Best Places to Visit in Texas
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Texas with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Texas sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Texas that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Texas whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Children’s Museum of Houston
Houston, TX
A Playground for Your Mind!™ The Children’s Museum of Houston is packed with 90,000 square feet of interactive exhibits.
Natural Bridge Caverns
San Antonio, TX
Natural Bridge Caverns, is Texas’s premier natural attraction, where you’ll find adventure and fun around every bend. Like on the Discovery Tour, where you’ll see massive, otherworldly formations formed by single drops of water and the slow passage of time. Or, explore their Hidden Passages Tour, where shadows dance over delicate formations and mystery awaits in every shadow. Take to the skies high above Texas, as you ascend the Canopy Challenge, or for a true test, try tackling one of our adventure tours. Experience a sense of discovery finding your way through the AMAZEn’ Ranch Roundup, a 5,000 square foot outdoor maze.
Padre Island National Seashore
Corpus Christi, TX
Padre Island National Seashore separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, one of a few hypersaline lagoons in the world. The park protects 70 miles of coastline, dunes, prairies, and wind tidal flats teeming with life. It is a safe nesting ground for the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle and a haven for over 380 bird species. It also has a rich history, including the Spanish shipwrecks of 1554.
Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park
Dallas, TX
Brackenridge Park
San Antonio, TX
Founded in 1899, Brackenridge Park is rich with history. Brackenridge Park has been a gathering place since prehistoric times. The park shows evidence of human habitation dating back to 11,000 years ago. Native American artifacts dating as early as 9200 B.C. have been found in the Olmos Basin and near Hildebrand Avenue within the park. The park has been called the most significant archaeological site in Texas.
Dallas Arboretum
Dallas, TX
Dallas Arboretum claims to be one of the most beautiful outdoor attractions in the area. The place currently features a spectacular display of gardens that showcase incredible seasonal flowers, ornamental shrubs, trees, and plant collections. Dallas Arboretum is also well-known for being listed among the top three arboretums in Southwest Spirit Magazine.
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
El Paso, TX
A striking adobe structure, Magoffin Home State Historic Site explores the stories of a multicultural family who actively participated in U.S. expansion and settlement, military service, trade on the Santa Fe–Chihuahua Trail, Civil War turmoil and U.S.–Mexico relations. The 1875 home is a prime example of Territorial style architecture.
Japanese Tea Garden
San Antonio, TX
The Japanese Tea Garden has a glorious history of over 90 years, from the time it was an operating rock quarry to today, as one of the most loved, educational and cultural resources in San Antonio.
El Paso Museum of Archaeology
El Paso, TX
The El Paso Museum of Archaeology presents 14,000 years of prehistory in the El Paso area, the greater Southwest, and northern Mexico. You’ll see dioramas and exhibits of American Indian lives and their material culture from the Paleoindian hunters of the Ice Age to their modern Indian descendants. The exhibits are periodically changed to reflect the scope of the museum’s collections and the interests of the community. Special changing exhibits are located in the auditorium where lectures, family programs, and events are held.
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Houston, TX
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and the opportunity to experience the natural world. This 155-acre non-profit urban nature sanctuary provides education about the natural environment to people of all ages. It plays a vital role in protecting native plants and animals in the heart of the city where development threatens their survival. The Houston Arboretum is a private non-profit educational facility that operates city land.
