Austin's street lighting system began in 1895 when the first of the original
31 towers was mounted. From a height of 165 feet, a cluster of six carbon arc
lamps (now mercury vapor) casts a glow over a radius of 3,000 feet. Only 17
towers remain, and Austin is the only U.S. city with a tower system still
intact. For locations: 866/GO-AUSTIN.
City: Austin
Region: Hill Country
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
