The Magoffin Home, a Texas Historical Commission property, features the
stories of a multicultural family who influenced the development of the
Southwest borderlands. Magoffin family members actively participated in American
expansion, West Texas settlement, trade on the Santa Fe-Chihuahua Trail, Civil
War turmoil and U.S.-Mexico relations. Built around 1875 by Joseph Magoffin, the
striking, historic adobe structure reflects typical Spanish and Territorial
architecture. The home offers authentic art and furnishings indicative of the
daily lives of this prominent El Paso family. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sun.
Admission charge. 1120 Magoffin St. 915/533-5147. www.visitmagoffinhome.com.
City: El Paso
Region: Big Bend Country
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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
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City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
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City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
