The present salt-block structure, built in 1993, is only the third since the
original salt palace was built for the 1936 Texas centennial. The building
serves as an information center and museum. Exhibits include early photographs
of the city and its citizens, historic salt-related items and mining
memorabilia. A film shows a tour inside salt mine. Open 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tue.–Sat. Free. but donations are accepted. 100 W. Garland Ave. (U.S. 80) at
Texas 110 (Main St.) 903/962-5631. gsedc@flash.net. www.saltpalacemuseum.org/salt-palace-history.html.
City: Grand Saline
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
