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Newcomer to the Texas Zoo

Caldwell Zoo

Started in 1938 as a backyard menagerie. The 85-acre park features more than 2,000 endangered and beautiful wildlife from Africa, North America and South America in natural habitats. Picnic facilities. Open March 1–Labor Day 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily, exhibits close at 6 p.m., and Labor Day–Feb. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., exhibits close at 4:30 p.m. 2203 Martin Luther King Drive. 903/593-0121. www.caldwellzoo.org.

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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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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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2203 Martin Luther King Drive.
Tyler, Texas
75702
Phone: 903/593-0121

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Hours

Open March 1–Labor Day 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily, exhibits close at 6 p.m., and Labor Day–Feb. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., exhibits close at 4:30 p.m.

Featured Attraction

Most northerly of line of Army posts established in Texas after Civil War to halt Native American depredations. Among regimental commanders was Col. Ranald S. MacKenzie of famed MacKenzie's Raiders. Most impressive building left standing was the post hospital. A reconstructed officers' barracks serves as Interpretive Center. Seven original buildings still stand, including a morgue, bakery, magazine, commissary, hospital and part of the guardhouse. The Commanding Officer's house, made from cottonwood, is the only one of its kind still standing in the entire country. In addition, there is a reconstructed enlisted men's barracks. The fort was abandoned in May 1878. A military re-enactments held annually.

Recreational facilities include campsites with electricity, picnic sites, rest rooms, showers, nature hiking trails and fishing. There's a 10-mile hiking trail with facilities for biking and an equestrian trail. Interpretive Center open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Other buildings vary. Admission charge. Southwest edge of city. 940/567-3506. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/fort_richardson.

City: Jacksboro
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

River Walk
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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