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U.S. state
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Texas, known as the Lone Star State, offers travelers a diverse array of experiences across its expansive landscapes. As the second largest state in the U.S., Texas features varied environments such as the dense Piney Woods in the east, the rugged mountains of Big Bend National Park in the west, and the beaches along the Gulf Coast. These regions provide opportunities for activities like hiking and wildlife viewing.
Great plains, cotton, and the Llano Estacado.
Recreational lakes and exciting nightlife.
Pine forests, bayous, and Civil War and Civil Rights history.
Islands, beaches and port cities.
Border country along the Rio Grande, Spanish missions.
Edwards Plateau, rolling hills, rivers, and the state capital.
Big Bend National Park, mountains, desert and canyons.
Brewed in San Antonio, is billed as the "national beer of Texas", but is sold as far away as New York — and reportedly even spotted in Tallinn, Estonia.
By plane
S.S. and foreign flag carriers.
By train
Two daily Amtrak trains serve the state and one that serves alternating day. Firstly, the Texas Eagle between Chicago and San Antonio, with stops in Texarkana, Dallas and Austin.
By car
S. by the United States Interstate Highway system, the quality and condition of which is generally very good.
By bus
For the more adventurous (and more frugal) passengers, inter-city buses are an excellent option. From border towns, Greyhound takes you to many destinations within Texas and beyond.).
By boat
Major ports in Texas include Houston, Corpus Christi, Galveston, Beaumont, Port Arthur and Brownsville. Both the Port of Houston and the Port of Galveston are home ports for Cruise ships.
By plane
Texas is one of the few states large enough where flying between certain cities intrastate is actually practical.
By train
Since Texas cities are geographically dispersed, travel by train is expensive and often infrequent, though Amtrak does provide three lines.
By bus
The bus is not the most glamorous way to get around the state, but it can be the cheapest.
By thumb
S. states that allow foot traffic on all toll-free Interstate highways (except within the city limits of El Paso). This makes hitchhiking relatively easy.
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"Live Music Capital of the World", state capital and home to the main campus of the University of Texas
A coastal city featuring the Texas State Aquarium and serving as the gateway to the natural beauty of Padre Island, known for its extensive beaches and wildlife.
Texas' multicultural economic powerhouse, blending Texan culture with modern trends.
the largest city on the US/Mexico border
Fort Worth Stockyards, "Where the West Begins"
As Texas's largest city, it is home to NASA's Mission Control Center, an acclaimed dining scene, and prestigious institutions like Rice University and the Baylor College of Medicine.
A key player in U.S. international trade, Laredo blends Mexican and American cultures, offering vibrant festivals and historic sites, like the San Agustín Cathedral and the Museum of the Republic of the Rio Grande.
financial and cultural center of the South Plains, birthplace of Buddy Holly and home of several top notch wineries, location of Texas Tech University
famous for the Alamo as well as the "River Walk" nightlife district, this metropolis is also home to four major theme parks, two SeaWorld and two Six Flags parks
one of the US's largest national parks and one of the most remote in the lower 48.
Biggest preserved region of Texas' swampy cypress forests.
Home to the highest point in Texas (8,751 ft / 2,667 m).
The "Grand Canyon of Texas" with sweeping vistas and colorful landscapes.
The southernmost of Texas' beach resort areas.
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