The list of places you can stop to smell the roses in Tyler is endless, so it’s no surprise that’s why many people come and visit the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, Chamblee’s Rose Nursery and the…
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What could be better than a front-row seat to century-old cypress, dazzling lakes and rolling hills? A view from the top, of course. Few thrills combine the rush of adventure with exploring natural…
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South Texas, that strip of land extending along the Rio Grande River near the Texas/Mexico border, is an excellent destination for visitors who love wildlife, beaches, and delicious food. It’s the…
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Texas embraces a certain boastful swagger. We fly our state flag proudly, have unwavering opinions about chili and Tex-Mex cuisine, and enjoy spinning a good yarn or two about our greatness. Sure…
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Sprinkled in between the big cities and beautiful open spaces of Texas — especially around the wildflower-rich Hill Country — you’ll find some of the nation’s best swimming holes. Locals flock to…
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From art installations to history-filled museums, Texas has it all. Around the state, you’ll find well-known museums housing some notable collections as well as centers dedicated to honoring some…
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Magnificent marine life comes ashore in fun and fabulous aquariums on the Texas Gulf Coast. Stare down a giant octopus, watch sharks swim over your head, and find Nemo while learning about the habits…
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Outsized in the public mind, Route 66 stretches 177 always-diverting miles through the Texas Panhandle. We admired iconic buildings and took on steak-eating challenges for a sampling of the famed…
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Texas’ empty expanses boast incredibly dark skies. They also shed light: literal photons from distant heavenly bodies, yes, but scientific discoveries and realizations about our own smallness as well…
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Flowering plants first appeared on Earth roughly 160 million years ago, but only in the past century or so has Texas perfected them. The easternmost parts of the state feature epically lavish gardens…
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