This facility explores the natural history of Texas. Includes the fossil
remains of a Pterosaur, the largest flying creature ever found, with a wingspan
of more than 40 feet. It lived in Texas 65 million years ago. Other exhibition
items range from gems and minerals to fossils and meteorites. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Sat. and 1–4:45 p.m. Sun. Closed major holidays.
Free. 2400 Trinity St. 512/471-1604. www.TexasNaturalScienceCenter.org.
City: Austin
Region: Hill 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
