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Gold Poppies in Franklin Mountains State Park

Franklin Mountains State Park

The 24,000-acre park is within the El Paso city limits. Encompassing an entire Chihuahuan Desert mountain range, the park offers hiking, picnicking, primitive camping and nature study. At Woodrow Bean and Trans Mountain roads. 915/566-6441. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/franklin.

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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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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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1331 McKelligon Canyon Road
El Paso, Texas
Phone: 915/566-6441

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Featured Attraction

Includes pick-your-own apples, a cider mill and orchard tours. The 28-year-old orchard is composed of 30 varieties of apples. Visitors welcome year-round. Open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun. 10 miles east of city on U.S. 62/82. 806/892-2961. www.applecountryorchards.com.

City: Lubbock
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.

Battle Of Adobe Walls
City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains

Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country

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