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Texas Vacation Guide

Otherwise known as simply The Lone Star State, Texas is the second largest state in the U.S. and has a distinctly Western and Hispanic mixture of cultures, often referred to as Tex-Mex when it comes to talking about the food. As such a massive state, there is a wide variety of things to see and do, and it is absolutely impossible to do on just one trip. From the great plains and cities like Amarillo and Wichita Falls in the Panhandle region, to Houston and Corpus Christi along the Gulf Coast, to the Dallas and Fort Worth area, there’s a lot to pack into just one state, regardless of how big the area might be.

In terms of cities, pick one. Each city in Texas is distinctly unique, and each has a completely different vibe than any of the other cities in the state. From Austin, home to the University of Texas and known as the Live Music Capital of the World, to the capital of Dallas, to El Paso along the Mexican border, to San Antonio and the Alamo, they all have something unique to offer. And while it's true that most Texans have a larger-than-life attitude, perhaps that comes from the knowledge that their state has so much to offer, and makes the others pale in comparison.

There's plenty of beaches along the Gulf Coast area, or you can strike out into the interior of the country and experience such sites as Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, the King Ranch (which is larger than the entire state of Rhode Island, and is the largest working ranch in the U.S.), or Palo Duro Canyon. And the food…well, the food is a blend of Western and Mexican, and depending on which section of the state you are in depends on which style is more prevalent. Either way, if you come to Texas, be prepared to experience a lot of different things in your time, and make sure to prepare for additional trips to see it all.