In this article, the many attractions in Texas have been narrowed down to a few. Get ready to hit the trail and book your family vacations in Texas!
Reasons Why You Should Travel to Texas
- Grilled Meat And Tex-Mex
In Texas, even the portions are oversized. The meat and sides at Texas barbecue joints tend to be on the large side. Delicious barbecue and other Texan specialties can be found all over Lone Star State, but the following are some of the best spots for you to try.
You can get your fill of Tex-Mex in the southern states, particularly in and around San Antonio and El Paso. The dishes in this fusion cuisine are a hybrid of traditional Texas fare and Mexican fare. Popular Tex-Mex dishes include queso, fajitas, chili con carne, and even breakfast tacos. When in San Antonio, take advantage of the city’s authentic Tex-Mex joints hidden behind nondescript exteriors.
History Bundles
Texas’s history is deep and varied, beginning long before the arrival of European colonists. Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in East Texas is just one of many Native American historical sites in the Lone Star State. There are also modern historical sites like the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site, and the Sixth Floor Museum.
Plenty Of Live Entertainment
The music is a major draw for tourists to Lone Star State. Austin, Texas, is widely recognized as the global epicenter for live music. At any time of year, you can hear live music at most bars, restaurants, and festivals. Austin also hosts the world-famous Austin City Limits Music Festival, which attracts a wide variety of touring major labels and independent acts.
Culture And The Arts
Austin’s one of many places in Texas to hear great live music. SXSW is a film, media, and music festival that attracts visitors from all over the world to Texas’s capital city of, Austin. Additionally, Austin is bursting at the seams with museums, sculpture gardens, and murals. The Dallas Museum of Art and The Modern in Fort Worth are two excellent options if you prefer more conventional galleries.
Ranch And Rodeo
The ranching way of life is as authentically Texan as anything else. Cattle ranching is a time-honored tradition in Texas that remains strong today. You can visit ranches on your Texas family vacation in the countryside, and if you’re into rodeos, you’ll love Texas. Or you could go to the Fort Worth Stockyards, where you can see cattle drives twice daily.
Stunning Cities
There are many cities in Texas, each with its own personality. Dallas is an oil boomtown, so naturally, it’s a place of glitz and glamour. As opposed to Fort Worth, which is closer and has more of a “rough and tumble” Texas vibe with its rodeos and ranches. Houston, on the other hand, is a unique metropolis that combines new developments with historic small towns like Katy along the Gulf Coast.