Covering 339 square miles of Central Texas, the modern Army post is staffed
with the largest group of soldiers and fighting machines in the free world. It
is home of the Army's III Corps and 1st Cavalry Division.
The 1st Cavalry Division Museum exhibits more than
150 years of cavalry uniforms, equipment and arms from sabers to assault
helicopters. Highlights the cavalry's evolving role in conflicts since the Civil
War, with an emphasis on combat during World War II, in Korea and in Vietnam.
Also includes artillery, tanks, trucks and captured foreign weapons. In Building
2218, 56th Street at 761st Tank Battalion Avenue. 254/287-3626. Open 9 a.m.–4
p.m. Mon.–Fri. and noon–4 p.m. Sat.–Sun. Closed on major holidays. Visitors must
check in at the main gate entrance from U.S. 190 west of Killeen.
City: Killeen
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
