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Things to Do in Texas

There are 140 attractions in Texas. Houston Museum of Natural Science, large natural history museum with extensive exhibits, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Houston Museum of Natural Science
1
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Large natural history museum with extensive exhibits
Museum
Amistad National Recreation Area
2
Amistad National Recreation Area
Reservoir and recreation area on the Rio Grande
Park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
3
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Spanish colonial mission complex and World Heritage site
Park
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Major Houston art museum with diverse international collections
Museum
Padre Island National Seashore
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Padre Island National Seashore
Coastal national seashore protecting barrier island habitat
Park
Dallas Museum of Art
6
Dallas Museum of Art
Large encyclopedic art museum with global collections
Museum
Big Bend National Park
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Big Bend National Park
Vast Chihuahuan Desert park along the Rio Grande
Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
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Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Historical park preserving LBJ's ranch and presidential sites
Park
Big Thicket National Preserve
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Big Thicket National Preserve
Protected region of diverse forests and wetlands
Park
Chamizal National Memorial
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Chamizal National Memorial
Park commemorating US-Mexico border settlement and cultural ties
Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Desert national park preserving Texas' highest peaks
Park
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
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Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
Presidential library preserving LBJ's papers and exhibits
Museum
Waco Mammoth National Monument
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Waco Mammoth National Monument
Paleontological site protecting Ice Age mammoth fossils
Park
Fort Davis National Historic Site
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Fort Davis National Historic Site
Well-preserved frontier military post in West Texas
Park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Site of 1846 Mexican–American War battle
Park
Texas Memorial Museum
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Texas Memorial Museum
University natural history museum showcasing Texas geology and fossils
Museum
Blaffer Art Museum
17
Blaffer Art Museum
University art museum exhibiting contemporary visual art
Museum
Texas Transportation Museum
18
Texas Transportation Museum
Transportation museum featuring historic trains and vehicles
Museum
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
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Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
Ancient flint quarries used by prehistoric peoples
Park
AT&T Stadium
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AT&T Stadium
Huge retractable-roof stadium in Texas, home of Cowboys
Stadium
NRG Stadium
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NRG Stadium
Houston domed stadium with retractable roof hosting sports
Stadium
American Airlines Center
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American Airlines Center
Dallas indoor arena hosting basketball, hockey, concerts
Stadium
Toyota Center
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Toyota Center
Houston arena home to NBA's Rockets
Stadium
Alamo Mission in San Antonio
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Alamo Mission in San Antonio
Historic Spanish mission and 1836 battle site
Building
JPMorgan Chase Tower
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JPMorgan Chase Tower
Houston's tallest skyscraper and major office tower
Building
Toyota Stadium
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Toyota Stadium
Texas soccer stadium, home of FC Dallas
Stadium
Wells Fargo Plaza
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Wells Fargo Plaza
Houston skyscraper and major downtown office tower
Building
Cotton Bowl (stadium)
28
Cotton Bowl (stadium)
Historic Dallas stadium hosting college football and events
Park
USS Lexington
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USS Lexington
Museum aircraft carrier docked in Corpus Christi, Texas
Museum
Padre Island
30
Padre Island
Longest barrier island in Texas with coastal habitats
Island
Shell Energy Stadium
31
Shell Energy Stadium
Houston soccer stadium and major sporting venue
Stadium
Kimbell Art Museum
32
Kimbell Art Museum
Art museum in Fort Worth famed for architecture
Museum
Alamodome
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Alamodome
Large indoor arena and convention center in San Antonio
Park
Galveston Island
34
Galveston Island
Barrier island with historic architecture and beaches
Island
Guadalupe Peak
35
Guadalupe Peak
Highest peak in Texas and Guadalupe Mountains' summit
Mountain
Dealey Plaza
36
Dealey Plaza
Historic Dallas plaza site of JFK assassination
Park
Globe Life Field
37
Globe Life Field
Retractable-roof baseball stadium, home of Texas Rangers
Stadium
Lakewood Church
38
Lakewood Church
Houston megachurch and large non-denominational congregation
Religious Site
George W. Bush Presidential Center
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George W. Bush Presidential Center
Presidential library and policy institute in Dallas
Museum
Guadalupe Mountains
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Guadalupe Mountains
Mountain range in Texas, includes Guadalupe Peak
Mountains
Texas Motor Speedway
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Texas Motor Speedway
Large motorsport complex hosting NASCAR and IndyCar events
Park
Texas Stadium
42
Texas Stadium
Former NFL stadium, once home to the Cowboys
Park
Chisos Mountains
43
Chisos Mountains
Mountain range inside Big Bend National Park, Texas
Mountains
Enchanted Rock
44
Enchanted Rock
Massive pink granite dome and state natural landmark
Mountain
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
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Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Fort Worth museum focusing on American art collections
Museum
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
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Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
University of Texas football stadium in Austin
Park
Davis Mountains
47
Davis Mountains
Mountain range in West Texas with volcanic origins
