and Thu.–Fri., 1–5 p.m. Wed., and 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on the second Sat. of the month.

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Gulf Coast Speedway

Facility hosts the Texas State Championships and is the home of the Modified Midget Association. Races begin 6 p.m. Sat. July–Aug. www.gulfcoastspeedway.com.

City: Alvin
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.

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

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