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Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens
Photographer: Kevin Stillman

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

Innovative complex features more than 300,000 gallons of aquarium exhibits where visitors can see nearly every major species of freshwater fish found in Texas. Gaze into the eyes of an American alligator in a natural wetlands environment. Wander through a variety of galleries that feature replicas of most state record fish caught in Texas freshwater lakes and streams. Watch and talk with divers as they hand-feed the fish in a 26,000 gallon tank at 11 a.m. Tue.–Fri., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sat., and 2 p.m. Sun. Enjoy catching rainbow trout or channel catfish at the Angler's Pavilion and Casting Pond. Ride the tram and walk the wetlands trail. Open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and 1–4 p.m. Sun. Admission charge. 5550 Flat Creek Road (F.M. 2495) near Lake Athens. 903/676-2277.

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5550 FM 2495
Athens, Texas
75751
Phone: 903/676-2277

Hours

Open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and 1–4 p.m. Sun.

Featured Attraction

Bronze statue sculpted by artist Ronald Thomason honors Weatherford native Mary Martin, who created the role of Peter Pan on Broadway. (Her childhood home, at 314 W. Oak St., is not open to the public.) Statue stands in front of library where a room contains some original musical scores, costumes and other Martin memorabilia. 1214 Charles St.

City: Weatherford
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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Galveston Island Beach
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Region: Hill Country

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