Texas Castles & palaces, Central, Landscape + Water sports pictures

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Once a minor trading post, today this vibrant city offers visitors a cosmopolitan centre packed with galleries and museums, and an outer ring dotted with historic suburbs, family theme parks and scenic lakes.

Two of Texas’ most dynamic cities sit surrounded by a landscape of tranquil lakes in a region packed with numerous cultural attractions and activities for all ages. 

College students and families are drawn to this Texas barrier island for its oceanfront access and unbeatable weather.

The easily recognizable Dallas landmark dubbed “God’s golf ball” offers world-class dining and incredible city views. 

Through booms and busts in the oil industry, this Texas city has built and maintained great cultural attractions and diverse culinary experiences.

The perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon. Stroll among exotic plants and enjoy an authentic Japanese tea house.

Big skies, big landscapes and a big welcome await in the northernmost region of Texas, a place characterized by its stunning frontier wilderness.

For many years before the Battle of the Alamo, this city in southern Texas was part of Mexico. See the missions that remain from earlier times.

This old-school boardwalk on Galveston Bay is a dining, shopping and amusement park paradise.

The easily recognizable Dallas landmark dubbed “God’s golf ball” offers world-class dining and incredible city views. 

Lunch with lions, feed a giraffe or ride a camel in wild habitats near downtown Dallas. 

For many years before the Battle of the Alamo, this city in southern Texas was part of Mexico. See the missions that remain from earlier times.

Try a water sport or relax by the shoreline at this major feature in the Austin landscape. 

Two of Texas’ most dynamic cities sit surrounded by a landscape of tranquil lakes in a region packed with numerous cultural attractions and activities for all ages. 

This state park offers fishing, swimming and beautiful scenery just minutes from the city.

Try a water sport or relax by the shoreline at this major feature in the Austin landscape. 

Enjoy a day twisting and turning on water slides or just relax in a pool with a swim-up bar at this popular water park.

The perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon. Stroll among exotic plants and enjoy an authentic Japanese tea house.

The perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon. Stroll among exotic plants and enjoy an authentic Japanese tea house.

The easily recognizable Dallas landmark dubbed “God’s golf ball” offers world-class dining and incredible city views. 

Take a detailed exploration of Texan history through a collection that includes Native American pottery and a Civil War gunboat. 

Through booms and busts in the oil industry, this Texas city has built and maintained great cultural attractions and diverse culinary experiences.