Visitors can find interesting artifacts documenting the role the area played
in the time of Texas' birth. Items on display include exhibits on Dr. Sophie
Hertzog, the first female railroad doctor in Texas; photos and documents
detailing early city history; copies of Mexican land treaties; the area's early
plantation life; Civil War and Texas Ranger memorabilia; and artifacts. Open 10
a.m.–4 p.m. Wed. and noon–4 p.m. Sat., or by appointment. Free. 202 W. Smith St.
979/798-1414. www.brazoriahf.org.
The Train Museum at this location shows how the railroad helped shape the
area. It displays the history of the railroad, as well as the need for early
settlers to have such a mode of travel. Free. 202 W. Smith St.
979/798-1414.
City: Brazoria
Region: Gulf Coast
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
