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State Fair Of Texas

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.

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Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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Texas Videos

From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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3921 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Dallas, Texas
Phone: 214/670-8400

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Hours

last week of September and the first two weeks of October. Exhibit buildings open daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Featured Attraction

World's largest honky-tonk features a 4,800-square-foot rodeo area, 600 feet of bar rails, a 1,650-square-foot stage for country/western entertainment, shops, games and restaurants. Open 11 a.m.–2 a.m. Mon.–Sat. and noon–2 a.m. Sun. Admission charge. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. In the Stockyards National Historic District. 817/624-7117. www.billybobstexas.com.

City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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Popular Attractions

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

Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
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

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