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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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Texas Dams

Texas features a diverse array of dams that serve as critical infrastructure for power generation, irrigation, and water management. This list includes Wirtz Dam, a hydroelectric facility built in the mid-20th century to create Lake Lyndon B. Johnson. Other structures, like the Fort Parker State Park Lake Dam, highlight the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s. These sites define the state's recreational landscape, ranging from large-scale utility projects to smaller municipal reservoirs.

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Texas Airports

This collection features a diverse range of Texas aviation facilities, from the major international hub of Austin-Bergstrom (ABIA) to specialized regional airfields. It includes Garner Field in Uvalde, Aransas County Airport near the Gulf Coast, and the high-altitude Marfa Municipal Airport. These gateways provide essential connectivity for the state's metropolitan centers, coastal regions, and the remote desert landscapes of the Trans-Pecos, supporting both commercial travel and general aviation across the Lone Star State.

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Religious Sites in Texas

Texas’ spiritual landscape features a blend of historical colonial architecture and modern cultural landmarks. This selection includes the 18th-century Mission San Juan Capistrano, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, constructed from hand-carved Italian marble. From the Renaissance Revival style of St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica to the traditional South Indian Dravidian architecture of the Sri Meenakshi Temple, these sites represent the state's diverse Catholic, Protestant, and Hindu heritage across urban and rural regions.

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Texas Parks & Gardens

This collection highlights the diverse outdoor spaces across Texas, from the 66-acre Dallas Arboretum and Houston’s iconic 64-foot semicircular Waterwall to the coastal dunes of Mustang Island State Park. Visitors can explore the historic Pioneer Plaza in downtown Dallas, the riverside trails of Blanco State Park, and the birding opportunities at the South Texas Botanical Gardens. The list also includes Lake Corpus Christi, Fort Parker, and the Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site, offering a mix of recreational water activities and regional history.

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Texas Museums

This collection spans Texas history from the 18th-century Spanish mission of The Alamo to the aerospace achievements at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Visitors can explore the 19th-century Victorian architecture of the Fulton Mansion, the restored historic structures of Dallas Heritage Village, and specialized collections like the Texas Prison Museum. The list also features presidential history at Lyndon B. Johnson’s boyhood home, global art at the San Antonio Museum of Art, and unique local heritage sites ranging from the King Ranch Museum to the George Observatory.

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Texas Natural Attractions

Texas offers a broad spectrum of geological and hydrological features, from the constant-level Lake Lyndon B. Johnson in the Hill Country to the high-desert peaks of the Trans-Pecos. This collection highlights significant landmarks including Madrid Falls, the state’s second-tallest waterfall, and the coastal waters of Tres Palacios Bay. These sites showcase the state's diverse terrain, encompassing rugged limestone cliffs, remote volcanic peaks like Horse Mountain, and vital water reservoirs such as Lake Kickapoo.

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Texas — Kaart

Klimaat & beste reistijd

Beste reistijd: maart, november

Selecteer een maand

Typisch weer in januari

Goed

16° (gevoelstemperatuur 13°) · extremen -4°–25°
's Nachts 4°
7 regendagen
14 zonnige dagen
6 uur zonneschijn per dag
Droge lucht
Lichte bries
UV-index 3 · matig

Typisch weer in februari

Goed

19° (gevoelstemperatuur 15°) · extremen -2°–27°
's Nachts 6°
7 regendagen
11 zonnige dagen
5 uur zonneschijn per dag
Droge lucht
Lichte bries
UV-index 4 · matig

Typisch weer in maart

Geweldig

23° (gevoelstemperatuur 21°) · extremen 2°–30°
's Nachts 10°
8 regendagen
13 zonnige dagen
6 uur zonneschijn per dag
Droge lucht
Lichte bries
UV-index 6 · hoog

Typisch weer in april

Geweldig

27° (gevoelstemperatuur 26°) · extremen 7°–33°
's Nachts 14°
8 regendagen
12 zonnige dagen
7 uur zonneschijn per dag
Vochtige lucht
Lichte bries
UV-index 7 · hoog

Typisch weer in mei

Matig

31° (gevoelstemperatuur 32°) · extremen 13°–37°
's Nachts 19°
12 regendagen
12 zonnige dagen
8 uur zonneschijn per dag
Zwoele, vochtige lucht
Lichte bries
UV-index 8 · zeer hoog

Tot 6 dagen boven 35°

Typisch weer in juni

Matig

34° (gevoelstemperatuur 37°) · extremen 20°–40°
's Nachts 23°
13 regendagen
15 zonnige dagen
9 uur zonneschijn per dag
Drukkende hitte
Lichte bries
UV-index 9 · zeer hoog

Tot 13 dagen boven 35°

Typisch weer in juli

Matig

36° (gevoelstemperatuur 38°) · extremen 22°–41°
's Nachts 24°
11 regendagen
16 zonnige dagen
9 uur zonneschijn per dag
Drukkende hitte
Lichte bries
UV-index 9 · zeer hoog

Tot 18 dagen boven 35°

Typisch weer in augustus

Matig

36° (gevoelstemperatuur 39°) · extremen 22°–42°
's Nachts 25°
11 regendagen
18 zonnige dagen
9 uur zonneschijn per dag
Drukkende hitte
Lichte bries
UV-index 9 · zeer hoog

Tot 20 dagen boven 35°

Typisch weer in september

Matig

33° (gevoelstemperatuur 35°) · extremen 15°–39°
's Nachts 22°
11 regendagen
15 zonnige dagen
8 uur zonneschijn per dag
Drukkende hitte
Lichte bries
UV-index 7 · hoog

Tot 10 dagen boven 35°

Typisch weer in oktober

Goed

28° · extremen 7°–35°
's Nachts 16°
9 regendagen
17 zonnige dagen
7 uur zonneschijn per dag
Vochtige lucht
Lichte bries
UV-index 6 · hoog

Typisch weer in november

Geweldig

22° (gevoelstemperatuur 20°) · extremen 2°–30°
's Nachts 10°
8 regendagen
13 zonnige dagen
6 uur zonneschijn per dag
Droge lucht
Lichte bries
UV-index 4 · matig

Typisch weer in december

Goed

18° (gevoelstemperatuur 14°) · extremen -2°–26°
's Nachts 6°
7 regendagen
12 zonnige dagen
5 uur zonneschijn per dag
Droge lucht
Lichte bries
UV-index 3 · matig

Klimaatgegevens: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Praktische informatie

Valuta: Amerikaanse dollar USD $ · Betalen met kaart · Algemeen geaccepteerd
Noodnummers: 911 Politie · Ambulance · Brandweer
Elektriciteit: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Talen: Engels
Kraanwater: Veilig om te drinken
Rijrichting: Rechts
Landnummer: +1