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Howard House Museum

This Greek Revival structure, a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, was built in the mid-1880s by Judge Reuben Reeves. It was sold to Col. George Robert Howard in 1850 and remained with the Howard family until it was sold to the city in 1963. The museum contains period furnishings and exhibits. Open noon–5 p.m. Sat.–Sun. Tours by appointment. 1011 N. Perry St. 903/729-5094, 800/659-3484.

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1011 N. Perry St.
Palestine, Texas
Phone: 903/729-5094
Toll Free: 800/659-3484

Hours

Open noon–5 p.m. Sat.–Sun. Tours by appointment.

Featured Attraction

Bayless-Selby House Museum is in a Queen Anne-style Victorian house that is furnished to show turn-of-the-century Denton life. Open 10 a.m.–noon and 1–3 p.m. Tue.–Sat. Closed holidays. Free. Mulberry Street at Carroll Boulevard. 940/349-2865. www.dentoncounty.com/bsh.

City: Denton
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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Popular Attractions

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

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