Harlingen's Marine Military Academy is home to the original working model of
the famous bronze statue at Arlington National Cemetery. This outdoor sculpture
was donated to the school by sculptor Dr. Felix W. de Weldon. It depicts the
raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima during World War II. The museum features
Marine Corps memorabilia; a 30-minute film, The Battle of Iwo Jima; and a
veterans' Hall of Fame. Texas and military items available in gift shop. Open 10
a.m.–4 p.m. daily. Group tours available. 320 Iwo Jima Blvd., next to Valley
International Airport. 956/421-9234. www.mma-tx.org/museum.
City: Harlingen
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
