Best places to visit in Texas

Texas Essentials

Texas Essentials showcases the state's historical and modern landmarks, from the 18th-century Spanish missions of San Antonio to the 561-foot Reunion Tower in Dallas. It features the 311,000-acre Big Bend Ranch State Park and the 66-acre Dallas Arboretum, alongside cultural sites like the San Antonio Museum of Art. The selection also highlights Austin’s Grade 1 racing track, Circuit of The Americas, and Houston’s multi-story Waterwall Park.

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The Alamo

The Alamo is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Roman Catholic missionaries in what is now San…

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Reunion Tower

Reunion Tower is a 561 ft observation tower in Dallas, Texas, United States and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.

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Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a 66-acre botanical garden located at 8525 Garland Road in East Dallas, Texas, on the…

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Big Bend Ranch State Park

Big Bend Ranch State Park is a 311,000-acre state park located on the Rio Grande in Brewster and Presidio counties, Texas.

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The Galleria

The Galleria, stylized theGalleria and also known as the Houston Galleria, is an upscale mixed-use urban development and shopping mall…

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Pioneer Park

Pioneer Plaza is a large public park located in the Convention Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas.

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Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

Artificially made waterfall, this one is a refreshing place to visit while in Houston. Can't miss the chill-out!

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Circuit of The Americas

Circuit of the Americas is a Grade 1 FIA-specification 3.426-mile motor racing track and facilities located in Austin, Texas, in the United…

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Mission San Juan Capistrano

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1731 by Spanish Catholics of the Franciscan Order, on the eastern banks of the San Antonio River…

L.B.J. Boyhood Home

The childhood home of the 36th U.S. President, Lyndon B. Johnson. This early 20th-century residence in Johnson City is part of the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, featuring period furnishings and guided tours.