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Historic Railroad Depot – Tomball, Texas

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ALL ABOARD FOR THE MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR - Tomball, Texas Though he looks like an early twentieth century Station Agent, Ken Walden never worked for the railroad. His well groomed gray beard and wire-rimmed glasses are a reminiscent of a time when … [Read more...]

National Museum of Funeral History – Houston, Texas

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National Museum of Funeral History - Houston, Texas Yes, it's true, Any Day Above Ground Is a Good One" is the slogan of the National Museum of Funeral History.  This place is truly facinating and well worth the visit.  It isn't someplace that is all … [Read more...]

Athey Nature Area and Historic Hiller House – Victoria, Texas

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The historic Hiller house was built by German immigrants to Victoria in about 1857, making it one of the oldest standing farm homes in Texas. The home is the offices of Keep Victoria Beautiful and is available as a public meeting place and rental venue … [Read more...]

Brownsville Heritage Complex—Home of the Stillman House Museum – Brownsville, Texas

Brownsville Heritage Complex—Home of the Stillman House Museum - Brownsville, Texas The city of Brownsville has history that goes back to the era of 1850 when Charles Stillman founded the community and built his house.  Today it is part of the … [Read more...]

Scenic Sea Rim State Park – Port Arthur, Texas

Much to Do at the Scenic Sea Rim State Park. Located in Jefferson County, Texas just south of Port Arthur is the Sea Rim State Park. The Park features more than 4,000 acres of marshland as well as more than 5 miles of shoreline along the Gulf of Mexico. … [Read more...]

Texas State Aquarium – Corpus Christi, Texas

With miles and miles of coastline, it only makes sense that one of the most unique and best aquariums in the country would be based in Texas. The Texas State Aquarium is located in the center of the Texas coast in Corpus Christi. Each year, more than half … [Read more...]

Schlitterbahn Water Park – South Padre and Galveston Texas

Schlitterbahn-Texas’ Oldest and Most Popular Waterpark In German it means ‘slippery road.’ Once you have visited the best known and oldest waterpark in Texas, you will understand why this name was chosen. When the temperatures in … [Read more...]

Forbidden Gardens – Katy, Texas

A visit to the Forbidden Gardens   One of the places you can visit while you’re in the state of Texas is an outdoor and open museum that showcases a miniature replica of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of China and other known Chinese … [Read more...]

Johnson Space Center – Houston, Texas

Johnson Space Center “Houston, we have a problem.” This phrase has become an oft repeated cliché and is often included in numerous films. While Texas is known for many things, the state has developed a reputation for being one of the … [Read more...]

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