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Texas travel guide

Everything's bigger: barbecue, cities, deserts and coastline.

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Capital
Austin
Best time to go
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Daily budget
$$ about $150–220 a day
Fly into
DFW Dallas–Fort Worth
IAH Houston
AUS Austin

Big citiesBeachesNational parksDesert

Top places to visit in Texas

  1. San Antonio River Walk & the Alamo

    Riverside cafés and Texas history.

  2. Austin

    Live music capital with great food trucks.

  3. Big Bend National Park

    Desert, mountains and the Rio Grande.

  4. Space Center Houston

    NASA's Mission Control and real rockets.

  5. Fort Worth Stockyards

    Twice-daily cattle drives in the street.

  6. South Padre Island

    Warm Gulf beaches near Mexico.

What to eat in Texas

  • Smoked brisket
  • Tex-Mex fajitas
  • Breakfast tacos
  • Chicken-fried steak

When is the best time to visit Texas?

Mar–May, Oct–Nov is usually the best time to visit Texas. Moderate: about $150–220 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.