Rising 50 feet above its surroundings, The Mound is a nod to the town's
formative years and comprises nearly 13 acres of countryside populated by
wildflowers. The area was once part of the great American Blackland Prairie that
ran from Canada to the Rio Grande and from the Rockies to the Mississippi River.
The immediate area, of which only 1,000 acres remain out of the original 20
million, was part of the tallgrass prairie. According to local legends, no
structure has ever been built on the mound, and no tree has grown on it. Because
early pioneer settlers never plowed the land, more than 175 species of
wildflowers flourish throughout the year. Visitors also can catch a glimpse of
downtown Dallas on the horizon. The site is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Open daily, 24 hours a day. 2500 F.M. 3040. 817/430-1976. www.flower-mound.com.
City: Flower Mound
Region: Prairies and Lakes
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
