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Belton
The Chisholm Trail was vital to the rebuilding of the South following the Civil War, and when that trail roared through downtown Belton in 1850, the city came to life. Its downtown still contains several... (more) -
The Denison and Sherman Area
Nestled up against the Oklahoma border, Denison, population 20,000, is small-town America with an artsy edge. Downtown, pedestrians stroll a main street lined with antiques shops, boutiques, art galleries... (more) -
Gainesville
You can't miss the outlets as you breeze by Gainesville on the Interstate. And if you venture away from I-35, you can see the 19th-century structures of Gainesville's historic downtown. Brick is the material... (more) -
Glen Rose
If your kids are way into dinosaurs, there are a few stops in or near Glen Rose you may want to add to your itinerary. While in the vicinity, check out Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, featuring animals from... (more) -
Granbury
Granbury (pronounced Gran-berry) is a growing community that is situated around Lake Granbury and its more than 100 mi of shoreline. Like many small towns in Texas, life revolves around the square, looking... (more) -
Hillsboro
Many stop at Hillsboro to shop, and it's little wonder: the sprawl of outlet malls is what you see from the interstate. But those who've thought of this old town built on railroad and cotton wealth in... (more) -
Killeen
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Temple and Belton
Temple is home to Scott and White, one of the country's top hospitals, as well as numerous other world-class medical facilities.... (more) -
Waco
Sitting smack dab between Austin and Dallas, Waco sometimes gets a bad rap for being a biggish small town with a bit of a collegiate feel but not much else to recommend it. Part of this reputation comes... (more) -
Waxahachie
Waxahachie is a small town just brimming with history, its early days of wealth and prestige from cotton perhaps lost but not forgotten. It bills itself as "picture perfect," reflecting the numerous movies... (more)
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