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Sheldon Lake State Park And Environmental Education Center

One of the last freshwater wetlands in the Greater Houston area, where natural conservation, recreation and education flourish. The 2,800-acre park, including the 1,200-acre Sheldon Reservoir, is a haven for birders and anglers alike. Trails meander around 28 different ponds, offering fishing for children and picnicking. Admission charge. 281/456-2800. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/sheldon_lake.

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Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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Texas Videos

From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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15315 Beaumont Highway
Houston, Texas
77049
Phone: 281/456-2800

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Featured Attraction

Award-winning, multi-image presentation uses historic photographs and special effects to re-create the aftermath of the 1900 hurricane that devastated Galveston. The 27-minute program shows on the hour: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun.–Thu. and 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Fri.–Sat. Admission charge. Pier 21 at north end of 21st Street. 888/GAL-ISLE. www.galveston.com.

City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

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Popular Attractions

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

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