By Jennifer Clary
The Best Texas Vacations
Texas is a large and diverse state with a wide range of vacation options such as relaxing on the
beach, shopping, fine dining, live entertainment, horseback riding and golfing. The best and most popular Texas vacation spots are Corpus Christi,
Austin and
San Antonio. Each of these cities has something unique to offer tourists.
Corpus Christi
Relax on the beach in Corpus Christi, Texas.
If you are looking for a relaxing beach vacation in Texas, Corpus Christi is your ideal destination. Whether you sunbathe on the beach all day or explore Corpus Christi's popular ocean-side attractions like guided fishing trips off of North Beach, bird watching on Padre Island National Seashore, and hiking on Mustang Island, you are bound to have a memorable time.
Austin
Austin is the capital of Texas and the self-proclaimed live music capital of the world.
Austin is the capital of Texas and the self-proclaimed live music capital of the world, making it a great vacation destination for tourists who like a combination of history and entertainment. The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Texas Capitol, and LBJ Library and Museum are some interesting historical day outings for visitors to Austin. At night, the city comes to life with an abundance of live music performances at popular locales like The Black Cat Lounge at 309 East Sixth Street, The Carousel Lounge at 1110 East 52nd Street, and Emo's at 603 Red River Street. When you aren't sightseeing at historical buildings and museums or listening to Austin's musicians, be sure to visit Town Lake and Zilker Park for fun outdoor activities like cycling and kayaking.
San Antonio
Enjoy dining on the San Antonio Riverwalk.
San Antonio is the perfect Texas vacation destination for tourists who like amusement parks and scenic dining. Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Sea World are the major amusement parks located in San Antonio. Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers rides galore, live entertainment and a water park. Sea World allows visitors to interact with marine wildlife like Beluga whales and sea lions. After a long day of amusement park delights, dinner on the San Antonio Riverwalk at a local restaurant favorite like Acenar, Casa Rio Restaurant, or Waxy O'Connor's Irish Pub will revive you with beautiful river views and scrumptious food. If you have time on your San Antonio vacation for some history, visit The Alamo at 300 Alamo Plaza to learn about the most famous battle of the Texas Revolution.
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About the Author:
Jennifer Clary is a professional writer, award-winning filmmaker, and proud vegan. She is a graduate of Vassar College and has been published in Tail Slate Magazine and Freethought Magazine as well as online at Ehow.com, savemyair.com and gobblegreen.com/blog. Clary travels extensively with her films and especially treasures her experiences in Italy and Finland.
