In a sloping basin among the scenic Davis Mountains, the 1,869-acre park host more than 155,000 visitors annually. A free interpretive center is open afternoons June–August. It features plant and animal material, both live and mounted; a bird observation window; and a wildlife watering station. Camping, picnicking, dining room, trailer facilities, rest rooms, nature study and hiking are available. Admission charge. Six miles west of Fort Davis on Texas 118 at Park Road 3. 800/792-1112. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/davis_mountains.
Indian Lodge — On the slopes of the Davis Mountains, this rustic inn was built in the 1930s and was modeled after Southwestern pueblos. Admission charge. 432/426-3254.
City: Fort Davis
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.
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
