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Old Fort Parker near Mexia

Fort Parker State Park

This 1,485-acre park of wooded and open land, on the Navasota River and 750-acre Fort Parker Lake, offers natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Enjoy camping, fishing, swimming and nature study. Nearby is restored Old Fort Parker. Admission charge. Park is five miles southwest on Texas 14, Park Road 28. 254/562-5751, 800/792-1112. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/fort_parker.

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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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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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3147 North Highway 14
Mexia, Texas
Phone: 254/562-5751
Toll Free: 800/792-1112

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Featured Attraction

This 10-block National Historic Registered District tour weaves through downtown, revealing the history of Congress Avenue. Continues along the nine-block Sixth Street district and highlights Victorian architecture dating back to the mid-1800s. Tours are 9 a.m. Thu.–Sat. at and 2 p.m. Sun.

City: Austin
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

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

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