South · TX
Texas
The Lone Star State
Capital
Austin
Best Time to Visit
October-April (varies by region)
Featured view
Austin skyline seen from across the river under a clear sky.
Photo credit Sahmeditor via Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.001 Must-See Spots
Big Bend National Park
dramatic desert wilderness along the Rio Grande
San Antonio River Walk
a charming below-street-level walkway along the river
The Alamo
the most famous site in Texas, in the heart of San Antonio
Austin
the live music capital of the world with 6th Street and incredible BBQ
02 Hidden Gems
Palo Duro Canyon
the second-largest canyon in the US, often called the Grand Canyon of Texas
Marfa
a tiny West Texas art town with mysterious lights and minimalist installations
Enchanted Rock
a massive pink granite dome sacred to Native Americans near Fredericksburg
Hamilton Pool Preserve
a stunning natural grotto pool near Austin
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
Texas BBQ is a religion — Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Snow's in Lexington, Goldee's in Fort Worth
Big Bend is extremely remote — fill up on gas and bring supplies before entering
Breakfast tacos are a daily ritual in Texas — find a local taqueria for the real deal
The Texas Hill Country (Fredericksburg, Wimberley, Dripping Springs) is beautiful in spring with wildflowers