Be it portion sizes, rugged landscapes, or cowboy hats, everything is bigger in Texas. The state offers an abundance of country culture mixed with modern metropolises, ghost towns, and even a replica of the Eiffel Tower topped with a cowboy hat in Paris, Texas (just outside Dallas). San Antonio's River Walk winds through the city, and Dallas' sprawling skyline is dominated by the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Meanwhile, hip Austin combines award-winning barbecue and a sizzling live music scene; Houston reveals the history of space travel; and Big Bend National Park affords incredible photo opportunities with its striking landscapes.
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Without a doubt, the most popular attraction in Texas is the Alamo. Located in San Antonio, this former Spanish mission and fort is embedded in the identity of the Lone Star State as an enduring example of bravery and defiance, and it serves as a symbol of Texas’ indomitable spirit.
...MoreWhen it comes to the most fun activities in Texas, you can’t beat floating down a river. Whether you’re canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, or tubing, there are plenty of ways to experience Texas’ waterways. Tubers can be found on the popular Guadalupe River from about March through September.
...MoreTexas is a neighbor to a few different states and a country. Louisiana and Arkansas border Texas to the east. Oklahoma borders the Lone Star State to the north. West of Texas is New Mexico. And Texas shares a border to the southwest with Mexico.
...MoreTexas is renowned for its smoky barbecue and Tex-Mex fare, sprawling larger-than-life landscapes, and Texan hospitality. The state is proud of its cowboy heritage—expect to see boots and Western hats as everyday wear. Other big Texas things: the Alamo, football (high school and pro), longhorns, and pick-up trucks.
...MorePeople visit Texas for many reasons. Some come for live music in the capital of Austin or for laid-back vibes in the Gulf’s Port Aransas. Dallas is home to Six Flags Over Texas as well as Arlington’s AT&T Stadium, where the Cowboys play. Museums and shopping abound in Houston.
...MoreTexas is full of big experiences found only in this southern state—from the canyons of Big Bend National Park to San Antonio’s River Walk and historic Alamo. People flock to “weird” Austin (the capital) for its live music and barbecue, while a float down the Guadalupe is another only-in-Texas experience.
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