On May 8, 1846, the thunder of cannon fire rumbled across the prairie of Palo
Alto, signaling the start of a two-year war between the United States and
Mexico. Today, only six miles from the official U.S./Mexico border, which
resulted from this war, the battlefield site preserves this scene of conflict
and presents the history of the war through videos, displays, tours and a
bookstore. This is the only unit of the National Park Service dedicated to
telling the story of the U.S.-Mexican War. Exhibits cover the war from both
countries' perspectives. Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. 7200 Paredes Line Road, near
intersection of F.M. 1847/F.M. 511. 956/541-2785. www.nps.gov/paal.
City: Brownsville
Region: Gulf Coast
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.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
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
