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Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Amon Carter Museum Of American Art

This 109,000-square-foot facility features Western and American art. It was first opened to house Amon G. Carter Sr.'s collection of 400 paintings, drawings and works of sculpture by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. The museum has gradually expanded to include works from a vast array of artists, from Frederic Edwin Church to Georgia O'Keeffe. The American photography collection, one of the largest in the country, began in 1961 with Dorthea Lange's portrait of Charles M. Russell and now includes works by Matthew Brady, Man Ray, Alfred Stieglitz and Paul Strand. In the Cultural District. Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Wed. and Fri.–Sat., 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Thu. and noon–5 p.m. Sun. Drop-in tours at 2 p.m. Tue.–Sun. Closed on major holidays. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817/738-1933. www.cartermuseum.org.

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Lodging

Lodging

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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Campgrounds

Campgrounds

Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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Podcast Walking Tours

Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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Texas Videos

Texas Videos

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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Attractions

Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas
76107
Phone: 817/738-1933

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Hours

Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Wed. and Fri.–Sat., 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Thu. and noon–5 p.m. Sun. Drop-in tours at 2 p.m. Tue.–Sun. Closed on major holidays.

Featured Attraction

Krause Springs

Includes a spring-fed swimming pool, picnic area, scenic year-round gardens, hiking, RV and tent camping. On-site showers and rest rooms. Best known for mini-falls at natural cold spring pool. Southeast of Marble Falls on Texas 71 in Spicewood. 830/693-4181.

City: Marble Falls
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.

Battle Of Adobe Walls
City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains

Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Sylvan Beach Park
City: La Porte
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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