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John P. McGovern Museum Of Health & Medical Science

The museum features hands-on experience for all ages. With its walk-through design of the human body, the facility gives visitors a chance to understand the body's inner workings and how one area influences the next. The museum also has changing exhibits throughout the year. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and noon–5 p.m. Sun. Admission charge. 1515 Hermann Drive. 713/521-1515.

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Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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Texas Videos

From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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1515 Hermann Dr
Houston, Texas
Phone: 713/521-1515

Hours

Open Tue.–Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m.

Featured Attraction

Texas' past is preserved in an unusual setting created by ceramist Clyde E. Gray. Open-air display features old buildings, shops, homes and vehicles, plus pictures, historical documents, maps and pictorial records of everyday life from pioneer days through the Roaring '20s. Among the buildings is a restored log cabin built in 1866 and used through 1960. Housed in an ancient schoolhouse, the Pickett House restaurant serves family-style meals daily. Village is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Admission charge. One mile west of Woodville on U.S. 190. 409/283-2272, 800/323-0389. www.heritage-village.org.

City: Woodville
Region: Piney Woods

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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.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
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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