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McKinney Falls State Park

McKinney Falls State Park

At confluence of Onion and Williamson creeks with quiet pools, occasional rapids and waterfalls. It features a visitor center, hiking and interpretive trails, campsites, playground, and ruins of homestead of Thomas F. McKinney, one of Stephen F. Austin's original 300 colonists. Admission and camping fees. About 13 miles southeast of downtown: From U.S. 183 south, take McKinney Falls Parkway west to park entrance. 800/792-1112, 512/243-1643. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/mckinney_falls.

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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

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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Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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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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5808 McKinney Falls Parkway
Austin, Texas
78744
Phone: 512/243-1643
Toll Free: 800/792-1112

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Featured Attraction

Opened in 2000, these gardens are the result of Max and Billie Clark's vision to create a Texas version of an English garden. What began as an herb and vegetable garden in 1977 has grown to 35 acres with more than 50 individual gardens. There are many areas that appeal to all ages, including an English Channel Garden, a historic tree trail, an All-American Rose Trail Garden and one of Texas' largest outdoor "G" scale model train exhibits. Open 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun. Wheelchair accessible. Cart tours are available by appointment. Admission charge. Three miles east of Mineral Wells off U.S. 180, 1.25 miles north to 567 Maddux Road. 940/682-4856. www.clarkgardens.com.

City: Mineral Wells
Region: Panhandle Plains

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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.

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

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