Rising 100 feet from the rolling prairie, The Cross was built by the Jim and
Doris Studer family in 1993. It measures 70 feet from tip to tip on the arm, and
the arms are 60 feet above ground. It is 10 feet square, 14 feet on diagonal and
weighs 50 tons. Adjacent to The Cross is a grotto and statue of Our Lady of
Guadalupe. On Texas 158. For information on the non-denominational Easter
services: 325/365-2333.
City: Ballinger
Region: Panhandle Plains
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
