Area Code 830 - Information about Texas

The Texas Hill Country is a rich vein of history and culture. Each part of Texas is unique and you can find it with some of the travel enthusiasts who take a look at the diverse land of Texas. One of the best places to visit if you are a sports enthusiast is Texas and if you are interested in horse racing, then look no further than the Del Rio area.

The horse-racing interests in the Del Rio area are extremely strong and this has led to a large number of races taking place in Del Rio. Del Rio is located on the edge of the Hill Country and there are many natural beauty trails around town which makes the town very popular with hikers.

The western side of the town which includes the attractions of the Texas Horse Park is one of the best in the country with the likes of the Big Ben that rises over the West Mesquite Tower. Other popular horse tracks in the area include the Horse Park, Mission Hills and the Rattlesnake Bend Outlaw Mine.

If you want to visit the water sports in the area then there are many water parks that are located within the area of Del Rio. Some of the largest ones are the La Cantera, one of the biggest theme parks in the United States and there is also the Alamo Water Park in Giddings.

If you are interested in fishing, then the Brazos River State Wildlife Area is ideal for fishing enthusiasts as it has over ninety thousand acres of water to catch. This has been one of the best kept secrets in the country and is a great place to catch some great size fish.

One of the best places to spend the day on vacation in the area of Del Rio is to explore the beautiful Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, which has eleven thousand acres that are free to be explored. The refuge has a great gift shop that sells much needed items for visitors such as tents, stoves, charcoal, toiletries and other camping supplies.

If you enjoy horseback riding, then you will love exploring the magnificent elk and mule deer that roam the western end of town. There are many excellent trails that you can ride on and they are all marked with signs and are very well kept.

When you are in the Texas Hill Country, you cannot go far without being sure to stop by one of the many beautiful cemeteries in the area. The life-size replica of the old west town of San Antonio is located on the town square and is one of the highlights of the Texas Hill Country.