Top Things to do in Texas
Top Hotels in Texas
- 1. Fairmont Austin
- 2. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
- 3. The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center
- 4. Blossom Hotel Houston
- 5. Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk
- 6. Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
- 7. Holiday Inn Resort Galveston-on the Beach, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Fairmont Dallas
- 9. Hilton Americas-Houston
- 10. The Beeman Hotel
10 Factory Outlets in Texas That You Shouldn't Miss
Texas has great beaches for bird watching, boating, and fishing. Plus golf courses, cowboy and high art culture, and a rich history. Bask on the beach and bird watch between golf games before, during, or after spring break in Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, Crystal Beach, or South Padre Island. Explore East Texas from Dallas to Tyler, Texarkana, Jefferson, and Nacogdoches. Enjoy golf and big city life in Dallas or Houston. Visit Galveston's coastal Strand. Tour West Texas and Hill Country from San Antonio, New Braunfels, Austin, and Fredericksburg to Amarillo and El Paso.
Restaurants in Texas
1. Watonga Cheese Factory
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Watonga Cheese Factory was founded in 1940 in Watonga, Oklahoma. It was purchased in 2002 by Casey and Brandi Cowan. Then in 2007 tragedy struck when a tropical storm brought 80-mile-an-hour winds and 9 to 11 inches of rain and the factory was destroyed. The City of Perryton, Texas offered incentives to the Cowans to rebuild there and the factory was re-opened in 2010. Voted the “Best Cheese in Texas” in 2014, Watonga Cheese Factory still uses the same recipe and the same equipment that makes them stand out from the rest, and prides itself in its 70-year tradition to produce rich, handmade cheddar cheese full of flavor. In addition to producing all-natural cheddar cheese at it's location, the factory has a retail store where you can buy its mild cheddar, sharp cheddar in a variety of flavors. It also sells cheese curds. Cheese Factory tours are fun and educational. Scheduled by appointment, they are a great attraction as a family vacation activity or for a school field trips.
2. San Marcos Premium Outlets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 987 reviews
San Marcos Premium Outlets features an impressive collection of the finest brands for you, your family and your home. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to the area. You're sure to find impressive savings of 25% to 65% all year round. San Marcos Premium Outlets is located 30 minutes south of Austin and 45 minutes north of San Antonio. Complimentary hourly shuttle service is available from Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa and Conference Center. Shuttle service from San Antonio and Austin is also available.
Reviewed By christopherm339 - Vicenza, Italy
Love the amount of shops and the prices! A must go in San Marcos. Jimmy choo and Victoria secret are a must visit!
3. Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets (140 stores) features an impressive collection of the finest brands for you, your family and your home. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to the area. You're sure to find impressive savings of 25% to 65% all year round. Local Shop & Stay packages are also available.
Reviewed By PT1102 - Augusta, United States
While staying in McAllen we shopped several times at the Rio Grande Valley Outlets in Mercedes because it was near by. The prices were better than at the same stores in McAllen and there was a very good variety of stores to shop. Plenty of food vendors to eat at as well. The outlets were easy to get around in and very pleasant layout. We really enjoyed shopping there and would recommend it.
4. Tanger Outlets Fort Worth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By livingcooper - Fort Worth, United States
Clean and quiet outdoor shopping area. Convenient to 114/35, Bucees, Texas Motor Speedway and a new selection of restaurants. A safe place to shop night or day!
5. Tanger Outlets San Marcos
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 420 reviews
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Hollister, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Old Navy, Reebok, Banana Republic, Nautica, Kenneth Cole and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in San Marcos. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
Reviewed By sbulcken1015 - La Porte, United States
Crocs had good sales. Clean restrooms. Vending machines for water, sodas, ice cream. Lots of parking
6. Round Rock Premium Outlets
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 440 reviews
Round Rock Premium Outlets features an impressive collection of the finest brands for you, your family and your home. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to the area. You're sure to find impressive savings of 25% to 65% all year round.
Reviewed By ncooperconstruction - Round Rock, United States
The oulet was clean and friendly with better deals than back home.alot of fun! Even though it was very busy all the staff I encountered we're friendly and courious.i would definitely stop back when I am there again.
7. Houston Premium Outlets
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 494 reviews
Houston Premium Outlets features an impressive collection of the finest brands for you, your family and your home. Located approximately 35 miles northwest of downtown Houston, you're sure to find impressive savings all year round. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to the area. Located off US 290 at Fairfield Place Drive Exit in Cypress, TX. Local Shop & Stay packages are available.
Reviewed By perthprecious - Houston, United States
Leave your man at home and take a friend with you. This time I went with a girlfriend. What a great day it was. 5 hours shopping went so quick. Shops open 11am-7pm Mon-Sat. Sunday 12pm-6pm. A lot of nice shops there. Armani, Hugo Boss, Coach, Kate Spade, GAP, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas just to name a few. If you’re hungry, there is a food court, Starbucks, Auntie Anne, food stalls and other cafes around. Plenty of restrooms available too. Parking was easy. Get a map of the outlet on your phone so you know where you are going.
8. Allen Premium Outlets
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 454 reviews
Allen Premium Outlets features an impressive collection of the finest brands for you, your family and your home. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to the area. Located north of Dallas, you're sure to find impressive savings of 25% to 65% all year round. Local Shop & Stay packages are available.
Reviewed By robbellomy - Allen, United States
Great shopping, this has been my family’s go-to spot since we arrived in 2004. The shops have changed a lot - notably the construction of all the new shops in the center of what used to be the parking lot. To accommodate the additional traffic and visitors (from a growing population, not to mention tour groups from Asia and Europe), the developer built a large parking lot to the north of the shops, complete with a traffic circle to help keep traffic flowing smoothly. Couple of tips: #1 Follow all traffic signs. The driveways leading into the shopping area do not have stop signs - traffic flowing INTO the center is supposed to continue moving forward, so as not to back up traffic onto Stacy Road or Chelsea Blvd., but drivers invariably stop to let others go. While noble, it’s really messing up the traffic flow and adds to the aggravation of other drivers in the vicinity. #2 Use the north lot for parking and walk a bit further to your destination. I can almost guarantee that it will be worth your while and save you a headache and frustration of finding a spot near your favorite store. My kids and I will regularly park in the north lot and walk south all the way to Vans and Converse on the southern-most end of the shopping center and it ALWAYS takes less time to do this than try to fight the traffic. #3 If you come hungry, the outlets have you covered - in the past few years, they added a Burger IM and Starbucks because hangry shoppers just aren’t a good thing. Just outside the outlets is a Liberty Burger, Quiznos, Taco Cabana and a few other restaurants. They’re not too far from the outlets PLUS if you parked in the north lot, you get to burn a few more calories! #4 If you can visit mid-week, it may be your best bet. Weekends and shopping holidays are a nightmare, but if that’s your thing, then go for it. I figure the shopping must be really good since I regularly saw tourist groups from Asia and Europe all shopping at the center, all carrying their bags and piling back into large tour buses. The tourists usually visit mid-week, just after most stores receive and stock their new inventory (Wednesdays are good).
9. The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By afboykett - El Paso, United States
Because it is here!! Lots of great bargains here. Specials on specials. There is certainly something for someone here at a great price.
10. Grand Prairie Premium Outlets
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By J1950IXbrendac - Grand Prairie, United States
One stop shopping. Lots of variety. My grandkids are fans of Carter's for kids. My son likes the restaurant store. I like Lane Bryant, Coach, Wilson's and Annie's pretzel.
