Splash! Into the Edwards Aquifer is a hands-on exhibit for kids and adults
that explains how the aquifer is recharged and how the creeks and rivers in the
Austin area are monitored for pollution. Visitors see how rain in the city makes
its way to the Gulf of Mexico and back in the form of rain clouds. Open 10
a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and noon–5 p.m. Sun. In the Beverly S. Sheffield Education
Center. 512/478-3170.
City: Austin
Region: Hill Country
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
