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Matagorda Museum & Children’s Museum

Matagorda Museum & Children's Museum

Exhibits include early clothing, books, Texas maps, furniture, paintings, a century-old carpentry tool collection, late 17th-century music and archives. The Children's Museum features exhibits and activities for kids. Open 1–5 p.m. Wed.–Sun. Admission charge. 2100 Avenue F. 979/245-7502. mcma@matagordamuseum.com. www.matagordamuseum.com.

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Lodging

Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Campgrounds

Campgrounds

Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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Attractions

Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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2100 Avenue F
Bay City, Texas
77414
Phone: 979/245-7502

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Hours

Open 1–5 p.m. Wed.–Sun.

Featured Attraction

Railroad Tower

One of the last manned switch towers for the Union Pacific Railroad, the manual controls here remained in operation until 1997, when rail switches were computerized. Arrange tours of the tower by calling 979/743-5366, 361/865-3920.

City: Flatonia
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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Popular Attractions

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

Samuell Farm
City: Mesquite
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods

Padre Island National Seashore
City: Corpus Christi
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

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