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Old Rusk Penitentiary Building

The Old Rusk Penitentiary Building, now the central administration building of present Rusk State Hospital, was formerly the main building of Rusk State Prison, 1878. Iron structures, including the dome of State Capitol, were fabricated here by prisoners. A historical marker gives details. The building is not open to the public. Avenue A and U.S. 69. www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhhospitals/RuskSH/RSH_About.shtm.

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Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Campgrounds

Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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Attractions

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Avenue A and U.S. 69
Rusk, Texas

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Featured Attraction

Ellison's is the only commercial wholesale greenhouse in the state that allows the public to tour its working operations. Five acres of greenhouses produce year-round crops of flowers and pick-your-own vegetables. Seasonally, half-acre greenhouses are filled with poinsettias, tulips, Easter lilies and hydrangeas. Host of the Poinsettia Celebration the weekend before Thanksgiving. Tours of the commercial greenhouses are available by appointment. Open 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.–Sun. Fee charged for tour. 2107 E. Stone St. 979/836-0084.

City: Brenham
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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Popular Attractions

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

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