In Texas, tourists enjoy the beaches, golf courses and National Parks all year round, where in addition to being able to satisfy their passions, they have the opportunity to experience true and unique Made in USA adventures.
Texas is a charming destination year-round, with sunny days and mild temperatures during the long spring and fall seasons. In summer the sun shines, the waters of the lakes and rivers are cool and inviting and the golf courses are verdant.
During the winter season, tourists, amicably called “Winter Texans,” flock from the northern states to seek relief from the cold.
From beaches to birding trails to scenic drives to outdoor adventures and golf, the state offers opportunities for everyone.
For water sports enthusiasts, kayaking, boating and tubing can be enjoyed in many of the waterways along the coast or inland.
Texas' famous water parks are a delight for kids of all ages, and beach lovers can play in the waves, bask in the sun or build sandcastles along the Texas Gulf Coast, from Galveston to South Padre Island.
Texas boasts nearly 1,000 miles of pristine coastline, overlooking the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
The beaches and coastal habitats also offer exceptional opportunities for fishing, camping, bird watching and much more. The coastal region averages over 250 days of sunshine per year and offers a variety of beach destinations, restaurants and adventures for tourists.
For golf lovers, the over 800 courses suitable for players of all levels, set among green rolling hills, pine forests and links close to the sea, are accessible both during the summer season and in the mild winter months.
For those who prefer camping or hiking, there are numerous outdoor activity options in Texas state and national parks.
If you love extreme adventure, you can choose between scenic hiking trails, campsites and places to observe numerous species of wild fauna and flora.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park in the Texas Panhandle region offers spectacular places for camping and hiking, and Big Bend National Park in West Texas offers mountain and desert landscape.
For an even more extreme adventure, choose three days of rafting along the spectacular canyons of the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park. You can taste the delicacies of the local cuisine, sitting near the fire and listening to melodies played by local musicians.
With hundreds of species of birds to observe and catalog, Texas is often promoted as the bird watching capital of America.
The Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail runs along the shoreline from Beaumont to the Rio Grande Valley, and the World Birding Center includes nine observation points along the more than 120 miles of river trail from South Padre Island westward into the Lower Rio Great Valley.
In addition to Galveston's 30 miles of beaches, you can explore Galveston Island's Texas State Aquarium and the sunny beaches of Mustang Island.
Nearby, you can relax in the fishing villages of Port Aransas and Rockport-Fulton, and, along the coast, enjoy the nearly 130 miles of pristine beaches of the Padre Island National Seashore.
At the southern tip of the Texas coast are the white sand dunes of South Padre Island, the seaside town where fishing, nature hiking and shipwreck searching abound.
I had always thought Texas was bland and deserted but it’s not true at all.
Texans are very outdoorsy and plenty of excursions are organized weekly by town associations and gyms.
JET SKIING AND GOLFING
