In the formal gardens, more than 300 plant species paint beautiful landscapes
among a series of theme-based garden rooms. The Nature Center includes Adams
Bayou boat excursions to educational outposts, a 15-acre beaver pond,
state-of-the-art bird blind, bat house and more up-close encounters with nature.
This is the first project in Texas and 50th in the world to earn the U.S. Green
Building Council's Platinum certification for LEED®-NC. Open March–Oct. 9 a.m.–5
p.m. Tue.–Fri., 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat. and noon–5 p.m. Sun.; Nov.–Feb. 10 a.m.–5
p.m. Tue.–Sat. and noon–5 p.m. Sun. 409/670-9113. 2111 W. Park Ave. www.shangrilagardens.org.
City: Orange
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.
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
