Established in 2001, this museum's extensive exhibits feature the projectile
points, arrowheads, and implements of Native Americans from the Rio Grande to
Alaska and Canada. A Texas collection features the three reservations in the
state—the Alabama-Coushatta, the Tigua of Ysleta Puebla and the Kickapoo. Other
exhibits feature folk art and indigenous crafts of Mexico, Central and South
America. Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat. Closed in Jan. and Aug. Free. 216 Fort
Worth Hwy. 817/341-8668. www.museumoftheamericas.com.
City: Weatherford
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.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
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
