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Caddo Mounds

Hasinai people left behind remarkable proof of their culture at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site—not to mention their friendly nature

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    Austin

    From determined lawmaking to mindless frolicking, there’s something—almost anything—happening all the time on the iconic, public grounds of the Capitol

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    Burton Cotton Gin

    Texas Cotton Gin Museum offers vivid reminders that a life labeled 100 percent cotton was 100 percent hard work for producers of state’s major crop

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    Tyler, Nacogdoches

    For these East Texas towns, azalea trails through gardens in full bloom—public and backyard—are the pot of gold and the rainbow every spring

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    Emory Eagle Fest

    Eagle Fest offers great rewards for those with their heads in the clouds

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    Galveston

    Walk with the ghosts of Christmas past at Dickens on The Strand, a Victorian-era street festival

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    The Magical History Tour: Part I

    Follow your inquisitive spirit along the Texas Heritage Trails

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    The Magical History Tour: Part II

    Be a true Texan: Stop the car, get out and let curiosity be your guide on our state’s fascinating Heritage Trails

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    Don’t Forget to Look Down

    At Balmorhea, the first jump is the deepest

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    A Real Jaw-dropper

    Flat-out amazing: Majestic Palo Duro Canyon floors the imagination

  • Utopia: Rugged, Refined and Totally Texas

    Plenty to see and do in this part of the Hill Country—whether you’re on foot, horseback or motorcycle

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