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
Top 10 Historic Walking Areas in Texas, United States
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. Opal Lawrence Historical Park
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Opal Lawrence Historical Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark, and recognized as a Century Family Farm by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The home, which is considered Texas prairie vernacular styling, is basically in the same condition as it was originally built, with few modifications over the years. Outbuildings include a smokehouse, brick-lined root cellar, a wash house, large livestock barn (also built by Mr. Florrer in 1887) and mule barn. Assorted chicken coops also still are intact. The farmstead complex is representative of the evolution of domestic buildings from the 1870s to the late 20th century on the North Texas plains and blackland prairie. Lawrence family members continually resided at the home until November 1995.
2. Lighthouse Trail
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4.5 based on 237 reviews
Walking trail in the Texas Panhandle.
Reviewed By 860SusanB860 - Rockwall, United States
My husband and I only made a short distance on this trail due to the heat. The scenery is incredible! The Lighthouse Rock is the park's most symbolic peak so we at least wanted a glance of it. The trail is hard-packed dirt and easy to tranverse whether on foot or on a bike. Take plenty of water and start early! This is the most popular trail in the park.
3. King William Historic District
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4.5 based on 773 reviews
Settled by wealthy German merchants in the late 1800s, San Antonio's first suburb consists of 25 blocks of historic mansions set amid lovely landscaping.
Reviewed By mouchtd - Cincinnati, United States
stumbled across this area while walking from the riverwalk to The Guenther House what an awesome collection of historic home a must see
4. Cultural District
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4.5 based on 49 reviews
The Christian Arts Museum is the home of one of the most unique pieces of modern Christian Art, the life-size wax depiction of Leonardo DaVinci's "the Last Supper" This amazing piece of art was created in the 1950's by the hand of noted wax sculptor, Katherine Stubergh. The museum contains many pieces of Christian Art, sculpture and a panel of bronze crosses. check with museum for special exhibits. Museum Hours Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-3:00 Please call museum for group tours.
Reviewed By R2500QQmarkd - Weatherford, United States
There are so many great options for museums and entertainment within a very small area. The Fort Worth Botanical Gardens is just to the south of the Will Rogers Coliseum, The Amon Carter Museum, Natural Science Museum (great for kids), Kimball Art Museum and Modern Art Museum are all within a couple of blocks of each other. It's a great place to spent some time.
5. Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
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4.5 based on 5,287 reviews
Home to cowboys in addition to historic hotels and western-style shopping.
Reviewed By Millroe - Hitchin, United Kingdom
A great day out visiting the Historical Stockyard district in Fort Worth. A visit to the Wild West Show is also worth considering, we did, and thoroughly enjoyed seeing the different aspects of the Wild West, from lassoing and shooting demonstrations, horsemanship, long horn cattle, Bison and much much more. One of the horse riders was a 8 year old girl and she was brilliant. Afterwards there was a excellent parade of horses through the streets which included a Father Christmas in cowboy gear riding on a stagecoach pulled by Mules. And finally a visit to the actual stockyards is well worth doing to see the different long horns, and for $5 dollars you can be pictured sitting on one. A great day out.
6. Sundance Square
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4.5 based on 1,712 reviews
Recognized as one of the top downtown developments in the United States, Sundance Square spans 35 blocks in downtown Fort Worth. Choose from 30+ places to eat – from steaks to sushi to seafood – with lots of choices for patio dining. Check out the cool collection of stores, from local boutiques to nationally known brands. And enjoy great entertainment: live music, live theatre, comedy, and the magnificence of Bass Performance Hall. Be sure to visit Sundance Square Plaza, the heart of Fort Worth. And don’t worry about parking – it’s free! See our website for details.
Reviewed By Kbpa - Fort Worth, United States
Sundance Square is a hidden gem. As you drive by, if you blink you may miss it. Best option is to park in the Sundance square Garage across from the Bass Performance Hall and walk approx 1.5 blocks to get to Sundance Square - Very relaxing to just sit and enjoy the ambiance, especially at night when the lights are on/changing, the water fountain is going and the buildings around you light up. you might get lucky and even get some live music while you are there.
7. Mission Trail
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4.5 based on 831 reviews
A pedestrian route that starts at the Alamo and winds nine miles along the San Antonio River passing four other historical missions.
Reviewed By texdawg89 - Bogart, United States
Any history buff will love this tour. A self-guided, self-paced, up-close look at the 300 year old Spanish missions built along the San Antonio river-and it's all free! Starting with Mission Espada and proceeding to Mission San Juan, these first two are South of town and remote enough to be very serene and a person can easily imagine the challenges facing the first settlers. The inside of the Espada chapel is beautiful and San Juan and Concepcion are gorgeous in structure and functionality. A real adventure in history even though the interiors in most are closed.
8. The Strand
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4.5 based on 3,020 reviews
A lively strip in the heart of historic Galveston feautures pubs, delis and specialty shops.
Reviewed By OriginalYouth - Fort Worth, United States
We always try to take a walk around at the Strand when we visit Galveston. There are lots of shops for all budgets, including souvenirs, toys, Resort Wear, collectibles, beauty products Etc. There are restaurants and lots of photo opportunities including street art and murals, a giant chair to pose with, covered awnings in an amazing candy store where you can watch them make fresh taffy.
9. The Seawall
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4.5 based on 2,882 reviews
Walk along this eight-mile seawall built to protect Galveston from the raging winds and waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Reviewed By Nomad062_10 - Omaha, United States
I never tire of driving up and down the seawall. Beautiful ocean view. Miles of beach. Functional and iconic. Plenty of activities, shops, and food. Must pay to park along the wall which is different from the last time we visited.
10. Laguna Madre Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
This 1,500-foot boardwalk crosses four acres of marshland, where bird watchers can spot many coastal and migratory birds and numerous others tempted by the berries on the fiddlewood bushes along the trail
Reviewed By TGoodGurg - Coeur d'Alene, United States
Great walk for the early morning or late evening. Great birds to view. So pretty and an easy trail on a boardwalk.
