Cultural Attractions

World-renowned museums, music, amazing architecture and more! With Texas’ Choice Hotels you’ll be a stone’s throw away from it all. Take a peek at the cultural attractions the state of Texas offers.

In the Big Bend Region

Presidential Museum
Odessa, TX  
4919 E. University
432-363-7737

In the only museum in the US dedicated solely to the office of the President, you’ll learn through interactive exhibits and fascinating memorabilia which track the footsteps of candidates from their early childhoods to the attainment of the highest office in the United States of America. Fascinating mementos and campaign artifacts will bring past campaigns to vivid life.

Permian Playhouse
Odessa, TX   79764
310 W. 42nd Street
432-550-5456

This massive institution of performance art is one of the staples of culture in the Odessa-Midland area. Catch a Broadway show as it weaves its way through the country, making a dramatic stop in Odessa for the crowds to enjoy. Concerts of all genres will delight every brand of aficionado.

Globe Theatre
Odessa, TX   79761
2308 Shakespeare Road
432-332-1586

Some of the most fascinating plays take place at the Globe Theatre, and we’re willing to bet you’ll be equally delighted by the venue. An actual full-scale replica of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, where all of Shakespeare’s masterpieces debuted, the theatre hosts various Shakespearean productions throughout the year as well as road shows and local productions.

In the South Texas Plains Region

Aztec on the River
San Antonio, TX  
E. Commerce and N. Marys Streets

Purchase a ticket to the cinema show of your dreams at the Aztec on the River, which is located along San Antonio’s world-famous River Walk. This is a historic motion picture palace, and the only such exotic-themed palace in the world. Recently renovated, the palace now has more draw than ever for fans of the golden age of cinema.

San Fernando Cathedral
San Antonio, TX   78205
114 Main Plaza

A historic setting awaits visitors to the San Fernando Cathedral, located in the cultural epicenter of Texas—San Antonio. Construction on the cathedral began after the Canary Island colonists and was completed in the year 1750, making San Fernando the oldest cathedral sanctuary in the US.

Mexican Cultural Institute
San Antonio, TX   78205
600 HemisFair Plaza
210-227-0123

The nation of Mexico is located only miles away from the city of San Antonio, and as such it seems appropriate that a museum dedicated to Mexican national heritage would be located in this destination. Explore the cultural vestiges of the Mexican people, from their indigenous roots spanning over countless millennia to the modern-day Mexican-American movement, through literature, arts, and crafts.

In the Gulf Coast Region

Chemical Row
Orange, TX  
FM 1006 South & Southwest

One of the most impressive drives will leave you wondering more about industry – over a mile long, this complex of modern-day plants is a massive testament to the industry at the heart of America. Most of the plants produce a myriad of products derived from petroleum, one of the most abundant natural resources in the state.

Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Beaumont, TX   77701
500 Main Street
409-832-3432

This art museum in the city of Beaumont is the original home of some of the most dazzling works of art known to the regional art community. A permanent collection of paintings includes works by locals as well as outsiders; and a sculpture gallery will be greeted by enthusiastic eyes. Those with an appreciation for abstract visions will appreciate the mixed media gallery, where a host of fabrics and materials await your interpretation.

Lutcher Theatre for the Performing Arts
Orange, TX  
7th & Front Streets
409-886-5535

One of the largest theatres in Texas can be found in the city of Orange. As such, the theatre contains a mind-boggling 1,500 seats, all arranged in spectacular modern design to showcase the best in concerts, musical comedies, opera, and drama. Guests should highly consider calling ahead for a list dense with special events.

In the Piney Woods Region

World’s Richest Acre Park
Kilgore, TX  

The World’s Richest Acre Park tells a story on part of one downtown block. Here is where once stood the greatest concentration of oil wells in the world, producing more than 2.5 million barrels of oil. Now all that remains is one of the original derricks, but it’s a spectacle as a symbolic ode to the rich past of the area.

Howard House Museum
Palestine, TX  
1011 N. Perry Street
903-729-5094

This excellent example of Greek Revival architecture rivals any in the area, and as such should be considered a wonderful glimpse into the buildings which comprised the towns and cities of our frontier past. Designated a Texas Historical Landmark, you’ll be amazed by the trappings which have been preserved in its very walls.

