Built in 1927 to serve as home for the president of the university, the house
has been restored to its original colonial-style elegance with many furnishings
and artifacts from former presidents' families. The red brick-veneer home is on
the National Register of Historic Buildings. The adjoining Lyday Heritage
Gardens were dedicated in 2001 and feature antique roses and shaded teakwood
benches. Open for tours and small receptions. Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. On
Texas A&M–Commerce campus. 903/886-5712.
City: Commerce
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.
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
