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The Flower Mound

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.

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2500 F.M. 3040
Flower Mound, Texas
Phone: 817/430-1976

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Austin Duck Adventures

Tour historic and scenic streets of Austin and then, in the same vehicle, splash into Lake Austin for a leisurely cruise. Tour usually passes such landmarks as the State Capitol, University of Texas at Austin campus, Sixth Street, Congress Avenue and Lake Austin. Tours depart from the Austin Visitor Center. Admission charge. 209 E. Sixth St. 512/477-5274. www.austinducks.com.

City: Austin
Region: Hill Country

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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.

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

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