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Gold Poppies in Franklin Mountains State Park
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Viva! El Paso

Outdoor drama captures the culture and heritage of the Southwest. The spectacular Franklin Mountains serve as a backdrop at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater. It traces El Paso's history through four eras: Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Western. Thu.–Sat. performances June–Aug. El Paso Association for the Performing Arts: 800/915-VIVA. www.viva-ep.org.

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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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From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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1331 Mc Kelligon Canyon Drive (Franklin Mountain State Park, McKellingon Canyon Amphitheatre)
El Paso, Texas
79930
Toll Free: 800/915-VIVA

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Thu.–Sat. performances June–Aug.

Featured Attraction

With fans from around the world showing up at the family business, Abraham Quintanilla decided to build a museum honoring his daughter's memory. The museum displays outfits and dresses Selena designed and wore to concerts and award shows. There also is a newspaper clipping of her as the fifth-grade spelling bee champion. Other exhibits include music awards, a Selena movie script and other personal memorabilia. No cameras allowed. Open 9 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. 5410 Leopard St. in the Q Productions recording studio. Map of Selena-related sites available at Corpus Christi Visitors Center. 361/289-9013.

City: Corpus Christi
Region: Gulf Coast

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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

Samuell Farm
City: Mesquite
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods

Padre Island National Seashore
City: Corpus Christi
Region: Gulf Coast

The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country

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