Texas Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Explore Texas with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Discover sprawling state parks, historic missions, museums, vibrant cities, and unique roadside stops across the Lone Star State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Texas, including national parks, historic missions, museums, and unforgettable road trips. From desert landscapes to vibrant cities and Wild West history, discover some of the best things to do in Texas.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
From desert canyons and rugged mountains to coastal marshes and wide-open plains, Texas’s parks showcase the incredible diversity of the Lone Star State. Our featured Texas park highlights one of the state’s most memorable outdoor adventures.
The Alamo
Texas’ historic landmarks span Spanish missions, frontier settlements, and defining moments in American history. Our featured Texas historic site highlights one destination that captures the spirit of the Lone Star State’s past.
Best National Parks in Texas
- Big Bend National Park
- Guadalupe Mountains National Park
- Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
- Waco Mammoth National Monument
- Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
- Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
Top 5 Texas State Parks
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park
- Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site
- Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
- Hueco Tanks State Park
- Longhorn Cavern State Park
Top 5 Texas Museums
- Museum of Fine Arts Houston
- Dallas Museum of Art
- Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth
- Perot Museum of Nature & Science in Dallas
- Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin
Know Before You Roam: Texas Quick Facts
- Largest City: Houston
- High Point (Rank): Guadalupe Peak 8,749 ft (14)
- Lowest Elevation: Sea Level
- State Nickname: “Lone Star State”
- State Flower: Bluebonnet
- State Tree: Pecan
- State Animal: Nine-banded Armadillo
- State Bird: Northern Mockingbird
- State Fish: Guadalupe Bass
Explore Texas on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
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Each marker connects to one of our stories about historic landmarks, parks, museums, and unique roadside attractions. Click a pin to uncover the destination and begin planning your Texas adventure.