While on assignment in the “Lone Star State,” be sure to mark your calendar’s for the following events and attractions.
Top 10 Places to Go in Texas
1. Don't miss the annual Texas State Fair in Dallas. September 28-October 21, 2007. Enter for a cooking contest, stop by Schepps Backyard Circus, or grab a bite to eat! Take full advantage of the State of Texas all in just one day!
2. Pack your lawn chairs and sun screen for the Miller Outdoor Theater in Hermann Park, in Houston. Whether you catch a quick concert or a comedy show, you will be left more than entertained! The Miller Outdoor theatre is for the young and the old. Don’t come alone, bring the entire family!
3. Experience wildlife at the Houston Zoo. Educate yourself not only with wildlife throughout Texas, but around the world. Get up close and personal with lions, zebras, giraffes and more!
4. NASA and Space Center in Houston. Ever wonder how an astronaut travels into space? Experience a life-like launch into space as a visitor at the Space Center! Sign up for a five-day space school, or take a personal tour of the facility.
5. Shop till you drop on East 6th Street in Austin. During the day, visit all the shops, dine in the nice restaurants and enjoy the historic buildings. At night, catch a concert, or stop by a bar for a drink or two.
6. Float down the river at The River Walk in San Antonio. This is the most popular tourist attraction in Texas! Gather around the river to watch the canoe races or the art and craft shows. For the holidays, visit the River Parade and Lighting Ceremony consisting of nearly 122,000 twinkling lights!
7. Be apart of San Antonio’s largest celebration, the Fiesta San Antonio The 10-day event attracts more than three million visitors a year. The list of events is unlimited, from street parties to art exhibits, contests and parades, this will be the biggest fiesta you have ever attended!
8. Sunbath at the Barton Springs Pool in Austin. For those hot summer days in Texas, the Barton Springs Pool is perfect for you and your family! With rolling hills and beautiful trees, you can lie back and relax as you sunbath next to a 100 percent natural pool of water. There are diving boards, concession stands and restroom facilities provided to make your visit unforgettable.
9. Get a real feel for western culture at a rodeo. Nothing is more exciting than watching an up close live rodeo show in the heart of Texas.
10. Texas State Aquarium. With an up-close view of the Gulf of Mexico, you are exposed to a wide variety of marine habitats. There are more than 3,000 animals at the Texas state aquarium, beautiful flower gardens, a dolphin bay and a live otter show.
