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Sunset Lake Park

This 333-acre protected park is operated by the city of Portland. This ecologically rich wetland and saltwater lake are the nesting grounds for several species of birds. It is lined by a two-mile hike and bike trail. Visitors can enjoy birding, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming and sailing in Sunset Lake. Open daily dawn–dusk. From Portland take the Moore Avenue exit and go south toward bay, then take a right on Sunset Drive.

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Sunset Drive
Portland, Texas

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Open daily dawn–dusk.

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Guenther House

This historic house was built in 1859 by Carl Hilmar Guenther, founder of Pioneer Flour Mills, and was restored by the company as a museum, restaurant and retail store. Open 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Sun. 205 E. Guenther St. 210/227-1061. www.guentherhouse.com.

City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

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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.

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

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