4) Texas
You’ve undoubtedly heard the expression, “everything’s bigger is Texas.” The sheer size of the Loan Star State offers a vast array of travel choices to its nearly quarter million annual visitors. Whether it’s the massive countryside, considerable historic sites, museums and parks or laid-back beaches, Texas has something for everyone. For music fans, head to 6th Street in Austin, the “Music Capital of the World.” You’ll find more than live entertainment, however. Culture, cuisine, shopping, natural mineral springs and loads of history are among it’s featured attractions. For fans of barbecue, Houston is the grilling capital offering an array of finger-licking delights. To soothe your inner Cowboy, The Stockyards of Dallas offers old-fashioned cattle drives. History buffs won’t want to miss a trip to San Antonio and a visit to the Alamo. If you’d like to just relax, South Padre Island is where you can kick off your Cowboy boots.
