Exhibits focus on the first 100 years of Bell County history, from 1850 to
1950. The Miriam A. Ferguson Collection chronicles the life and times of Texas'
first female governor, who was a Bell County resident. Other permanent exhibits
include a turn-of-the-century kitchen and authentic post office with a working
telegraph. Housed in a restored beaux-arts-style Carnegie building constructed
as a library in 1904; National Register property. Gift shop. Open 1–5 p.m.
Tue.–Sat. Free. 201 N. Main St. 254/933-5243. www.bellcountytx.com/museum.
City: Belton
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
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
