About 130 years before the first Anglo-American settlers, the French arrived
in Texas led by Robert René Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle. It was a mistake: He
was actually seeking mouth of Mississippi River, but a series of misadventures
brought his fleet of three ships to Matagorda Bay. While exploring inland, one
of La Salle's men murdered him near present-day Navasota. A statue on Texas 105
downtown honors the French trader-explorer.
City: Navasota
Region: Prairies and Lakes
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
