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Texas

United States
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Texas is a vast region defined by its 'Lone Star' identity and a landscape that transitions from the piney woods of the east to the rugged mountains of Big Bend in the west. As the second-largest state in the U.S., it boasts a rich history marked by the Texas Revolution and its unique period as an independent republic. Today, it is an economic giant, leading the nation in energy, aerospace, and technology, while cities like Houston, Dallas, and Austin provide a sophisticated mix of culture, music, and modern amenities. Visitors can immerse themselves in the legacy of the American cowboy, explore the diverse ecosystems of the Gulf Coast, or visit historical landmarks that shaped the American West.

Texas is a vast region defined by its 'Lone Star' identity and a landscape that transitions from the piney woods of the east to the rugged mountains of Big Bend in the west. As the second-largest state in the U.S., it boasts a rich history marked by the Texas Revolution and its unique period as an independent republic. Today, it is an economic giant, leading the nation in energy, aerospace, and technology, while cities like Houston, Dallas, and Austin provide a sophisticated mix of culture, music, and modern amenities. Visitors can immerse themselves in the legacy of the American cowboy, explore the diverse ecosystems of the Gulf Coast, or visit historical landmarks that shaped the American West.

Highlights

  • Iconic historical sites like the Alamo in San Antonio.

  • Diverse natural beauty ranging from desert mountains to coastal swamps.

  • World-class urban hubs including Houston, Dallas, and Austin.

  • Rich cultural heritage blending Southern and Southwestern influences.

  • A powerhouse economy driven by energy, tech, and aerospace industries.

Before you go: Texas essentials

  • Diverse climate zones ranging from humid subtropical in the east to arid desert in the west.

  • Significant historical landmarks reflecting the state's unique path from a republic to statehood.

  • A mix of massive metropolitan areas and vast, sparsely populated rural landscapes.

Driving Distances

Texas is massive; always check travel times between cities as drives can take several hours even between major hubs.

Local Cuisine

Be sure to try authentic Texas BBQ and Tex-Mex, which are essential staples of the state's culinary identity.

Best For

Road trips, historical exploration, and diverse urban experiences.

Currency

USD $

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Outdoor Preparation

When visiting remote areas like Big Bend, bring plenty of water and prepare for rapid temperature shifts between day and night.

Best time to visit Texas

March-May, September-November

Best Season

Spring

Mild temperatures and blooming wildflowers make this the ideal time for road trips and hiking across the state.

Summer

Expect high heat and humidity, especially in the south and east; this is the best time for Gulf Coast beaches.

Best Season

Fall

Pleasant weather returns, making it a great season for outdoor festivals and exploring the Hill Country.

Winter

Generally mild in the south, though northern regions can experience sudden cold snaps and occasional snow.

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Where to stay in Texas

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center

4.4(3,4 K)
Frisco, Texas
Polished, Comfortable, Welcoming
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Bluegreen Vacations Eilan Hotel and Spa, an Ascend Collection Resort

4.3(2,3 K)
San Antonio, Texas
Upscale, Elegant, Relaxing
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas Market Ctr - Love Field by IHG

4.0(407)
Dallas, Texas
Practical, Comfortable, Accessible
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Candlewood Suites Dallas Market Cntr-Love Field by IHG

4.1(1,2 K)
Dallas, Texas
Casual, Practical, Comfortable
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North

4.2(1,2 K)
Grand Prairie, Texas
Warm, Colorful, Inviting
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin NW - Four Points by IHG

4.3(677)
Austin, Texas
Modern, Comfortable, Welcoming
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Hampton Inn & Suites Cedar Park North Austin

4.4(316)
Cedar Park, Texas
Relaxed, Comfortable, Modern
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston Space Ctr - Clear Lake by IHG

4.3(902)
Webster, Texas
Modern, Comfortable, Convenient

Food & drink in Texas

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Roppolo’s Pizzeria West Campus

4.5(446)
Austin, Texas
Casual, Lively, Student Friendly
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JewBoy Sliders

4.7(230)
Austin, Texas
Casual, Lively, Local Favorite
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Upstairs at Caroline

4.9(6,6 K)
Austin, Texas
Lively, Open Air, Social
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Sour Duck Market

4.5(2,3 K)
Austin, Texas
Casual, Relaxed, Local Focused
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Aba Austin

