See more than 35 vintage railroad cars and steam engines that stand on
once-active tracks. The historic Santa Fe depot was restored to 1932 art deco
style. See an HO-gauge working model of the Port of Galveston with tracks, ships
and port activities. A People's Gallery with dozens of life-sized figures (some
of which "speak" to visitors) re-creates a busy depot scene of the 1930s. Six
multimedia theaters present the history of Galveston shipping, railroading and
commerce. Open 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Mon.–Sat. Admission charge. 123 25th St.
888/GAL-ISLE. www.galveston.com.
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
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
