Must-See Places in Texas

Landmarks & Tourist Attractions

• The Alamo (San Antonio) – Symbol of Texas independence and courage
• San Antonio River Walk – Scenic urban waterway with restaurants, shops
• Space Center Houston – Official NASA visitor center
• Big Bend National Park – Stunning desert, mountain, and river landscapes
• State Fair of Texas (Dallas) – One of the largest and most famous state fairs in the U.S.
• Texas State Capitol (Austin) – Historic and architecturally impressive
• Padre Island National Seashore – Longest undeveloped barrier island in the world

Music & Culture

• Live Music Capital of the World – Austin
• Texas Country & Blues – Legends like Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaughan
• Rodeo Culture – Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the world’s largest
• Western Heritage – Cowboys, boots, and hats still have deep cultural roots

Sports

• Dallas Cowboys (NFL) – “America’s Team”
• Texas Longhorns & Texas A&M Aggies – Huge college football followings
• Houston Astros (MLB) – Popular baseball team
• NBA Teams – San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets
• Friday Night Lights – High school football is a religion in small-town Texas

Industry & Economy

• Oil & Gas – Texas is the top U.S. producer of crude oil
• Technology – Austin is a major tech hub (often called “Silicon Hills”)
• Ranching & Agriculture – Texas leads in cattle production
• Aerospace – NASA’s Johnson Space Center is based in Houston

Natural Features & Climate

• Wide Open Spaces – Deserts, plains, piney woods, hill country
• Texas Hill Country – Famous for wildflowers, vineyards, and scenic drives
• Bluebonnets – State flower, blooms in spring across the countryside

Texas Icons & Symbols

• The Lone Star Flag – Symbol of independence and pride
• Cowboy Hats & Boots – Worn proudly by many Texans
• Whataburger – Beloved Texas-based fast food chain
• Dr Pepper – Invented in Waco, Texas
• Buc-ee’s – Giant Texas gas station chain known for snacks and humor