Prairies and Lakes

“Prairies and Lakes.” Does that title really tell the tale? Well, yes-and no. Prairies and Lakes paints merely the pastoral brush strokes in this region’s richly textured panorama. The full picture emerges only when you add the dynamic cities, charming communities, and colorful history that enliven this attraction-packed section of Texas.

More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Bastrop

In Athens there are more than 125 historic structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with 31 displaying a Texas Medallion marker. Main street is lined with century-old…

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Cities to Explore

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Arlington

The first settlement in Caddo Indian territory was Bird's Fort on Trinity River. In 1845,…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Bellville

Bellville is the seat of Austin County, one of the original counties in Texas. In…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Bedford

Befford is located in northeast Tarrant County and was settled in the late 1840s. Milton…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Anderson

The historic seat of Grimes County, Anderson was established in 1834 on La Bahia Road,…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Athens

Chosen as the seat of Henderson County in 1850, Athens was so named because it…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Bonham

Bonham is the seat of Fannin County located in an area of Blackland Prairie south…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Bowie

Bowie is in southwestern Montague County and is the largest city in the county. When…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Addison

Addison dates back to the Republic of Texas when it was settled as part of…

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The first settlement in Caddo Indian territory was Bird's Fort on Trinity River. In 1845, a trading post was established…

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