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Lamar County Historical Museum

This museum is in Heritage Park in a complex that includes the restored 1912 Union Station and Heritage Hall. Features include the columned facade of Judge Jim Noble Thompson's home, photographs of historic Paris houses, Lamar County military artifacts and the Sheb Williams Rural Life Museum. This consists of exhibits on the hay and cotton industry, a restored 1900 kitchen, a washing machine collection, a salesman's model of stoves and a blacksmith's shop. An iron lung is part of the medical section of the museum. The 1856 Biard log house was moved, intact, into the museum. Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Fri.–Sat. Group tours by appointment. 1009 W. Kaufman. 903/784-2501.

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Lodging

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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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Campgrounds

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

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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1009 W. Kaufman
Paris, Texas
Phone: 903/784-2501

Hours

Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Fri.–Sat.

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El Paso Firefighters Museum

Visitors will find various types of firefighting equipment, including a 1930 American La France Fire Engine and a rare 1898 American Fire Engine Company "Steamer," which is in its original condition and is one of only two in the world. Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. Free. 8600 Montana Ave. 915/771-1000.

City: El Paso
Region: Big Bend Country

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