WEST, TX (FOX 44) – This week’s Destination Central Texas we’re going out west, and we don’t mean the dry part. The History of West Museum shows the city’s roots in the Czech Republic. It opened in 2015 so the original families living here since the 1800s have a place to remember their past. An […]

COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) – The Drive-Thru Safari is one of many attractions at the Topsey Exotic Ranch that brings the zoo straight to you! The Friedel family has made the incredible wonders of the animal kingdom available curbside ever since 1988. The Ranch is a conservation wildlife park which is home to over […]

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum has so many pieces of history from the first Texas ranger badge to pop culture references to our current Texas Rangers. Stephen F. Austin first formed the Texas Rangers in 1823 when Texas was still part of Mexico. “The rangers are arguably […]

SUNRAY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Sunray is home to the Bobcats and Ladycats, but it’s also where you can find some of the best food you’ve probably never heard of — unless you’re from there. Two restaurants on Main Street in Sunray, La Casita and the Thai Restaurant, serve as major attractions for food lovers. When […]

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – In this installment of Destination Central Texas, we explore a museum which delves into the history of something started in Waco – and is now known around the world. What started out as Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store became home of several soft drinks – including Texas’s own Dr. Pepper. […]

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Wonderland Amusement Park in Amarillo has been providing fun and entertainment for families on the High Plains for more than seven decades. “We have been here since 1951, so this year will be our 71st year and we are known for safe, fun, family fun and we have been doing that […]

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Right now is the perfect time to be a sports fan – you have the NBA Finals, all kinds of baseball, and you even have a little USFL to enjoy! Since it is summertime, you even have time to explore the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. “This is where all […]

CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Nestled on the campus of West Texas A&M University is one of the largest history museums in the State of Texas: The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (PPHM). PPHM staff said the museum is filled with more than three million artifacts.  “Anything from petroleum, to art, to cattle, ranching, history, and all of […]

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — As the city of Amarillo is looking at the beautification of downtown to help make it a walkable and rideable destination for locals and tourists, they are turning to murals. In the past few years, murals have been popping up in the yellow city and they don’t seem to be slowing […]

HOUSTON, Texas (KIAH) – Rice University has over 30 works of public art. Everything from light shows to sculptures.  Every morning and evening, the school has a free light show open to the public. It’s called the “Twilight Epiphany Skyspace”. “I think the most exciting thing about the “Skyspace” is the opportunity to experience an […]

KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – If you’ve ever wondered what the East Texas oil boom was like, look no further than Kilgore. Step back to the 1930’s at the East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore. “The museum focuses on the history of the people who lived during the time and how the boom affected day to […]

SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas (KETK)- Sulphur Springs is home to the Southwest Dairy Museum. The 10,000 square foot building is filled with scenes that show how dairy played a part in history. This is done using life-sized figurines. Jay Crawford, Associate General Manager of the museum, says their main focus is to help educate the public […]

ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – The East Texas Arboretum has 100 acres of trees, plants and colorful flowers, many of which are native to the piney woods. “We’ve got some cone flowers, we’ve got some desert willow trees or plants, we got a confederate rose the pink that we always know when the rose is going […]

LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark is known for its archaeological and natural history preserves. For over 85 years, Lubbock has held more the 12,000 years of evidence by the ancient people. Years of sediment covered traces of human and animal activity until 1939 when explored sites uncovered ancient material. “This landmark is […]

QUITAQUE, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — People from across the country have heard of Palo Duro State Park. However, a less known but just as perfect getaway destination located in Quitaque, Texas is Caprock Canyons State Park. Caprock Canyons offers 15,000 acres for tourists to try out hiking, camping, fishing, and so much more. Park Superintendent, Donald […]

Texas is big. Very big. So, it’s safe to say that there is plenty to explore. This travel story focused on towns and cities that have European names. The entire European Tour of Texas featured in this special covered more than 1,600 miles. If you’re in the mood for an epic road trip, you can […]

JUNCTION, Texas – The great outdoors — the South Llano River State Park to be exact. This park features two miles of river frontage, 2,600 acres, 67 camp sites, 23 miles of hiking and biking trails, and it’s a certified dark sky park. “It’s a spring fed river that has never gone dry in the history […]

“We organized the museum in such a way that there’s something here for the two year old to enjoy and there’s something here for the 95 year old to enjoy,” museum director Jeff Hunt said.

MASON, Texas – “Welcome to Mason, the gem of the Hill Country,” Heather Harrell, Executive Director of the Mason Chamber of Commerce said. Mason is called the gem because there’s so much to do in this quaint, bright, and shiny little town…. “Kayaking on the river, Fort Mason, the Seaquist House,” Harrell said. There are also […]

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — TEXAS the Outdoor Musical is hosted in the Pioneer Amphitheater, located within the Palo Duro Canyon. Every summer, between the months of June and mid-August, the musical hosts over sixty performances. “This story tells the story of Texas. So really just create this community and at the meet and greet afterwards, […]