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Texas
Even grander than the sheer size of Texas is its cultural diversity. People from all over the globe have settled here through the centuries, weaving a vibrant tapestry of languages, traditions, and art forms. Everywhere you look in Texas, you immediately see the rich beauty and history created by the many cultures that call Texas home.
Texas is made up of seven distinct regions with attractions and activities for every kind of traveler.
The Panhandle Plains
Some folks call this region of Texas gloriously flat, some say it's just plain glorious. Throughout this section of Texas, you will find activities both enticing and entertaining. Many of them bring you the flavor of the Lone Star State's western heritage. You can relish a chuckwagon breakfast beside a colorful canyon and visit exciting old frontier forts. You can watch cowboys at work (this is after all, cowboy country) and dance the night away to the strains of the fiddle - or the jukebox. And you can browse for antiques, arts, and crafts in shops that range from rustic to elegant, in tiny towns and sprawling cities.
In Big Bend Country
Nowhere else in Texas do the stars at night shine quite so bright or the sunsets seems quite so rosy. Here, too, the earth displays its own vigor. Prickly pear cacti bloom with fuschia ferocity and golden exuberance as desert vistas shimmer far into the distance. In this area you’ll find multicultural festivities, multispiced cuisines, and numerous museums, attractions such as a collection of vintage airplanes, a Shakespearean theater, and numerous recreational opportunities.
Hill Country
Maybe it's the serene valleys tucked between rolling, cedar-studded hills…or the abundant indigo and scarlet wildflowers of spring. Perhaps it's the cypress trees that line meandering riverbanks…or the friendly small towns where time ticks at a slower tock. Then again, it could be the siren song of Austin's musical melting-pot. Whatever the appeal, the Texas Hill Country captivates fans the world over.
South Texas Plains
Say hello to the Alamo - and adios to the winter blues and the summer doldrums. Soak up some sun in the tropical Rio Grande Valley. Stroll the streets of Laredo. Attend a fiesta, admire a Picasso, and savor a salsa-spiced snack. You will soon find that there is nothing plain about the South Texas Plains. Throughout the year, this fascinating region, from San Antonio to the Rio Grande, offers delights, muy especial!
Prairies and Lakes
Does that title really tell the tale? Well, yes-and no. Prairies and Lakes paints merely the pastoral brush strokes in this region's richly textured panorama. The full picture emerges only when you add the dynamic cities, charming communities, and colorful history that enliven this attraction-packed section of Texas. This region dips south from the Red River through the heart of the state & boasts a liberal sprinkling of prairies and farmlands. But it also encompasses the energizing daisy-chain of cities and communities known as the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, along with an abundance of other thriving towns and intriguing historical sites as well.
The Gulf Coast
The vast Gulf of Mexico weaves its watery spell upon seafarers and landlubbers alike. In Texas, "land ho!" is as exiting a cry as "anchors aweigh!" For, in addition to the bounty of the shimmering sea surfing its shores, Texas offers an abundance of terrific terra firma along its 624-mile coastline.
Peninsulas and islands, cities and towns, beaches and parks, all extend their own magical allure. You will find every citified and seaside attraction imaginable along the scimitar-shaped slab of Texas known as the Texas Gulf coast.
Courtesy of the Office of the Governor - Economic Development & Tourism, and the Texas Department of Transportation
Image 1: Lighthouse formation at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. 1988 Photo by Jack Lewis / TxDOT
Image 2: Dramatic night view of the Alamo, San Antonio. 1989 Photo by J. Griffis Smith / TxDOT
Even grander than the sheer size of Texas is its cultural diversity. People from all over the globe have settled here through the centuries, weaving a vibrant tapestry of languages, traditions, and art forms. Everywhere you look in Texas, you immediately see the rich beauty and history created by the many cultures that call Texas home.
Texas is made up of seven distinct regions with attractions and activities for every kind of traveler.
The Panhandle Plains
Some folks call this region of Texas gloriously flat, some say it's just plain glorious. Throughout this section of Texas, you will find activities both enticing and entertaining. Many of them bring you the flavor of the Lone Star State's western heritage. You can relish a chuckwagon breakfast beside a colorful canyon and visit exciting old frontier forts. You can watch cowboys at work (this is after all, cowboy country) and dance the night away to the strains of the fiddle - or the jukebox. And you can browse for antiques, arts, and crafts in shops that range from rustic to elegant, in tiny towns and sprawling cities.
In Big Bend Country
Nowhere else in Texas do the stars at night shine quite so bright or the sunsets seems quite so rosy. Here, too, the earth displays its own vigor. Prickly pear cacti bloom with fuschia ferocity and golden exuberance as desert vistas shimmer far into the distance. In this area you’ll find multicultural festivities, multispiced cuisines, and numerous museums, attractions such as a collection of vintage airplanes, a Shakespearean theater, and numerous recreational opportunities.
Hill Country
Maybe it's the serene valleys tucked between rolling, cedar-studded hills…or the abundant indigo and scarlet wildflowers of spring. Perhaps it's the cypress trees that line meandering riverbanks…or the friendly small towns where time ticks at a slower tock. Then again, it could be the siren song of Austin's musical melting-pot. Whatever the appeal, the Texas Hill Country captivates fans the world over.
South Texas Plains
Say hello to the Alamo - and adios to the winter blues and the summer doldrums. Soak up some sun in the tropical Rio Grande Valley. Stroll the streets of Laredo. Attend a fiesta, admire a Picasso, and savor a salsa-spiced snack. You will soon find that there is nothing plain about the South Texas Plains. Throughout the year, this fascinating region, from San Antonio to the Rio Grande, offers delights, muy especial!
Prairies and Lakes
Does that title really tell the tale? Well, yes-and no. Prairies and Lakes paints merely the pastoral brush strokes in this region's richly textured panorama. The full picture emerges only when you add the dynamic cities, charming communities, and colorful history that enliven this attraction-packed section of Texas. This region dips south from the Red River through the heart of the state & boasts a liberal sprinkling of prairies and farmlands. But it also encompasses the energizing daisy-chain of cities and communities known as the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, along with an abundance of other thriving towns and intriguing historical sites as well.
The Gulf Coast
The vast Gulf of Mexico weaves its watery spell upon seafarers and landlubbers alike. In Texas, "land ho!" is as exiting a cry as "anchors aweigh!" For, in addition to the bounty of the shimmering sea surfing its shores, Texas offers an abundance of terrific terra firma along its 624-mile coastline.
Peninsulas and islands, cities and towns, beaches and parks, all extend their own magical allure. You will find every citified and seaside attraction imaginable along the scimitar-shaped slab of Texas known as the Texas Gulf coast.
Courtesy of the Office of the Governor - Economic Development & Tourism, and the Texas Department of Transportation
Image 1: Lighthouse formation at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. 1988 Photo by Jack Lewis / TxDOT
Image 2: Dramatic night view of the Alamo, San Antonio. 1989 Photo by J. Griffis Smith / TxDOT
