This fair began in 1936 with the Texas Centennial Exposition and has been an
annual tradition ever since. The three-week fair is the largest expo in North
America and hosts more than 3 million visitors a year. Begins last week of
September and the first two weeks of October. Exhibit buildings open 10 a.m.–10
p.m. daily Admission charge. 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd. 214/565-9931. www.bigtex.com.
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Samuell Farm
City: Mesquite
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Padre Island National Seashore
City: Corpus Christi
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
