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Video: A Legendary Texas Music Community

In this town located 15 minutes outside of Fredericksburg, musical performances are hosted 363 days a year. Grab a beer and kick back under 300-year-old oak trees that have heard some of the best country musicians of all time.
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Video: Reliving the 19th-Century Schooling Days

School is always in session at the West Bay Common School Children’s Museum, where the 1898 Schoolhouse Session is designed to showcase a day in the life of a turn-of-the-century student.
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Video: Step Back In Time In Plano

Though Plano now houses many modern business campuses, this North Texas community never lost sight of its historical roots.
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Video: The Majesty of San Antonio Missions National Historic Park

San Antonio is home to five missions, which are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are the only heritage sites in the U.S. that remain active parishes.
Sprawling cast of wooden figures across a 90-acre estate.
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The Hidden Magic of Maine

There’s a lot you don’t know about Maine—yet.
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7 Creative Ways to Take in San Antonio’s Culture

Remember the Alamo—but don’t forget San Antonio’s gardens, bridges, murals, and enormous boots.