Exhibits cover many facets of transportation: the use of railroads in
wartime; urban transit from 1880s mule car through the electric streetcars of
the early 20th century; and the second transcontinental railroad built through
El Paso. A restored 4-4-0 "Classic American" 1857 locomotive is on display along
with exhibits on the history of the EP & SW No. 1. Open 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tue.–Sat. and 1–5 p.m. Sun. Free. 400 W. San Antonio Ave. 915/422-3420. www.elpasorails.org.
City: El Paso
Region: Big Bend Country
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
