This dynamic 180-acre site along Oso Creek has become a showcase for
colorful, exotic floral exhibits blended with vast areas of conserved native
habitat and natural wetlands. Includes the orchid house, exhibit house, plumeria
collection, hibiscus garden, hummingbird garden, sensory garden, rose garden
pavilion, arid garden, bird and butterfly trail, birding tower, Palapa Grande on
Gator Lake, and Wetlands Awareness Boardwalk. Also visit the 2,500-square-foot
Butterfly House and the Anderson Bromeliad Conservatory, which houses 800
bromeliads and other plants. Open 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Mon.–Sun. and May 1–Labor
Day 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Mon.–Sun. Admission charge. 8545 S. Staples.
361/852-2100. www.stxbot.org.
City: Corpus Christi
Region: Gulf Coast
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
