Texas is the US second largest state and is bursting with numerous possibilities for fun and adventure. Geographically and culturally distinct, the state proffers a wealth of eccentric attractions and things to do, from the cities to the coastal beaches for bird watching, boating, fishing, mountains, deserts and vast vacation spots in Texas. 

Metropolitan centers, like Houston, Austin and Dallas are an intriguing contrast to the west Texas cities, like Amarillo or Lubbock, but each has its own traits and reasons for visiting. San Antonio is popular for the Alamo and The River Walk, and the nearby Hill Country; they should also be on travellers’ journey list. 

Nature lovers can quench their thirst for nature by visiting the parks, like Big Bend National Park, set along a bend in the Rio Grande in West Texas and Padre Island National Sea Shore along with the Gulf of Mexico.

Texas has golf courses and rich art culture and history. Rejoice on the beach and bird watch between golf games in Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, Crystal Beach or South Padre Island.

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Some of the top attractions in Texas are:

1. Fort Worth Zoo:

Abode to probably 7,000 animals and 500 species of mammals, birds and actotherms is a vision to behold. The nationally praised Fort Worth Zoo is voted no.1 zoo in North America by USA, the best Zoo in Texas by Yahoo Travel, the no.5 zoo in the nation by USA Travel Guide, the no.1 family attraction in the DFW Metroplex by Zagat survey and a top 10 zoo of Aquarium by Family Fun magazine. When visiting the town undoubtedly one of the premier family outings in the state is the Fort Worth Zoo, which is a fun and entertaining place. It was first opened in 1909. The zoo is stretching and flourishing with infusion of a $100 million capital campaign. At the Fort Worth Zoo, nine various habitats are available for viewing, varying from the wilds of the African Savannah to the icy waters of the penguin habitat, right through the dwellers of the Australian Outback and Great Barrier Reef. The zoo has an area for the children also, the Toyota Children’s Ranch & Petting Corral. In a setting there are miniature donkeys, goats, sheep and other familiar animals that permit for easy petting and fabulous photos.

2. The Houston Museum of Natural Science:

The Houston Museum of Natural Science is recognized in 1909 is a natural history museum, which contribute to a free educational and science institution for the people of Houston. The remarkable science museum has spectacular four floors of natural science halls and displays a Planetarium, a dinosaur skeleton, space-station models, a Wortham huge Screen Theatre and a six tier Butterfly Center in which these beauties land gently on protracted arms. This museum is one of the most renowned in the United States. The museum’s constant displays encompasses a dinosaur exhibit, a space museum and exhibits on geology, chemistry, paleontology, Native Americans, biology, gems, minerals,  petroleum science, technology, geography and Texas wildlife. In 1988, the Challenger Learning Center was opened in the reminiscence of the Space Shuttle Challenger crew members that were lost during the shuttle’s tenth mission. In 2012, a new addition to the house is the paleontology hall, enlarging the size of the original museum. The Paleontology Hall has more than 60 huge skeleton mounts, including three Tyrannosaurus rex and three big Quetzalcoatlus. 

Moreover, the museum repeatedly presents the travelling displays on various topics. The museum also nurtures two satellite facilities. The George Observatory in Fort Bend County which encases one of the biggest telescopes in the country for public and The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land which exhibits dinosaurs, mineralogy, exotic live insects and much more. The aim of the Houston Museum of Natural Science is to safeguard and grow the general knowledge of natural science to elevate the knowledge and delight in natural science of individuals. Every year the museum provides almost 2 million services, which includes over 500,000 services to children.

3. Natural Bridge Caverns:

A short drive from San Antonio, the remarkable Natural Bridge Caverns are part of huge underground network made up of more than 10,000 various stalactite formations. The largest cave network in the US is reachable to the public. Biggest underground attractions in Texas is Natural Bridge Caverns, it is suggested to take a tourist guide along with you while exploring the Caverns. The learning Tour takes you through the most remarkable part of the Caverns 180 feet underground, while the concealed Passages tour depicts you a system of big underground chambers or enjoy both on a combo tour. Explore the outdoor Twisted Trails rope course, help yourself out of the AMAZEn’ Ranch Roundup maze and pan for fossils at the Mining Company. Do not miss the merrymaking during the holidays, which encompasses the light-ups and comfy campfire. For further discounts reserve your tickets in advance online. Natural Bridge Caverns emphasizes on 40-foot-high Kings Throne, an enormous wall of stalactites discovered in one of the largest caverns, The Castle of the White Giants. The huge 60-foot bridge spanning its access, Natural Bridge Caverns also offer various fun activities, encompassing themed tours. Some of the other attractions include treetop climbing adventure across an expanded network of ropeways, platforms and ziplines.

4. San Antonio River Walk:

It is also known as Paseo del Rio, this 15-mile long river walk is an essential thing to do in San Antonio. Go for a self-guided walking or bike tour of the riverside paths, covered with gorgeous cypress trees, shops, museums, hotels and Tex-Mex restaurants where you can sit and dine alongside the river. Made below the street level, this pedestrian walkway embraces the river as it winds and invents through the city and is as famous among the locals as it is for tourists 24/7. Step on and step off the cruise is one of the great ways to relish the River Walk, which sails by the iconic spots like the Arneson River Theatre, Marriage Island and the San Antonio Museum of Art. One should visit during the festivals and holidays like St Patrick’s Day and Christmas for exciting river parades and amazing light illuminations. Taking a leisure walk along the river is most admired thing to do here; another fancy way to relish the ambience of the area is to hop on a leisurely cruise on a river boat. These glide all the time and vary from standard sightseeing trips to dinner cruises. 

5. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens:

A nationally celebrated 66 acre display garden spotlights wondrous floral displays throughout the year. The Dallas Arboretum is one of the premier botanical gardens in the United States. Huddles on the shores of White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum was called “one of the Most Breathtaking Gardens in the World” by Architectural Digest.

The gardens are on the oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Dallas. One of the marquee gardens within the park is the Woman’s Garden, where you will find a pool, aquatic plants, fountains and sculptures. The garden is effervescent in the spring, when the accompanying daffodils and tulips blossom. In the summer plants like tapioca and bananas sprout in their distinctive ways, and the fall brings on the chrysanthemums.

Dallas Blooms festival flaunts over 500,000 spring blossoming bulbs, Margaret Elizabeth Jonsson Color Garden is a remarkable display of 3,000 azaleas and hundreds of Cherry Blooms-February-April. In summer the garden encompasses an outdoor concert series on Thursdays in the evening and various water aspects with astonishing floral displays. Autumn at the Arboretum-September-November features a nationally cheered Pumpkin Village featuring over 90,000 pumpkins, gourds, squash and is called one of the America’s Best Pumpkin festivals by Fodor’s Travel. The 8 acre Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden was designed to hitch children with the nature. Gardens mission is to impart knowledge, which teach life and earth science with 17 indoor and outdoor galleries and 150 bilateral activities, where science and fun unite together. It opens seven days a week and Wednesday nights until 8pm from March-October. Seasonal weekday concessions are available. The Garden remains closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

These lawns provide an ideal opportunity to have a family picnic or coffee there.

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