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5 Iconic Texas Spots Every Traveler Should Visit

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Everything’s bigger in Texas, and the state definitely lives up to its reputation, with beautiful landscapes, rich history, and a mix of big-city excitement and small-town charm. Be it delicious barbecues, museums, or simply absorbing the beauty of the countryside, Texas has it all. We’ve put together the top 5 must-visit spots in Texas that display the best of what this amazing state has to offer.

Houston Museum District

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The Houston Museum District is a vibrant area featuring 19 museums, galleries, and cultural centers celebrating art, science, history, and culture. These institutions collectively attract over 8.7 million visitors each year. Many museums have free admission on certain days or all the time, with Thursdays being especially popular due to free entry.

Natural Bridge Caverns

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In Texas, you’ll find the largest commercial caverns in the state, distinguished by a 60-foot limestone bridge that stretches across the entrance. This natural bridge was formed when a sinkhole collapsed beneath it. The caverns offer public tours descending 180 feet below the surface, while some undeveloped sections reach depths of up to 230 feet.

Cadillac Ranch

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Cadillac Ranch is an art installation featuring 10 Cadillacs from 1949 to 1963, buried nose-first in the ground. Set up in 1974, these vintage cars showcase the evolution of Cadillac’s iconic tailfins. Remarkably, the cars are tilted at the same angle as the pyramids of Giza, which makes this installation a mix of automotive history and art.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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This national park in the Guadalupe Mountains shows Guadalupe Peak, Texas’s highest point at 8,751 feet, and the notable El Capitan, a historic landmark for early travelers. It also features striking Gypsum sand dunes on the west side near Dell City and provides access to the Williams Ranch via a rugged four-wheel drive road.

Barton Springs Pool

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A recreational outdoor swimming pool in Austin, Texas, Barton Springs Pool is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. Fed by Main Barton Spring, the fourth-largest spring in Texas, it presents year-round swimming with a comfortable temperature between 68°F and 74°F. Open daily, the pool reaches a maximum depth of over 18 feet when its floodgates are closed.

Written by Peterson Sorenson

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