The Texas Hill Country covers a large area, including the city of Austin. If you are visiting Texas for the first time, you should make plans to visit the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin. The museum will give you a wonderful overview of our great state, and Austin is a one-of-a-kind (some say weird) city you need to explore.
The Museum features three floors of exhibits. The first floor is entitled Land. It is the history of the Native Americans and Explorers from Europe.
The second floor is Identity. These floors tell the story of how Texas became an independent nation. This one was my favorite, featuring the heroic men of the Alamo and others of strong character who led in the fight for independence.
The third floor, Opportunity, gives an overview of how Texans have persevered and settled the land. Many immigrants came to settle and call Texas home; they shaped Texas into what it is today. The German heritage is still very prevalent throughout the hill country. Of course ranching played a huge role in Texas, and later the discovery of oil, space exploration, and technology.
The Museum’s rotunda features a beautiful, colorful terrazzo floor depicting a campfire scene with themes from Texas’ past.
After touring the Museum, stop in for lunch at the Café. Then head over to the IMAX Theater-the only one in Austin. If you’re visiting Texas for the first time, you’ll want to take in the feature show – Texas: The Big Picture.
Texans are a unique bunch, to say the least. Learning about the people who fought and sacrificed to make Texas to what it is today will give you a deeper appreciation of Texas and the Hill Country.
~Karin~
Link: Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
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