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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum–The Story Of Texas

This state-of-the-art museum features exhibits and interactive experiences that trace Texas history from before European exploration to the early 1970s. A 400-seat IMAX® Theatre features 2-D and 3-D films. The Texas Spirit Theater's "Star of Destiny" presentation is a brief history of the Lone Star State, including 3-D images, special lighting, sound effects and shaking seats as visitors witness a gusher from a Texas oil derrick and the takeoff of a Saturn V rocket. Open 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and noon–6 p.m. Sun. Visit website for IMAX Theatre show times. Admission charge for museum, free for children under 5. A separate admission charge is required for both the IMAX and Texas Spirit theaters. Corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Congress Avenue. Underground garage parking available; call the museum for information on where to park buses, RVs and other large vehicles. 512/936-4649. www.thestoryoftexas.com.

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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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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

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

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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1800 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas
78711
Phone: 512/936-4649

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Hours

Open 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and noon–6 p.m. Sun.

Featured Attraction

MSC Forsyth Center Galleries, the home of the Bill & Irma Runyon Art Collections, feature one of the most extraordinary collections of English Cameo Glass. Art glass collections include works by Tiffany, Steuben and Mount Washington Glass Co. Also on display are Mary Cassatt, Frederick Remington and Charles M. Russell paintings. Open 10 a.m–6 p.m. Tue.–Wed. and Fri.–Sat., and 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Thu. 110 N. Main St. 979/845-9251. http://forsyth.tamu.edu.

City: Bryan-College Station
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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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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