This site features late 19th-century rural Texas architecture and early
pioneer ranching. Many furnishings are original to Florence family, including a
two-seat buggy. Gift shop. Open for tours noon–4 p.m. Tue. and Thu.–Fri., 1–5
p.m. Wed., and 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on the second Sat. of the month. 1424 Barnes
Bridge Road. 972/216-6468. www.cityofmesquite.com/hmi/florence_ranch.php.
City: Mesquite
Region: Prairies and Lakes
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
