It's been said, "Everything's bigger in Texas".
From the slabs of bbq ribs and ice cold beer that cover picnic tables to the miles of bluebonnets that adorn the highways, Texas is the second-largest United States state in both population and area.
Texas, a translation of the Caddo word for "friends", also has the distinct privilege of being the only state in the United States that was once an independent republic.
Here you can narrow down your itinerary, find out what it’s like to explore Texas natural caverns and hiking trails and even learn how to avoid noob mistakes while attending SXSW. You might even find you’ll want to study the art of tailgating at a collegiate football game.
Tropical destinations are close, but they're not your only options,
Galveston beaches are the most popular near Houston
Here are the restaurants and bars to hit on your trip.
Short drives and longer road trip routes.
Don’t overlook this sleepy Houston suburb.
It’s all right there.
Some 50,000 people flock to Addison for the beer-filled weekend.