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Van Zandt Genealogy & History Library

This facility is home to more than 75,000 pieces of research material on local families and the history of the area since settlement. Open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sat. Terrell Street at Texas 19, in the County Courthouse Annex. 903/567-5012.

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Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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317 1st Monday Lane
Canton, Texas
Phone: 903/567-5012

Hours

Open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sat.

Featured Attraction

Built to preserve Dutch heritage; 25-foot blades revolve. Artifacts dating from the city's founding are exhibited on three floors; also mementos of famed country singer, Tex Ritter, who lived in Nederland for part of his boyhood years. The 1952 Olympic Gold Medal won in Finland by native son W.F. (Buddy) Davis also is displayed. Open March–Labor Day afternoons Tue.–Sun.; other times open afternoons Thu.–Sun. 1500 block of Boston Avenue in Tex Ritter Park. 409/723-1545.

City: Nederland
Region: Gulf Coast

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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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