Restored 1901 Missouri Pacific Railroad depot houses a county history museum
in an old waiting room and office. Warehouse portion is a hands-on learning
center for children ages 3 to 11. A restored 1908 "Arnold Outhouse," an ornate,
gingerbread-style, "three-holer"—the first in the state to receive a historical
marker—is on the grounds. The grounds also include a restored 1841 log cabin, a
barn, broom shop, 1881 doctor's office and restored 1880s dogtrot cabin. Open 9
a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sat. Closed national and state holidays.
Admission charge. 514 N. High St. 903/657-4303.
City: Henderson
Region: Piney Woods
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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
