Texas
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Overview
Bigger than a whole heap of countries, Texas is vast, diverse and welcoming: from big-city lights to small-town simplicity, white-sand beaches to high-country hikes.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
San Antonio
For proud Texans, the much-fabled Alamo, entered freely off San Antonio’s central plaza, is not so much a tourist attraction as a place of pilgrimage…
San Antonio
The River Walk is a 15-mile-long glorious network of waterside pathways that’s tucked below street level and lined with bars and restaurants. It's the…
Dallas
Dallas means many things to many people, but for tourists, the city is still indelibly linked to the assassination of President John F Kennedy. Movies and…
Dallas
The city's major art museum offers a high-caliber world tour of ancient and contemporary art. Founded in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art is an impressively…
Dallas
For a Texas-sized photo op, or simply a sight of what claims to be the largest bronze monument on earth, head to Pioneer Plaza in the heart of Dallas…
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Dallas
Spreading northeast of Dallas along the shores of White Rock Lake, this gorgeous 66-acre arboretum is a rainbow-colored wonderland of plants and flowers,…
Houston
Commissioned by Dominique and John de Menil (also founders of the Menil Collection) in 1964 to create a nondenominational chapel, American abstract…
Bat Colony Under Congress Avenue Bridge
Austin
Austin is known as the capital of Texas quirk, so it shouldn't be surprising that it's a city tradition to sit on the grassy banks of Lady Bird Lake and…
Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
Plan your trip to the Lone Star State with this guide to Texas' best experiences.
Read articleBest Places to Visit
Everything might be bigger in Texas but don't let the distances put you off. Here are the best places to visit in the Lone Star State.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
The wide geography of the Lone Star State means there's no such thing as a bad time to visit Texas. This month-by-month guide can help you plan your visit.
Read articleThings to Know
Cars. Guns. Oversized everything. Texas is as big, as brash and as brilliant as you've heard. Here's what to know before visiting.
Read articleTransportation
Whether you plan to navigate the Lone Star State by bus, train or motorbike, our guide to getting around Texas is here to help.
Read articleFree Things to Do
While most top tourist destinations across Texas are worth the price of entry, there are also plenty of places to visit that don’t cost a dime.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Texas might not leap out as a budget destination, but it's easy to save while exploring this enormous state. Try these top budget tips.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Build a tradition with your family to return to again and again at one of these nostalgic and chic summer resort camps.
Read articleBest Road Trips
Texas' big empty roads are just waiting for you to explore them. Pick one of our favorite road trips and get under the hood of the Lone Star State.
Read articleArticles
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