Texas Attractions, Entertainment Venues, Historic Sites and More
Texas is full of things to see. From historic landmarks to space-age marvels, you won't want to miss these attractions during your Texas vacation.
Places for Family Fun in Texas
Without a doubt, when families go on vacation, they are hoping to have fun. And, when families go on vacation to Texas, they are wanting to have big fun - as big as the Lone State State itself. Ofcourse, thanks to numerous waterparks, theme parks and other fun family attractions, any family headed to Texas this summer will have little trouble finding plenty of fun things to do.
Without a doubt, when families go on vacation, they are hoping to have fun. And, when families go on vacation to Texas, they are wanting to have big fun - as big as the Lone State State itself. Ofcourse, thanks to numerous waterparks, theme parks and other fun family attractions, any family headed to Texas this summer will have little trouble finding plenty of fun things to do.
Summer Attractions in Texas
Summer is a great time to visit Texas. And, the Lone Star State is home to numerous seasonal attractions that are opened during the summer months, ensuring visitors have plenty of fun-filled options during their Texas vacation.
Summer is a great time to visit Texas. And, the Lone Star State is home to numerous seasonal attractions that are opened during the summer months, ensuring visitors have plenty of fun-filled options during their Texas vacation.
HemisFair Park
Originally built to hold the 1968 World’s Fair, San Antonio’s HemisFair Park has been one of the state’s most popular attractions since its inception and features one of the Alamo City's signature landmarks - the Tower of the Americas.
Originally built to hold the 1968 World’s Fair, San Antonio’s HemisFair Park has been one of the state’s most popular attractions since its inception and features one of the Alamo City's signature landmarks - the Tower of the Americas.
Visiting the USS Lexington
Following many years of "active duty," the WWII-era USS Lexington "retired" to Corpus Christi. This massive aircraft carrier now serves as a floating museum, complete with a theater, flight simulator, cafe and more. Additionally, the Lexington offers a variety of educational programs, including summer camps and overnight stays!
Following many years of "active duty," the WWII-era USS Lexington "retired" to Corpus Christi. This massive aircraft carrier now serves as a floating museum, complete with a theater, flight simulator, cafe and more. Additionally, the Lexington offers a variety of educational programs, including summer camps and overnight stays!
Top-Ranked Texas Attractions
Every year in Texas, the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism commissions a study to determine the most popular tourist attractions in the state. The results of the 2005 study have just been released. Glancing at the results, it seems in-state and out-of-state visitors agree, for the most part, on what is worth seeing and doing while on vacation in the Lone Star State.
Every year in Texas, the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism commissions a study to determine the most popular tourist attractions in the state. The results of the 2005 study have just been released. Glancing at the results, it seems in-state and out-of-state visitors agree, for the most part, on what is worth seeing and doing while on vacation in the Lone Star State.
Top Winter 2007 Attractions and Events in Texas
Texas is such a diverse state that is truly is a year around destination. Visitors heading to the Lone Star State during the winter months definitely want to make time to visit one of these unique wintery attractions.
Texas is such a diverse state that is truly is a year around destination. Visitors heading to the Lone Star State during the winter months definitely want to make time to visit one of these unique wintery attractions.
Texas State Capitol Tourist Information
Information on the history of the Texas Capitol, as well as current event listings, tour schedules, maps and more.
Information on the history of the Texas Capitol, as well as current event listings, tour schedules, maps and more.
Texas State Railroad
Today steam engines still run the rails of the Texas State Railroad, just as they have since 1896. However, instead of moving timber and other cargo, these days the Texas State Railroad takes passengers on a scenic trip through the Piney Woods of East Texas.
Today steam engines still run the rails of the Texas State Railroad, just as they have since 1896. However, instead of moving timber and other cargo, these days the Texas State Railroad takes passengers on a scenic trip through the Piney Woods of East Texas.
Visit the Alamo
The site of one of the most notorious battles in history has been remarkably preserved and is open to tourists.
The site of one of the most notorious battles in history has been remarkably preserved and is open to tourists.
Bass Performance Hall
Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall serves as a permanent home for area performing art organizations, as well as hosting a variety of touring artists.
Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall serves as a permanent home for area performing art organizations, as well as hosting a variety of touring artists.
One World Theatre
Located in the hills outside of Austin, One World Theatre offers a wide variety of live musical performances throughout the year.
Located in the hills outside of Austin, One World Theatre offers a wide variety of live musical performances throughout the year.
Pier 21 Theater
Located in the historic Strand district, the Pier 21 Theater is a restored historic theater which shows films depicting Galveston's past.
Located in the historic Strand district, the Pier 21 Theater is a restored historic theater which shows films depicting Galveston's past.
Capt. Clark's Flagship and Gulf Clipper Sight Seeing Cruises
Daily cruises through Corpus Christi Bay aboard the restored paddle-wheeler, Flagship.
Daily cruises through Corpus Christi Bay aboard the restored paddle-wheeler, Flagship.
