This museum has a living collection. Botanical Gardens feature outdoor and
indoor educational exhibitions with plant displays, butterfly, touch and smell,
and other demonstration gardens. The Mary Bivins Tropical Conservatory glass
pyramid has more than 6,000 square feet of tropical flora and fauna. Enjoy
concerts in the garden on Monday nights from June–August. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tue.–Sat. Closed on holidays and Saturdays in the winter. Closed holidays.
Admission charge. 1400 Streit Dr. 806/352-6513. www.amarillobotanicalgardens.org.
City: Amarillo
Region: Panhandle Plains
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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
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
