Summer vacation travels in texas

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Texas is the second largest state in the U.S, both in terms of geographical area and population. Although summers in Texas tend to be quite hot, there are still plenty of indoor and outdoor activities from which to choose between June and September in the Lone Star state. Whether you're interested in museums, history, architecture or hitting the beach, you should be able to find something you enjoy in Texas.

1. Historic Sites

   • Texas' capital city, Austin, is home to Texas' State Capitol (tspb.state.tx.us/spb/capitol/texcap.htm) one of Texas' most famous architectural landmarks and a National Historic Landmark. The Capitol was built in 1888, stands at 308 feet and is one of Austin's highest buildings.

     San Antonio is home to the Alamo (thealamo.org), Texas' single most-visited site, home to over 2.5 million visitors a year. The Alamo dates back to 1724 when it served as a mission, but is better known for being the site where 13 Texans fought the Mexicans for 13 days. Although the Alamo finally fell, the site commemorates the lives lost during the struggle.

   Museums

   • The Space Center in Houston (www.spacecenter.org) is the visitor center for the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center and is among Texas' most popular tourist attractions. The center features a theater, children's play area, the Starship Gallery with space-related artifacts and memorabilia and permanent and rotating exhibitions.

     The Nasher Sculpture Center (www.nashersculpturecenter.org) is situated in Dallas' downtown art district, and is home to a world-class sculpture museum including works by Picasso, Matisse and Miro.

     The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (panhandleplains.org) is located in the town of Canyon, in Texas' central panhandle region. The museum pays tribute to Panhandle history, art and heritage, and is Texas' largest history museum. This museum is best for those who are deeply interested in Texas history, as it's quite a drive from Texas' largest cities.

   Cultural Activities and Sports

   • San Antonio is Texas' No. 1 tourist destination, thanks mostly to the scenic five-mile River Walk, located one story beneath street level, and known as el Paseo del Rio in Spanish (thesanantonioriverwalk.com). San Antonio's Hispanic influences come to life on the River Walk with its flamenco restaurants and Mexican-themed bars. The River Walk is home to boutique and souvenir shops, as well as a few museums, live music events and about 20 yearly events.

     Houston is Texas' largest city and is home to a 17-acre downtown theater district and dozens of parks, museums and cultural activities. If you're a sports fan, you'll want to check out a home Houston Rockets game (nba.com/rockets).

     Austin considers itself the live music capital of the world, so there's always an act or concert to check out somewhere around the city. In fact, Austin has more music venues per capita than any other city in the world.

   Beaches and Recreation

   • Austin is as hot as any other part of Texas, but four area lakes (Lady Bird, Lake Austin, Lake Walter E. Long and Lake Travis), plus the Colorado River, provide plenty of opportunities for boating and water sport opportunities, as well as picnic areas, walking and hiking trails, and biking trails.

     Padre Island National Seashore (nps.gov/pais/index.htm) is the longest protected barrier island seashore in the world, and is among Texas' most popular destinations. Located on the southern Texas coast, the park is located on North Padre Island- South Padre Island (www.sopadre.com/island) is located three hours down the seashore. At Padre Island National Seashore, visitors can enjoy sunbathing, swimming at designated beaches, hiking, biking, participating in water sports and camping. The park is open year-round. Campgrounds are on a first-come, first-served basis, and a camping permit must be obtained at any of the Padre Island beaches. No hookups are available. The park has a $10 entrance fee per vehicle. The Malaquite Visitor Center is a good place to start your Padre Island vacation.

Source: www.ehow.com

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