You don’t have to go far to find culture and breathtaking landscapes when you’re in Texas. The Lone Star State is not just the second largest state in the U.S., but it’s also one of the most diverse in terms of culture and natural assets.
Driving through Texas will give you an opportunity to explore deserts, canyons, mountains as well as scenic coastal regions.
Are you ready for the road?
Taking a day trip or week-long trek across Texas requires a lot of preparation. Texas offers drivers expansive highways. Ranked 26th in population density among all states, Texas sees fewer accidents compared to the rest of the United States. The Department of Transport recorded 3,531 fatalities from motor accidents in 2015.
However, if you want to truly enjoy your trip, you’re going to need to make sure that your Texas car insurance is up-to-date and ready to go. Texas law requires drivers to carry (at the very minimum) a liability insurance policy. However, you may want to consider some additional coverage for the road trip ahead. After getting your car insurance in order, next is time to decide where to go!
Here are three places in Texas to visit when you hit the road!
Where to Visit
Being a former Spanish colony, Texas has strong Spanish influences. However, it still offers a great variety in scenery, activities and culture.
The Alamo
You can’t visit the great state of Texas without driving down to The Alamo. This is one of the most famous and important historical sites in the U.S. and it’s certainly one of the most famous in Texas.
Built in 1744 by the Franciscans, The Alamo was a religious home before being used as a fort in 1836 by the Texans. It was the scene of one of the most inspiring battles in American history. A small force was hauled up in the fort while a 3,000-strong Mexican army waited to attack outside.
The small force was defeated in the battle and 187 of the defenders were killed, including Davy Crockett. The historic site has since been restored and receives more than 2.5 million visitors every year.
The Space Center in Houston
Fancy a trip to the moon? You can drive down to the Space Center in Houston where you can get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at NASA’s operations. This is one of the most popular attractions in Houston.
You don’t have to be a science geek to appreciate the film shows, exhibits, models and other space artifacts on display. Visiting the Space Center will give you an opportunity to look inside the largest space program in the world.
Not everything on the site is for exhibition purposes only. Visitors also get to see and experience the real thing. There are space simulators that are used for training as well as real rockets that visitors can observe.
Padre Island National Seashore
If you’re looking for some sun, sand and to get away from it all, Padre Island is the place to visit. Getting to Padre Island is part of the experience. The 70-mile drive takes you through the southern part of Corpus Christi. The barrier island stretches over 130,000 acres. The landscape of the island consists of dunes, beaches and extensive grassland. It is home to a wide variety of migratory birds and some of the rarest sea turtles.
There’s a lot to do in Texas. Pack your bags, fill your tank and get driving. There’s a lot waiting for you to discover!
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Thanks So Much for Sharing These Awesome Ideas of Places to Visit in Texas, I Really Appreciate it! I Have Never Been to Texas but Then Again I Have Only Been to 5 States I the US So I Haven’t Had the Opportunity to Really Travel Like I Would Like to! I Have Always Wanted to Visit Texas, There’s a Lot of Great Places to Visit in Texas, Especially the Alamo and That’s One of the Ones That I Really Want to See! I Like to Eat at a Lot of Unique Restaurants When I Travel, I Think That’s One of the Funniest Things to Do When Vacationing! Well Thanks Again for Sharing This All With Us, Have a Great Evening! – Jana
I am from Texas and this is a great list! 🙂 We also have a pretty awesome art city, Austin! It’s definitely worth a visit! 🙂