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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