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Best time to take a vacation to Texas

Best Time to Go

Texas vacations are truly filled with exciting activities for all seasons. Although summertime is the best time to appreciate all the fantastic water parks and beaches, fall is perhaps the season that truly stands out. It makes all the outdoor activities more enjoyable without the painful summer heat. Going on fishing trips, camping, or even hunting is much easier, and since most of the festivals are celebrated during this season, your Texas travel will surely be worthwhile.

Popular Texas experiences

Flying L Guest Ranch

The Flying L Guest Ranch gives visitors a taste of the old Wild West, where there is a celebration of the rich history of the famous (and infamous) lone rangers. The ranch also offers horseback rides along the hundreds of acres in the Hill Country.

Gladys Porter Zoo

In Brownsville, the Gladys Porter Zoo is a popular attraction in Southern Texas, known as one of the best zoos in the county.

NASA Space Center

The NASA Space Center in Houston has been a popular attraction ever since the great Space Race in the 60s. It combines entertainment and learning experience as a part of their Space Program.

San Antonio Sea World

The San Antonio Sea World houses many leading marine exhibits as well as water park attractions, as it has live marine shows, some adventure camps, and fun-filled rides.

Schlitterbahn Beach

The Schlitterbahn Beach in South Padre Islands is also among the best water parks in the country and has rides and pools, as well as a classy restaurant.

Schlitterbahn

The Schlitterbahn is a water park with innovative indoor and outdoor water rides.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

The Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio is a very large theme park offering a unique floorless roller coaster among the 100 plus rides as well as a water park.

Six Flags Theme Park

The Six Flags Theme Park has more than 50 exciting rides for children and adults to enjoy.

Insider tips for Texas travel

Big Texan Amarillo

The Big Texan in Amarillo is a restaurant where guests can get a 72-ounce steak, potato, roll, and a side salad for free, so long as you finish the meal by yourself.

Blue Bell Creamery

The Blue Bell Creamery is a place for all those Bluebell ice-cream fanatics to enjoy more than 50 unique ice cream flavors.

Dallas Cowbow Stadium

The new Dallas Cowboys stadium is the biggest football stadium in America.

Port Arsansas

Port Aransas is a beach that has the best waves of over six feet high.

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