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Motley County Historical Museum

Housed in the old Traweek Hospital, built in 1928 by Dr. A.C. Traweek Sr., the first medical doctor in the county. Exhibits include collection of clothing, home furnishings, tools, firearms and photos depicting early ranch and farm life in the county. Special exhibit rooms feature early medical care, school items, Plains tribe artifacts, a miniature display of the city as it existed from 1891–1910 and history of the Matador Land and Cattle Co. Open 1–5 p.m. Mon. and other times by appointment. One block north of U.S. 70 at corner of Dunee and Bundy streets. 806/347-2651.

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Matador, Texas
Phone: 806/347-2651

Hours

Open 1–5 p.m. Mon. and other times by appointment.

Featured Attraction

This land was deeded to Cactus by Phillips Petroleum Company in 1999 and is used as a bird refuge. The utility lake is a gathering spot for more than 80 common species of birds and numerous uncommon birds. At times you can see bald and golden eagles, falcon, cranes, cactus wren and kittiwake. The site is part of Texas Parks and Wildlife's Great Texas Wildlife Trails. The lake is on F.M. 281, approximately two miles southeast of Cactus.

City: Cactus
Region: Panhandle Plains

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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
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Region: Panhandle Plains

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Galveston Island Beach
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Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
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Devil’s Backbone
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Region: Hill Country

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