Sure,
there are some of you that will scoff at the notion of publishing a list of
possible summer vacation ideas because we're essentially past the
summer. It is for this reason that this list will specifically focus on Texas
getaways because if you're looking to get the most out of an ever-narrowing
window of travel, the Lone Star State is the place to be.
Here
are five Texas getaways to inspire your summer vacation plans, even if you
think you don't have enough summer left:
Central
Texas - Some of the major cities you'll find in this area of the state are
Austin (official state capital, and also referred to as the "Music Capital
of the World"), San Antonio (home of The Alamo), and San Marcos. Whether
you explore the Texas government buildings or try to visit the ridiculous
number of colleges in the area, you've got plenty to see. Wanna try something
fun? Try finding a t-shirt depicting some of the area's coolest mascots, which,
of course, includes the Hutto Hippos.
North
Texas - While the area of North Texas encompasses a large portion of land and
population, mostly everyone sees Dallas County and Tarrant County as the
overwhelmingly official scope of the area. That said, emerging counties such as
Collin County and Grayson County have started to make their mark due in part to
tremendous gains in business & higher education facilities.
Texas
Beaches - It's summer in Texas, which means it's hot. What do you do? Head for
the beach. You may be surprised at the variety of places that provide a great
beach environment for all ages looking to stay cool. You've got Malaquite Beach
in Corpus Christi, East Beach in Galveston, and Crystal Beach on the Bolivar
Peninsula as some tremendous options. However, if you're in the mood for the
more popular beaches, check out Rockport Beach and South Padre Island. Travel
experts always note that beaches tend to be most popular when the weather turns
warm, so be advised about the number of other beachgoers. Regarding South Padre
Island, every travel guru agrees that March is prime Spring Break season, so it
may not be a prime location for a family vacation.
High
School Football Stadiums - If you're a sports fan & want to see what
football really means, try visiting some of the biggest and most awesome high
school football stadiums anywhere. Even if you tried visiting the top 10, you'd
be traversing the entire state of Texas by visiting cities such as Austin,
Odessa, Frisco, and Mesquite.
Washington
County - Though much more quiet than the other places on this list, Washington
County is about as "True Texas" as you'll ever see. Other cities in
the state tend to get more credit when it comes to their historic
contributions, but no other place compares to Washington County.
Washington-on-the-Brazos is where the Texas Declaration of Independence was
written in 1836, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Texas.
Texas
getaways are something special, and while this list of possible trips focuses
on the summer months, it's important to remember that anytime you make your way
to the Lone Star State is a the right time.
Author:
Morris Raymond
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