Texas Travel Tips

Texas

In one very large state you can explore soaring pine forests, rapid-running rivers, 600 miles (965km) of beaches, devil-dry deserts and green rolling hills. From Austin's swinging blues bars to Amarillo's old Route 66, Texas is full of surprising images.

If all you pictured were dusty trails and tumbleweeds, cowboys and oil derricks, you're in for a pleasant surprise.

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3 Days in Austin: Suggested Itineraries

Viator

Written by Viator, September 2012

5 star rating: Highly Recommended 8 | Tours & Tickets

Like travelers to Rome and Greece, those who visit Austin aren’t necessarily coming to see any one thing in-particular; they’re coming to absorb Austin’s essence, to live as the Austinians do, to ... 
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San Antonio Walks

Written by MrSanAntonio, March 2011

5 star rating: Highly Recommended 2

Wow! This Walking Tour/Co. exceeded our expectations even with all the great reviews on TripAdvisor and other sites. It is jam-packed with information. Most of which is surprising and unknown by ... 
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3 Days in Houston: Suggested Itineraries

Viator

Written by Viator, February 2013

4.5 star rating: Recommended 5 | Tours & Tickets

With so much to do and see in Houston it can be difficult to decide where to begin, especially if you don’t have much time. To help you plan the perfect three days in the city, here are some ... 
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3 Days in Dallas: Suggested Itineraries

Viator

Written by Viator, August 2010

4 star rating: Recommended 43 | Tours & Tickets

Rising like a shimmering glass-and-steel oasis from the dry Texas plains, Dallas and its Siamese twin, Fort Worth, form one of the largest urban playgrounds in the U.S.A. The home of the Dallas ... 
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San Antonio Suggested Itineraries

Viator

Written by Viator, August 2010

4 star rating: Recommended 42 | Tours & Tickets

"Remember the Alamo!" And clearly we do, because around four million people a year visit the site of this famous battle of 1836. But they leave San Antonio having seen a lot more because this ... 
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Houston arrival and departure

Written by DAVID C, July 2011

There was nothing wrong with our Super Shuttle arrival and departure as you have printed, you have mixed this up with our arrival at Miami. Houston shuttle was fine, please retract the comments re ... 
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Marfa, TX - Way off the path, but worth the trip!

Balti-most

Written by Balti-most, USA, September 2010

Marfa is a small artist community in the Texas Big Bend area. It is 3+ hours from the nearest commercial airport (Midland/Odessa!) and 6+ hours from major cities like Austin or San Antonio - but is ... 
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Cyclist’s Guide to Biking in Austin

Written by Jessica F, February 2013

For outdoor-enthusiasts spending time in Austin, Texas, one great way to get to know the city is through its active bike scene. Austin is constantly rated as a top biking destination in the United ... 
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Eating Your Way Through Houston

Viator

Written by Viator, February 2013

Tours & Tickets

Houston is a melting pot of cuisines and cultures, with everything from burgers to burritos to sushi to Korean braised lamb. That being said, the most iconic dishes tend to be of the barbecue and ... 
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Great Shopping

Nicks

Written by Nicks, USA, October 2010

The North Star Mall in San Antonio is a great place to shop and eat. It's only about 5 minutes from the airport so you can stop on your way in to town or out. They also have the world's largest ... 
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How to Get Around Austin, Texas

Written by Jessica F, March 2013

For those wanting to efficiently explore Austin, the city features many ways to get around. To do as the locals do, rent a bike from Mellow Johnny’s and see the city as you cycle. Austin, a very ... 
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South by Southwest

Written by Jessica F, February 2013

An annual event in Austin, Texas, South by Southwest (SXSW) is a 10-day music/film/technology festival and trade show. Started in 1987 as a music festival — which today showcases hundreds of artists ... 
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Where to See Live Music in Austin

Viator

Written by Viator, September 2012

Tours & Tickets

They say that the heart of a place lies in the music it produces, and if that’s the case then Austin’s got a rough-and-tumble, honky-tonk, country rock of a good heart. As you may have heard, ... 
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