The museum is the home to the World's Largest Working Fire Hydrant—a 24-foot,
spotted hydrant donated by Walt Disney Studios to celebrate the re-release of
the animated classic 101 Dalmatians. Founded in 1927, this former fire station
displays antique fire bells, leather buckets, nozzles, badges, photographs and
vintage fire engines. Special exhibits trace the history of fire service and
showcase recorded histories of fire departments across the state. Upstairs, a
"Fire Safety Activity Center" teaches fire prevention and has a safety house,
toy collections and puppet theater. Includes a Firehouse gift shop. It is
endorsed by the State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas as the
Official State Fire Museum. Open 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri. 400 Walnut, in the
old Central Fire Station. 409/880-3927. www.firemuseumoftexas.org.
City: Beaumont
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
