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		<title>Goliad State Park &#038; Historic Site - Goliad, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Goliad State Park &#38; Historic Site - Goliad, Texas
Goliad State Park is a hub for visiting the Mission Espiritu Santo State Historic Site.&#160; Also is the Presidio La Bahian.&#160; The Presidio La Bahia was built in 1749 to protect the Mission and the frontier.&#160; Later it was where Colonel Fannin and his ill-fated men were [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx8/goliad-state-park-historic-site-goliad-texas.html</link>
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		<title>The Witte Museum - San Antonio</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Witte Museum - San Antonio
If you are interested in learning bout South Texas&#8217;, culture, and natural science you will want to visit the museum when you are in the San Antonio area.&#160; There are permanent exhibits that include dinosaur skeletons, cave drawings, wildlife dioramas, and even some live animals.
In the area there are a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx8/the-witte-museum-san-antonio.html</link>
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		<title>Brownsville Heritage Complex—Home of the Stillman House Museum - Brownsville, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Brownsville Heritage Complex&#8212;Home of the Stillman House Museum - Brownsville, Texas
The city of Brownsville has history that goes back to the era of 1850 when Charles Stillman founded the community and built his house.&#160; Today it is part of the Brownsville Heritage Complex.&#160; It is the only historic house museum in the Rio Grande Valley [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx5/brownsville-heritage-complex%e2%80%94home-of-the-stillman-house-museum-brownsville-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Dallas Arboretum - Dallas, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dallas Arboretum - Dallas, Texas
Dallas Arboretum - Dallas, Texas
The Arboretum consists of 66 acres of floral splendor where there is a peaceful counterbalance to the hectic life of the city.&#160; There are also two historical mansions on the grounds; the DeGolyer House and the Camp Estate, which were built in 1939 and feature 17th and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx7/dallas-arboretum-dallas-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Dallas Aquarium - Dallas, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dallas Aquarium - Dallas, Texas
The wonderful Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park first opened its doors in 1936 in a fabulous Art Deco building.&#160; There are thousands of aquatic animals, including marine and freshwater fish, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.&#160; Your adventure in the world of the Dallas Aquarium will give you an opportunity to see the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx7/dallas-aquarium-dallas-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Crow Collection of Asian Art - Dallas, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Crow Collection of Asian Art - Dallas, Texas
While on your Texas vacation you may want to take a break and stop in at the Crow Collection of Asian Art display.&#160; Here you will have the opportunity to see over 600 paintings, other art mediums such as metal and stone and there are large architectural pieces [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx7/crow-collection-of-asian-art-dallas-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Cotton Bowl (stadium) - Dallas, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cotton Bowl (stadium) - Dallas, Texas
This facility was built in 1932 and is the home of the annual Cotton Bowl Classic college football bowl game.&#160; The game will be moving to Arlington, Texas, and the Dallas Cowboys New Stadium on New Year&#8217;s Day 2010.
The Cotton Bowl now seats 92,100 people, nearly twice what it did [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx7/cotton-bowl-stadium-dallas-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Bryan Cabin - Dallas, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bryan Cabin - Dallas, Texas
This is the reconstruction of the first resident of the area, John Neely Byran.&#160; The cabin is located in the historic district of downtown Dallas. Standing alone in this site, surrounded by the busy city of Dallas, the cabin shows how the founder of the area lived in a one room [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx7/bryan-cabin-dallas-texas.html</link>
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		<title>American Airlines Center - Dallas, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[American Airlines Center - Dallas, Texas
This building of brick, limestone and granite accented with the signature arches are the welcoming sign of the city to its citizens.&#160; There are tour entrances to the building, one on each side of the building with the north and south ends of the building showcasing their dramatic outdoor balconies [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx7/american-airlines-center-dallas-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Scenic Sea Rim State Park - Port Arthur, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Much to Do at the Scenic Sea Rim State Park. Located in Jefferson County, Texas just south of Port Arthur is the Sea Rim State Park. The Park features more than 4,000 acres of marshland as well as more than 5 miles of shoreline along the Gulf of Mexico. The beautiful area has many unique [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx5/sea-rim-state-park.html</link>
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		<title>Langtry House of Judge Roy Bean - Langtry, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Visiting the Langtry House of Judge Roy Bean. Those who visit Southwest Texas come for a variety of reasons. From hiking and exploring the great outdoors to finding great places to eat to learning about the true history of the Wild West, there is something for everyone. One of the most interesting places to visit [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx3/judge-roy-bean.html</link>
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		<title>Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site - Alto, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Visit the Past at the Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site. Texas has a long and wonderfully diverse history. Those who travel to the area around the city of Alto will find a wonderful place to visit. The Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site is one of the best archaeological sites in the State of Texas. If [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx9/caddoan-mounds-state-historic-site.html</link>
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		<title>Wichita Falls Railroad Museum - Wichita Falls, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wichita Falls Railroad Museum - Wichita Falls, Texas 
Who doesn&#8217;t love to learn about trains and be able to see them in all their past and present glory?&#160; Here in Wichita Falls the museum is focused on the Missouri, Kansas, Texas Railway (M.K.T. or KATY).&#160; 
The Museum&#8217;s primary objective is to create the hands-on history [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx6/wichita-falls-railroad-museum-wichita-falls-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Museum of North Texas History - Wichita Falls, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Museum of North Texas History - Wichita Falls, Texas
North Texas is filled with history encompassing a wide array of different important aspects of life in the earlier years.&#160; The Museum on North Texas History covers some of them such as the Military Collection showcasing photographs, flags, maps, books, uniforms, weapons and other items that would [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx6/museum-of-north-texas-history-wichita-falls-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Lake Nasworthy and other Attractions - San Angelo, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lake Nasworthy and other Attractions - San Angelo, Texas
San Angelo has history, recreation and attractions to keep you enjoying the time you spend in this community.&#160; There is Lake Nasworthy which is a 1,596 acre municipal lake where you can swim, boat or fish.
