Texas – The Lone Star State
With a unique blend of urban sophistication and rustic charm, Texas offers landscapes spanning from desert badlands to lush mountains to bustling cities. With no shortage of country culture, you’ll be spoilt for choice with rodeo’s and line dancing as well as a fantastic live music scene and delicious Texan cuisine.
Spend your days exploring the state’s beautiful landscapes and historic museums & attractions. In the evenings indulge in traditional Texan BBQ before an evening of live music and line dancing.
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Ready for take-off? Head to the NASA Space Centre in Houston for fascinating exhibitions, moon rock samples and even a life-size replica of the Apollo 17 space shuttle. You can even meet a real astronaut and hear firsthand what space is like! Browse the works at the Museum of Fine Arts or eat & drink your way through the city as you take in its historic, honky-tonk charm.
Immerse yourself in the Live Music Capital of the World – Austin where you’ll find live musicians performing all over town, from airport terminals to supermarkets to world famous festivals. Head to Sixth Street for its colourful and bustling array of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, you will be spoilt for choice!
Its not just music in Austin, a year-round outdoor enthusiasts’ playground, offering everything from crystal clear lakes to scenic trails, hikers and mountain bikers will have plenty to choose from. Venture along the Barton Creek Greenbelt for hiking, rock climbing and swimming or take a trip to the McKinney Falls State Park for over 700 acres of trails, lakes and waterfalls.
Embark on a wild west adventure in Fort Worth known for its Texan hospitality and remarkable districts full of culture and fun, head to the world’s largest honky-tonk or explore the cities stunning museums or botanical gardens. Explore the historic stockyards for an unbelievable evening of country music and mouth watering food.
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Texas Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the sounds of the Live Music Capital of the World
- Discover fantastic exhibitions and meet a real life astronaut at the NASA Space Centre
- Hike through beautiful scenery and cool off in waterfalls in the state parks
- Head to a line dancing bar for a lesson from the experts
Texas makes a fantastic destination to combine with a USA multi-stop adventure, why not check out Louisiana or Tennessee?
When to Go
October & March are peak times for cooler temperatures and the big music festivals
Visa Requirements
ESTA required in advance
Travel Time
10hrs direct flight