Museum
Texas Governor's Mansion
1010 Colorado Street, Austin Texas 78701(512) 305-8524
Open: Wednesday through Friday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Free, but reservations required.
Established: 1856
In the late 19th century, Texas became known for its cattle drives, in which cowboys would move herds of cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas and other northern states. The cattle drives were dangerous and difficult work, but they played a key role in the development of the American cattle industry.