East Texas Oil Museum
Kilgore, TX   75662
1100 Broadway

Every aspect of the oil boom days of the 1930’s can be counted on to be re-created at this interesting museum which is appropriately situated on top of what were some of the richest oil deposits in the world. Learn about this booming industry through dioramas, films, sound effects and more.

In the Prairies & Lakes Region

Sixth Floor Museum
Dallas, TX   75202
411 Elm Street

This is one of the most venerable institutions you’re likely to come across in your search for culture and history. A permanent educational exhibition is on display here, and its focus happens to be the life, death and legacy of the great late president John F. Kennedy. Learn about the man who changed the face of our country through photographs, artifacts, a 30-minute audio tour and six films.

Stockyards National Historic District
Fort Worth, TX   76106
130 E. Exchange Avenue
817-625-9715

The fascinations held within the boundaries of the Stockyards National Historic District won’t be easily forgotten, but they all center on the theme of the old frontier. Learn about that culture in a location that couldn’t be more true to it if it tried. Rodeos at Stockyards Station, a real saloon, and more will inform and educate all while ensuring a most enjoyable experience.

Bass Performance Hall
Fort Worth, TX   76102
525 Commerce Street
817-212-4325

Located in beautiful Sundance Square, this is a stunning performance hall which permanently houses the city’s acclaimed symphony, ballet and opera companies as well as the quadrennial Van Cliburn International Piano Competition – perhaps the most well-known piano competition in the world, inviting the most skilled virtuosos of their trade to compete for the ultimate crown in the classical pianist’s world. Broadway-style touring productions and special concerts are among the other spectacles you’re likely to witness at Bass Performance Hall.

In the Panhandle Region

American Wind Power Center
Lubbock, TX   79403
1701 Canyon Lake Drive
806-747-8734

Windmills of all descriptions can be found on these enthralling grounds. Sprawling over 28 acres in size, it was donated to the city of Lubbock in 1993 in memory of the history of the windmill and its effects on early pioneers. See the story of how the windmill settled the West through 30 outside exhibits and 75 inside exhibits. – over 100 windmills in all!

Big Texan Cowboy Palace
Amarillo, TX   79118
7001 I-40 East
806-372-6000

See the exploits of Texas like never before through a too-good-to-be-true venue like none other. Adjacent to the Big Texan Steak Ranch, this 350-seat theatre is the perfect venue for concerts, musical reviews, special events and more. Operating throughout the year, there’s no telling what the next big performance might be, so call ahead to find out before your Texas trip is concrete.

Silent Wings Museum
Lubbock, TX   79403
6202 N. IH-27
806-775-2047

Some of the most fascinating displays of the winged aircraft which have pioneered the skies of America lay in the Silent Wings Museum. But the museum has a deft focal point: dedicated to the history of the World War II military glider program, the exhibits often feature training and combat experiences in conjunction with restored aircraft.

In the Hill Country Region

Austin Museum of Art
Austin, TX   78701
823 Congress Avenue
512-495-9224

One of the most enthralling collections of public art lies in the Austin Museum of Art, which is conveniently and appropriately located in beautiful downtown Austin. Austin is well-known for its art community, and the grandiosity of the collections here are a direct reflection on that heritage.

National Museum of the Pacific War
Fredericksburg, TX  
340 E. Main Street
830-997-4379

This site is registered with the Texas Historical Commission and is currently operated under the hand of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation. Sprawling over a beautiful nine-acre property, the museum contains a historic frontier hotel which houses the graphic history of Fredericksburg; a gallery which contains displays on the war in the Pacific between American and Japan; a garden of peace; and more.

Badu House
Llano, TX  
112 E. Burnet Street
915-247-1207

This house was originally a small-town bank. Built in 1891, the house has since been beautifully renovated into a country inn and restaurant. From the marble-covered architecture to the quaint dining rooms, guests will be ushered into a glistening piece of Texas’ history, complete with original fixtures and antique furnishings.

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