Mountains
Reunion Arena
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Reunion Arena
Former Dallas arena, once hosted sports and concerts
Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park
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Dinosaur Valley State Park
State park preserving dinosaur footprints in riverbed
Park
Emory Peak
50
Emory Peak
Highest summit in Big Bend National Park
Mountain
George Bush Presidential Library
51
George Bush Presidential Library
Presidential library and museum at Texas A&M University
Museum
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
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Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Contemporary art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
Museum
San Jacinto Monument
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San Jacinto Monument
Tall monument near Houston commemorating 1836 battle
Park
Cadillac Ranch
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Cadillac Ranch
Public art installation of graffiti-covered buried Cadillacs
Monument
El Capitan (Texas)
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El Capitan (Texas)
Prominent limestone peak in Texan Trans-Pecos region
Mountain
Houston Zoo
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Houston Zoo
Large urban zoo featuring global wildlife exhibits
Zoo
Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
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Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Museum chronicling the Kennedy assassination at Dealey Plaza
Museum
Frank Erwin Center
58
Frank Erwin Center
Multipurpose arena on the University of Texas campus
Park
Franklin Mountains (Texas)
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Franklin Mountains (Texas)
Desert mountain range near El Paso, includes state park
Mountains
Lake Texoma
60
Lake Texoma
Reservoir on Texas–Oklahoma border, popular for recreation
Reservoir
Newby-McMahon Building
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Newby-McMahon Building
Smallest 'skyscraper' constructed in a land-sale scam
Building
El Paso Museum of Art
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El Paso Museum of Art
Art museum in El Paso with regional collections
Museum
Fort Worth Convention Center
63
Fort Worth Convention Center
Major convention venue in downtown Fort Worth
Park
Kyle Field
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Kyle Field
College football stadium at Texas A&M University
Park
Meadows Museum
65
Meadows Museum
Dallas museum housing Spanish art collection
Museum
Sabine Lake
66
Sabine Lake
Estuarine lake on Texas-Louisiana border
Lake
Amistad Reservoir
67
Amistad Reservoir
International reservoir on the Rio Grande, recreation
Reservoir
Arlington Stadium
68
Arlington Stadium
Former Major League Baseball stadium in Arlington
Park
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower
69
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower
Basilica in San Antonio, historic Catholic shrine
Church
Dell Diamond
70
Dell Diamond
Minor league baseball stadium in Round Rock
Park
Fort Worth Water Gardens
71
Fort Worth Water Gardens
Iconic urban water-feature park in downtown Fort Worth
Park
Lake Houston
72
Lake Houston
Reservoir northeast of Houston supplying local water
Reservoir
Mission Concepcion
73
Mission Concepcion
18th-century Spanish mission in San Antonio
Church
Natural Bridge Caverns
74
Natural Bridge Caverns
Large commercial cave complex with guided tours
Park
Odessa Meteor Crater
75
Odessa Meteor Crater
Well-preserved impact crater near Odessa, Texas
Crater
Toledo Bend Reservoir
76
Toledo Bend Reservoir
Large reservoir on the Texas–Louisiana border
Reservoir
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
77
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Coastal refuge in Texas, vital bird habitat
Park
Garner State Park
78
Garner State Park
Popular Texas state park on the Frio River
Park
SeaWorld San Antonio
79
SeaWorld San Antonio
Marine-themed park with rides and animal exhibits
Park
Amon G. Carter Stadium
80
Amon G. Carter Stadium
College football stadium at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth
Park
Brazos Bend State Park
81
Brazos Bend State Park
Texas park with wetlands, alligators, and birdwatching
Park
Fair Park
82
Fair Park
Historic fairgrounds with Art Deco buildings and events
Park
Fair Park Coliseum (Dallas)
83
Fair Park Coliseum (Dallas)
Indoor arena within Fair Park hosting sports events
Park
Hermann Park
84
Hermann Park
Urban Houston park featuring gardens, museum district access
Park
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
85
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Texas state park with caves and rugged hills
Park
Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
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Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
Former multiuse arena in Lubbock hosting events
Park
McNay Art Museum
87
McNay Art Museum
Modern art museum in historic San Antonio mansion
Museum
Moody Coliseum
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Moody Coliseum
SMU indoor arena hosting basketball and events
Park
Moody Gardens
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Moody Gardens
Galveston attraction with aquariums, pyramids, and exhibits
Park
San Antonio Museum of Art
90
San Antonio Museum of Art
Art museum featuring Latin American and ancient collections
Museum
Sun Bowl (stadium)
91
Sun Bowl (stadium)
El Paso stadium hosting college football and events
Park
Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway
92
Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway
State park preserving red rock canyons and bison herd
Park
Colorado Bend State Park
93
Colorado Bend State Park
Texas state park with canyons, waterfalls, and caves
Park
Discovery Green
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Discovery Green
Downtown Houston park hosting events, lake, and greenspace
Park
Gerald J. Ford Stadium
95
Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Southern Methodist University football stadium on campus
Park
Goose Island State Park
96
Goose Island State Park
Coastal Texas state park with bird and shore habitats
Park
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
97
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Coastal wildlife refuge in Texas known for birdwatching
Park
Lost Maples State Natural Area
98
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Texas natural area famous for fall maple foliage
Park
Mike A. Myers Stadium
99
Mike A. Myers Stadium
University of Texas soccer stadium hosting collegiate matches
Park
Pedernales Falls State Park
100
Pedernales Falls State Park
Texas state park known for limestone falls and swimming
Park