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Amarillo is the gateway to Palo Duro Canyon, the Grand Canyon of Texas, and camping, hiking, biking and the outdoor musical TEXAS, all in 25,000-acre Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

Eat at the Big Texan Steak Ranch, famous for its 72-oz. steak or experience western lifestyle and chuck wagon cooking at River Breaks Ranch

Catch a show or concert at the new Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, dine along the rejuvenated Polk St. Entertainment District and cruise along Historic Route 66.

Experience five of Texas' finest museums: the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (the state's largest history museum); Kwahadi-Kiva Indian Museum (catch a performance of the Kwahadi Indian Dancers); Amarillo Museum of Art (great bargain- it's free); American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum (re-opened this summer after months of renovation); and the Don Harrington Discovery Center (be sure to visit the Digital Space Theater).

In Thompson Park, play golf at Ross Rogers Golf Center, take a look at the new cat exhibits at the Amarillo Zoo and enjoy one of Texas' best amusement parks, Wonderland Amusement Park.

And see great events like Cowboy Roundup USA (featuring the World Championship Chuck Wagon Cook-off), the World Championship Ranch Rodeo, the National Cutting Horse Association World Finals and more.

It's all about stepping into the real Texas in Amarillo.

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Main Street Del Rio
Experience local flavor! Wonderful food, small town service, unique shops, and rich, Del Rio history are waiting to be explored. Downtown Del Rio is also home to the Val Verde County Library, Paul Poag Theater, The Laughlin Heritage Museum, George Paul Museum, beautiful San Felipe Creek, Whitehead Memorial Museum, Val Verde County Winery, several local art galleries, and much more. Make Downtown Del Rio your destination today! There is so much to see and do.

Birdwatching
Birdwatching is a major draw for the Del Rio area, especially in winter, when many species of birds migrate south and settle in Texas and Coahuila. The Del Rio Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, maintains a checklist of the birds in the vicinity; there is also a birdwatching tour once a month.
In addition, the city of Del Rio has an area set aside just for birdwatching. Named Laguna de Plata, this 70-acre plot of grassland and marsh is a favorite spot for waterfowl and wintering birds. Laguna de Plata is open daily from dawn to dusk.

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Home of the legendary King Ranch listed on the National Register as the Birthplace of American Ranching, Texas A and M University-Kingsville and the Naval Air Station-Kingsville. Kingsville is located on the Wild Horse Desert in South Texas just west of the Gulf of Mexico. King Ranch offers historical tours daily and a variety of seasonal nature tours. The Ranch’s museum gives visitors a historic view of life on this 825,000 acre working ranch.

Discover great shopping at the King Ranch Saddle Shop, and plan to lunch at the old-fashioned soda fountain or at a restaurant serving down-home cooking. Explore gift shops, a fine-art gallery and a yummy candy store. While in historic downtown, visit the newly restored 1904 Railroad Depot Museum displaying the history of rail in Kingsville.

With over 460 species on the Kingsville Birding Check List – the area has gained fame internationally. Birding facts are found on the Kingsville web site and a birding information packet is available free. World-class fishing in Baffin Bay and year-round hunting and golfing complete the circle for outdoor enthusiasts.

A sampling of events include the Wildlife and Birding Festival, Ranch Hand Breakfast on King Ranch, Cactus Bowl All-Star game, John E. Conner Museum's South Texas Ranching Heritage Festival, rodeos, international music competitions, collegiate sports, theater productions, art shows and the Ride on the Wild Side Bicycle Ride on King Ranch – a rare opportunity.

A variety of accommodations and restaurants complete your visit. For information contact the Kingsville Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1.800.333.5032 or www.kingsvilletexas.com.

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Uvalde, your Hill Country Base Camp, someplace to relax, refuel and recharge for the next day's actions, a place for people to throw their schedules away and for outdoor lovers looking for an escape.

And then it happens. You find yourself in a place that's as close to far away as you'll ever be. A place where you can get reacquainted with the things that matter. Where traffic jams are called parades. Team meetings are held at the swimming hole. And the biggest stress of the day is the decision between buttermilk biscuits and corn bread. A one-of-kind rich oasis surrounded by all the adventures of Texas including River Country, The Hill Country, wild game and more. A place that Texans can go to when they begin to feel like New Yorkers. Take a drive to Uvalde this weekend and rediscover what makes U--you.

Uvalde is nature’s untapped jewel, whether you like to hunt or just play in the rivers or roam in the foothills of the Texas Hill Country Uvalde has a place for you. Let the adventure surround you in our unique habitat and warm-air climate filled with trees perfect for birding at Garner State Park or Cooks Slough Nature Park. Come here for the best outdoors in Texas. Come back for the people.

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