10 Best Places to Visit in Texas – Travel Video

They say that everything is bigger  in Texas, and it is certainly true   that there is a large range of things do  so, see and explore in the second largest   state. The landscape changes dramatically  throughout the expanses of the Lone Star State,  

From deserts and scrublands to swamps, pine  forests, and mountains. Texans are fiercely proud,   and they have a lot to be proud of. Whether you’re  interested in history, art or cowboy culture,   it’s all found in Texas. Here’s a look  at the best places to visit in Texas: Number 10. Palo Duro Canyon.

Cutting through the High Plains region of Texas  is the Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest in the   United States, after the Grand Canyon. Red rock  is exposed, creating a beautiful sight, but the   canyon is more than just a void. It is also where  Native American tribes like the Apache and the  

Comanche once called home. There is an abundance  of wildlife in the park, so as you hike the miles   of trails, keep your eyes peeled for things  like whitetail deer and even mountain lions. Number 9. Fort Worth. Located just a stone’s throw away from Dallas,  wandering around Fort Worth is like stepping  

Into the Wild West and it is sometimes known  as ‘Cowtown’ due to its cowboy roots. There are   various cowboy and cowgirl museums scattered  around town where you can learn more about   the local history and culture. You can even go to  watch a rodeo or cattle drive if you feel like it.  

If cowboy culture isn’t your thing then head to  the fantastic Kimbell Art Museum which has some   lovely paintings by Picasso and Goya, or take  a walk around one of the city’s numerous parks. Number 8. El Paso.

Lying on the border with Mexico, El Paso is the  Westernmost city in Texas and as it is located   in the desert, it has over 320 days of sunshine a  year. An increasingly popular place both to live   and visit, El Paso is home to a very welcoming and  friendly population. Surrounded by desolate yet  

Beautiful desert landscapes, there are loads of  great outdoor activities to be had that vary from   rock climbing to cycling and horseback riding.  Trips to Ciudad Juarez just across the border   were once popular but have become too  dangerous due to drug-related violence. Number 7. Big Bend.

The aptly named Big Bend National Park  in Texas is so-called because it’s set   in a dramatic meander of the Rio Grande.  On one side of the river is Texas, USA,   and on the other side is Mexico.  Almost the same size as Rhode Island,  

Big Bend is known for it’s diversity and has loads  to discover on its many trails. The Chisos Basin   is the most popular area of the park and features  mountain views, but the Chihuahuan Desert – home   to real-life roadrunners and coyotes – is  really the place to escape into nature. Number 6. Dallas.

The state’s third largest city, Dallas is  probably best known for the infamous assassination   of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Located  in the same building from which Lee Harvey Oswald   fired the shots, the Sixth Floor Museum is  dedicated to the assassination. The city  

Is a shopper’s dream thanks to more stores per  capita than any other American city. You can also   visit one of the many amusement parks in Dallas or  attend a local rodeo for some local Texas flavor. Number 5. Galveston. Lying just off of Texas’ Gulf Coast, Galveston  is a beautiful place that delightfully combines  

Southern charm with lovely beaches and loads  of stunning nineteenth century architecture.   Located on Galveston Island, the resort  city is very popular with Houstonians   who flock there during the weekend and summers to  enjoy the warm weather and laidback way of life,  

While most cruise ships heading to Texas stop  by in its large port. Galveston is the perfect   place to make a splash, so don’t miss the free  Bolivar Ferry rides or a walk along Pleasure Pier. Number 4. Hill Country.

Located In the very center of the state, the Hill  County shirks Texas’ reputation for being dry and   flat, with rolling hills, oak trees, spring-fed  creeks and flowing rivers. The whole region is   a popular retreat and resort area, with some  wonderful hill views and lake swimming, and  

Some good places to camp. Head to Fredericksburg  for a dose of German culture, since the area was   settled by German settlers in the 19th century.  The best time to visit the region is in spring   when the Hill Country is ablaze with wildflowers  including the Texas State Flower; the Bluebonnet. Number 3. Austin.

Known for its slogan, “Keep Austin Weird,” this  city definitely feels a little different from   the rest of Texas. The population is youthful,  thanks in part to the enormous campus of the   University of Texas, and it also serves as the  Live Music Capital of the country. Austin is  

The capital of the Lone Star State, so don’t  miss the chance to tour the capitol building,   which is famously pink and even  taller than the U.S. Capitol Building.   Also worth exploring are the  paths that wind along Barton Creek  

And the Congress Avenue Bridge, where you can  see more than one million bats fly out at sunset. Number 2. Houston. As the biggest city in Texas, Houston is one of  the most popular places to visit in the state.   Famously known for being home to  the NASA Mission Control Center,  

Houston is also where you’ll find places  like the beautiful campus of Rice University   and the high-end shopping of the Galleria  Area. Many of the city’s biggest attractions   are located in the Warehouse District, so  head there to see the incredible Downtown  

Tunnel System or soak in the views from  the 60th floor Chase Tower Observatory. Number 1. San Antonio. The jewel of Texas, San Antonio is a city  steeped in both rich history and modern day   appeal. Located in south-central Texas, the city  is one of the largest in the United States and  

Best known as the home to the Alamo. Another  of San Antonio’s most visited attractions is   the Riverwalk, a vibrant pedestrian scene of  restaurants, shops and entertainment venues   stretching along both sides of the San Antonio  River right in the middle of the downtown area.

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