4.7(6,9 K)
Austin, Texas
Trendy, Lively, Vibrant
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Sapori Italian Roots

4.8(778)
Austin, Texas
Warm, Inviting, Authentic
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Corinne Austin

4.8(5,7 K)
Austin, Texas
Polished, Vibrant, Sophisticated
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Red Ash

4.7(2,4 K)
Austin, Texas
Rustic, Modern, Inviting

Attractions in Texas

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The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center

4.1(579)
Austin, Texas
Modern, Artistic, Cultural
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Bullock Texas State History Museum

4.7(7,2 K)
Austin, Texas
Informative, Engaging, Educational
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Brush Square (O. Henry Museum)

4.4(124)
Austin, Texas
Quaint, Historical, Peaceful
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Austin Aquarium

4.1(9 K)
Austin, Texas
Family Friendly, Interactive, Educational
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve

4.7(3,8 K)
Austin, Texas
Serene, Natural, Family Friendly
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Mexic-Arte Museum

4.4(1,1 K)
Austin, Texas
Vibrant, Cultural, Artistic
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Circuit of the Americas

4.6(17,3 K)
Austin, Texas
Energetic, Exciting, Large Scale
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Austin Bat Tours

4.4(993)
Austin, Texas
Exciting, Educational, Family Friendly

Natural & historic sites in Texas

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Fort Davis National Historic Site

Fort Davis, Texas
Protected Area · Historic, Educational, Scenic, Quiet
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Waco Mammoth National Monument

4.7(4,9 K)
Waco, Texas
Tour Agency · Educational, Inspiring, Family Friendly
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Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

Texas
Protected Area · Remote, Rugged, Silent, Untouched
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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

Brownsville, Texas
Protected Area · Educational, Quiet, Reflective
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

4.8(9 K)
San Antonio, Texas
Historical Place · Peaceful, Educational, Well Preserved
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Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

Potter County, Texas
Protected Area · Educational, Rugged, Historical
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Amistad National Recreation Area

Texas
Protected Area · Rugged, Expansive, Serene, Desert Oasis
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Big Thicket National Preserve

Texas
Protected Area · Serene, Wild, Natural, Expansive

Cities in Texas

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AbileneAddisonAlamoAldineAliceAliefAllenAltonAlton North (historical)AlvaradoAlvinAmarilloAngletonApplebyAquillaAransas PassArcolaArlingtonArroyo GardensAustin

B

Balch SpringsBay CityBayou VistaBaytownBear CreekBeaumontBedfordBeevilleBellaireBellvilleBeltonBenbrookBertramBeverly HillsBevil OaksBig SandyBig SpringBig WellsBloomburgBlossomBlue Berry HillBlue MoundBlue RidgeBluetownBoerneBogataBolingBonhamBradyBrazoriaBrazos BendBrazos CountryBremondBrenhamBriarcliffBronsonBrookside VillageBrownsboroBrownsvilleBrownwoodBruceville-EddyBrushy CreekBryanBrysonBuchanan DamBuchanan Lake VillageBuckholtsBuckinghamBuena Vista ColoniaBuffaloBuffalo GapBullardBunaBunker Hill VillageBurlesonBurtonByersBynum

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Caddo MillsCaldwellCallisburgCalvertCameronCampbellCaney CityCantonCanyon LakeCarls CornerCarmineCarrizo HillCarrolltonCarson CountyCashion CommunityCastle HillsCastrovilleCatarinaCedar HillCedar ParkCelesteCentervilleCentral GardensCésar ChávezChandlerChannelviewCharlotteChesterChildressChillicotheChiltonChirenoCiboloCinco RanchCiscoCitrus CityClarksvilleClarksville CityClear Lake ShoresCleburneClevelandCliftonCloverleafClydeCockrell HillCoffee CityColdspringColemanCollege StationColleyvilleCollinsvilleColmesneilColonia Iglesia AntiguaColumbusComancheCombesCombineComfortCommerceConcepcionConroeConverseCooperCoppellCopperas CoveCorinthCorpus ChristiCorriganCorsicanaCottonwoodCottonwood ShoresCotullaCouplandCovingtonCranfills GapCreedmoorCrosbyCross PlainsCross RoadsCrystal CityCueroCuevitasCumbyCumingsCushingCut and ShootCypress

