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Howdy y’all! You’ll hear that expression a lot no matter what part of the state

you visit. That’s because Texans are friendly; in fact, the word Texas comes

from a Native American word, tejas , which means “friend.”

Friendly folks aren’t all you’ll find during your visit. The Lone Star State is filled with so many

wonderful things to see, do and experience that you might be planning your next trip before your

first is even finished. It’s the reason we proudly say, “Texas. It’s like a whole other country.”

You’ll find gorgeous mountains and rugged desert, water-carved canyons and rich farmland,

wetlands and forests, rolling hills, breathtaking views and hundreds of miles of sandy beaches.

Who could ask for more?

There’s an adventure around every corner. Explore the outdoors, surf the Gulf of Mexico,

listen to live music and take in a pro or minor-league game. Venture to marvelous historical and

heritage museums, art galleries and beautiful historic buildings. Enjoy festivals, fairs and other

events, and savor the taste of Texas barbecue or try Mexican, German, Asian or Southwestern fare.

No matter where you go or what you do, you’re sure to find friendly faces and hospitality

like you’ve never experienced before. So, have a great time in the Lone Star State!

ABOUT THE COVER: Much of what makes traveling in Texas unique is captured on this guide’s

cover, created by Hatch Show Print, which has lended its iconic letterpress style to posters

for music acts, circuses and movies across the South for more than 100 years.

Texas is phenomenally big and diverse. It offers sand dunes and desert

to the west, sunny beaches on the coast, semi-tropical climes in the south and

magnificent canyons in the panhandle. But no matter where you go, you’ll dis-

cover wonderful Texans and find plenty of things to do.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Map of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Travel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Events in Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Big Bend Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Gulf Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Hill Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Panhandle Plains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Piney Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Prairies and Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

South Texas Plains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Wineries of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Lakes of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Reader Service Guide to Advertisers. . . 257

State Parks and Forests . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Hunting and Fishing in Texas . . . . . . . . 261

National Parks and Forests . . . . . . . . . . 264

Index of Cities and Attractions . . . . . . . 265

To make it easier to discover the state, we’ve divided the Guide into seven regions :

Panhandle Plains , Prairies and Lakes , Piney Woods, Gulf Coast , South

Texas Plains , Hill Country and Big Bend Country . The cities and towns in each

respective region are listed alphabetically. Each city’s “Map” code shows

grid coordinates corresponding to its location on the Texas Official Travel Map.

At the beginning of each regional section, you’ll find a detailed map as

well as an overview describing each region. Following the regional sections,

you’ll find lists of lakes and state parks in Texas, as well as national parks and forests.

We’ve included listings for chambers of commerce and convention and visitor bureaus that

contain addresses, phone numbers and websites for more information.

Highway designations in the book include I- for interstate highways, U.S. for U.S. highways,

Texas for state highways, and F.M. and R.M. for Texas Farm-to-Market or Ranch-to-Market roads.

Remember, Texas is a very big state with lots of roadways.

Use this guide to help discover the wondrous treasures that Texas has to offer.

For more information on how you can experience

the state of Texas, visit TravelTex.com.

Want to learn more about travel and tourism destinations in Texas?

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the Texas Historical Commission and the Texas

Commission on the Arts are vital parts of Texas’ tourism effort. Whether you plan on visiting

a state park, touring a historical landmark, going to a museum or catching a great play or show,

the links below can point you to all kinds of wonderful adventures:

www.tpwd.state.tx.us (Texas Parks & Wildlife Department)

www.thc.state.tx.us (Texas Historical Commission)

www.artonart.com (Texas Commission on the Arts)

For more information , visit these websites:

www.texashighways.com ( Texas Highways magazine)

www.txdps.state.tx.us (Texas Department of Public Safety)

www.txdot.gov (Texas Department of Transportation)

To request additional copies of this guide, call 800/452-9292 or

write to: Texas State Travel Guide , P.O. Box 149249, Austin, TX 78714-9249

For advertising information:

AJR Media Group, 25132 Oakhurst Dr., Suite 201, Spring, TX 77386

713/942-7676, fax 713/942-0277

We want you to experience the

best that Texas has to offer. However, please

understand that changes often occur with

attractions. Hours change, days of operation

change and, unfortunately, some attractions

close. So, to ensure your visit to the Lone

Star State will be great, please contact the

local chamber of commerce, convention

& visitors bureau and/or attraction,

before your trip, to verify the attraction

will be open when you visit.

Texas State Travel Guide is published by the Texas Department of Transportation, 150 E. Riverside,

Austin, Texas, 78704. The guide encourages recreational travel to and within the state by listing Texas

cities with publicly accessible sites of scenic, historical and recreational interest.

Editors: Kirsti Harms, Erin Inks, Lois M. Rodriguez, Julie Stratton

Design and layout: Kirsti Harms

Cover provided by the Office of the Governor,

Economic Development and Tourism

Printed on Recycled Text Paper

NOTE:

IN THE HEART OF OUR CITY,

STANDS THE SYMBOL

OF TEXAS FREEDOM.

e story of the Alamo is the story of heritage

and honor, of pride and passion of San Antonio.

ere is no doubt about what the icon has come to

symbolize. People worldwide continue to remember

the Alamo as a heroic struggle against impossible

odds — a place where men made the ultimate

sacriﬁ ce for freedom. On these storied grounds and

along the Mission Trail history remains hallowed

ground and the Shrine of Texas Liberty.

Deep. In the heart.

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800-THE ALAMO

2011 Marks the 175th Anniversary of the Legendary Battle of the Alamo.

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