Visitors see the evolution of firefighting from the "bucket brigade" to modern firefighting vehicles. Collection includes late 19th-century hand-drawn and operated pumper and hose reel, 1892 steam fire engine, early 20th-century motorized pumper, and other memorabilia. Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Sat. Admission charge. 2403 Milam St. in the former Houston Fire Department Station No. 7. 713/524-2526. www.houstonfiremuseum.org.
City: Houston
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.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
