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Railroad Historical Park And Museum

Features old Union Pacific and Missouri, Kansas and Texas ("Katy") cabooses, photographs, railroad memorabilia and a vintage motor car. The museum depicts the history of the railroad in Smithville. Katy Depot is constructed from materials salvaged from the former station built in the 1890s. The park's gazebo is topped by a cupola from the 1896 city hall. Park with picnic tables and playground is open daily. Open 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Mon.–Fri. Admission charge for museum. 100 N.W. First St., in the chamber of commerce building. 512/237-2313.

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Lodging

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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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100 N.W. First St., in the chamber of commerce building.
Smithville, Texas
Phone: 512/237-2313

Hours

Open 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Mon.–Fri.

Featured Attraction

The museum tells the story of brothers Victor and Joe Stanzel, whose dreams of flying turned into a hobby and later a successful toy business and 20 patents. Among the displays is the original Tiger Shark, the first single-line control model. Hands-on activities include learning how air pressure gives planes their lift and seeing how an engine works. Open 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Mon., Wed. and Fri.–Sat.; and 1:30–4:30 p.m. Sun. 311 Baumgarten St. 979/743-6559.

City: Schulenburg
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
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Region: Panhandle Plains

Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
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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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