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The World of Texas
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items I have been to a lot of these places but some are still on my list to go visit. Never been here before and are interested in what to do? I would stop at iFly in Austin before anything else!
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Large Cities (500,000+) population
Medium-Sized Cities (100,000-500,000 population)
Small Town and Cities (Under 100,000 population)
Tiny Towns (Under 12,000 Population)
Large Cities (500,000+) population
This is for large cities with a half million population.
A global city with great museums, diverse food, and NASA's Johnson Space Center. This city is always busy, but there is no end to the variety of foods that you can find many of on every city block!
Houston
A bustling city known for shopping, dining, and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza! I have only ever driven through here but would love to stop one day and take some time to visit some of these places! Most certainly near the top of my list!
Dallas
Famous for the Alamo, River Walk, and rich Spanish heritage. I spent of lot of time here while I was in the military. The traffic sucks, but there is no end to the stuff that you can do.
Visit San Antonio, Texas | Your Guide to the Alamo City
Known for its live music scene, tech culture, and vibrant downtown, I have visited before but is on my list to eventually live here.
Austin, TX | Hotels, Music, Restaurants & Things to Do
Home to a vibrant Western heritage with the Fort Worth Stockyards and a rich arts scene.
Home – Welcome to the City of Fort Worth
Medium-Sized Cities (100,000-500,000 population)
For cities that are from 100k to 500k people.
Famous for its university, musical history and the Buddy Holly Center. The town seems to be growing and more restaurants are making their way into the city! Great for a lot of variety! Merch Masala is the place to go for great Indian food!
Lubbock, Texas
Known for the Cadillac Ranch, the Historic Route 66, and the nearby Palo Duro Canyon!
Amarillo, Texas
Home to the Magnolia Market, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, and the Dr. Pepper Museum! My family all love DP and thus this has to be a visit in the future!
Waco, Texas
Home to Texas A&M University, with a rich college-town atmosphere and historical sites.
College Station, Texas
Known for its rose gardens, great parks, and the Caldwell Zoo.
Tyler, Texas
Small Town and Cities (Under 100,000 population)
Small towns and cities under 100k.
A charming town with German heritage, great tubing on the Comal River and the famous Schlitterbahn Waterpark! The water park is absolutely gorgeous, especially while enjoying the lazy river!
New Braunfels, Texas
Known for its beautiful river, great shopping outlets, and historic sites. Again, another great place that I have on my list to visit!
City of San Marcos, TX | Official Website
A historic coastal city with beaches, museums, and a Victorian architecture. A great place to visit when you have the chance!
GALVESTON.COM: Official Website of Galveston Island ...
A small town known for its scenic beauty, arts, and music festivals! Most of this music is folk with different styles such as: country, bluegrass, and blues.
Kerrville TX - Official Website | Official Website
A stunning natural wonder with hiking trails and outdoor activities. This is also on my list to visit because I have recently started getting into endurance running and where there are walking trails, runs can happen also!
Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife
Tiny Towns (Under 12,000 Population)
Rural areas with barely anyone around.
A German-inspired town known for its wineries, boutique shopping, and Hill Country beauty.
Explore Fredericksburg, TX | Wineries, History & Holiday Fun
Known for its arts scene, minimalist art installations, and the mysterious Marfa Lights!
Marfa, Texas
A remote and breathtaking national park offering hiking, stargazing, and the Rio Grande! Another place that would have some great trails to run on!
Splendid Isolation: Big Bend - National Park Service
Famous for Dinosaur Valley State Park and the nearby Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. This would be a great for families with younger kids.
Glen Rose TX
A charming coastal town with art galleries, bird watching, and seafood.
Rockport, TX - Official Website | Official Website