Millions of people visit Texas every year, and that's not a problem because there is almost no end to the variety of places to go and things to see in the Lone Star State. Some of the best Texas getaways are tucked away in unexpected places.
Some people call Alpine the Switzerland of Texas. At 4600 feet, this small city offers cool summer evenings and great camping opportunities. The annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering and rodeo are popular local events. A couple of hours south on US 385 lies the spectacular scenery of Big Bend National Park, and 25 miles to the west sits Marfa, a must-see for UFO watchers.
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
106 N. 3rd
Alpine, TX 79830
800-561-3712
http://www.alpinetexas.com/visit-alpine/general-overview
New Braunfels, in the Texas Hill Country, is proud of its German heritage, as a visit during the Wurstfest in early November proves. Thousands of guests come to town to enjoy sausage, beer and polka music. Other times of the year, the Schlitterbahn Water Park Resort is a major attraction for visitors. And San Antonio is only 35 miles away on I 35.
New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce
390 S. Seguin Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
800-572-2626
http://www.nbcham.org
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
http://www.schlitterbahn.com
The city's logo says it all: Corpus Christi is all about "Waves, Wings, Wildlife." The city offers a wide variety of attractions that make the most of the city's location on the Gulf of Mexico. Visitors can step aboard a WWII aircraft carrier, the Lexington; enjoy a marine encounter at the Texas State Aquarium; walk the Great Texas Birding Trail with notebook and binocular in hand. Some people enjoy their getaway most when they stretch out on a sandy beach and do absolutely nothing at all.
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
101 N. Shoreline Blvd., Suite 403
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
800-678-6232
http://www.visitcorpuschristitx.org
Texas State Aquarium
http://www.texasstateaquarium.org
USS Lexington
http://www.usslexington.com
Austin is the state's capital. More important to music lovers, it is proud to be the "Live Music Capital of the World." This sophisticated city offers historical and cultural events throughout the year to please almost every interest and taste. Stay in the historic Driskill Hotel and get out to compare notes with people who like to enjoy their music face-to-face.
Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau
209 E. 6th St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-478-0098
http://www.austintexas.org
Driskill Hotel
http://www.driskillhotel.com
