This 289-acre site is filled with natural history exhibits of flora, fauna
and geology. It also offers native and exotic live animal exhibits, a native
plant garden and educational programs. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and 1–5 p.m.
Sun. 1 Nature Place, two miles south of town on Texas 5 and east one mile on
F.M. 1378. 972/562-5566. www.heardmuseum.org.
City: McKinney
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
