Texas statesman Sam Rayburn was one of the most powerful and influential U.S.
politicians in the 20th century, serving 24 terms in the U.S. House of
Representatives and as speaker of the house for 17 nonconsecutive terms. A 1930s
radio, photos of Franklin Roosevelt, period china and other Rayburn family
treasures adorn the 1916 house and grounds. Outside, see his 1947 Cadillac (a
gift from 142 congressmen at the end of his first term as speaker of the house),
a historic smokehouse, barn and garage. Texas Historical Commission property.
Open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tue.–Sun. Admission charge. 890 W. Texas 56. 903/583-5558.
www.visitsamrayburnhouse.com.
City: Bonham
Region: Prairies and Lakes
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
