Features more than 450 specimens of animals, reptiles and fish from Africa and North America. The Country Store depicts what grocery stores were like in the 1920s. Open Mar. 1–Sept. 30 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and Oct. 1—Feb. 28. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Sat. Closed major holidays. 1600 W. SW Loop 323 and Old Jacksonville Highway. Group reservations: 903/534-2169. www.brookshires.com/museum.
City: Tyler
Region: Piney Woods
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.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
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
