This area north of Mexia, the highest point between Houston and Dallas
(altitude 661 feet), has been a focal point of history for nearly 200 years. In
1797, Philip Nolan's trading expedition found the peaceful Tehuacana people
farming here. Cherokees destroyed the farming tribe around 1830. Tehuacana
Academy, organized in 1852, provided the incentive for founding of Trinity
University, now in San Antonio. The silvery-towered former administration
building dominates the area. Westminster Street at College Avenue in
Tehuacana.
City: Mexia
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.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
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
