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Fort Griffin Historic Site
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Fort Griffin State Historic Site

Holding command over the Southern Plains, Fort Griffin served as one in a line of western defensive forts from 1867–81. Among the ruins are a mess hall, barracks, first sergeant's quarters, bakery, powder magazine and hand-dug well. Fort Griffin, a Texas Historical Commission property, also is home to the Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd, the breed that helped create the cowboy mystique. For a true taste of the Old West, the site offers camping, fishing, hiking, stargazing and living history. Annual living history days event is held on the second weekend in October. Open daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Fee. Site is 15 miles north of Albany on U.S. 283. 325/762-3592. www.visitfortgriffin.com.

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1701 N. U.S. 283
Fort Griffin, Texas
Phone: 325/762-3592

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Open daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Featured Attraction

One of two historic districts in the city; the other is the Downtown Historic District. Superb examples of 19th-century homes along street shaded by huge live oaks. Well worth a drive or stroll ( 700–800 blocks of Belvin Street and 227 Mitchell St. ) in southwest San Marcos. All are private residences and not open to the public except during the tour of homes on the first weekend in May.

City: San Marcos
Region: Hill Country

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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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