A 74-mile loop through the Davis Mountains (from and back to Fort Davis)
leads to choice mountain landscapes. Head two miles south on Texas 17 and take
Texas 166 west to intersection with Texas 118, then southeast back to Texas 17
and Fort Davis. Features include nine scenic roadside parks, Mount Locke, Madera
Canyon and Davis Mountains State Park.
El Camino del Rio, Spanish for "The River Road," is the local name for F.M.
170 that stretches from Lajitas northwest to Presidio and beyond. Paved route is
one of the most spectacular drives in Texas. Drivers are cautioned that the
route encounters steep grades (15 percent), sharp curves, occasional loose
livestock and low-water crossings; special alert for large RVs or vehicles
pulling large trailers.
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend 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.
Battle Of Adobe Walls
City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
