Standing atop a windswept remote hill in Menard County, the buildings of a
150-year-old West Texas fort beckons curious visitors to the site that is now
considered one of the best preserved and most intact examples of a Texas Indian
Wars (1850–75) military post. Take in spectacular Hill Country vistas and
experience early West Texas life through the real stories of the infantrymen,
Buffalo Soldiers, women and children who lived at what Gen. William T. Sherman
once described as "the prettiest post in Texas." Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.
Admission charge. From Menard, travel west 17 miles and six miles south on F.M.
864. 325/396-2358. www.visitfortmckavett.com.
City: Fort McKavett
Region: Hill Country
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
