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Whitehead Memorial Museum, Del Rio
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Whitehead Memorial Museum

Dedicated to life and legends of the frontier Southwest, this museum includes a rustic structure that was an early trading post serving both Texas and Mexico. Plan at least two hours to roam the 2.5-acres and 13 exhibit sites. Judge Roy Bean (see Langtry) and his son are buried on the museum grounds. Open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and 1–5 p.m. Sun. Admission charge. 1308 S. Main St. 830/774-7568. www.whiteheadmuseum.org

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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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Campgrounds

Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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1308 S. Main St.
Del Rio, Texas
78840
Phone: 830/774-7568

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Hours

Open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and 1–5 p.m. Sun.

Featured Attraction

One of the world's premier caverns, take a 75-minute tour through a half-mile of the largest show cave in Texas. For the more daring spelunker, the Adventure Tour offers a physically demanding excursion into an undeveloped cavern (reservations required). Visit the Natural Bridge Mining Company and pan for gemstones. A gift shop, snack bar and picnic area are also available. Open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily with extended hours Memorial Day–Labor Day (call or visit website for schedule); tours every half-hour. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's days. Admission charge. Take Exit 175 on I-35; eight miles west on Natural Bridge Caverns Road (F.M. 3009). 210/651-6101. www.naturalbridgecaverns.com.

City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

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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.

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Big Bend National Park
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