There is also the downtown historic district where you can browse through [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx6/lake-nasworthy-and-other-attractions-san-angelo-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Fort Concho - San Angelo, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fort Concho - San Angelo, Texas
The history of the past is kept alive at Fort Concho with its 23 original and restored buildings on 40 acres of land available for all to visit.&#160; The fort was originally established in 1867 as a pivot post on the frontier line replacing Fort Chadbourne.
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		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx6/fort-concho-san-angelo-texas.html</link>
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		<title>E. H. Danner Museum of Telephony - San Angelo, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[E. H. Danner Museum of Telephony - San Angelo, Texas
Unless you are interested in the history of the phone you probably have never heard of this museum or know about the history of the things we now carry in our pockets, everyplace we go.&#160; Here in San Angelo you have the opportunity to see how [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx6/e-h-danner-museum-of-telephony-san-angelo-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Angelo State University Planetarium - San Angelo, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Angelo State University Planetarium - San Angelo, Texas
When you want to see a quality planetarium, one that will make most others seem like they are really little, then you want to visit the Angelo State University Planetarium.&#160; This is one of the largest and technically sophisticated planetarium theaters on any university campus.&#160; The Spitz 512 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx6/angelo-state-university-planetarium-san-angelo-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Buddy Holly Center - Lubbock, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Relive Rock and Roll History at the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock. Those who are visiting Lubbock, Texas or are just passing through will want to stop by one of the most beloved attractions in the city, the Buddy Holly Center. Everything that you ever wanted to know about the life and times of one [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx6/buddy-holly-center.html</link>
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		<title>American Wind Power Center and Museum - Lubbock, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Learn about Wind Power at the American Wind Power Center and Museum. Lubbock, Texas has a number of great things for people to do and see, from great museums to great places to grab a bite to eat. The town offers something for just about everyone in the family. One of the most popular and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx6/american-wind-power-center.html</link>
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		<title>Governor Hogg Shrine Historic Site - Quitman, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Governor Hogg Shrine Historic Site - Quitman, Texas
Northwest of Tyler in Quitman in Wood County sites this shrine on 26.7 acres of land.&#160; The park was opened in 1950 and now is managed by the City of Quitman. The park was named after James Stephen Hogg, the state&#8217;s first Texas born governor who was in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx9/governor-hogg-shrine-historic-site-quitman-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Heritage Village - Woodville, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Heritage Village - Woodville, Texas
Come and visit the living museum filled with everything from the 1800&#8217;s to early 1900&#8217;s.&#160; You can visit the old blacksmith shop or check out the railroad deport.&#160; If you have never been to a livery stable then you will want to make sure and take a few minutes to visit [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx9/heritage-village-woodville-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Howard House Museum - Palestine, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Howard House Museum and other sites in - Palestine, Texas
Take a trip back in time and visit the Howard House Museum to see Greek Revival style construction built in the mid 1880&#8217;s by Judge Reuben Reeves who then sold it to the Howard family in 1850.
