Texas

The Lone Star State

Four cities the size of small countries — Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin — plus Big Bend's desert canyons and the Gulf Coast.

Capital

Austin

Largest city

Houston

Region

South

Best time to visit

March–May and October–November.

Highlights

• ·The Alamo and River Walk, San Antonio
• ·Austin live music and food
• ·Big Bend National Park
• ·Space Center Houston