Top 10 Historic Walking Areas in Texas, United States

The Opal Lawrence Historical Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark, and recognized as a Century Family Farm by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The home, which is considered Texas prairie vernacular styling, is basically in the same condition as it was originally built, with few modifications over the years. Outbuildings include a smokehouse, brick-lined root cellar, a wash house, large livestock barn (also built by Mr. Florrer in 1887) and mule barn. Assorted chicken coops also still are intact. The farmstead complex is representative of the evolution of domestic buildings from the 1870s to the late 20th century on the North Texas plains and blackland prairie. Lawrence family members continually resided at the home until November 1995.

Walking trail in the Texas Panhandle.

Settled by wealthy German merchants in the late 1800s, San Antonio's first suburb consists of 25 blocks of historic mansions set amid lovely landscaping.

The Christian Arts Museum is the home of one of the most unique pieces of modern Christian Art, the life-size wax depiction of Leonardo DaVinci's "the Last Supper" This amazing piece of art was created in the 1950's by the hand of noted wax sculptor, Katherine Stubergh. The museum contains many pieces of Christian Art, sculpture and a panel of bronze crosses. check with museum for special exhibits. Museum Hours Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-3:00 Please call museum for group tours.

Home to cowboys in addition to historic hotels and western-style shopping.

Recognized as one of the top downtown developments in the United States, Sundance Square spans 35 blocks in downtown Fort Worth. Choose from 30+ places to eat – from steaks to sushi to seafood – with lots of choices for patio dining. Check out the cool collection of stores, from local boutiques to nationally known brands. And enjoy great entertainment: live music, live theatre, comedy, and the magnificence of Bass Performance Hall. Be sure to visit Sundance Square Plaza, the heart of Fort Worth. And don’t worry about parking – it’s free! See our website for details.

A pedestrian route that starts at the Alamo and winds nine miles along the San Antonio River passing four other historical missions.

A lively strip in the heart of historic Galveston feautures pubs, delis and specialty shops.

Walk along this eight-mile seawall built to protect Galveston from the raging winds and waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

This 1,500-foot boardwalk crosses four acres of marshland, where bird watchers can spot many coastal and migratory birds and numerous others tempted by the berries on the fiddlewood bushes along the trail