The museum has exhibits from the time and period furnishings [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx9/howard-house-museum-palestine-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Toothpick King Sculptures - Waxahachie, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Toothpick King Sculptures - Waxahachie, Texas.&#160; Building things with toothpicks takes the patience that few people are able to put into play.&#160; In Waxahachie there is a man that has that type of patience and has created a number of mechanical sculptures using, you guessed it, toothpicks!&#160; There are thousands and thousands of toothpicks all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx7/toothpick-king-sculptures-waxahachie-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Davey Dogwood Park - Palestine, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Davey Dogwood Park - Palestine, Texas

If you have ever wanted to just find someplace that is both beautiful and smells good then you really want to visit Davey Dogwood Park.&#160; Here you will find over 200 acres of peace with the rolling hills, the forests that bring out that wonderful smell of the dogwood tree [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx9/davey-dogwood-park-palestine-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Columbia Scientific Ballon Facility - Palestine, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility - Palestine, Texas 
Located in Palestine this NASA facility is managed by the Physical Science Lab of New Mexico State University.&#160; The purpose of the balloon facility is to launch large (440 ft. diameter) unmanned, high altitude (120,000 ft), research balloons.&#160; These balloons have equipment suspended beneath them for which provide [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx9/columbia-scientific-ballon-facility-palestine-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Schlitterbahn - New Braunfels, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Schlitterbahn - New Braunfels, Texas
If you are looking for one of the best water-parks in the nation you want to check out this 65 acres Texas jewel.&#160; It is located along the banks of teh Comal River and has something for kids of all ages.&#160; 
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		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/schlitterbahn-new-braunfels-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Umlauf Sculpture Garden &#038; Museum - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Umlauf Sculpture Garden &#38; Museum - Austin, Texas
Wander through the park setting and see more than 130 sculptures, drawings and paintings of Charles Umlauf, a prolific and internationally known sculptor who created varying styles from realistic and abstract expressionism to lyrical abstractions.&#160; 
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		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/umlauf-sculpture-garden-museum-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>SoCo (South Congress) - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[SoCo (South Congress) - Austin, Texas
Coming to visit Austin nearly requires that you enjoy the experience of one of the &#34;hippest&#34; Austin hangouts: SoCo.&#160; Her you will find quirky shops, trendy dining spots, unique accommodations, art galleries and music venues.
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		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/soco-south-congress-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Texas Military Forces Museum - Camp Mabry - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Texas Military Forces Museum - Camp Mabry - Austin, Texas
This museum was built to honor the men and women who served in the military forces of Texas.&#160; The history of all major Texas National Guard units is now preserved with exhibits and written histories for everyone to share.&#160; 
Beginning with the Texas War for Independence [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/texas-military-forces-museum-camp-mabry-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>O. Henry Museum - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[O. Henry Museum - Austin, Texas
Almost everyone has heard of the author O. Henry, but did you know that his name was truly William Sidney Porter?&#160; He was knows as the master of the short story.&#160; He resided in the museum (which was his house) which is an 1886 Queen Anne-style cottage from the years [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/o-henry-museum-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Neill-Cochran House Museum - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Neill-Cochran House Museum - Austin, Texas
Built in 1855 this house demonstrates the Greek Revival style with it&#8217;s Classic Doric columns.&#160; The house was built by Abner Cook for Washington Hill.&#160; Cook was the builder of the Texas Governor&#8217;s Mansion as well as other stately homes in the Austin area.&#160; 
With the cost of the residence [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/neill-cochran-house-museum-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Mexic-Arte Museum - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mexic-Arte Museum - Austin, Texas
This is the official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas which has changing exhibits to keep the museum fresh and you coming back time after time.&#160; 
The museum was founded in 1984 to showcase the traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture through education [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/mexic-arte-museum-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum - Austin, Texas
As with other Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson has his which is one of twelve presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.&#160; With all the historical documents the museum is a treasure of history for you to enjoy.&#160; The library contains papers from the time [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/lyndon-b-johnson-library-and-museum-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, Texas
Right here in Austin is this 42-acre site with numerous research display gardens, landscaped areas and themed gardens that were established by Lady Bird Johnson and actress Helen Hays in 1982.&#160; The purpose is to introduce people to the beauty and diversity of wildflowers and other native plants.&#160; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Governor&#8217;s Mansion - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Governor&#8217;s Mansion - Austin, Texas
The Governor&#8217;s Mansion was built in 1856 with dignified white columns welcoming all that come to it.&#160; The governor occupies a private second-floor apartment.&#160; The other rooms of the Mansion may be seen on public tours, reservations are required on day in advance.&#160; Beginning in October of 2007 the mansion was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/governors-mansion-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>George Washington Carver Museum - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[George Washington Carver Museum - Austin, Texas
The original George Washington Carver library was built in 1926 with an new structure added in 1933.&#160; The library was named after the inventor and scientist who brought so much pride to African-Americans in 1947.&#160; In 1979, due to the increased demand on the old facility, a new facility [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/george-washington-carver-museum-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>French Legation Museum - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[French Legation Museum - Austin, Texas
In 1840-41 the French built this facility as the home for the charg&#8217; a&#8217; affrires who was the representative to the Republic of Texas.&#160; 
In 1848 the Legation became the home of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Robertson and remained in the family until 1949 when the State of Texas acquired [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/french-legation-museum-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Courthouse Square - Fort Stockton, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Courthouse Square - Fort Stockton, Texas
Taking time to visit Fort Stockton will give you an opportunity to see some of the classic old buildings that make this community stand out.&#160; There is the courthouse that was constructed in 1883, the first Catholic Church which was built in 1875, a schoolhouse that was built in 1883, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx3/courthouse-square-fort-stockton-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Elisabet Ney Museum - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Elisabet Ney Museum - Austin, Texas
If you are a fan of great sculpture then you will want to visit this museum which is the former studio and portrait collection created by nineteenth-century sculptor Elisabet Ney.&#160; The museum is touted to be one of the oldest museums in Texas.
