Artifacts and memorabilia chronicle the area's historic cotton industry.
Learn about the planting, growing, ginning, baling, spinning and weaving of
cotton. Other exhibits feature county celebrities such as White Sox baseball
pitcher Monty Stratton and Voyager copilot Jeana Yeager. Mementos of Audie
Murphy, the nation's most-decorated soldier of World War II and an area native,
include medals, uniforms, photos and a statue. The historic Ende-Gaillard House,
the oldest house in the city, is on the museum grounds. Tours of the
Greek-Revival-style structure are offered by appointment. Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tue.–Sat. Admission charge. 600 I-30 E. 903/450-4502. www.cottonmuseum.com.
City: Greenville
Region: Prairies and Lakes
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
River Walk
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
