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Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon

Scuba diver's certification card required. Sparkling artesian springs feed an old rock quarry creating a beautiful environment for scuba diving. Submerged boats and platforms are strategically placed in two lagoons. Open 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat. and 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun.; weekends only March–May and Aug.–Dec.; closed mid-Dec.–mid-March. Admission charge. 649 Pinedale Road, from I-45, Exit 123 (Pinedale Road) four miles east. 936/438-8888. www.bluelagoonscuba.net.

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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

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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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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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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649 Pinedale Road
Huntsville, Texas
Phone: 936/438-8888

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Hours

Open 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat. and 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun.; weekends only March–May and Aug.–Dec.; closed mid-Dec.–mid-March.

Featured Attraction

A pioneer schoolroom and old-fashioned family settings in the charming museum preserve rustic accents of the county's heritage. Exhibits include household, farm and ranch implements, plus a detailed scale model of a country town in the early 1900s. There also is an exhibit on Gen. George B. McClellan's 1877 copper mine, including artifacts from his campsite. McClellan was Commander-in-Chief of the Union Army for a time in the Civil War, and he was the Democratic nominee opposing Abraham Lincoln in the 1864 presidential election. Open 2:30–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. 116 N. Main St. (Texas 6).

City: Crowell
Region: Panhandle Plains

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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.

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains

Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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

Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
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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