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D'HanisDaingerfieldDaisettaDalhartDalworthington GardensDeer ParkDel RioDenisonDentonDeportDeSotoDetroitDeversDeweyvilleDickinsonDoffingDonnaDorchesterDoyleDriftwoodDripping SpringsDriscollDumasDuncanville

E

Eagle LakeEagle MountainEagle PassEarlyEast BernardEast MountainEast TawakoniEastlandEastonEctorEdcouchEdgecliff VillageEdgewater EstatesEdgewater-PaisanoEdgewoodEdinburgEdnaEdomEdroyEl BrazilEl Camino AngostoEl CampoEl CenizoEl Cenizo ColoniaEl LagoEl PasoEl RefugioElbertElectraElginElkhartEllingerElmendorfElmoEmhouseEmoryEncantada-Ranchito-El CalabozEnchanted OaksEncinalEncinoEnnisEscobaresEulessEurekaEustaceEvadaleEverman

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Fair Oaks RanchFairchildsFalcon HeightsFalcon Lake EstatesFalcon VillageFalfurriasFalls CityFannettFarmers BranchFarmersvilleFateFayettevilleFaysvilleFerrisFifth StreetFlatoniaFlorenceFloresvilleFlowellaFlower MoundForest HillForneyFort CavazosFort GatesFort StocktonFort WorthFour CornersFowlertonFranklinFrankstonFreerFresnoFriendswoodFriscoFrontonFrostFruitvaleFulshearFulton

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GainesvilleGalena ParkGallatinGalvestonGanadoGarcenoGarciasvilleGarden CityGarden RidgeGarfieldGarlandGarrettGarrisonGatesvilleGeorge WestGeorgetownGeronimoGholsonGiddingsGladewaterGlen RoseGlenn HeightsGliddenGodleyGoldthwaiteGoliadGolindaGonzalesGoodrichGordonGoreeGormanGrafordGrahamGrand AcresGrand PrairieGrand SalineGrandviewGrangerGranite ShoalsGranjenoGrapelandGrapevineGrays PrairieGreater Third WardGreatwoodGreen Valley FarmsGreenvilleGregoryGrey ForestGroesbeckGrovesGroveton

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HackberryHaltom CityHarker HeightsHarlingenHerefordHicoHidalgoHighland VillageHilltopHoliday BeachHollywood ParkHomestead Meadows NorthHorizon CityHoustonHubbardHullHumbleHuntsvilleHurstHutto

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ImpactIndian LakeInezIngramIrvingItaly

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JarrellJersey VillageJohnson CityJollyvilleJones CreekJunction

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KatyKellerKempKerrvilleKilleenKingsvilleKirvinKrumKurtenKyle

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La Casita-GarciasvilleLa MarqueLa PorteLadoniaLake DallasLake JacksonLakewayLamarLancasterLaredoLaurelesLeague CityLeanderLewisvilleLibertyLive OakLongviewLos AngelesLottLubbockLufkin

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MansfieldMarshallMartin CountyMcAllenMcKinneyMcLennan CountyMelvinMercedesMesquiteMidlandMidlothianMissionMission BendMissouri CityMoore CountyMurphy

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NacogdochesNederlandNew BraunfelsNew CaneyNew TerritoryNorth Richland Hills

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OdessaOrange

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PalestinePampaParisPasadenaPearlandPecan GrovePflugervillePharrPlainviewPlanoPort ArthurPortlandPostProsperPueblo Nuevo

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RichardsonRobinsonRockwallRomaRosenbergRound RockRowlettRusk

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SachseSaginawSan AngeloSan AntonioSan BenitoSan JuanSan MarcosSandy Hollow-EscondidasSavannahSchertzSeagovilleSealySeguinSelmaShermanSiesta AcresSnyderSocorroSocorro Mission Number 1 ColoniaSouth HoustonSouthlakeSparksSpringSpring GardensStaffordStantonStephenvilleSugar LandSulphur SpringsSweetwater

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TaylorTempleTerrellTexarkanaTexas CityThe ColonyThe Trails of FriscoThe WoodlandsThree RiversTomballTornilloTravis RanchTrophy ClubTurkeyTyler

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Union GroveUniversal CityUniversity of TexasUvalde

V

VictoriaVidor

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WacoWataugaWaxahachieWeatherfordWebb CountyWeslacoWest OdessaWhite SettlementWichita FallsWindcrestWylie