As Texas' earliest prominent city, literally scores of fascinating historic
structures were built by sea captains, merchants, businessmen and prominent
officials. 888/GAL-ISLE. www.galveston.com.
Once the "Wall Street of the Southwest," this is one of the finest
concentrations of 19th-century iron-front commercial buildings in the U.S. Lined
with gaslights, now restored and readapted, The Strand features art galleries
and studios, specialty shops, restaurants, pubs, delicatessens, historical
exhibits and an old-fashioned candy factory within a 36-block area. Often the
site of annual city festivals, especially Dickens on The Strand each December
and Mardi Gras celebrations in early spring. National Historic Landmark District
is on Strand and Mechanic streets between 20th and 25th
streets.
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
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.
Battle Of Adobe Walls
City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Sylvan Beach Park
City: La Porte
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
