Museum of the Big Bend - Alpine, Texas
Museum of the
Come to the museum and see an overview of the geologic, climatologic, geographic, biologic, historic, folkloric and artistic elements that make the Big Bend a unique region of
Apache Trading Post – Alpine, Texas
Apache Trading Post – Alpine,
Step back in time by entering this rustic log cabin which houses a family oriented gift shop featuring Big Bend collectibles, books on the history and geology of the Big Bend,
The Alamo - San Antonio, Texas
The Alamo – One of the Most Popular Landmarks in Texas
The Alamo is one of the most visited landmarks in the state of Texas. Each year, more than 2.5 million people visit the shrine to Texas history. Originally, the building was constructed as a home to missionaries who worked to convert local Indian tribes. Construction on Mission San Antonio de Valero began in 1724. For almost seventy years, the structure served in a mission capacity.
Texas State Aquarium - Corpus Christi, Texas
With miles and miles of coastline, it only makes sense that one of the most unique and best aquariums in the country would be based in Texas. The Texas State Aquarium is located in the center of the Texas coast in Corpus Christi. Each year, more than half a million visitors make their way to the aquarium. The aquarium has received the designation of being the ‘Official Aquarium of Texas.’
Schlitterbahn Water Park - South Padre and Galveston Texas
Schlitterbahn-Texas’ Oldest and Most Popular Waterpark
In German it means ‘slippery road.’ Once you have visited the best known and oldest waterpark in Texas, you will understand why this name was chosen. When the temperatures in Texas begin to soar, locals and visitors alike flock to Schlitterbahn to cool off.
Ghost Towns of Texas - El Paso, Texas
Your Texas Ghost Town itinerary
But among the most exciting of the tours offered in this state is its collection of Ghost Towns. From El Paso to San Antonio, this state offers a taste of what the Old West is like. The landscape around Texas is scattered with the relics of once-thriving towns that just dried up and blew away into the pages of history. These towns are just but a ghost of their former self.
Cascade Cavern - Boerne, Texas
Explore Cascade Cavern’s underground passageways
Another attraction that should be visited by vacationers while in the state of Texas is its underground caves. One of these caves is the Cascade Caverns, which is located in Boerne, Texas.
Forbidden Gardens - Katy, Texas
A visit to the Forbidden Gardens
One of the places you can visit while you’re in the state of Texas is an outdoor and open museum that showcases a miniature replica of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of China and other known Chinese attractions like the Forbidden City of Beijing, The Calming of the Heart Lodge, The Temple of Heaven and the canal city of Suzhou. The museum is located at Katy, Texas, which is in the southeastern part of the state.
Paseo del Rio- The River Walk - San Antonio, Texas
Certainly one of the most visited and beautiful attractions in not only San Antonio, but also the entire state; is Paseo del Rio, or the River Walk. A connecting series of walkways resting along the banks of the San Antonio River forms the River Walk. The winding walkways, situated one story beneath the downtown district of San Antonio, are lined by restaurants, shops and bars.
