South Texas history comes alive through tours of historic Harlingen
buildings. Step inside the Paso Real Stagecoach Inn, built during the Civil War.
Marvel at the vintage medical equipment on display in the city's first hospital.
Glimpse daily life inside the home of city founder Lon C. Hill, which features
many original family possessions. Enjoy photos from Harlingen's heyday as an air
base, plus exhibits on railroads and ranching. Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Sun.
Free. Off Loop 499 at Boxwood and Raintree streets. 956/216-4906. Group tours
available. www.harlingenmuseum.com.
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
