Cheap East Midlands Vacation Packages
A city in Midland County, Midland is located on the Southern Plains of the western area of Texas. The city boasts national recognition as being the hometown of former First Lady Laura Bush. Midland experiences a semi-arid climate with short, moderate winters and long, hot summers. The city offers travelers a lot of educational attractions and historical sites. In the proximity to Midland, there are located attractions such as art galleries, nature center, museums, and planetarium. Tourists can take their kids out for a day of educational activities teaching them about the culture and heritage of Texas.
Places of Interest in Midlands
Sibley Nature Center
Located on 49 acres of Hogan Park, Sibley Nature Center offers visitors a great chance to explore native landscapes. Tourists can trek through trails to observe flora and fauna from close. In the center, there is located Midland County Herbarium offering an extensive assortment of bones, insects, and mounted specimen. Tourists can take a self-guided tour of the center. Entry is free of cost all round the year.
Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum
A great place to visit with family and kids, Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum features a plethora of interactive exhibits for young children. These exhibits offer fun and educational experience to kids. Kids can learn about Victorian culture, play in a construction site, visit a replica grocery store, spend time in an attic-themed space, and explore a small-size cityscape.
George W. Bush Childhood Home
The original home of the Bush family, George W. Bush Childhood Home has been converted into a museum. This museum houses a variety of family toys, artifacts, and photographs. Tourists can learn about George W. Bush's boyhood activities, see the accessories and furniture from the past, and explore the bedroom of the former president. Tourists have to take a self-guided tour of the site.
American Airpower Heritage Museum
Located in Midland Airport, American Airpower Heritage Museum features a wide array of commemorative firearms, equipment, uniforms, and interactive exhibits showcasing events that lead up to the Second World War. Tourists can learn about military aviation and events of Second World War through taking self guided tour of the interactive activity centers.
