TXTexas Travel & Attractions

Top attractions

The Alamo, Big Bend National Park, NASA Houston, San Antonio River Walk, Austin (live music), Padre Island.

Best time to visit

Year-round, though summer can be intensely hot. Spring and fall offer the best balance.

Getting around

Texas is very large, plan for long drives between major destinations. Major airports serve Houston and Austin.

Route 66

Texas is on the historic Route 66, the "Mother Road" that runs from Chicago to LA. Several preserved stretches and roadside attractions remain.

Quick travel facts

• Time zone: Central
• Region: South
• Capital: Austin
• Largest city: Houston
• Borders Mexico, passport options for cross-border day trips

Bordering states

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