The downtown San Antonio River Walk has attractive eateries and outdoor terraces along the riverbanks. Locals and visitors love taking leisurely cruises to enjoy the atmosphere day or night.
Visit the Alamo, where Davy Crockett and James Bowie fought Mexican invaders in 1836. Visit the renovated structures and museum with Texas Revolution and mission artifacts.
Visit Space Centre Houston to learn about NASA's space adventures and see moon rocks and space shuttle replicas. Space enthusiasts and families should visit near Houston.
Visit Big Bend National Park to see canyons, mountains, and the Rio Grande River. Enjoy hiking, river kayaking, and birdwatching in the park's rich animals and stunning views.
Visit Padre Island, the world's longest undeveloped barrier island, with its stunning beaches and distinctive wildlife. Visit Malaquite Visitor Centre to watch Gulf of Mexico sea turtle breeding.
Visit Austin's Texas State Capitol, a historic legislative building with beautiful architecture. Tour its significance and the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge with a guide.
Dallas' Sixth Floor Museum in the old Texas School Book Depository explains President John F. Kennedy's legacy and assassination. Nearby are downtown Dallas and the JFK Memorial.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park in El Paso has Texas' tallest mountains and rich animals. Hike through canyons and see El Capitan and Guadalupe Peak for breathtaking vistas of the park.
Billy Rogers