The mother of Gov. Pat Neff donated 6 acres of land on the Leon River to
start this state park, which was the first in Texas. Others added to the park's
holdings, and today, the shady 259-acre site offers fishing, picnicking,
playground, tent and trailer camping, nature study and hiking. Admission and
camping fees. West eight miles via F.M. 107 to 1680 Texas 236. 254/853-2389,
800/792-1112. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/mother_neff.
City: Moody
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
