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Mesilla Plaza

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  Mesilla, New Mexico, is a town of about 5,000 people located in the far southern part of the state. Its main public plaza is the National Historic Landmark District. The small, picturesque town is home to an interesting, charming, and interesting central plaza. You can see the southwestern New Mexican landscape from the plaza. The village is located in a small valley, and the surrounding area is relatively flat. The area surrounding the plaza is surrounded by a series of buildings built between 1850 and 1885, which are part of a unique collection of architecture. One of the most striking examples of a Spanish Colonial style combination store is the Barela-Reynolds House. The baroque, red brick façade of this building is an example of the neo-classical style of the day. The baroque church, Iglesia de San Albino, is another historic gem in the city. The first US flag was raised at Mesilla Plaza on November 16, 1854. The town's population was around 600. Its cultural heritage is st...

Benbrook Lake

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Benbrook Lake is a lake in the Clear Fork of the Trinity River southwest of Fort Worth, Texas, USA. The lake lies about 10 miles west of Fort Worth, within the boundaries of the City of Fort Worth. The lake itself is stocked by Lake Jennings, a tributary of the Trinity River. The lake's boundaries have recently been extended to include the Old Fort ruins area, a World War II Air Force housing site. Benbrook Lake is very popular for its amazing scenery. Many tourists come here each year to view the natural landscape, and to photograph nature photography on film. It is one of only two lakes in Texas designated a U.S. National Wild and Scenic Area. The lake itself is very scenic, with many beautiful tree rests and trails. The lake and its surrounding area are also home to a small town of about 6500 people called New Braunfels. In addition to being a wonderful destination for outdoor recreation, Benbrook Lake also offers much in the way of lodging. There are two campgrounds in the lak...