A natural area owned and operated by the Chihuahuan Desert Research
Institute, the center is dedicated to promoting the Chihuahuan Desert region
through research and education. Visitors will find canyon springs, stately
madrones, Montezuma quail and many other hidden treasures. Included are a cactus
and succulent greenhouse, a 20-acre botanical garden, indoor and outdoor
interpretive exhibits, easy to moderately strenuous hiking trails, and a gift
shop. A self-guided tour of the botanical gardens and Modesta Canyon
interpretive trail guides are available. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; programs
for tour or school groups by arrangement. Admission charge. Four miles south of
Fort Davis on Texas 118. 432/364-2499. www.cdri.org.
City: Fort Davis
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.
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
