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1. Take a self-guided tour of Bishop's Palace in Galveston ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Visit the Maverick Carter House in San Antonio ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Tour Newman's Castle

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4. Book a suite at The Castle at Rockwall

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5. Check out the haunted Pemberton Castle in Austin

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6. Don't miss the Elisabet Ney Museum in Austin

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7. Visit Cottonland Castle in Waco

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8. Learn about the history of the Brown County Museum Castle

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9. Tour the Austin County Jail Castle in Bellville on your weekend getaway

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10. Take a day trip to Parsons Castle, 1 hr 40 min from Dallas

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11. Book a wine tasting at 290 Wine Castle

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12. Take the whole family to Greystone Castle

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Summary & FAQ Take a self-guided tour of Bishop's Palace in Galveston Visit the Maverick Carter House in San Antonio Tour Newman's Castle Book a suite at The Castle at Rockwall Check out the haunted Pemberton Castle in Austin Don't miss the Elisabet Ney Museum in Austin Visit Cottonland Castle in Waco Learn about the history of the Brown County Museum Castle Tour the Austin County Jail Castle in Bellville on your weekend getaway Take a day trip to Parsons Castle, 1 hr 40 min from Dallas Book a wine tasting at 290 Wine Castle Take the whole family to Greystone Castle

  • Q: Is Texas known for Medieval-style castles?
  • A: Texas is not the first place that comes to mind for Medieval-style castles, but there are scores of these impressive buildings in cities like Dallas, Sulphur Springs, Decatur, and Center.
  • Q: What is unique about Texas castles?
  • A: Texas castles have their own unique architecture and historic flair.

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