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Texas, the Lone Star State, was its own country from 1836 to 1845. The independent streak from those Republic of Texas days still runs strong. One of the largest states in terms of both land area (second only to Alaska) and population (second only to California), Texas is full of legends and rich with history. Most of the population lives in East Texas, in the big cities of Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin, while West Texas is home to some of the least densely populated counties in the whole country: Spanish explorers nicknamed the area west of the Pecos River "despobalodos" (depopulated zone), and the moniker still applies today. From the bi-national community of El Paso to the salty beach towns along Gulf Coast to Hill Country, this is one vast and diverse state, with so many local flavors it's impossible to taste them all on one trip. So pick a portion - say, Big Bend National Park and vicinity or Dallas-Fort Worth - and take time to savor what makes the region unique, not to mention what makes it uniquely Texan.
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Eric Peterson has written and contributed to numerous Frommer?s guidebooks covering the American West, including Montana & Wyoming, Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks, and Texas.

Interests

    Architecture
    Art
    Fine Dining
    Nightlife
    Professional Sports

Activities

    Bird Watching
    Camping
    Canoe/Kayak
    Golf
    Horseback Ride
    Rafting
    Scenic Drive
    Shopping
    Sunbathing
    Swimming
    Water Skiing

Texas Facts

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Texas Must See/Do

  1. Visit the Alamo (San Antonio)
  2. Explore Big Bend National Park
  3. Check out the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
  4. Take off to Space Center Houston
  5. Hit the beach on the Texas Gulf Coast

Texas Most Overrated

  1. The sprawl and traffic in the big cities can be overwhelming.
  2. The Gulf of Mexico has a problem with pollution.
  3. The driving distances between attractions can be long.
  4. Some of the cities lack character.

When to Visit Texas

State-wide, spring and fall are probably the most agreeable seasons in terms of weather, but each region has its own quirks. Most of the state sees hot summers and mild winters, but the Panhandle, for example, is known for its fierce ice storms.

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Texas Events

  • August-September: Austin Music Festival, Houston Orange Show-folk art and free thinking
  • October-November: Dallas Texas Rose Parade, Dallas State Fair, San Antonio's Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony
  • December-January: El Paso Pro Musica Festival, Cotton Bowl NY Eve Dallas, Austin Trail of Lights Festival
  • April-May: Houston Shell Houston Open Golf, North Texas Jazz Fest, Deep Ellum Arts
  • June-July: Fourth of July Celebration, Houston CaribFest & Art Show, Taste of Dallas & International Book Fair
  • February-March: Houston Amp'd Mobile Supercross Series, South by Southwest Austin, San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, The North Texas Irish Festival

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