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World's Richest Acre Park

On part of one downtown block, about 1.2 acres, once stood the greatest concentration of oil wells in the world, producing more than 2.5 million barrels of oil. All but one were dismantled in the early 1960s. The original derrick and 36 new ones, a restored pumpjack, a granite monument to the pioneer oil families of East Texas, and brick walkways make the park a monument to the oil boom of 1930s. A historical marker gives details. One well was drilled through the terrazzo floor of the Kilgore National Bank that once stood on site. At Main and Commerce streets, across from railroad depot.

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S Commerce St & E Main St
Kilgore, Texas

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Featured Attraction

World's largest honky-tonk features a 4,800-square-foot rodeo area, 600 feet of bar rails, a 1,650-square-foot stage for country/western entertainment, shops, games and restaurants. Open 11 a.m.–2 a.m. Mon.–Sat. and noon–2 a.m. Sun. Admission charge. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. In the Stockyards National Historic District. 817/624-7117. www.billybobstexas.com.

City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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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

Samuell Farm
City: Mesquite
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods

Padre Island National Seashore
City: Corpus Christi
Region: Gulf Coast

The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country

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