Museums
Eastland County Museum
Check pricesA county history museum in a restored 1920s bank building in Eastland, Texas, with exhibits on local communities.
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Sports & Outdoors
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
A Texas state park near the city of Strawn that opened to the public in March 2026.
Strawn, TX
About Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is a large state park of about 4,871 acres in Palo Pinto and Stephens counties, near Strawn. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department manages it. The state bought the former ranch in 2011 with help from The Nature Conservancy. Opening was first planned for 2023 but was pushed back because of pandemic-era supply problems. The park opened to visitors in early 2026, and its official grand opening ceremony followed in April 2026.
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What's around here?
The closest stops to Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
17 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums
- Sightseeing
Fort Griffin State Historic Site
Under $25Ruins of an 1867 frontier cavalry post in northwest Texas, with exhibits, trails, camping, and a state longhorn herd.
47 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing
- Sports & OutdoorsFamily Favorite
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Under $25Walk in 113-million-year-old dinosaur footprints in the bed of the Paluxy River, then hike, camp or paddle in the park.
48 mi awayMore like this
- AttractionsFamily Favorite
Dinosaur World
Under $25Outdoor park with over 150 life-sized dinosaur sculptures plus a fossil dig, gem mine and mini train.
49 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions
- Museums
Somervell County Historical Society Museum
Check pricesA local history museum in Glen Rose, Texas, run by the Somervell County Historical Society.
52 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums
