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Haley Library & History Center

With an emphasis on Texas and Southwestern history, the museum features the collection and historical research of J. Evetts Haley, acknowledged dean of range-country historians. Nearly 30,000 items in the collection include displays, volumes and papers on all facets of early Western life, especially the cowboy and range cattle industry. It also contains extensive collections on Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War. Among the historical relics is the original Alamo mission bell, cast in 1722. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. Donations accepted. 1805 W. Indiana. 432/682-5785.

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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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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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1805 W. Indiana
Midland, Texas
79701
Phone: 432/682-5785

Hours

Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri.

Featured Attraction

Splash into more than a dozen water attractions, including slides, tube chutes, uphill water coasters, the Sand Castle water fun house and the Boogie Bahn surfing ride. The award-winning Rio Aventura links the tube-chutes and water-coasters with the park's beaches, so guests float between rides on water. Kids can enjoy Sand Castle Cove, a five-story water fun house. There's also a full-service restaurant plus a sports bar. Family amenities include free parking and free use of inner tubes. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic basket and cooler into the park—no alcohol or glass containers. Call or check website for schedules. Admission charge. 33261 State Park Road 100. 956/772-SURF. www.schlitterbahn.com.

City: South Padre Island
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.

Battle Of Adobe Walls
City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains

Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Sylvan Beach Park
City: La Porte
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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