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Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site

The plantation, a Texas Historical Commission property, was founded in 1824 by one of Texas' first colonizers, Martin Varner. Later it was owned by Texas Gov. James S. Hogg. Visitors can explore the real stories of the people who lived and worked on this property from the prosperous landowners to the enslaved people and the oil workers whose labor was essential to the economic viability of the property. The plantation features the mansion, period furnishing, historic cemetery and orchards. Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sun. Admission charge. Two miles north of West Columbia on F.M. 2582. 979/345-4656. www.visitvarnerhoggplantation.com.

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1702 N. 13th St.
West Columbia, Texas
Phone: 979/345-4656

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Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sun.

Featured Attraction

This 14-acre water park offers cooling rides for summer visitors, including a wave pool, speed slide, flume slides, a lazy river, arcade, kiddy pool area and concessions. There are sand and grass volleyball courts. Open late May–Aug.: noon–7 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and noon–6 p.m. Sun. I-40 and Whitaker Road. 806/376-4477. www.splashamarillo.com.

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Region: Panhandle Plains

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