Standing atop a windswept remote hill in Menard County, the buildings of a
150-year-old West Texas fort beckons curious visitors to the site that is now
considered one of the best preserved and most intact examples of a Texas Indian
Wars (1850–75) military post. Take in spectacular Hill Country vistas and
experience early West Texas life through the real stories of the infantrymen,
Buffalo Soldiers, women and children who lived at what Gen. William T. Sherman
once described as "the prettiest post in Texas." Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.
Admission charge. From Menard, travel west 17 miles and six miles south on F.M.
864. 325/396-2358. www.visitfortmckavett.com.
City: Fort McKavett
Region: Hill 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
