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Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark on South Padre Island
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Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark

Splash into more than a dozen water attractions, including slides, tube chutes, uphill water coasters, the Sand Castle water fun house and the Boogie Bahn surfing ride. The award-winning Rio Aventura links the tube-chutes and water-coasters with the park's beaches, so guests float between rides on water. Kids can enjoy Sand Castle Cove, a five-story water fun house. There's also a full-service restaurant plus a sports bar. Family amenities include free parking and free use of inner tubes. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic basket and cooler into the park—no alcohol or glass containers. Call or check website for schedules. Admission charge. 33261 State Park Road 100. 956/772-SURF. www.schlitterbahn.com.

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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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33261 State Park Road 100
South Padre Island, Texas
78597
Phone: 956/772-SURF

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Featured Attraction

Discover 2,853 acres of Post Oak woodlands and grassy meadows surrounding 673-acre Lake Mineral Wells. The park features extensive day-use picnic facilities on the south side of lake and overnight facilities on the north side. Abundant wildlife includes white-tailed deer and wild turkey. Includes tent and RV sites with electricity and water, screened shelters, recreational hall, rest rooms, showers, dump stations, boat ramp, and 10-mile equestrian and hiking trail that leads to a primitive camp area (horses not provided). Fishing and swimming in lake. Admission and camping fees. Three miles east on U.S. 180. 940/328-1171, 800/792-1112. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_mineral_wells.

A 22-mile hiking, biking and equestrian trail runs through Lake Mineral Wells State Park and links Mineral Wells and Weatherford. Visitors can access the Trailway in downtown Mineral Wells (or several locations along the way), Lake Mineral Wells State Park or near Cartwright Park in Weatherford. Admission charge separate from state park fees.

City: Mineral Wells
Region: Panhandle Plains

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