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Big Bend National Park
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#1 Big Bend National Park

Creating a natural boundary with Mexico, Big Bend National Park is one of the largest national park in United States. The park encompasses the largest Chihuahuan Desert. Park attractions include scenic drives, hiking, camping, and santa elena canyon. Big Bend is also popular for recreational activities near Rio Grande river.

San Antonio
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#2 San Antonio

Known for it's historic sites, San Antonio is one of the most visited city of Texas. The city's rich culture offers glimpse of Spanish colonial life and first settlement in Texas. Popular attractions include The Alamo, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, River Walk, Tower of the Americas, SeaWorld, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

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Austin
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#3 Austin

Austin, the capital city of Texas is known for live music venues, scenic outdoor destinations, and museums. With spectacular views, Austin is popular tourist destination of Hill Country. Best places to visit are The Texas State Capitol, Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Springs Pool, Lady Bird Lake, Lake Travis, and McKinney Falls.

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South Padre Island
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#4 South Padre Island

South Padre Island is a popular beach town located along the Texas Gulf Coast. The island is known for best family vacation destination. Things to do on South Padre Island include kiteboarding, dolphin watches, horseback riding on the beach, and birdwatching. Other attractions on South Padre Island are Island Adventure Park and Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

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Houston
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#5 Houston

Located near Gulf of Mexico, Houston is known for Museum District and Space Center. Houston museum district has 19 museums including The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Children's Museum, The Health Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts. Other tourist attractions in Greater Houston area include Downtown Aquarium, Hermann Park, Houston Zoo, Discovery Green, and Memorial Park.

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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#6 Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Guadalupe Mountains National Park is known for the highest peak in Texas at 8,749 feet. With diversity of ecosystems, the park is perfect for variety of wildlife viewing. Other attractions of the area includes dunes, hiking trails, camping, and bird watching.

Galveston
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#7 Galveston

Galveston is Known for historic structures and 19th century buildings. The city's major tourist attractions include Historic Pleasure Pier, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and Moody Garden. Best beaches in Galveston are Stewart Beach, East Beach, and area along Galveston Island State Park.

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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#8 Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Known as "The Grand Canyon of Texas", Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the United States. It is located in the Texas Panhandle near Amarillo. The 120 miles long canyon is known for multicolored layers of rock and steep mesa walls. The state park features 30 miles of hiking trails. Park activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping.

Fredericksburg
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#9 Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is a historic town located north of San Antonio and west of Austin. The city is known for historic structures and elegant shops. Popular tourist attractions near Fredericksburg include Enchanted Rock, Balanced Rock, and Cross Mountain.

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Franklin Mountains State Park
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#10 Franklin Mountains State Park

Franklin Mountains State Park located in El Paso is part of the Chihuahuan Desert. The 27,000 acres park offers over 100 miles of hiking trail. Franklin Mountains are 23 miles long and stretch from El Paso into New Mexico. Highest peak is North Franklin Mountain at 7,192 feet. The state park offers many recreation activities including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, and picnicking.

Top 10 Best Cities to Visit in Texas

  1. San Antonio
  2. Austin
  3. Houston
  4. Dallas
  5. Galveston
  6. Fredericksburg
  7. Corpus Christi
  8. El Paso
  9. Fort Worth
  10. Amarillo

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