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		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/elisabet-ney-museum-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>University of Texas - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[University of Texas - Austin, Texas
Sitting on 367 acres the 120 buildings that make up the University of Texas is a gem in the city of Austin.&#160; It is one of the largest public universities in the United States, founded in 1883.&#160; Currently there are approximately 21,000 faculty and staff, 16 colleges and schools and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/university-of-texas-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Congress Avenue Bridge - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Congress Avenue Bridge - Austin, Texas
Want to learn about Mexican free-tailed bats?&#160; If you do then you will want to visit the bridge from March to October to see the largest urban colonies of them in the area with a bat population of 1.5 million.&#160; Why do we care about Bats?&#160; Most bats are valuable [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/congress-avenue-bridge-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Annie Riggs Hotel Museum - Fort Stockton, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Annie Riggs Hotel Museum - Fort Stockton, Texas
Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas offers an opportunity to step back in time in this 1900 Adobe Hotel, now the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum, appointed with a wide variety of items from the era.&#160; There are pictures of sheriffs watching you as you sign the guest book, a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx3/annie-riggs-hotel-museum-fort-stockton-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum (The Story of Texas) - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum (The Story of Texas) - Austin, Texas
&#160;Now that you are in Texas you probably want to learn about the history of the state.&#160; You can do that at the Bob Bullock  Texas State  History Museum.&#160; You can follow the development of the state from the time before [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/bob-bullock-texas-state-history-museum-the-story-of-texas-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Clark Hotel Museum - Van Horn, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Clark Hotel Museum - Van Horn, Texas
Located in the heart of Van Horn is a real taste of Texas history.&#160; The Clark Hotel Museum has a large quantity of artifacts that show the history of Van Horn and the surrounding area for you to see.&#160; One of the things you will surely want to see [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx3/clark-hotel-museum-van-horn-texas.html</link>
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		<title>American Airpower Heritage Museum and Commemorative Air Force Headquarters - Midland, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[American Airpower Heritage Museum and Commemorative Air Force Headquarters - Midland, Texas
This museum has the nation&#8217;s finest and most complete collection of flyable WWII combat aircraft available for you to see.&#160; The museum is dedicated to acquisition, restoration and preservation of the vintage military aircraft, not only those from the US but some foreign aircraft [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx3/american-airpower-heritage-museum-and-commemorative-air-force-headquarters-midland-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge - Austin, Texas
This area is a nesting habitat of migratory endangered golden-cheeked warbler and black capped vireo.&#160; The black capped vireo is a small bird only 4.5 inches long.&#160; It has been declared endangered because the low growing woody cover they need for nesting has been cleared or overgrazed by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/balcones-canyonlands-national-wildlife-refuge-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>Austin Zoo - Austin, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Austin Zoo - Austin, Texas
Come to the zoo and meet the over 300 animals that live here.&#160; Not only is this a zoo but it is also an Animal Sanctuary which allows you to see the animals up close.&#160; The mission of the zoo and the sanctuary is to assist animals in need through rescue, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/austin-zoo-austin-texas.html</link>
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		<title>State Capitol Complex - Austin, Texas</title>
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This Renaissance Revival structure, based on the architecture of the 15th century Italy is truly a sight to see.&#160; It is on the National Registry of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.&#160; 
The capitol exterior is &#34;sunset red&#34; granite, quarried just 50 miles from the site.&#160; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Austin Overtures - Austin, Texas (Tour)</title>
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When visiting Austin you will want to take the time to learn about its history, but it can take a long time to do this and so the alternative is to take a tour.&#160; Austin Overtures provides the tour that will take you to the historic hot spots of town.&#160; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.txbeautiful.com/tx4/austin-overtures-austin-texas-tour.html</link>
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