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Roam on the Range. An adventure is closer than you think.

This summer, an affordable adventure awaits close to home. The Texas Historical Commission invites you to ditch the long haul and discover fun, family-friendly destinations that bring history to life near you.

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Texas Time Travel Curated Itineraries

These curated itineraries lead you through courthouse squares, historic neighborhoods, rural crossroads, and cultural landmarks that often go unnoticed.

Aerial of the Port Isabel Lighthouse and surrounding area.

Historic Road Trips

From the Gulf Coast to the High Plains, see more of the Lone Star State with these historic road trips.

Download the Texas History Navigator mobile app.

Texas History Navigator

This interactive mobile tool puts over 18,000 historical markers and sites at your fingertips.

Canon demonstration at Washington on the Brazos

Texas State Historic Sites

Visit some of the Texas Historical Commission's 42 state historic sites.

Harrison County Courthouse

Historic Courthouses

Visit the centerpieces of Texas communities across the Lone Star State.

Visitors admire a historic vehicle in the Brownsville heritage Complex

Travel Blog

Visit our travel blog to inspire your next road trip.