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1. Grapevine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Abilene ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Addison

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4. Athens

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5. Canton

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6. Chisholm Trail

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7. Corsicana

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8. Denton

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9. Dinosaur Valley State Park

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10. Garland

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11. Granbury

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12. Greenville

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13. Hillsboro

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14. The International Exotic Animal Sanctuary (IEAS)

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15. Kemp

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16. Kilgore

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17. Lake Murray State Park

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18. Lake Tawakoni State Park

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19. Nocona

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20. Palestine

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21. Pilot Point

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22. Waco

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23. Weatherford

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24. Wichita Falls

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The Lone Star State has everything a visitor could desire, from wide-open skies and vast outdoor recreational areas to many small towns boasting some remarkable Texan pioneer history and heritage. Almost every little town within a two-hour drive of Fort Worth boasts a historic downtown area filled with beautifully restored old buildings, interesting museums and art galleries and fabulous shopping and dining.

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