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Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

This large history museum includes a sampling of western history, art, oil wells, windmills and dinosaurs, all presented for an engaging, educational experience with diverse perspectives. Presentation of the museum's grand collection is continually changing to showcase the pioneers and the triumph of the human spirit through adversity and hardships.

Within the museum's holdings, visitors will find Texas art, Taos and Santa Fe schools of art, and Southwest Native American art. Areas also are dedicated to paleontology, geology and archeology.

The Research Center holdings include architectural drawings and maps, manuscripts and photographs, oral history interviews, farm and ranch records, and manufacturer's trade literature.

Open June–Aug. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and Sept.–May 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Admission charge. 2503 Fourth Ave. 806/651-2244. www.panhandleplains.org.

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Lodging

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

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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2503 Fourth Ave.
Canyon, Texas
79105
Phone: 806/651-2244

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Open June–Aug. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and Sept.–May 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Featured Attraction

This museum houses memorabilia from the days when Ennis was a hub for the Houston and Texas Central Railroad. Mementos include an 1897 edition of the Book of Rules for train operators, photographs of trains that stopped in town and miniature replicas of the train station in its heyday. Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and 1–4 p.m. Sun. Admission charge. 105 N.E. Main St. 972/875-1901.

City: Ennis
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.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains

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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

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