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Footbridge Garden Park in Rusk
Photographer: Stan A. Williams

Footbridge Garden Park

Wooded setting is home to a 546-foot footbridge, said to be nation's longest. It was originally built in 1861 for crossing the valley during the rainy season. Open all day. One block east of town square. 903/683-4242.

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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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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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Rusk, Texas
Phone: 903/683-4242

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Open all day

Featured Attraction

A chain of sand dunes extends for 130 miles, three to five miles wide. Archeological findings show that the area was inhabited 6,000 years ago. Comanches camped in the area because of wild game, vegetation and protection from the wind and the availability of water. Spanish explorers and later Anglo-Americans used the old Native American trails that passed along these dunes. On F.M. 168 south of town.

City: Olton
Region: Panhandle Plains

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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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