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Texas Heritage Museum in Hillsboro
Photographer: Michael Amador

Texas Heritage Museum

This museum explores Texas and its people during wartime and how those experiences affect life today. The collection includes artifacts and exhibits ranging from Texas Independence through the Iraq War. In front is a memorial to native Texan recipients of the Medal of Honor. The Historical Research Center houses books, artwork and original documents on the Civil War. 112 Lamar Drive, at Hill College in the Harold B. Simpson History Complex. Open Sept..–May 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Mon.–Thu. and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Fri.; and June–Aug. 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tue.–Thu., 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Fri. and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat. Closed on major holidays. Free. 254/659-7500, ext. 7753. www.hillcollege.edu/museum.

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112 Lamar Drive
Hillsboro, Texas
Phone: 254/659-7500, ext. 7753

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Open Sept..–May 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Mon.–Thu. and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Fri.; and June–Aug. 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tue.–Thu., 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Fri. and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat. Closed on major holidays.

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Bell Mountain Wine Cellars

Vineyards established in 1976. Winery opened in June 1984. Complimentary tour and tasting. Picnic grounds available. Open Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. For other days, call for appt. 463 Bell Mountain Road , 14 miles north of Fredericksburg on Texas 16. 830/685-3297. www.bellmountainwine.com.

City: Fredericksburg
Region: Hill Country

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Big Bend National Park
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