Exhibits include early Midland history; photos; pioneer relics; mementos of
the Civil War, World Wars I and II; and Native American artifacts. See the
reproduction of the remains of "Midland Man," discovered on a site on Scharbauer
Ranch south of the city limits. Anthropologist Dr. Fred Wendorf authenticated
the remains (calvarium, upper skull). The discovery proves the existence of man
in the Midland area 22,000 years ago. Open 2–5 p.m. Mon., Wed. and Fri. 301 W.
Missouri. 432/688-8947.
City: Midland
Region: Big Bend Country
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