Austin Steam Train
Utilizing a 1916 Southern Pacific steam locomotive, the Austin Steam Train organization offers a variety of steam engine tours throughout the scenic Hill Country region.
Utilizing a 1916 Southern Pacific steam locomotive, the Austin Steam Train organization offers a variety of steam engine tours throughout the scenic Hill Country region.
Moody Mansion
Completed in 1895, the Moody Mansion is the epitome of Victorian architecture in turn of the century Galveston. The mansion, which was home to the powerful Moody family, survived the 1900 hurricane and now has been restored and is open for tours and lunch.
Completed in 1895, the Moody Mansion is the epitome of Victorian architecture in turn of the century Galveston. The mansion, which was home to the powerful Moody family, survived the 1900 hurricane and now has been restored and is open for tours and lunch.
Spanish Governor's Palace
Originally built as a presidio in 1749 to protect Spanish claims against French colonization, this building was also the Governor's Palace when San Antonio was the capital of Texas during the Spanish Province era.
Originally built as a presidio in 1749 to protect Spanish claims against French colonization, this building was also the Governor's Palace when San Antonio was the capital of Texas during the Spanish Province era.
Texas Governor's Mansion
See where the top political office-holder in Texas lives. Tours of the Texas Governor's Mansion are offered every 20 minutes, Monday through Thursday.
See where the top political office-holder in Texas lives. Tours of the Texas Governor's Mansion are offered every 20 minutes, Monday through Thursday.
Texas State Capitol Tourist Information
Information on the history of the Texas Capitol, as well as current event listings, tour schedules, maps and more.
Information on the history of the Texas Capitol, as well as current event listings, tour schedules, maps and more.
Point Isabel Lighthouse
Located in Port Isabel, one of the oldest towns in Texas, the Point Isabel Lighthouse served mariners along the Lower Texas Coast throughout the Civil War and into the 1900s.
Located in Port Isabel, one of the oldest towns in Texas, the Point Isabel Lighthouse served mariners along the Lower Texas Coast throughout the Civil War and into the 1900s.
Bishop's Palace
Completed in 1893, the Bishop's Palace survived the 1900 hurricane and is now part of Galveston's Historic Homes Tour.
Completed in 1893, the Bishop's Palace survived the 1900 hurricane and is now part of Galveston's Historic Homes Tour.
The Strand
Developed as Galveston's commerce center in the late 1800s, the Strand has survived over 100 years to be reborn as an island shopping mecca.
Developed as Galveston's commerce center in the late 1800s, the Strand has survived over 100 years to be reborn as an island shopping mecca.
San Jacinto Museum
If you happen to be heading to Houston or Southeast Texas, you can't pass up an opportunity to visit the San Jacinto Monument and San Jacinto Battleground - the very place where Texas gained its independence.
If you happen to be heading to Houston or Southeast Texas, you can't pass up an opportunity to visit the San Jacinto Monument and San Jacinto Battleground - the very place where Texas gained its independence.
Battleship Texas
A veteran of both World Wars, the Battleship Texas is now moored at the San Jacinto Historical Site, where it is open for tours to the public.
A veteran of both World Wars, the Battleship Texas is now moored at the San Jacinto Historical Site, where it is open for tours to the public.
Texas Seaport Museum and the Elissa
Home to the 1877 tall ship Elissa, a national historic landmark, the Texas Seaport Museum tells the seaborne history of Galveston, which was known as "The Ellis Island of the West" in the 1800s.
Home to the 1877 tall ship Elissa, a national historic landmark, the Texas Seaport Museum tells the seaborne history of Galveston, which was known as "The Ellis Island of the West" in the 1800s.
Lighthouse Establishment Cinema
Visitors to the Port Isabel/South Padre Island area have an opportunity to experience one of the most unique cinematic experiences to be found - the Lighthouse Establishment Cinema. Admission to this one-of-a-kind outdoor theatre, which uses the historic Point Isabel Lighthouse as a projection screen, is free - just bring your blankets and lawn chairs.
Visitors to the Port Isabel/South Padre Island area have an opportunity to experience one of the most unique cinematic experiences to be found - the Lighthouse Establishment Cinema. Admission to this one-of-a-kind outdoor theatre, which uses the historic Point Isabel Lighthouse as a projection screen, is free - just bring your blankets and lawn chairs.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Missions San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and Concepcion were built over the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Today these four historic San Antonio landmarks have been preserved and are open to the public as part of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Missions San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and Concepcion were built over the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Today these four historic San Antonio landmarks have been preserved and are open to the public as part of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
George Ranch Historical Park
Located just outside of Richmond, southwest of Houston, the George Ranch Historical Park is a living history exhibit that aims to educate the public about Texas history situated on the site of a former working ranch.
Located just outside of Richmond, southwest of Houston, the George Ranch Historical Park is a living history exhibit that aims to educate the public about Texas history situated on the site of a former working ranch.