15 Best Day Trips from Austin

Wimberley, Texas

The hipster-cool capital of Texas, Austin is coming to be known as the San Francisco Bay Area of the south east. If those super-smart techies are migrating to the place, it must have something good going for it. The rapidly growing state capital has a whole lot of appeal for young people, families and more, …

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15 Best Day Trips from Houston

Galveston Island

When you hear the word ‘Houston’ to you instantly think ‘we have a problem’? Far from a problematic place to visit, Houston is an easily accessible and welcoming Texan city. Home to the pioneering NASA Space Centre as well as the Houston Grand Opera and the much loved theatre district, Houston has a lot to …

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40 Places to See in Texas Before Your Kids Grow Up

Dinosaur World, Glen Rose

Texas is a place where kids have ample room to unleash their creativity, energy, and imagination. From man-made theme parks to natural historical parks to historical sites to theaters, there is simply so much to do. Families can easily spend weeks exploring all that this great state has to offer without even scratching the surface …

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25 Best Things to Do in Frisco (Texas)

Texas Sculpture Garden

Headed to Texas? Make a short stop in Frisco first, for a taste of the Texan suburbs. A world away from the bustling downtowns of Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and the likes, Frisco has a small-town vibe that’s perfect for a relaxing getaway still chock-full of Texan flavor. Let’s explore the best things to do …

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25 Best Things to Do in Mesquite (Texas)

Mesquite Community Theatre

Mesquite is in the suburbs of Dallas, and is also the 12th most-populated city in the entire state. Since Mesquite is at the crossroads of four major highways, the chances are pretty likely that you’ll end up here at some point, if you’re doing any traveling in Texas. But what’s there to do on this …

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15 Best Places to Live in Texas

The Woodlands, Texas

There are few places in the United States, or the world for that matter that are as stereotyped as much as Texas. A mention of the name evokes specific images of the place. Country music. Western hats. A particular distinctive twang and drawl. Barbecues. Rodeos and ranches. Heavy-duty pickup trucks. Cowboys on horseback roping cattle. …

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15 Best Resorts in Texas

The Woodlands Resort

Big, bold, and breathtakingly beautiful, the Lone Star State is so huge that it takes up more space than the entire United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands combined. Texas’s unique appeal lies in its equally huge diversity, from high mountain peaks to quiet country towns, and sandy shores to buzzing metropolises, this is …

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23 Amazing Hidden Gems in Texas

Galveston Island State Park

One of the largest states in the U.S, Texas has it all: deserts, pine forests, the Gulf Coast, and the Rio Grande, the river that marks the border of Mexico with the U.S. Affectionately known by its locals as the “Lone Star State”, Texas was briefly its own nation after gaining independence from Mexico and …

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15 Best Things to Do in Grand Prairie (TX)

Lynn Creek Park

Close to both Dallas and Fort Worth sits the mighty city of Grand Prairie, which has often been voted one of the best cities in the state of Texas. The city can easily be visited as part of an exciting road trip around the United States, and if you are looking for some legendary Texas …

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15 Best Things to Do in Brownsville (TX)

Brownsville Museum of Fine Art

The city of Brownsville is located in the southern tip of Texas, and to that end is close to the border with Mexico, meaning that you can expect a melting pot of cultures and influences when you are in town. There is a huge amount to do in Brownsville if you are in town for …

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